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CoolTone vs truFlex (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $50k–$90k for CoolTone. No new-price range is on file for truFlex. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under body contouring. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Body Contouring

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Body Contouring

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	Cutera truFlex (flex+)
New price range	$50k–$90kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026	Not published
Used asking range	$15k–$35kReported source: Used listing · Aug 12, 2026	Not published
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View cost details
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New price range

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: $50k–$90kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026
Cutera truFlex (flex+): Not published

Used asking range

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: $15k–$35kReported source: Used listing · Aug 12, 2026
Cutera truFlex (flex+): Not published

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Cutera truFlex (flex+)

Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Supplies & restrictions	Read supply costs & requirements Card-metered: a treatment card (cycle licence) must be in the console — the official IFU error T230 reads "No treatments remaining". Pipeline lists 50 TX and 100 TX CoolTone cards. No gel; applicator covers and straps are washable polyester. Card unit cost is Allergan-account only and not published. Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026 Supply restrictions: card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments View running-cost details	Requires Cutera cycle refills plus single-use truGel hydrogel pads — both booked as consumable revenue in Cutera's 10-K. Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026 Supply restrictions: card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Read supply costs & requirements
Card-metered: a treatment card (cycle licence) must be in the console — the official IFU error T230 reads "No treatments remaining". Pipeline lists 50 TX and 100 TX CoolTone cards. No gel; applicator covers and straps are washable polyester. Card unit cost is Allergan-account only and not published.
Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026
Supply restrictions: card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments
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Cutera truFlex (flex+): Requires Cutera cycle refills plus single-use truGel hydrogel pads — both booked as consumable revenue in Cutera's 10-K.
Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026
Supply restrictions: card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	Cutera truFlex (flex+)
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK192940, K253408 Read FDA indication wording “The CoolTone is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs. The emFieldPro is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs.”	FDA ClearedK251594, K212866 Read FDA indication wording “truFlex is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, for strengthening of the abdominal muscles, for development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, toning and firming of arms, buttocks, thighs, and calves • Relaxation of muscle spasms • Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy • Increasing local blood circulation • Muscle re-education • Maintaining or increasing range of motion • Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis • Stimulation of neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes • To be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions The device safety and efficacy was demonstrated by performance data and a comparison of technical characteristics between the modified device and the predicate device.”

FDA status & indication

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: FDA ClearedK192940, K253408
Read FDA indication wording
“The CoolTone is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs. The emFieldPro is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs.”
Cutera truFlex (flex+): FDA ClearedK251594, K212866
Read FDA indication wording
“truFlex is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, for strengthening of the abdominal muscles, for development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, toning and firming of arms, buttocks, thighs, and calves • Relaxation of muscle spasms • Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy • Increasing local blood circulation • Muscle re-education • Maintaining or increasing range of motion • Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis • Stimulation of neuromuscular tissue for bulk muscle excitation in the legs or arms for rehabilitative purposes • To be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the treatment of medical diseases and conditions The device safety and efficacy was demonstrated by performance data and a comparison of technical characteristics between the modified device and the predicate device.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Chain adoption	2 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	SkinSpirit(Confirmed) bodenvy(Confirmed)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: 2 recorded pairings
Cutera truFlex (flex+): 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: SkinSpirit(Confirmed)
bodenvy(Confirmed)
Cutera truFlex (flex+): —

Approved reviews

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: 0
Cutera truFlex (flex+): 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	Cutera truFlex (flex+)
Manufacturer	Allergan Aesthetics	Cutera
Built by (OEM)	Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc.	Cutera Inc.
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) (EMS / muscle stimulation)	Multi-directional EMS (EMS / muscle stimulation)
Launch year	2019	2023
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Allergan Aesthetics
Cutera truFlex (flex+): Cutera

Built by (OEM)

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc.
Cutera truFlex (flex+): Cutera Inc.

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