Bonus—learn why Sciton is the number one choice among providers looking for the best comprehensive skincare systems on the market today.

But first, why is now the perfect time to invest in aesthetic devices?

Medical professionals today have the advantage of reaching a wider, more diverse patient demographic. Below are a few key demographics increasing rapidly in today’s aesthetics market.

Prejuvenation trend

Modern society’s focus on maintaining a youthful appearance has increased demand for aesthetic treatments, particularly among the prejuvenation demographic. Younger patients today are looking to delay the appearance of aging, enhance their natural beauty, and restore confidence with the help of non-invasive cosmetic procedures like Sciton’s 1927 nm fractionated non-ablative laser, MOXI™.

‘Men’s beauty boom’

Conventions of traditional masculine aesthetics have begun to shift, with more men throwing out stereotypes of masculinity and embracing aesthetic treatments.¹

Skin of color

As aesthetic treatments gain widespread acceptance, patients of color, including African Americans, are having more cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics report.²

Next, what to look for in a medical aesthetics device company.

Do they value quality and results?

Differentiating between a company that puts quality and results first from one that places profit ahead of everything else isn’t always easy. To help you partner with the right company, ask the following questions:

• Where are the devices manufactured?
• How long has the company been around?
• What are customers saying, i.e., Word-of-mouth reputation?
• Are patients searching for their brands?

Where are the devices manufactured?

A Consumer Reports survey found that most Americans still strongly prefer made-in-the-USA products, with a large percentage rating them as better quality.³

Sciton’s JOULE and mJOULE platforms are 100% designed, manufactured, and assembled in the company’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California, USA. A dedicated U.S. based service team maintains the integrity of your devices, so you can continue delivering outstanding results for your patients for years to come.

It’s no wonder that almost all Sciton systems sold in the past decade are still in service today.

How long has the company been in business?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that only 30 percent of new businesses make it to year ten. While longevity should be considered in relation to the goals of the business, often, the most successful companies are the ones that stick around for the long haul.⁴

Established in 1997 by co-founders Jim Hobart, Ph.D., and Dan Negus, Ph.D., Sciton has been developing exceptional laser and light-powered devices for more than 25 years.

Today, Sciton is the world’s largest private medical aesthetics laser company.

What’s the company’s reputation?

According to an article in Harvard Business Review, companies with strong positive reputations attract better people and are perceived as providing more value. Their customers are more loyal and buy a broader range of products and services.⁵

Before you partner with a company, listen to what customers are saying.

In a 2023 RealSelf.com survey, a Sciton laser was voted the #1 investment among providers.⁶

According to Sciton’s 2023 customer feedback survey, customers agree.

Are patients searching for their brands?

Patients today are active participants in their aesthetic journeys, searching for the treatments they want by name.

In fact, in the past year, there have been 50,000 online searches for Sciton providers and two million searches for Sciton’s consumer brands, including BBL®, HALO®, and MOXI™. 

Before choosing a company to partner with, ask yourself, are they offering treatments patients are actively searching for?

Do they offer skincare systems that outlast the latest fads?

If you’re looking for an investment that lasts for decades, choose a comprehensive, expandable skincare platform with the following:

• • An extensive product range
  • Award-winning, in-demand consumer brands
  • Treatment modules that can be added to your existing platform
  • Longevity and staying power

Sciton’s three fully customizable platforms were designed to meet the evolving needs of a wide variety of practitioners and patients.

The JOULE®, Sciton’s flagship platform, features more than ten award-winning laser and light-based treatments for improving the appearance of aging skin, including in-demand power brands, BBL® HERO™, HALO®, and Contour TRL™.

Sciton’s mJOULE™ platform includes face and full-body skin revitalization treatments for all patients, including the fast-growing prejuvenation demographic. Highly sought-after treatments on this platform include BBL® HERO™, SkinTyte™, and MOXI™.

BARE HR™, Sciton’s high-speed laser hair removal platform for all skin types, year-round, is ideal for those looking to bring in more prospective patients and stay profitable with laser hair removal.

Do they have a mission other than making money?

The best companies don’t just sell to make a profit; they also embody bold, ambitious, or altruistic missions.

Sciton’s founders, Dr. Jim Hobart, Ph.D., and Dr. Dan Negus, Ph.D., believed in more than just manufacturing lasers to earn a profit. Their mission from the company’s founding until today has been to improve people’s lives.

