Question 1

How much does the Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra cost?

Accepted Answer

New Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra systems typically sell in the $60k–$90k range in the US. Final pricing depends on applicators, training and service terms.

Question 2

Is the Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra FDA cleared?

Accepted Answer

Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Cleared indication: RF microneedling (cleared under trade name LUDWIG, 2022)

Question 3

How much does the Agnes Medical Agnes RF cost?

Accepted Answer

New Agnes Medical Agnes RF systems typically sell in the $30k–$50k range in the US, with used and refurbished units around $15k–$25k. Final pricing depends on applicators, training and service terms.

Question 4

Is the Agnes Medical Agnes RF FDA cleared?

Accepted Answer

Agnes Medical Agnes RF's FDA status is still under review by our research team. Cleared indication: Verified: K203013 cleared AGNES for dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis — eye bags and acne-gland work are off-label uses of that clearance; more recent filings (K243713, K250217) exist and are worth reviewing for current labeling.

Question 5

Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra vs Agnes Medical Agnes RF: which is better for rf microneedling, tightening & hifu?

Accepted Answer

Neither wins outright. Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra sits in the $60k–$90k price range and Agnes Medical Agnes RF in the $30k–$50k range, so the decision usually comes down to consumable cost per treatment, FDA-cleared indications and how many treatments per month you can realistically book. Compare both side by side on this page before requesting quotes.

Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra vs Agnes Medical Agnes RF (2026)