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Thermage FLX vs XERF (2026)

Published new pricing is limited: Thermage FLX lists $100k–$145k, but we haven't verified a new-price band for XERF — see the table below for what we've confirmed. Both are used for monopolar RF skin tightening, so choose on consumable cost per treatment, cleared indications and how many treatments you can realistically book each month.

Category group: Skin tightening & remodeling (RF microneedling, monopolar RF, HIFU)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cynosure Lutronic XERF vs Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Attribute	Cynosure Lutronic XERF	Solta Medical Thermage FLX
New price range	—	$100k–$145k
Used asking range	—	$40k–$80k
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New price range

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: —
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: $100k–$145k

Used asking range

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: —
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: $40k–$80k

Payback calculator

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: View ROI calculator
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: View ROI calculator

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Cynosure Lutronic XERF

Solta Medical Thermage FLX

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cynosure Lutronic XERF vs Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Attribute	Cynosure Lutronic XERF	Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	One of the most consumable-heavy platforms in the market: the Total Tip is single-use and shot-limited, one patient per tip. Not published — Solta does not publish a US Total Tip list price (checked 4 Sep 2026); the figures previously shown mixed euro export pricing with undated reseller quotes.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: —
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: One of the most consumable-heavy platforms in the market: the Total Tip is single-use and shot-limited, one patient per tip. Not published — Solta does not publish a US Total Tip list price (checked 4 Sep 2026); the figures previously shown mixed euro export pricing with undated reseller quotes.

Service cost

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: Not published
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cynosure Lutronic XERF vs Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Attribute	Cynosure Lutronic XERF	Solta Medical Thermage FLX
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK251327 “XERF is indicated for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.”	FDA ClearedK170758 “The radiofrequency-energy only delivery components of the Thermage FLX System are indicated for use in: • Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis; • Non-invasive treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytids including upper and lower eyelids; • Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids. The simultaneous application of radio frequency energy and skin vibration by the Thermage FLX System is indicated for use in: • Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis; • Non-invasive treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytids; • Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids; • Temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite; • Relief of minor muscle aches and pains; • Relief of muscle spasms; • Temporary improvement of local circulation (i.e., blood circulation).”

FDA status & indication

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: FDA ClearedK251327
“XERF is indicated for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.”
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: FDA ClearedK170758
“The radiofrequency-energy only delivery components of the Thermage FLX System are indicated for use in: • Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis; • Non-invasive treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytids including upper and lower eyelids; • Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids. The simultaneous application of radio frequency energy and skin vibration by the Thermage FLX System is indicated for use in: • Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis; • Non-invasive treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytids; • Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids; • Temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite; • Relief of minor muscle aches and pains; • Relief of muscle spasms; • Temporary improvement of local circulation (i.e., blood circulation).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cynosure Lutronic XERF vs Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Attribute	Cynosure Lutronic XERF	Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	LaserAway(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: 0 recorded pairings
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: —
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: LaserAway(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: 0
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cynosure Lutronic XERF vs Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Attribute	Cynosure Lutronic XERF	Solta Medical Thermage FLX
Manufacturer	Cynosure Lutronic	Solta Medical
Built by (OEM)	Cynosure LLC	Solta Medical Inc.
Category	Monopolar RF skin tightening	Monopolar RF skin tightening
Technology	Monopolar RF skin tightening (Radiofrequency — monopolar)	4th-gen monopolar RF (Radiofrequency — monopolar)
Launch year	—	2017
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: Cynosure Lutronic
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: Solta Medical

Built by (OEM)

Cynosure Lutronic XERF: Cynosure LLC
Solta Medical Thermage FLX: Solta Medical Inc.

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