Their policy from day one?

“Do The Right Thing.”

What is the culture like?

Authors Chris Zook and James Allen, in the Washington Post bestseller, The Founder’s Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth, write that adopting and maintaining a founder’s mentality—the values and mindset that made a company successful in its early days—is key to maintaining a high energy, high-performance culture.⁷

And Sciton is no different.

The key to Sciton’s success and continuity for more than 25 years has been maintaining its founder’s mentality:

• • Possessing a clear mission of improving people’s lives
  • Delivering high-quality products with a sense of urgency and insistence
  • Putting underserved customers first
  • Maintaining the core strengths and values that helped Sciton grow from day one

Do they provide education and training?

Invest in devices from companies that provide exemplary client support, comprehensive training, and help with marketing. The mutual goal of both parties should be to provide patients with the best results.⁸

That’s what you can expect from Sciton.

After you purchase a Sciton platform, a registered nurse educator (RN) is assigned to your practice, providing hands-on clinical training for you and your staff.

But the support doesn’t end there.

Sciton also offers preceptorships with its clinical team as well as with world-renowned practitioners, Rockstar Experience events, and marketing support programs to help take your practice to the next level.

Do their systems yield a solid return on investment (ROI)?

Buying a laser system is a long-term investment with risk and reward.

What if you could see ROI data from other practices utilizing the same technology?

It’s possible with Sciton iQ.

Sciton’s sales experts help customers reap high-net revenue on their devices with the help of this real-time data system, which evaluates and measures your practice’s performance with Sciton’s technology. See iQ data below for the monthly and yearly revenue on Sciton’s JOULE and mJOULE platforms.

JOULE and mJOULE owners average almost 5x their monthly lease payments.⁹

Earn 7x the revenue as a dual JOULE elite customer

Did you know Sciton customers with JOULE and mJOULE platforms can boost profits by up to 7x more, attracting patients with highly sought-after treatments, such as HALO, BBL HERO, and MOXI?¹⁰

Ask us how to become a dual JOULE elite customer today.

Customers tell peers, ‘If you’re going to get one laser, get a Sciton’

Amplify your success with Sciton’s award-winning treatment brands. Reach out today to find out why Sciton is the most trusted name in laser aesthetics.

References:

¹Vogue Business, How to prepare for a men’s beauty boom, June 2021

²American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Statistics Report 2020

³PR Newswire: Survey Says: Americans Prefer “MADE IN USA”

Consumer Reports: Knowing Which Products are Truly Made in America

⁴Forbes: Longevity in Business: Why It Matters And How To Improve It, Nov 2021

⁵Harvard Business Review: Reputation and Its Risks

⁶2023 RealSelf.com survey

⁷Bain & Company: Founder’s Mentality®, The greatest barriers to growth are internal. What can executives do about it?

⁸The Dermatologist: Leveraging Aesthetic Devices in Your Practice

⁹Sciton iQ data, June 7, 2023

¹⁰Avg. breakdown 35 BBL, 8 HALO, 8 Moxi (internal data)

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You’ve come to the right place.

Sciton’s award-winning treatment brands could be the key to unlocking your business’s full potential and helping you build and maintain a profitable aesthetic practice.

Read on for our best tips to help your practice flourish in today’s growing aesthetics market.

Tip 1: Avoid “fads”: Invest in comprehensive skincare systems

With the influx of “fad” treatments flooding the market, patients and providers are more confused and skeptical than ever. Practitioners are concerned about investing in devices that don’t work as promised, break down frequently, or offer mediocre results.

Don’t want your investment to go to waste?

Avoid over-hyped treatments and invest in a Sciton platform.

For more than 25 years, Sciton has maintained a reputation for manufacturing ‘made in the USA quality’ comprehensive skincare systems that successfully address the appearance of aging skin.

Today, Sciton remains the largest private laser and light-powered device manufacturer in the world.

But don’t just take our word for it.

According to providers on RealSelf.com, a popular review site for cosmetic procedures, a Sciton laser was voted the #1 best investment in 2023. ¹  

Tip 2: Invest in a platform with a range of solutions

Imagine having a single platform with multiple award-winning treatment brands that address a wide range of skin conditions in all skin types.

It’s possible with Sciton’s extensive product range on its three platforms—JOULE®, mJOULE™, and BARE HR™.

