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Sciton mJOULE: Price, Specs, FDA Clearance and Alternatives
mJOULE is Sciton’s compact two-module platform for practices that want BBL HEROic broadband light and MOXI fractional laser treatments without a full JOULE. It weighs about 100 lb and runs on 110 V power, and Sciton also offers ClearV and ClearSilk 1064 nm modules for it.
The short answer
mJOULE is Sciton’s compact platform for two treatment modules, usually BBL HEROic and MOXI, on 110 V power. Its 2022 FDA record clears an optional 1064 nm laser module, and a 2024 record clears an RF microneedling module. Sciton markets mJOULE as its more affordable platform but doesn’t publish prices.
Who should buy an mJOULE?
Shortlist it if
- You want BBL and MOXI treatments for skin-quality and maintenance patients.
- Your room has a standard 20 A outlet and limited floor space.
- You’d rather start with two modules than buy a full JOULE.
Compare another option if
- You want deeper resurfacing: compare the HALO TRIBRID on JOULE X.
- You want IPL plus fractional lasers and an Nd:YAG on one console: compare Candela’s Nordlys.
Our take: mJOULE or JOULE?
Start with mJOULE if BBL and MOXI are the services you can fill now. It runs on 110 V, weighs about 100 lb and keeps you from paying for modules you won’t use. Choose JOULE if HALO or several modules are in your plan, since mJOULE doesn’t offer HALO.
Treat Sciton’s owner revenue figures as marketing until you model your own demand. Price MOXI tips per treatment, ask whether the 2024 RF microneedling module is available, and get module swap and upgrade terms in writing.
Document-based buying analysis. Not a NuWays MD hands-on test of this device.
mJOULE specifications at a glance
Before you compare
| Specification | mJOULE | What it means for your practice |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Two treatment modules from MOXI, BBL HEROic, ClearV and ClearSilk (1064 nm) | The module mix is the purchase. Price only what your menu will use. |
| MOXI | 1927 nm fractional non-ablative diode laser, about 200 µm deep; single-use tip with rollers; 5 to 20 mJ | A per-treatment tip cost. Sciton positions it as light resurfacing with little downtime. |
| Size and power | 100 lb; 12 × 15 × 43 in; 110 V at 20 A | Fits smaller rooms and a standard 20 A circuit; JOULE needs 200 to 240 V. |
| Software | Sciton iQ cloud software for treatment and business data (manufacturer description) | |
| RF microneedling | FDA cleared an mJOULE RF System in 2024: bipolar, 1 MHz, 0.5 to 4.0 mm, with Potenza named as the predicate | Ask Sciton whether RF microneedling is available for your mJOULE; it is not on Sciton’s current mJOULE page. |
Sources: Sciton mJOULE · Sciton MOXI.
See it next to the alternativesSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
mJOULE vs. JOULE: which Sciton platform?
Sciton sells two platforms for these modules. mJOULE is the smaller one; JOULE holds more modules, including HALO.
| Feature | mJOULE | JOULE |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Two: MOXI, BBL HEROic, ClearV, ClearSilk | Several: HALO, BBL HEROic, ClearV, ClearSilk, ProFractional |
| Weight | 100 lb | 200 lb |
| Size (W × L × H) | 12 × 15 × 43 in | 15 × 32 × 43 in |
| Power | 110 V at 20 A | 200 to 240 V at 20 A |
| HALO | Not offered | Offered |
Sources: Sciton.
What is the mJOULE FDA cleared for?
Each 510(k) number links to its record in the FDA database. The summary PDFs are listed under Sources.
510(k) K213350 (mJOULE System and Accessories), cleared April 15, 2022. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. Clears the mJOULE 1064 nm laser module.
| Module | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| 1064 nm | Hair removal and permanent hair reduction on skin types I to VI, including tanned skin; coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions; facial wrinkles; and other surgical uses. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K213350.
