Question 1

How much does the Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy) cost?

Accepted Answer

New Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy) systems typically sell in the $130k–$175k range in the US, with used and refurbished units around $20k–$60k. Final pricing depends on applicators, training and service terms.

Question 2

Is the Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy) FDA cleared?

Accepted Answer

Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy)'s FDA status is under verification by our research team. Cleared indication: Original Ulthera System came through de novo DEN080006 (2009, eyebrow lift), with 510(k)s adding lift of lax submental and neck tissue (K121700, 2012) and decollete lines (K134032, 2014); PRIME cleared under K233996 (2024) with subsequent 2025-26 clearances expanding the platform — all confirmed via openFDA; match the K-number to the exact console model.

Question 3

How much does the Sofwave Medical Sofwave cost?

Accepted Answer

New Sofwave Medical Sofwave systems typically sell in the $100k–$150k range in the US, with used and refurbished units around $60k–$95k. Final pricing depends on applicators, training and service terms.

Question 4

Is the Sofwave Medical Sofwave FDA cleared?

Accepted Answer

Sofwave Medical Sofwave holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Cleared indication: Parallel-beam ultrasound cleared for facial wrinkles, brow lifting, lifting lax submental/neck tissue, cellulite and acne scars

Question 5

Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Sofwave Medical Sofwave: which is better for rf microneedling, tightening & hifu?

Accepted Answer

Neither wins outright. Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy) sits in the $130k–$175k price range and Sofwave Medical Sofwave in the $100k–$150k range, so the decision usually comes down to consumable cost per treatment, FDA-cleared indications and how many treatments per month you can realistically book. Compare both side by side on this page before requesting quotes.

Ulthera (Merz) Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Sofwave Medical Sofwave (2026)