Sciton platforms cover a variety of applications, including:

• Fractional and full-field skin resurfacing
• Skin revitalization
• Phototherapy
• Vascular treatments
• Scar reduction
• Acne treatment
• Permanent hair reduction

Speak to an expert today about finding the right platform for your practice.

Tip 3: Leverage the power of the Sciton brand

Sciton was founded by laser physicists Dr. Jim Hobart and Dr. Dan Negus with a mission: to build exceptional lasers and light sources to improve people’s lives.

The mission has continued for almost three decades with Sciton’s esteemed collection of power brands recognized for their impressive power, reliability, and results. Patients and providers around the world searching for the best skin resurfacing treatments choose Sciton.

Leverage the power of some of Sciton’s most in-demand consumer brands:

Tip 4: Let patient demand dictate your treatment offerings

In 2021-2022, 76% of plastic surgeons reported unprecedented demand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures compared to pre-pandemic levels—with skincare treatments topping the list.²

What skincare treatments are your patients actively searching for?

Statistics show the wrinkles market segment held the largest market share in 2019, with laser skin resurfacing dominating the market that same year. According to NYP Holdings, Inc., 42% of females between 25-34 and 54% of females between 35-44 worry about aging.³

The high demand for corrective cosmetic treatments, particularly among the prejuvenation demographic, is projected to contribute towards massive growth in the skin resurfacing market.³

If you’re considering upgrading your practice with a high-quality skin resurfacing system, invest in a Sciton platform that meets the needs of your patient demographic.

Tip 5: Take advantage of your menu of services 

As the expert, you have the power to guide your patients to the best outcome.

According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s (ASDS) 2021 Consumer Survey, dermatologists were the number one influencer in a consumer’s decision to have a cosmetic procedure.

What’s the best way to convince your patients to begin a skincare regimen with your treatment brands?

Show your patients how much you believe in your technology by having trained staff members treat you.

Pro tip—Build credibility by posting videos of you and your staff receiving treatments and sharing your before and after images (B&As) on your social channels.

Stay tuned for part II: 5 more tips to build a thriving aesthetic practice

Check out next week’s blog for part II—and learn the rest of our best tips to help you transform your aesthetic practice. You won’t want to miss it!

References

¹ RealSelf.com survey

²The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Insights and Trends Report: Cosmetic Surgery 2022

³Skin Resurfacing Market Size Worth $378.4 Million By 2027: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Rapid growth and demand for energy-based aesthetic devices

The demand for aesthetic treatments is stronger than ever and climbing steadily. In 2022, the global medical aesthetics market grew 13% and is projected to reach $15.63 billion by 2026. ¹  

The HALO laser, popular among patients and providers, has established strong consumer brand recognition over the past decade. This multi-award-winning hybrid fractional laser for glowing skin has recently been named the 2023 New Beauty award winner for Best Multitasking Laser.

Skin revitalization for patients of all skin types

HALO simultaneously targets multiple skin concerns on all skin types, including the appearance of:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation
• Acne scars
• Enlarged pores
• Skin dullness
• Pigmented lesions

It’s the first hybrid laser to deliver a non-ablative 1470 nm and ablative 2940 nm wavelength to the same microscopic treatment zone for an unmatched improvement in the appearance of aging skin.

Clinicians who perform HALO see consistent, predictable results in just one to two treatments vs. three to five traditional non-ablative resurfacing treatments.

According to RealSelf.com, a leading review site for cosmetic procedures, HALO has hundreds of positive reviews and before and after images. Patients have even coined the phrase “HALO glow” to describe their flawless complexion after treatment.

Dermatologist and HALO owner Arisa Ortiz says, “My patients love the HALO procedure. They always tell me their friends comment on how nice their skin looks after HALO. They look a lot brighter because the light reflects better off their skin.”

Maximum ROI and high-net revenue

High patient satisfaction isn’t the only reason practices invest in HALO. This multi-tasking laser is also Sciton’s highest net revenue fractional procedure ensuring maximum return on investment.

According to data from Sciton iQ™, a proprietary, real-time treatment analytics system, Sciton customers across the U.S. earn, on average, 4x their monthly lease payment in revenue. ²

Data also shows HALO has more than 2x higher consult requests than others in the facial laser category, and HALO owners earn 59% higher revenue per treatment than top facial laser competitors.³

It gets better.

