BODy SHAPING TECHNOLOGIES COMPARISON CHART

Body Shaping Technologies Comparison Chart
Manufacturer Device Energy Source Mechanism of Action Regulatory Status
(Europe and USA)
Chromogenex i-Lipo laser Laser Diode Photothermal. CE cleared. FDA cleared.
Cutera, Inc. truSculpt Proprietary Monopolar
Radiofrequency
CE cleared. FDA 510 (k) cleared.
Cynosure, Inc.
Smartlipo MPX
Smartlipo Triplex
Cellulaze
SmoothShapes XV with
Petite handpiece
Nd:YAG: 1064 nm, 1320 nm
Nd:YAG: 1064 nm, 1320 nm,
1440 nm
Nd:YAG 1440 nm
Laser diode 915 nm, 650 nm,
mechanical manipulation
Two blended wavelengths for destruction of fat cells, coagulation
of small blood vessels and tissue tightening. SmartSense
and ThermaGuide intelligent delivery systems distribute energy
uniformly and monitor tissue temperature for safer, more effective
subdermal energy application.
Ability to blend two of the three wavelengths. Addition of 1440
nm offers more efficient photomechanical destruction of fat
cells, coagulation of small blood vessels and tissue tightening.
SmartSense and ThermaGuide intelligent delivery systems
distribute energy uniformly and monitor tissue temperature for
safer, more effective subdermal energy application.
Addresses the structure of cellulite through a minimally invasive
surgical procedure utilizing proprietary SideLaze 3D side-firing
laser fiber technology to provide long lasting and clinically
significant improvements in the appearance of cellulite.
Photomology utilizes specific laser and light wavelengths with
mechanical manipulation to treat the underlying causes of cellulite-enlarged
fat cells and brittle fibre septae. Multi-modality
mechanism of action produces temporary improvement in
cellulite with documented results lasting six months.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA pending.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
DEKA SmartLipo 6
SmartLipo 10
SmartLipo 18
TriActive+
1064 nm Nd:YAG
Diode laser plus vacuum
massage and skin cooling.
Ultrasound; RF with / without
vacuum massage and skin
cooling.
Lipolisi technology with more than 15 years of experience on
patients. Customized µPulsed Nd:YAG wavelength providing
physiological contractions and elimination of fat with no
inflammatory effects. Controlled photo-mechanical effect,
photo-coagulative action and photo-stimulative course for
immediate skin tightening due to flexible pulse design.
Platform includes all the available technologies for optimal
body shaping. Face and body dermodynamic diode laser
handpiece with cooling and vacuuming, High and low
frequency ultrasound; bi-polar and multipolar RF application.
Graphic tutorial with auto selection of parameters and
proper handpiece. Store end user’s protocols.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared.
Energist Group MedArt SmartSculpt 980 nm Diode Compact laser for invasive lipolysis targeting adipose tissue,
resulting in disruption of fat cells and coagulation of blood
vessels.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
Fotona d.d.
SP Dynamis
XP-2 Focus
Nd:YAG 1064 nm
Nd:YAG 1064 nm
Photothermal - heat generated by laser light.
Photothermal - heat generated by laser light.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
General Project
Slim Project
Med Sculpt
Med Contour
Med² Contour
Computerized vacuumassisted
massage
Controlled elastomassage
vacuum; LED
Ultrasound, Elastomassage
Ultrasound and
Elastomassage
Tissue manipulation.
Ultrasound action plus elastomassage.
Deep ultrasound action and lymphodrainage.
Double ultrasound action and lymphodrainage.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
Hironic Co., Ltd. New MIDAS Bi-polar (RF: 1 MHz / IR: 700
– 2,000 nm), monoplar (RF
0.5 – 10 MHz)
Heat generated by radiofrequency and infrared.
CE cleared.
Jeisys
PlasmaLipo
AntiLax
980 nm Diode with Plasma Light
Infrared, Monopolar RF and
Bi-Polar RF
Plasma light lipolysis and liposuction.