510(k) K222958 (mJOULE RF System and Accessories), cleared April 23, 2024. Product code GEI; Class II medical device. Cleared on equivalence to Potenza (K192545): bipolar, 1 MHz, 7×7 and 6×6 needle arrays, 0.5 to 4.0 mm.
| Module | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| RF microneedling | Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K222958.
510(k) K182173 (Joule System (1927 nm)), cleared March 6, 2019. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. Clears the 1927 nm laser that MOXI uses on the JOULE platform.
| Wavelength | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| 1927 nm | Coagulation of soft tissue, actinic keratosis, and benign pigmented lesions such as lentigos and freckles. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K182173.
Clearance describes what a device may be marketed for; it does not predict results for a given patient.
- We found no FDA record that names MOXI or BBL HEROic. Ask Sciton which clearance covers each module on mJOULE.
mJOULE clinical studies
Published studies we found on this system, its earlier models and related technology, each labeled by what it tested. Most are small, and some have manufacturer-affiliated authors, so use them to frame questions for the demo rather than as proof of results.
What we found: None on this system; 2 on related technology.
- Related technology: BBL HERO and MOXI; platform not namedA Novel Combination of BroadBand Light (BBL HERO) and Nonablative Fractionated 1,927nm (MOXI) Laser for Addressing Solar LentiginesBBL HERO plus MOXI for sun spots, the pairing mJOULE is built around. The author is a paid Sciton educator.
- Related technology: Broadband light; maker not namedA split-face randomized controlled trial of treatment with broadband light for enlarged facial poresBroadband light for enlarged pores; the authors call it safe and mildly effective. The abstract doesn’t name the device maker.
Links open the PubMed record.
How much does an mJOULE cost?
| Price evidence | What we found |
|---|---|
| New system (manufacturer quote) | Sciton positions mJOULE as its lower-cost platform but does not publish prices, and we found no reliable public price. |
| Used (asking prices) | Not reviewed for this profile. Confirm the module list, BBL HERO or HEROic, and Sciton transfer terms. |
| Documented sale prices | None found. |
What ownership adds after purchase
| Cost area | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| MOXI tips | One single-use tip per treatment. Get the per-tip price and minimum order. |
| BBL filters | Price the filters your menu needs and what others cost later. |
| Room and power | 110 V at 20 A and about 100 lb; confirm the outlet before delivery. |
| Module changes | Ask what it costs to add or swap a module later. |
mJOULE alternatives to compare
| Device | Technology | Why compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Sciton BBL HEROic | Broadband pulsed light; not a laser | The same BBL HEROic handpiece on the larger JOULE platform. |
| Sciton HALO TRIBRID | 2940 / 1927 / 1470 nm resurfacing | Sciton’s three-wavelength resurfacing handpiece on JOULE X, for deeper work. |
| Candela Nordlys | SWT pulsed light and laser platform | Candela’s IPL plus 1550 and 1940 nm fractional lasers on one console. |
Different technologies are not interchangeable. Compare configurations, cleared uses and ownership costs before you book demos.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Which two modules does the quote include, and what does adding or swapping one cost later?
- BBL HEROic or the earlier BBL HERO?
- What does each single-use MOXI tip cost, and what is the minimum order?
- Is the 2024-cleared RF microneedling module available for mJOULE, and at what cost?
- What does the warranty cover, and what does service cost from year two?
- How many training days are included, and what is the total with tax, freight, installation and financing?
Plan the purchase
Plan your mJOULE purchase.
- Compare it side by side with its closest alternatives.
- Check what each quote includes: configuration, supplies, service and financing.
- Model the monthly payment against realistic treatment volume in the ROI calculator.
Other IPL and light machines to research
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CandelaNordlysFull profileSWT pulsed light and laser platformRead the full page →
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Sources
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- Sciton: mJOULE (November 7, 2026). Checked November 7, 2026.
- Sciton: MOXI (November 7, 2026). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K213350: mJOULE System (April 15, 2022). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K222958: mJOULE RF System (April 23, 2024). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K182173: Joule System (1927 nm) (March 6, 2019). Checked November 7, 2026.