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Ultherapy vs Ultraformer MPT (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Ultherapy, $130k–$175k; Ultraformer MPT, $40k–$70k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
FDA status: An FDA authorization is cited for Ultherapy. Check the linked record and scope notes for the exact model, indications and configuration. Ultraformer MPT has no US FDA clearance on file.
Practice fit: Both are listed under HIFU/ultrasound lifting. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting

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Device B

HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
New price range	$130k–$175kSource not documented	$40k–$70kSource not documented
Used price reference	$20k–$60kSource not documented	$25k–$45kSource not documented
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New price range

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $130k–$175kSource not documented
Classys Ultraformer MPT: $40k–$70kSource not documented

Used price reference

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $20k–$60kSource not documented
Classys Ultraformer MPT: $25k–$45kSource not documented

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Ulthera System (Ultherapy)

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Classys Ultraformer MPT

Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
Supplies & restrictions	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	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

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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Classys Ultraformer MPT: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
FDA status & indication	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.”	No US 510(k) located Record scope: No US 510(k) was located for this model (checked 4 Sep 2026). Lenders and insurers may ask for regulatory documentation before financing or covering a device without US clearance.

FDA status & indication

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.”
Classys Ultraformer MPT: No US 510(k) located
Record scope: No US 510(k) was located for this model (checked 4 Sep 2026). Lenders and insurers may ask for regulatory documentation before financing or covering a device without US clearance.

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): 0 recorded pairings
Classys Ultraformer MPT: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): —
Classys Ultraformer MPT: —

Approved reviews

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): 0
Classys Ultraformer MPT: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
Manufacturer	Ulthera	Classys
Built by (OEM)	Ulthera Inc.	Classys Inc.
Category	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting	HIFU/Ultrasound Lifting
Technology	Microfocused ultrasound + DeepSEE imaging (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Micro-pulsed HIFU (2mm boost mode) (HIFU / Ultrasound)
Launch year	2009	2023
Status	Legacy-used-market	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Ulthera
Classys Ultraformer MPT: Classys

Built by (OEM)

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Ulthera Inc.
Classys Ultraformer MPT: Classys Inc.

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