Head to head

MeDioStar vs Soprano Titanium (2026)

Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.

Read the comparison overview

Purchase cost: The catalog lists $80k–$110k for MeDioStar. No new-price range is on file for Soprano Titanium. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: MeDioStar: diode laser. Soprano Titanium: triple-wavelength diode. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Diode laser

View full device profile →

Device B

Triple-wavelength diode

View full device profile →

Price comparison

Price comparison: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
New price range	$80k–$110kSource not documented	Not published
Used price reference	$45k–$70kSource not documented	$56,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View ROI calculator
Next step

New price range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $80k–$110kSource not documented
Alma Soprano Titanium: Not published

Used price reference

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $45k–$70kSource not documented
Alma Soprano Titanium: $56,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026

Payback calculator

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): View ROI calculator
Alma Soprano Titanium: View ROI calculator

Next step

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)

Alma Soprano Titanium

Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
Supplies & restrictions	Read supply costs & requirements Asclepion’s US MeDioStar page describes hygienic disposable caps fitted to the handpieces. The page does not establish cap prices, quantities used per treatment or handpiece repair costs. Confirm the supplied handpieces, cap requirements and service terms when estimating running costs. Manufacturer-provided · Oct 6, 2026 View running-cost details	Read supply costs & requirements Alma’s 2022 Soprano Titanium brochure states no consumables and lists a facial-tip accessory. Budget separately for ordinary clinic supplies, replacement accessories and service. Accessory price observation, checked October 6, 2026: Alpha Beauty Laser advertises a facial tip for USD 420 (crossed-out seller price USD 450) and claims compatibility with Titanium and Platinum handles. This is one third-party accessory offer, not Alma MSRP, an authorized-dealer quote, a per-treatment cost or independently confirmed compatibility. Shipping and tax are not established. The previously cited GoLaser USB shot-dongle description concerns Ellipse equipment, not Soprano. It does not establish a Titanium treatment-card requirement. Confirm any usage or transfer terms for the specific unit. Dealer quote · Oct 6, 2026 View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Read supply costs & requirements
Asclepion’s US MeDioStar page describes hygienic disposable caps fitted to the handpieces. The page does not establish cap prices, quantities used per treatment or handpiece repair costs. Confirm the supplied handpieces, cap requirements and service terms when estimating running costs.
Manufacturer-provided · Oct 6, 2026
View running-cost details
Alma Soprano Titanium: Read supply costs & requirements
Alma’s 2022 Soprano Titanium brochure states no consumables and lists a facial-tip accessory. Budget separately for ordinary clinic supplies, replacement accessories and service. Accessory price observation, checked October 6, 2026: Alpha Beauty Laser advertises a facial tip for USD 420 (crossed-out seller price USD 450) and claims compatibility with Titanium and Platinum handles. This is one third-party accessory offer, not Alma MSRP, an authorized-dealer quote, a per-treatment cost or independently confirmed compatibility. Shipping and tax are not established. The previously cited GoLaser USB shot-dongle description concerns Ellipse equipment, not Soprano. It does not establish a Titanium treatment-card requirement. Confirm any usage or transfer terms for the specific unit.
Dealer quote · Oct 6, 2026
View running-cost details

FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Alma Soprano Titanium
FDA status & indication	FDA record cited — see scopeK192483 Record scope: K192483 identifies MeDioStar and the two-handpiece-port modification. K240816 documents a later wavelength-range change while retaining the indications. Neither record lists every Monolith handpiece by name. Match the console, handpieces and labeling; a family-level wavelength range is not the output of every supplied handpiece. Read FDA indication wording “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.”	FDA ClearedK222064 Read FDA indication wording “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 record cited — see scopeK192483
Record scope: K192483 identifies MeDioStar and the two-handpiece-port modification. K240816 documents a later wavelength-range change while retaining the indications. Neither record lists every Monolith handpiece by name. Match the console, handpieces and labeling; a family-level wavelength range is not the output of every supplied handpiece.
Read FDA indication wording
“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.”
Alma Soprano Titanium: FDA ClearedK222064
Read FDA indication wording
“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	Diode laser platform; Monolith handpieces include 810/940 nm options with spot sizes from 1.0 to 10 cm², depending on handpiece (XL: 10 cm²). Confirm supplied handpieces and configuration. (Diode laser)	755/810/1064 nm combined wavelengths; TRIO applicator options (Diode laser)
Launch year	2018	2019
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

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.

Current alternatives

Current catalog models in related categories. Confirm availability and configuration with the supplier.

Cocoon Medical Primelase Excellence/HR

Diode laser

New-equipment price reference

$60k–$95k

Source not documented

Check the profile for configuration and price details.

Cynosure Vectus

Diode laser

New-equipment price not yet documented.

InMode Diolaze XL

Diode laser

New-equipment price not yet documented.

Lumenis LightSheer Infinity

Diode laser

New-equipment price reference

$100k–$130k

Source not documented

Check the profile for configuration and price details.

Get a free recommendation Browse by goal

Device and company names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Aesthetic Index is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer, distributor or lender named here, except as disclosed. Price figures are references, not current offers. Check each device’s source notes. Not medical, legal or regulatory advice.