Sciton
High-Quality, Result-Driven Medical Aesthetic Devices

Who doesn’t like to flaunt gorgeous-looking, radiant skin? Certainly, everybody does. Although the thought in itself is very alluring, that dewy, airbrushed glow is elusive for most of us, regardless of age. Even the most “flawless-looking” skin is prone to sun damage, aging, wrinkles, and pigmentation—the many imperfections that everyone wants to get rid of from their body and face. To this end, laser treatments can prove to be a game-changer, helping turn back the clock on your skin and supercharging your skincare.

As such, aesthetic laser devices on the market are undoubtedly making great strides in treating multiple skin conditions to deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results quicker than ever. Aestheticians and dermatologists across the world are investing heavily in such devices year after year, hoping to put an end to all of their patients’ skin woes. However, not every aesthetic device can deliver the results it promises. This is where Palo Alto-based Sciton, Inc. makes a difference. Sciton is a privately owned medical device company that provides result-driven advanced lasers and light sources that make people’s lives better. Tethered to the belief, “quality is more than a mantra,” the company is committed to producing and supporting devices that exceed expectations.



Sciton was co-founded by James Hobart, Ph.D., and Daniel Negus, Ph.D., in 1997 to push the boundaries of medical aesthetics. “Their focus all along was about building quality lasers based on science that work and last—our mission from the very beginning that drives us even today after 24 years of our journey,” says Aaron Burton, CEO of Sciton. Today, Sciton has become the standard of care by offering physicians unparalleled reproducibility, efficacy, and reliability to solve real. world problems and improve skin conditions. The company caters to a wide range of aesthetic physicians or practices, including Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Medical Spas, and specialty medical practices.

BBL HERO®—“Swiss Army Knife” of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments

Burton explains that providers are challenged with finding the right result-oriented products that solve skin-related issues, such as fine lines and wrinkles, pigmented and vascular lesions, and excessive hair. “Besides, modern, educated consumers are well aware of a product’s reputation even before they are called in for a consultation. A bad product review on websites like RealSelf can be detrimental to an aesthetic practice,” comments Burton. Committed to customers’ success, Sciton solves the problems of patients and helps partners and physicians get good reviews on RealSelf by providing top-notch technology and products, such as BBL HERO® (High Energy Rapid Output).

The latest evolution of Sciton’s BroadBand Light (BBL®) module, the world’s most powerful Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device, is BBL HERO®. BBL HERO is a revolutionary technology designed to be faster, safer, and more comfortable for physicians to treat skin conditions anywhere on the body and not just the face. The module leverages CoolComfort™ technology for improved performance during long procedures and enhanced patient comfort. Sciton’s customers who already own BBL can easily upgrade to new products like BBL HERO. The company builds, designs, and manufactures all of its systems in Palo Alto.

Innovation-Led Culture— Sciton’s Recipe for Excellence

Burton attributes the success of Sciton to an incredible team of experts and core values that allow the company to roll out excellent, high-quality products that deliver lasting results. “While our products drive our growth, highly talented people behind those products are equally important. Great innovative people and products are the two ‘P’s that drive the success of Sciton,” Burton notes. Under his direction, the company continues to grow globally as a totally employee-owned company, launching result-oriented technology designed with both physicians and patients in mind. Every time the company decides to roll out a product, it does so by answering one primary question—“Can we make somebody’s life better with our product?”

Backed by extensive industry experience, the Sciton team excels in all the stages of the product lifecycle—from research, designing, engineering, and manufacturing, to testing, marketing, and selling its products. The company exceeds customer expectations with its award-winning after-sales service to prevent any equipment downtime and ensure consistent performance. Additionally, Sciton is committed to providing continued education for all clinicians using their advanced laser and energy-based devices. The company hosts regular educational events, both virtually and hands-on, and goes as far as offering full course preceptorships for providers to ensure they’re making the best of their investment with Sciton. “We provide training and education to help our customers become successful. It is through our high-quality products, service, and education that we exceed customer expectations,” remarks Burton.

While our products drive our growth, highly talented people behind those products are equally important. Great innovative people and products are the two ‘P’s that drive the success of Sciton

As a testament to the robust capabilities of Sciton, Burton cites the success story of Dr. Ode Young, the founder of O Young MD Laser and Medical Aesthetics, the top medical aesthetic practice in Kerrville, Texas. To provide a unique patient experience, Dr. Young approached Sciton searching for a laser platform that could best help her patients. She wasn’t interested in a cheap device; she wanted the best device. Since then, Dr. Young has been upgrading their Sciton platform with novel, innovative products, including HALO™, BBL/ BBL HERO, and ClearV™—the preferred choice for vascular treatments. She also was one of the first in the world to purchase BAREit. “It has been fun watching Dr. Young and her team grow and be so successful over the past seven years. They have expanded from a small space to their own beautiful 4200 sq ft building. Dr. Young’s practice has become one of the most advanced and comprehensive laser centers in the Texas Hill Country and has clients from all over the United States. Sciton is proud to partner with physicians like Dr. Young. We take these relationships seriously and are grateful to play a small part in their success,” says Burton.

The Road Ahead

Sciton has recently launched its first hair removal product, BAREit, an ultra-fast laser diode for hair removal/reduction. “As our focus has always been on skin health, laser hair removal is a new territory for us to tread into. We are very excited to explore this blue ocean with our relentless commitment to innovation,” comments Burton.

With no rest in sight, Sciton continues to focus on new and innovative products that help our providers and their patients. With a strong appetite for innovation, the company aims to build new products, better the existing ones, and improve the overall user experience. As far as their global presence, Sciton has established itself in Australia over the last couple of years and has recently expanded into London, U.K. In the upcoming years, the company will continue to grow its salesforce while focusing on expanding worldwide. All in all, Sciton continues to do what fuels its growth—hiring great people and rolling out great products.