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FlexSure vs Venus Versa (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: FlexSure, $40k–$70k; Venus Versa, $70k–$110k. 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: Cynosure FlexSure vs Venus Versa
Attribute	Cynosure FlexSure	Venus Versa
New price range	$40k–$70kSource not documented	$70k–$110kSource not documented
Used asking range	Not published	$20k–$45kSource not documented
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New price range

Cynosure FlexSure: $40k–$70kSource not documented
Venus Versa: $70k–$110kSource not documented

Used asking range

Cynosure FlexSure: Not published
Venus Versa: $20k–$45kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cynosure FlexSure vs Venus Versa
Attribute	Cynosure FlexSure	Venus Versa
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — soft-lock (defeatable) — internal shot-count chip, resettable by third-party refurbishers
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Cynosure FlexSure: —
Venus Versa: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — soft-lock (defeatable) — internal shot-count chip, resettable by third-party refurbishers

Service cost

Cynosure FlexSure: Not published
Venus Versa: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cynosure FlexSure vs Venus Versa
Attribute	Cynosure FlexSure	Venus Versa
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK200241 Read FDA indication wording “The TempSure™ System has the following indications for use: The 10mm, 15mm, and 20mm Smart Handpieces are indicated for non-ablative treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytids. The 18mm, 25mm, 30mm, 60mm Smart Handpieces and FlexSure™ applicators provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The following surgical modes are applicable to the generator: Coagulation/Hemostasis: General surgical procedures including urologic, thoracic, plastic, reconstructive, and gynecological procedures where electrosurgical coagulation of tissue is performed. Cutting: snoring, submucosal palatal shrinkage, traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, epistaxis treatment, turbinate shrinkage, skin incisions, biopsy, cysts, abscesses, tumors, cosmetic repairs, development of skin flaps, skin tags and blepharoplasty. Blended Cutting and Coagulation: snoring, submucosal palatal shrinkage, traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, epistaxis treatment, turbinate shrinkage, skin tags, papilloma keloids, keratosis, verrucae, basal cell carcinoma, nevi, fistulas, epithelioma, cosmetic repairs, cysts, abscesses, and development of skin flaps. Fulguration: basal cell carcinoma, papilloma, cyst destruction, tumors, verrucae, hemostasis. Bipolar: pinpoint precise coagulation, pinpoint hemostasis in any field (wet or dry), snoring, submucosal palatal shrinkage, traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, epistaxis treatment and turbinate shrinkage.”	FDA ClearedK153717 Read FDA indication wording “The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following: • Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules. • Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. The HR650, HR690, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the longterm stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for females for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.”

FDA status & indication

Cynosure FlexSure: FDA ClearedK200241
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“The TempSure™ System has the following indications for use: The 10mm, 15mm, and 20mm Smart Handpieces are indicated for non-ablative treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytids. The 18mm, 25mm, 30mm, 60mm Smart Handpieces and FlexSure™ applicators provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The following surgical modes are applicable to the generator: Coagulation/Hemostasis: General surgical procedures including urologic, thoracic, plastic, reconstructive, and gynecological procedures where electrosurgical coagulation of tissue is performed. Cutting: snoring, submucosal palatal shrinkage, traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, epistaxis treatment, turbinate shrinkage, skin incisions, biopsy, cysts, abscesses, tumors, cosmetic repairs, development of skin flaps, skin tags and blepharoplasty. Blended Cutting and Coagulation: snoring, submucosal palatal shrinkage, traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, epistaxis treatment, turbinate shrinkage, skin tags, papilloma keloids, keratosis, verrucae, basal cell carcinoma, nevi, fistulas, epithelioma, cosmetic repairs, cysts, abscesses, and development of skin flaps. Fulguration: basal cell carcinoma, papilloma, cyst destruction, tumors, verrucae, hemostasis. Bipolar: pinpoint precise coagulation, pinpoint hemostasis in any field (wet or dry), snoring, submucosal palatal shrinkage, traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, epistaxis treatment and turbinate shrinkage.”
Venus Versa: FDA ClearedK153717
Read FDA indication wording
“The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following: • Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules. • Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. The HR650, HR690, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the longterm stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for females for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cynosure FlexSure vs Venus Versa
Attribute	Cynosure FlexSure	Venus Versa
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Formula Wellness(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cynosure FlexSure: 0 recorded pairings
Venus Versa: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

Cynosure FlexSure: —
Venus Versa: Formula Wellness(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Cynosure FlexSure: 0
Venus Versa: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cynosure FlexSure vs Venus Versa
Attribute	Cynosure FlexSure	Venus Versa
Manufacturer	Cynosure	Venus Concept
Built by (OEM)	Cynosure LLC	Venus Concept Inc.
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Wrap-around hands-free RF applicators	Multi-application platform w/ body RF (IPL)
Launch year	2021	2016
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Cynosure FlexSure: Cynosure
Venus Versa: Venus Concept

Built by (OEM)

Cynosure FlexSure: Cynosure LLC
Venus Versa: Venus Concept Inc.

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