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Forma vs Venus Viva MD (2026)

Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $20k–$40k for Venus Viva MD. No new-price range is on file for Forma. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under bipolar/multipolar RF tightening. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Bipolar/Multipolar RF Tightening

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Device B

Bipolar/Multipolar RF Tightening

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Price comparison

Price comparison: InMode Forma (Optimas) vs Venus Viva MD
Attribute	InMode Forma (Optimas)	Venus Viva MD
New price range	Not published	$20k–$40kSource not documented
Used asking range	$30k–$60kSource not documented	$10k–$18kSource not documented
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View ROI calculator
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New price range

InMode Forma (Optimas): Not published
Venus Viva MD: $20k–$40kSource not documented

Used asking range

InMode Forma (Optimas): $30k–$60kSource not documented
Venus Viva MD: $10k–$18kSource not documented

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InMode Forma (Optimas)

Venus Viva MD

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: InMode Forma (Optimas) vs Venus Viva MD
Attribute	InMode Forma (Optimas)	Venus Viva MD
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

InMode Forma (Optimas): —
Venus Viva MD: —

Service cost

InMode Forma (Optimas): Not published
Venus Viva MD: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: InMode Forma (Optimas) vs Venus Viva MD
Attribute	InMode Forma (Optimas)	Venus Viva MD
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK140926 Read FDA indication wording “The InMode WMface device is intended for use in dermatologic procedures for noninvasive treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytides.”	FDA ClearedK150161, K191065, K201164 Read FDA indication wording “The Venus Viva SR system is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.”

FDA status & indication

InMode Forma (Optimas): FDA ClearedK140926
Read FDA indication wording
“The InMode WMface device is intended for use in dermatologic procedures for noninvasive treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytides.”
Venus Viva MD: FDA ClearedK150161, K191065, K201164
Read FDA indication wording
“The Venus Viva SR system is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: InMode Forma (Optimas) vs Venus Viva MD
Attribute	InMode Forma (Optimas)	Venus Viva MD
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Skin Laundry(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

InMode Forma (Optimas): 0 recorded pairings
Venus Viva MD: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

InMode Forma (Optimas): —
Venus Viva MD: Skin Laundry(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

InMode Forma (Optimas): 0
Venus Viva MD: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: InMode Forma (Optimas) vs Venus Viva MD
Attribute	InMode Forma (Optimas)	Venus Viva MD
Manufacturer	InMode	Venus Concept
Built by (OEM)	InMode Ltd.	Venus Concept Inc.
Category	Bipolar/Multipolar RF Tightening	Bipolar/Multipolar RF Tightening
Technology	Auto-adjusting bipolar RF (ACE thermal control)	Higher-power NanoFractional RF
Launch year	2017	2020
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

InMode Forma (Optimas): InMode
Venus Viva MD: Venus Concept

Built by (OEM)

InMode Forma (Optimas): InMode Ltd.
Venus Viva MD: Venus Concept Inc.

Current alternatives

Current catalog models in related categories. Confirm availability and configuration with the supplier.

InMode Evoke

Bipolar/Multipolar RF Tightening

New: $50k–$80k

InMode FaceTite/AccuTite

Bipolar/Multipolar RF Tightening

New: $100k–$160k

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