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OptimasMAX vs Venus Versa (2026)

The biggest practical difference is cost of entry: Venus Versa's new pricing is $70k–$110k, while OptimasMAX's is $125.9k–$275k. They are used for different treatments (Venus Versa: body contouring; OptimasMAX: IPL/RF platform), so the right pick depends on which treatments you're building demand for.

Category group: Hair removal (diode, alexandrite, Nd:YAG, IPL)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Venus Versa vs InMode OptimasMAX
Attribute	Venus Versa	InMode OptimasMAX
New price range	$70k–$110k	$125.9k–$275k
Used asking range	$20k–$45k	$40.0k–$75.0k
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New price range

Venus Versa: $70k–$110k
InMode OptimasMAX: $125.9k–$275k

Used asking range

Venus Versa: $20k–$45k
InMode OptimasMAX: $40.0k–$75.0k

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Venus Versa vs InMode OptimasMAX
Attribute	Venus Versa	InMode OptimasMAX
Consumable cost / lock-in	No per-treatment disposable. Applicators are pulse-limited wear items: IPL applicators warranted for 12 months or 150,000 pulses, and the NanoFractional RF tip up to 700 pulses (Venus). Refurbishment is $1,500 per applicator including a chip shot-count reset (Laser Part Repair USA); refurbished applicators sell for $2,200-$2,499 (Parts4Laser). The internal shot-count chip is therefore a soft lock that third-party refurbishers can reset.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Venus Versa: No per-treatment disposable. Applicators are pulse-limited wear items: IPL applicators warranted for 12 months or 150,000 pulses, and the NanoFractional RF tip up to 700 pulses (Venus). Refurbishment is $1,500 per applicator including a chip shot-count reset (Laser Part Repair USA); refurbished applicators sell for $2,200-$2,499 (Parts4Laser). The internal shot-count chip is therefore a soft lock that third-party refurbishers can reset.
InMode OptimasMAX: —

Service cost

Venus Versa: Not published
InMode OptimasMAX: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Venus Versa vs InMode OptimasMAX
Attribute	Venus Versa	InMode OptimasMAX
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK153717 “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 ClearedK251632 “The Optimas MAX System with the Diolaze XL MAX is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as the stable, long-term reduction in hair counts at 6, 9, or 12 months following a treatment regime. The Fusion Light and the Fusion Dark are intended for hair removal. The Optimas MAX System with the VasculazeMAX is intended for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia, port wine stains, leg veins and other benign vascular lesions. The Optimas MAX System with the Lumecca Peak Applicators are indicated for use for the following treatments: * The treatment of benign pigmented epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles); * The treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, superficial leg veins and venous malformations. The Optimas MAX System with the Plus and Forma Handpieces are indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pain, temporary relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation The Optimas MAX System with the he Morpheus8 Applicators is intended for use in dermatologic procedures where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue or hemostasis is needed. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, the use of the Morpheus8 Applicator is limited to Skin Types I-IV.”

FDA status & indication

Venus Versa: FDA ClearedK153717
“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.”
InMode OptimasMAX: FDA ClearedK251632
“The Optimas MAX System with the Diolaze XL MAX is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as the stable, long-term reduction in hair counts at 6, 9, or 12 months following a treatment regime. The Fusion Light and the Fusion Dark are intended for hair removal. The Optimas MAX System with the VasculazeMAX is intended for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia, port wine stains, leg veins and other benign vascular lesions. The Optimas MAX System with the Lumecca Peak Applicators are indicated for use for the following treatments: * The treatment of benign pigmented epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles); * The treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, superficial leg veins and venous malformations. The Optimas MAX System with the Plus and Forma Handpieces are indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pain, temporary relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation The Optimas MAX System with the he Morpheus8 Applicators is intended for use in dermatologic procedures where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue or hemostasis is needed. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, the use of the Morpheus8 Applicator is limited to Skin Types I-IV.”

Which chains run each

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

Chain adoption

Venus Versa: 1 recorded pairing
InMode OptimasMAX: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Venus Versa: Formula Wellness(Confirmed)
InMode OptimasMAX: —

Approved reviews

Venus Versa: 0
InMode OptimasMAX: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Venus Versa vs InMode OptimasMAX
Attribute	Venus Versa	InMode OptimasMAX
Manufacturer	Venus Concept	InMode
Built by (OEM)	Venus Concept Inc.	InMode Ltd.
Category	Body Contouring	IPL/RF platform
Technology	Multi-application platform w/ body RF (IPL)	Multi-application IPL and RF platform (IPL)
Launch year	2016	—
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Venus Versa: Venus Concept
InMode OptimasMAX: InMode

Built by (OEM)

Venus Versa: Venus Concept Inc.
InMode OptimasMAX: InMode Ltd.

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