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 Alma Lasers Opus Plasma cost?

Accepted Answer

New Alma Lasers Opus Plasma systems typically sell in the $50k–$90k range in the US, with used and refurbished units around $25k–$45k. Final pricing depends on applicators, training and service terms.

Question 4

Is the Alma Lasers Opus Plasma FDA cleared?

Accepted Answer

Alma Lasers Opus Plasma's FDA status is still under review by our research team. Cleared indication: The Alma Opus System with Colibri applicator and tips cleared under K201520 (Oct 2021, verifiable on accessdata.fda.gov) for dermatologic procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin; the original 2019-era platform clearance predates this — verify the full clearance chain with Alma.

Question 5

Aesthetics Biomedical (Cartessa) Vivace Ultra vs Alma Lasers Opus Plasma: 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 Alma Lasers Opus Plasma in the $50k–$90k 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 Alma Lasers Opus Plasma (2026)