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Ultherapy vs Ultraformer MPT (2026)

The biggest practical difference is cost of entry: Ultherapy's new pricing is $130k–$175k, while Ultraformer MPT's is $40k–$70k. Ultherapy holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Ultraformer MPT has no US FDA clearance on file. Both are used for HIFU/ultrasound lifting, 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: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
New price range	$130k–$175k	$40k–$70k
Used asking range	$20k–$60k	$25k–$45k
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New price range

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $130k–$175k
Classys Ultraformer MPT: $40k–$70k

Used asking range

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): $20k–$60k
Classys Ultraformer MPT: $25k–$45k

Payback calculator

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): View ROI calculator
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Classys Ultraformer MPT

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
Consumable cost / lock-in	DeepSee transducers are serialised, chip-locked consumables. Reseller listings put a new transducer at $1,800–$2,965 (Starlight; MNML Aesthetics, September 2026). Merz does not publish transducer life, so no per-treatment cost is published here. A full-face protocol uses several depths.	Cartridge 1.5-4.5mm EUR 3,660 including VAT; body cartridge EUR 4,575; MPT Deep Synergy booster 5-pack EUR 146.40; ultrasound gel EUR 180.56 (BioSkin). MPT shot count is unpublished, so no per-treatment figure can be stated. Currencies as published, not converted.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): DeepSee transducers are serialised, chip-locked consumables. Reseller listings put a new transducer at $1,800–$2,965 (Starlight; MNML Aesthetics, September 2026). Merz does not publish transducer life, so no per-treatment cost is published here. A full-face protocol uses several depths.
Classys Ultraformer MPT: Cartridge 1.5-4.5mm EUR 3,660 including VAT; body cartridge EUR 4,575; MPT Deep Synergy booster 5-pack EUR 146.40; ultrasound gel EUR 180.56 (BioSkin). MPT shot count is unpublished, so no per-treatment figure can be stated. Currencies as published, not converted.

Service cost

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): Not published
Classys Ultraformer MPT: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Ulthera System (Ultherapy) vs Classys Ultraformer MPT
Attribute	Ulthera System (Ultherapy)	Classys Ultraformer MPT
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN080006, K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418, K260618 “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

FDA status & indication

Ulthera System (Ultherapy): FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN080006, K121700, K122528, K132028, K134032, K180623, K233996, K243035, K250418, K260618
“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

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
OEM platform	—	—

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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