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Morpheus8 vs Profound (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $50k–$90k for Profound. No new-price range is on file for Morpheus8. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under RF microneedling. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

RF Microneedling

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RF Microneedling

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Price comparison

Price comparison: InMode Morpheus8 vs Candela Profound
Attribute	InMode Morpheus8	Candela Profound
New price range	Not published	$50k–$90kSource not documented
Used price reference	$19,975 (single dealer asking price; RF Pro platform with Face and Body handpieces)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026	$10k–$25kSource not documented
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New price range

InMode Morpheus8: Not published
Candela Profound: $50k–$90kSource not documented

Used price reference

InMode Morpheus8: $19,975 (single dealer asking price; RF Pro platform with Face and Body handpieces)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
Candela Profound: $10k–$25kSource not documented

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: InMode Morpheus8 vs Candela Profound
Attribute	InMode Morpheus8	Candela Profound
Supplies & restrictions	Read supply costs & requirements Rock Bottom Lasers displayed these Morpheus8 tip prices on October 6, 2026: 12-pin Prime $125 each ($500/four), 24-pin resurfacing $125 each ($500/four), standard 24-pin $100 each ($400/four), and Body $155 each ($620/four). These are dealer asking prices, not manufacturer MSRP or total treatment costs. Confirm compatibility, availability and account/supply terms; this listing does not establish a universal InMode account-lock rule. Retailer-advertised price · Oct 6, 2026 View running-cost details	Supply details not yet documented. View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

InMode Morpheus8: Read supply costs & requirements
Rock Bottom Lasers displayed these Morpheus8 tip prices on October 6, 2026: 12-pin Prime $125 each ($500/four), 24-pin resurfacing $125 each ($500/four), standard 24-pin $100 each ($400/four), and Body $155 each ($620/four). These are dealer asking prices, not manufacturer MSRP or total treatment costs. Confirm compatibility, availability and account/supply terms; this listing does not establish a universal InMode account-lock rule.
Retailer-advertised price · Oct 6, 2026
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Candela Profound: Supply details not yet documented.
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: InMode Morpheus8 vs Candela Profound
Attribute	InMode Morpheus8	Candela Profound
FDA status & indication	FDA record cited — see scopeK192695, K200947, K231790, K240017 Record scope: K192695/K200947 state electrocoagulation and hemostasis. K231790 (2023-07-20) covers the Morpheus8 applicator system for dermatological soft-tissue coagulation/contraction or hemostasis; above 62 mJ/pin, Skin Types I–IV. K240017 (2024-06-13) separately names Morpheus8 90 with corresponding wording. Match the purchased applicator and labeling; do not transfer these records to Morpheus8V. Read FDA indication wording “The InMode System with the Morpheus8 (Fractora) Applicators is intended for use in Dermatologic and General Surgical procedures for Electrocoagulation and Hemostasis. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, use of the Morrpheus8 (Fractora) Applicator is limited to Skin Types I-IV.”	FDA record cited — see scopeK161043 Record scope: K161043: Profound System; Syneron Candela Corporation; 510(k), 2016-09-12. Electrocoagulation/hemostasis; 25° Dermal handpiece/cartridge for percutaneous facial-wrinkle treatment; 75° SubQ handpiece/cartridge for improvement in cellulite appearance in Fitzpatrick I–III. Do not transfer Profound Matrix indications to this older system. Read FDA indication wording “The Profound System is indicated for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. Specifically, the 25º Dermal handpiece and cartridge are used for percutaneous treatment of facial wrinkles, and the 75º SubQ handpiece and cartridge are used to improve the appearance of cellulite in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III as supported by long-term clinical data (6 months).”

FDA status & indication

InMode Morpheus8: FDA record cited — see scopeK192695, K200947, K231790, K240017
Record scope: K192695/K200947 state electrocoagulation and hemostasis. K231790 (2023-07-20) covers the Morpheus8 applicator system for dermatological soft-tissue coagulation/contraction or hemostasis; above 62 mJ/pin, Skin Types I–IV. K240017 (2024-06-13) separately names Morpheus8 90 with corresponding wording. Match the purchased applicator and labeling; do not transfer these records to Morpheus8V.
Read FDA indication wording
“The InMode System with the Morpheus8 (Fractora) Applicators is intended for use in Dermatologic and General Surgical procedures for Electrocoagulation and Hemostasis. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, use of the Morrpheus8 (Fractora) Applicator is limited to Skin Types I-IV.”
Candela Profound: FDA record cited — see scopeK161043
Record scope: K161043: Profound System; Syneron Candela Corporation; 510(k), 2016-09-12. Electrocoagulation/hemostasis; 25° Dermal handpiece/cartridge for percutaneous facial-wrinkle treatment; 75° SubQ handpiece/cartridge for improvement in cellulite appearance in Fitzpatrick I–III. Do not transfer Profound Matrix indications to this older system.
Read FDA indication wording
“The Profound System is indicated for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. Specifically, the 25º Dermal handpiece and cartridge are used for percutaneous treatment of facial wrinkles, and the 75º SubQ handpiece and cartridge are used to improve the appearance of cellulite in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III as supported by long-term clinical data (6 months).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: InMode Morpheus8 vs Candela Profound
Attribute	InMode Morpheus8	Candela Profound
Chain adoption	7 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	Next Health(Reported) VIO Med Spa(Confirmed) Formula Wellness(Reported) SkinSpirit(Confirmed) Ever/Body(Reported) SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed) Alchemy 43(Confirmed)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

InMode Morpheus8: 7 recorded pairings
Candela Profound: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

InMode Morpheus8: Next Health(Reported)
VIO Med Spa(Confirmed)
Formula Wellness(Reported)
SkinSpirit(Confirmed)
Ever/Body(Reported)
SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed)
Alchemy 43(Confirmed)
Candela Profound: —

Approved reviews

InMode Morpheus8: 0
Candela Profound: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: InMode Morpheus8 vs Candela Profound
Attribute	InMode Morpheus8	Candela Profound
Manufacturer	InMode	Candela
Built by (OEM)	InMode Ltd.	Syneron Medical Ltd.
Category	RF Microneedling	RF Microneedling
Technology	Fractional bipolar RF microneedling (RF Microneedling)	Temperature-controlled bipolar RF microneedle (RF Microneedling)
Launch year	2019	2016
Status	Current	Discontinued
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

InMode Morpheus8: InMode
Candela Profound: Candela

Built by (OEM)

InMode Morpheus8: InMode Ltd.
Candela Profound: Syneron Medical Ltd.

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