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Alma PrimeX vs VASERshape MC1 (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $100k–$160k for Alma PrimeX. No new-price range is on file for VASERshape MC1. 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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Price comparison

Price comparison: Alma PrimeX vs Solta VASERshape MC1
Attribute	Alma PrimeX	Solta VASERshape MC1
New price range	$100k–$160kSource not documented	Not published
Used asking range	Not published	$8k–$20kSource not documented
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New price range

Alma PrimeX: $100k–$160kSource not documented
Solta VASERshape MC1: Not published

Used asking range

Alma PrimeX: Not published
Solta VASERshape MC1: $8k–$20kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Alma PrimeX vs Solta VASERshape MC1
Attribute	Alma PrimeX	Solta VASERshape MC1
Consumable cost / lock-in	Effectively none — ultrasound gel and routine applicator upkeep; no cards, tips or cycle fees.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Alma PrimeX: Effectively none — ultrasound gel and routine applicator upkeep; no cards, tips or cycle fees.
Solta VASERshape MC1: —

Service cost

Alma PrimeX: Not published
Solta VASERshape MC1: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Alma PrimeX vs Solta VASERshape MC1
Attribute	Alma PrimeX	Solta VASERshape MC1
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK072699, K160075 Read FDA indication wording “The Alma Lasers Family of Accent™ RF Systems [Accent, Accent XL] is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures. The Alma Lasers Family of Accent™ RF Systems [Accent, Accent XL] is indicated for the noninvasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids using a combined treatment with Unipolar and Bipolar handpieces.”	FDA ClearedK091615 Read FDA indication wording “The MC1 is indicated for: a) Therapeutic Massager: 1. Provides temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains; 2. Relieves muscle spasms; 3. Temporarily improves local blood circulation; 4. Temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite. b) Ultrasonic Diathermy: 1. Relief of pain; 2. Muscle spasms; 3. Joint contractures; 4. NOT for the treatment of malignancies.”

FDA status & indication

Alma PrimeX: FDA ClearedK072699, K160075
Read FDA indication wording
“The Alma Lasers Family of Accent™ RF Systems [Accent, Accent XL] is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures. The Alma Lasers Family of Accent™ RF Systems [Accent, Accent XL] is indicated for the noninvasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids using a combined treatment with Unipolar and Bipolar handpieces.”
Solta VASERshape MC1: FDA ClearedK091615
Read FDA indication wording
“The MC1 is indicated for: a) Therapeutic Massager: 1. Provides temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains; 2. Relieves muscle spasms; 3. Temporarily improves local blood circulation; 4. Temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite. b) Ultrasonic Diathermy: 1. Relief of pain; 2. Muscle spasms; 3. Joint contractures; 4. NOT for the treatment of malignancies.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Alma PrimeX vs Solta VASERshape MC1
Attribute	Alma PrimeX	Solta VASERshape MC1
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Alma PrimeX: 0 recorded pairings
Solta VASERshape MC1: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Alma PrimeX: —
Solta VASERshape MC1: —

Approved reviews

Alma PrimeX: 0
Solta VASERshape MC1: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Alma PrimeX vs Solta VASERshape MC1
Attribute	Alma PrimeX	Solta VASERshape MC1
Manufacturer	Alma Lasers	Solta
Built by (OEM)	Alma Lasers Ltd.	Sound Surgical Technologies
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	High-power RF + ultrasound (HIFU / Ultrasound)	External ultrasound + massage (HIFU / Ultrasound)
Launch year	2022	2010
Status	Current	Discontinued
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Alma PrimeX: Alma Lasers
Solta VASERshape MC1: Solta

Built by (OEM)

Alma PrimeX: Alma Lasers Ltd.
Solta VASERshape MC1: Sound Surgical Technologies

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