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Shurink Universe vs Ultherapy (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $130k–$175k for Ultherapy. No new-price range is on file for Shurink Universe. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
FDA status: Shurink Universe has no US FDA clearance on file. Ultherapy holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication.
Practice fit: Both are listed under HIFU/ultrasound lifting. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting

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HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Classys Shurink Universe vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
New price range	Not published	$130k–$175kSource not documented
Used asking range	$10k–$20kSource not documented	$20k–$60kSource not documented
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New price range

Classys Shurink Universe: Not published
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $130k–$175kSource not documented

Used asking range

Classys Shurink Universe: $10k–$20kSource not documented
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $20k–$60kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Classys Shurink Universe vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Consumable cost / lock-in	Ten HIFU cartridge types. 20,000 shots per 1.5/2.0/3.0/4.5mm cartridge (BioSkin, confirmed by IMDADI). Protocols use 300-1,000 shots, so roughly 20-66 sessions per cartridge. No OEM cartridge price is available in any Western currency in this pass.	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Classys Shurink Universe: Ten HIFU cartridge types. 20,000 shots per 1.5/2.0/3.0/4.5mm cartridge (BioSkin, confirmed by IMDADI). Protocols use 300-1,000 shots, so roughly 20-66 sessions per cartridge. No OEM cartridge price is available in any Western currency in this pass.
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments

Service cost

Classys Shurink Universe: Not published
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Classys Shurink Universe vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
FDA status & indication	No US 510(k) located	FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN080006, K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418, K260618 Read FDA indication wording “1064nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), Caf6 au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. 1320nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles. It is also indicated for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. 1440nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles and pigmented lesions. The XPL Pulsed Light System Handpiece is intended for permanent hair reduction and the treatment of dermatological vascular lesions, facial and leg veins, benign pigmented lesions, and inflammatory acne. The Affirm Family System Laser Attachment is intended for: Er:YAG 2,940 nm - for skin resurfacing and for the incision, excision, ablation or vaporization of soft bodily tissues.”

FDA status & indication

Classys Shurink Universe: No US 510(k) located
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN080006, K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418, K260618
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“1064nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), Caf6 au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. 1320nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles. It is also indicated for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. 1440nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles and pigmented lesions. The XPL Pulsed Light System Handpiece is intended for permanent hair reduction and the treatment of dermatological vascular lesions, facial and leg veins, benign pigmented lesions, and inflammatory acne. The Affirm Family System Laser Attachment is intended for: Er:YAG 2,940 nm - for skin resurfacing and for the incision, excision, ablation or vaporization of soft bodily tissues.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Classys Shurink Universe vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Classys Shurink Universe: 0 recorded pairings
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Classys Shurink Universe: —
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): —

Approved reviews

Classys Shurink Universe: 0
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Classys Shurink Universe vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Classys Shurink Universe	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Manufacturer	Classys	Ulthera
Built by (OEM)	Classys Inc.	Ulthera Inc.
Category	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting
Technology	Dual-mode HIFU (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Microfocused ultrasound + DeepSEE imaging (HIFU / Ultrasound)
Launch year	2022	2009
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Classys Shurink Universe: Classys
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Ulthera

Built by (OEM)

Classys Shurink Universe: Classys Inc.
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Ulthera Inc.

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