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Sofwave vs Ultherapy (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Sofwave, $100k–$150k; Ultherapy, $130k–$175k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
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: Sofwave vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Sofwave	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
New price range	$100k–$150kSource not documented	$130k–$175kSource not documented
Used price reference	$60k–$95kSource not documented	$20k–$60kSource not documented
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New price range

Sofwave: $100k–$150kSource not documented
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $130k–$175kSource not documented

Used price reference

Sofwave: $60k–$95kSource not documented
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $20k–$60kSource not documented

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Sofwave vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Sofwave	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Supplies & restrictions	Read supply costs & requirements Treatment capacity is licensed, not free: Sofwave sells pulses under a pulse-purchase license per its own provider FAQ and terms, and used units require Sofwave inspection to restore e-store access. The US per-pulse price is not publicly disclosed — get it in writing before modeling per-session margin. Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026 Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply View running-cost details	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Sofwave: Read supply costs & requirements
Treatment capacity is licensed, not free: Sofwave sells pulses under a pulse-purchase license per its own provider FAQ and terms, and used units require Sofwave inspection to restore e-store access. The US per-pulse price is not publicly disclosed — get it in writing before modeling per-session margin.
Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026
Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply
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Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Sofwave vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Sofwave	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK211483, K230019, K231537 Read FDA indication wording “The SofWave System is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment to improve facial lines and wrinkles, lift the eyebrow, and lift lax submental (beneath the chin) and neck tissue; which can also affect the appearance of lax tissue in the submental and neck regions for subjects aged 22 and older.”	FDA record cited — see scopeDe Novo: DEN080006, K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418, K260618 Record scope: De Novo: DEN080006 (decision 11 Sep 2009). 510(k): K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418 and K260618. Checked 4 Sep 2026. 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

Sofwave: FDA ClearedK211483, K230019, K231537
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“The SofWave System is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment to improve facial lines and wrinkles, lift the eyebrow, and lift lax submental (beneath the chin) and neck tissue; which can also affect the appearance of lax tissue in the submental and neck regions for subjects aged 22 and older.”
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): FDA record cited — see scopeDe Novo: DEN080006, K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418, K260618
Record scope: De Novo: DEN080006 (decision 11 Sep 2009). 510(k): K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418 and K260618. Checked 4 Sep 2026.
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.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Sofwave vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Sofwave	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Chain adoption	2 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	OrangeTwist(Confirmed) SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Sofwave: 2 recorded pairings
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Sofwave: OrangeTwist(Confirmed)
SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed)
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): —

Approved reviews

Sofwave: 0
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Sofwave vs Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Attribute	Sofwave	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)
Manufacturer	Sofwave Medical	Ulthera
Built by (OEM)	Sofwave Medical Ltd.	Ulthera Inc.
Category	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting
Technology	Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB) (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Microfocused ultrasound + DeepSEE imaging (HIFU / Ultrasound)
Launch year	2021	2009
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Sofwave: Sofwave Medical
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Ulthera

Built by (OEM)

Sofwave: Sofwave Medical Ltd.
Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Ulthera Inc.

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New-equipment price reference

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Source not documented

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New-equipment price not yet documented.

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