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MeDioStar vs Soprano Titanium (2026)

The biggest practical difference is cost of entry: MeDioStar's new pricing is $80k–$110k, while Soprano Titanium's is $100k–$140k. They are used for different treatments (MeDioStar: diode laser; Soprano Titanium: triple-wavelength diode), so the right pick depends on which treatments you're building demand for.

Category group: Hair removal (diode, alexandrite, Nd:YAG, IPL)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
New price range	$80k–$110k	$100k–$140k
Used asking range	$45k–$70k	$60k–$90k
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New price range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $80k–$110k
Alma Soprano Titanium: $100k–$140k

Used asking range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $45k–$70k
Alma Soprano Titanium: $60k–$90k

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
Consumable cost / lock-in	No per-pulse consumables — fixed-cost once purchased. Handpieces are the long-term wear item; ask Astanza for diode stack lifetime ratings and refurbishment pricing upfront.	No per-treatment disposable - gel only. The facial tip at $420 (was $450) is the wear item (Alpha Beauty Laser). Shot capacity is sold as a purchased entitlement via USB shot dongles (Go Laser), and handpiece refurbishment is offered across five spot sizes (Go Laser). Sourced at Soprano-family level, not Titanium-specific.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): No per-pulse consumables — fixed-cost once purchased. Handpieces are the long-term wear item; ask Astanza for diode stack lifetime ratings and refurbishment pricing upfront.
Alma Soprano Titanium: No per-treatment disposable - gel only. The facial tip at $420 (was $450) is the wear item (Alpha Beauty Laser). Shot capacity is sold as a purchased entitlement via USB shot dongles (Go Laser), and handpiece refurbishment is offered across five spot sizes (Go Laser). Sourced at Soprano-family level, not Titanium-specific.

Service cost

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Not published
Alma Soprano Titanium: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK192483 “The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. Description of the modifications: This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications.”	FDA ClearedK222064 “Trio SHR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module with SHR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser module include: The Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode is intended for temporary hair reduction. Trio HR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module HR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser HR module include: Benign vascular and vascular dependent lesions The 810 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 810nm Modified Diode Laser Module 2 cm2 include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, and SHR Modes) The 755 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 755nm Diode Laser Module include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. • Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, SHR Modes) NIR Applicator intended use and indications for use: The Alma Lasers NIR Modules intended use is to emit energy in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum to provide topical heating. The indications for use for NIR Modules are: • Elevating the tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle pain and joint pain and stiffness, Premarket Notification Traditional 510(k) Section 8: Alma Lasers Soprano Titanium • The temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, • The temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and • The relaxation of muscles; may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.”

FDA status & indication

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): FDA ClearedK192483
“The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. Description of the modifications: This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications.”
Alma Soprano Titanium: FDA ClearedK222064
“Trio SHR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module with SHR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser module include: The Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode is intended for temporary hair reduction. Trio HR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module HR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser HR module include: Benign vascular and vascular dependent lesions The 810 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 810nm Modified Diode Laser Module 2 cm2 include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, and SHR Modes) The 755 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 755nm Diode Laser Module include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. • Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, SHR Modes) NIR Applicator intended use and indications for use: The Alma Lasers NIR Modules intended use is to emit energy in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum to provide topical heating. The indications for use for NIR Modules are: • Elevating the tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle pain and joint pain and stiffness, Premarket Notification Traditional 510(k) Section 8: Alma Lasers Soprano Titanium • The temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, • The temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and • The relaxation of muscles; may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): 0 recorded pairings
Alma Soprano Titanium: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): —
Alma Soprano Titanium: —

Approved reviews

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): 0
Alma Soprano Titanium: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
Manufacturer	Asclepion	Alma
Built by (OEM)	Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH	Alma Lasers Ltd.
Category	Diode laser	Triple-wavelength diode
Technology	810/940nm diode, 10cm2 handpiece (Diode laser)	755+810+1064nm, 4cm2 Quattro applicator (Diode laser)
Launch year	2019	2019
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Asclepion
Alma Soprano Titanium: Alma

Built by (OEM)

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH
Alma Soprano Titanium: Alma Lasers Ltd.

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