Treatment of upper layers of skin results in cellulite reduction.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared.
Lutronic ACCUSCULPT Pulsed Nd:YAG: 1444 nm
(12 W, 300 mJ, 40 Hz)
The 600 µm optical fiber-delivered 1444 nm beam achieves
effective interstitial lysis of target adipocytes through photothermal
and photomechanical mechanisms. High duality of
absorption of 1444 nm in fat and water ensures powerful
photothermal destructive effect in target fat aided by the
tumescent approach, providing safety for overlying tissues
through thermal confinement phenomenon. Extremely high
peak powers and 100 µs pulse width create an explosive
reaction in the water at the fiber tip, causing cell membrane
destruction through photomechanical stress. This precise,
powerful double mechanism is ideal for laser-assisted facial
contouring and dealing with fat deposits on the body.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
KFDA cleared.
MedixSysteme
SPASHAPE
ULTRACONTOUR –
U.LIFT
SygmaLift
Fractional Focal Ultrasound
and 685 nm Laser
High Focalized Ultrasound
plus UMD multi-sequential
drainage
HFU, Tri-Fractional
Ultrasound, 635 nm Laser
Patented, clinically proven fractional focal ultrasound
combined with 685 nm cold laser for bio-stimulation. Pulsed
focal energy disrupts fat cell membranes while laser
bio-stimulates immediate drainage.
HFU combined with 18 probe UMD for ultrasonic lymph
drainage. Pulsed focal energy disrupts fat cell membranes.
Multi-sequential ultrasonic drainage stimulates lymph process.
U.LIFT is a focal ultrasound probe to treat cellulite.
HFU remodels facial harmony by reducing fat volume in chin
and jaw lines, tri-fractional and LLLT smooth crows’ feet,
nasolabial folds and enhance skin glow.
CE medical cleared.
FDA pending.
CE medical cleared.
FDA pending.
CE marked. FDA pending.
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Body Shaping Technologies Comparison Chart
Manufacturer Device Energy Source Mechanism of Action Regulatory Status
(Europe and USA)
mesoestetic Pharma
Group
tmt System
photogen System
N/A
RF and Phototherapy.
Transcutaneous mesodermic therapy
RF and phototherapy.
CE and FDA conformity marking.
Palomar
SlimLipo Body Sculpting
Laser
6 – 40 W (adjustable) The SlimLipo Body Sculpting Laser uses 924 nm and 975 nm
wavelengths to selectively target adipose and dermal
tissue for efficient fat melting through laser-assisted lipolysis.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
Protocadmus
Technologies
ProLipoCav Low Frequency Ultrasound Cavitation. CE cleared.
Quanta System
Da Vinci Lipo
Lipaway
Alypos MED
1064 nm and 1320 nm Nd:YAG
Ultrasound 36-43 KHz
Ultrasound 40 KHz
Laser-assisted lipolysis and liposuction with v-shape cannula.
Simultaneous dermal tightening.
Non-invasive reshaping of fat tissue by ultrasound cavitation.
Same as above.
CE medical cleared.
CE cleared.
CE medical cleared.
Sciton
SkinTyte II
ProLipo PLUS
Infrared Light
1064 nm Nd:YAG
1319 nm Nd:YAG
Deep dermal heating stimulates new collagen production.
Laser-assisted destruction of fat cells and collagen remodeling.
CE cleared.
FDA cleared.
CE cleared.
FDA cleared.
SharpLight Technologies
Formaxplus
Omnimax
Multi-Polar and Bi-Polar RF,
Infrared, IPL-DPC
Laser, Multi-Polar RF, Infrared,
IPL-DPC
Infrared handpiece for collagen shrinkage. RF flat and cylindrical
electrode heads create dermal heating and lipolysis.
Same as above.
CE cleared. FDA pending.
CE cleared. FDA pending.