Exponential results and earnings with ScitonStaX™

When combined with other award-winning Sciton treatments on the JOULE® multi-application system, such as BBL® HERO™—Sciton’s award-winning BroadBand Light® (BBL®) device for sun damage and hyperpigmentation—HALO owners further increase their revenue while dramatically improving patient outcomes. ScitonStaX combines up to three synergistic modalities on a Sciton platform to deliver stunning outcomes in a single session.

The JOULE, Sciton’s flagship platform, provides an extensive selection of aesthetic, medical, and surgical treatment options within a single, comprehensive system. The platform features more than ten laser and light-based modalities to address:

• Aging skin
• Photodamage
• Scars
• Vascular issues
• Unwanted hair

Profitable and reliable systems

Designed, manufactured, and assembled by hand at Sciton’s company headquarters in Palo Alto, California, Sciton systems are built to last.

In fact, 96% of all Sciton systems sold in the past 10 years are still in service today. It’s yet another testament to the company’s commitment to quality and exceptional craftsmanship.

Ready to partner with a leader in medical laser aesthetics?

Speak to an expert today about expanding your practice with a Sciton system.

References:

¹Business Wire: Medical Aesthetics Global Market Report 2022: Growing Adoption of Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Procedures 

^2,3Internal Sciton iQ data

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In this article, we will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the various laser technologies for skin resurfacing. We will also explore the advantages of combined technologies for providing optimal treatment control and outcomes.

Ablative versus non-ablative

Ablative lasers quickly superheat water molecules in the skin to vaporize and destroy the targeted tissue.¹ This process removes the epidermal layer, promotes collagen formation, and causes skin retraction and tightening. Although ablative lasers produce the most dramatic outcomes, they also result in more adverse effects and a difficult recovery process. For more severe facial wrinkles, dyspigmentation, and textural skin challenges, the ablative laser is often the treatment of choice.

In comparison, non-ablative lasers deliver a milder heat deeper into the skin to coagulate the tissue. This promotes collagen production and tightens the tissue without injuring the skin’s surface.^1,2 This process can create overall improvements in the skin including a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduced visible pore size, enhanced reflectivity and glow, and significant removal of discoloration. Though the results are less dramatic, non-ablative lasers are gentler and require little to no downtime.

Fractional versus non-fractional

Non-fractional lasers affect the entire area of targeted skin with a solid beam of laser energy.¹ In contrast, fractional lasers affect only a portion of the projected area but in an equally distributed pattern.¹ As expected, non-fractional lasers produce more dramatic results in a single treatment than fractional lasers. Non-fractional lasers are very effective at promoting collagen formation and tightening and clearing the skin; however, they can have serious side effects, including scarring, discoloration, infections, and difficult wound healing.¹

On the other hand, fractional lasers require more treatments to produce the same results, but fractional lasers have fewer complications and require less downtime between treatments. Both ablative and non-ablative lasers can employ fractional or non-fractional technology.¹

Fractional, ablative, and non-ablative hybrid

In 2014, an entirely new category of fractional laser was developed, called the hybrid fractional laser (HFL). By combining both ablative and non-ablative fractional lasers into one device, a hybrid laser can produce ablative-like results with non-ablative downtimes. HFLs work by delivering fractional ablation to the epidermis (from 20 to 100 microns) followed by fractional coagulation to the dermis (from 250 to 700 microns).^3,4

Because both the ablative and non-ablative treatments are fractionated, the dermis remains intact. This allows the epidermis to heal quickly because basal keratinocytes can migrate across the fractionated holes quickly. When less than 100 microns of ablation are used, the epidermis regenerates within 24 hours.³

HALO^® delivers the best of both worlds

The HALO laser from Sciton is the world’s first hybrid fractional laser. By delivering both fractional ablative and non-ablative laser wavelengths in the same pass, HALO treats the damage you can and cannot see at the same time. Patients receive both ablative and non-ablative results with non-ablative recovery times. What’s more, the dual wavelengths can be delivered in many different permutations of depths and coverage to customize the optimal treatment for each patient. In testimonials, reviews, and social media posts, patients express the highest levels of satisfaction with their HALO treatment and results.

References:

1. Preissig J, Hamilton K, Markus R. Current laser resurfacing technologies: a review that delves beneath the surface. Semin Plast Surg. 2012;26(3):109-116.
2. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Non-ablative laser rejuvenation. #. Accessed January 2020.
3. Pozner J, Robb CW. Hybrid fractional laser: the future of laser resurfacing. /wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2600-003-13-Rev-A-Pozner-and-Robb-WP-HALO.pdf. Accessed January 2020.
4. Cohen JL, Ross EV. Combined fractional ablative and nonablative laser resurfacing treatment: a split-face comparative study. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(2):175-178.

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The sun damages skin in two ways. The sun’s heat dries skin and depletes it of natural lubricating oils. At the same time, ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can burn skin and alter its structure.⁴

The cause of increasing sun damage is uncertain. It could include changes in the global environment or evolving lifestyles, but whatever it is, it shows no signs of slowing. As a result, dermatologists and cosmetic practitioners can expect to see more patients seeking treatment for a wider variety of sun-damaged skin conditions.

Laser therapy treats many of the signs of sun-damaged skin

The signs of sun-damaged skin include wrinkles, age spots, loose skin, spider veins, and a blotchy or ruddy complexion. These symptoms can be treated individually with a variety of therapies, including moisturizers, retinoids, injectable fillers, Botox, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser resurfacing. But while some therapies can treat just a few isolated symptoms, only laser resurfacing can effectively treat them comprehensively.⁵ Laser treatment is also an effective method of treating precancerous skin conditions, like epidermal skin cancers.⁶

Why treat sun-damaged skin with laser therapy?

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery recommends laser therapy for the treatment of sun-damaged skin and cites the following benefits:⁶

• Less need for pain medication
• Increased energy for cells in the treatment area
• Improved immune response
• Improved healing response
• Promotes collagen for new skin production
• Better lymphatic drainage for less swelling
• Improved blood circulation in treatment area
• Reduced inflammation

Sun-damaged skin benefits from hybrid laser treatment

To effectively correct all the signs of sun-damaged skin, treatment needs to target elastosis in both the epidermis and dermis. In addition, treatment can be made more effective by combining both ablative and non-ablative (coagulative) therapies at the same time. Currently, this type of combination treatment is only available with a hybrid laser.

HALO® hybrid fractional laser provides ideal treatment

HALO is the world’s first and only hybrid fractional laser that delivers an ablative and non-ablative wavelength to the same area at the same time. In combination, these two targetable wavelengths provide unique and powerful benefits.

Non-ablative wavelength

The non-ablative wavelength (1470 nm) is tunable from 250 to 700 microns to effectively treat the epidermis and papillary dermis. This wavelength is ideal for correcting epidermal and dermal elastosis, including wrinkles, age spots, loose skin, enlarged pores, spider veins, and discoloration.⁷

Ablative wavelength

The ablative wavelength (2940 nm) is tunable from 20 to100 microns and provides pure ablation with no bulk heating. This process removes the epidermal layer, promotes collagen formation, and causes skin retraction and tightening. This wavelength effectively treats more severe wrinkles and dyspigmentation and improves the general appearance of the skin.⁷ It also speeds healing through faster clearance of microscopic epidermal necrotic debris (MENDS).

HALO is the laser of choice for sun-damaged skin

Lasers provide the most effective treatment for sun-damaged skin, and HALO is the optimal laser. By delivering both fractional ablative and non-ablative laser wavelengths in the same pass, HALO treats the damage you can and cannot see at the same time. Patients receive both ablative and non-ablative results with non-ablative recovery times. What’s more, the dual wavelengths can be delivered in many different permutations of depths and coverage to customize the optimal treatment for each patient. On the review site RealSelf.com, 88% of patients say the HALO treatment is “Worth It.”⁸

References:

1. National Cancer Institute. Cancer stat facts: melanoma of the skin. #. Accessed January 2020.
2. Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin cancer facts & statistics. #. Accessed January 2020.
3. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. ASDS members performed more than 12.5 million treatments in 2018. #. Accessed January 2020.
4. Harvard Medical School. Sun-damaged skin. #. Accessed January 2020.
5. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Wrinkles and other signs of sun-damaged skin can be treated. #. Accessed January 2020.
6. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Laser/light therapy for sun-damaged skin. #. Accessed January 2020.
7. Preissig J, Hamilton K, Markus R. Current laser resurfacing technologies: a review that delves beneath the surface. Semin Plast Surg. 2012;26(3):109-116.
8. DeMaio KB. Halo laser: what you should know. RealSelf.com. #. Accessed February 2020.

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