Solta Medical
Thermage CPT
Liposonix
Monopolar RF coupled with
advanced Comfort Pulse
Technology
High Intensity Focused
Ultrasound (HIFU)
Patented monopolar delivery enables RF energy to penetrate
deep into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue to tighten existing
collagen and stimulate new growth.
Non-invasive fat reduction system utilizing state-of-the-art
HIFU to permanently destroy subcutaneous adipose tissue
and provide Custom Contouring capabilities. Intended use
and indications for use: The Liposonix system delivers HIFU
energy that can disrupt subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT)
to provide a non-invasive approach to body contouring to
achieve a desired aesthetic effect.
CE cleared. FDA cleared for
non-invasive Tx of wrinkles and
rhytides; incl. upper / lower eyelids;
temporary improvement in
appearance of cellulite (with vibration).
CE cleared. FDA cleared. U.S.:
Indicated for non-invasive waist
circumference reduction (i.e.,
abdomen and flanks). E.U.: Indicated
for trunk and lower extremities
excluding the lower leg (i.e., abdomen,
flanks, hips, thighs and buttocks).
Canada: Indicated for abdomen,
flanks, hips, thighs and buttocks.
STORZ MEDICAL AG
CELLACTOR SC1
D-ACTOR 200
D-ACTOR 100
Combined Planar and Radial
Acoustic Wave
Radial Acoustic Wave (AWT)
Radial Acoustic Wave (AWT)
High energy planar acoustic waves with deep penetration
effect in subcutaneous tissue for body shaping such as
cellulite treatment, fat mobilization, striae, scars, wrinkles,
post-liposuction treatment, lymphatic congestion, muscle
and connective tissue relaxation.
Radial acoustic waves effectively treat cellulite, connective
tissue weakness and wrinkles by improving metabolic activity,
microcirculation and stimulation of collagen production.
Same as above.
CE cleared.
CE cleared. FDA 510k cleared for
muscle pain and local blood
circulation.
CE cleared.
Syneron Medical Ltd.
VelaShape II
VelaSmooth Pro
UltraShape V3
RF – Up to 60 W and Infrared (IR)
RF – Up to 35 W and IR – Up
to 35 W
VDF – Single focus and multifocus
ultrasound. RF – Up to
50 W and Vacuum
Vela product line combines four technologies including IR,
bi-polar RF and mechanical tissue manipulation using pulsed
vacuum and massage rollers. IR combined with vacuum coupled
RF technologies cause deep heating of the connective
tissue including the fibrous septae, which promotes increased
collagen depositing and cellular metabolism resulting in localized
reduction of skin laxity and volume. Additional mechanical
tissue manipulation causes an immediate increase in circulation
and lymphatic drainage, both essential components for
healthy skin structure.
Same as above.
UltraShape V3 emits acoustic waves of ultrasonic energy
that converge into a confined focal volume, targeting only
subcutaneous fat at a controlled depth. UltraShape V3’s
energy uniquely transmits pulsed ultrasound, allowing control
over temperature elevation (less than 0.5° C increase) and
enabling fat destruction to occur instantly, selectively and
mechanically (non-thermal). For additional skin laxity and cellulite
reduction an RF treatment is offered using the bi-polar
RF applicator.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
CE cleared.
CE cleared.
Viora Reaction Bi-Polar RF and Vacuum
Therapy
Combines bi-polar RF and vacuum therapy. CORE technology
features three RF frequencies suitable for deep, middle
and superficial Tx. Addt’l. fourth dimension allows for
multi-frequency mode concentrating all three RF frequencies
in one pulse. Tailored vacuum levels and RF energy provide
patient comfort and efficacy.
CE cleared. FDA cleared.
Zimmer MedizinSysteme
Germany
ZWave Radial Shockwave Unfocused low energy radial waves impact collagen structure
and the skin’s connective tissue, improving blood circulation
and metabolism of fat cells. Effective treatment of connective
tissue weakness, stretch marks and cellulite.
CE cleared.
Note: Data subject to change; please refer to Company Directory for supplier contact information.
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