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Used HIFU and Ultrasound Skin Tightening Machines for Sale, With Used Price Ranges by Model

Used HIFU machines from US dealers are listed at $5,995 to $26,000 for legacy Ultherapy systems from 2012 to 2021, as of November 2026.

In FDA terms, a HIFU machine is a Class II focused ultrasound stimulator system for aesthetic use under 21 CFR 878.4590, which uses focused ultrasound to produce localized heating for tissue coagulation.

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Used HIFU machine prices by model

The table above shows dealer asking prices for each HIFU model as of November 2026, from AestheticDeviceMarket used price data.

Asking prices are what sellers list, not what a machine sold for, so expect room to negotiate.

Only the legacy Ultherapy has enough US listings for a price range.

Ultherapy PRIME had one live US asking price in November 2026, $99,899 for a 2024 unit with 7 transducers, so we don't publish a range for it.

Sofwave also had one current US asking price, $64,899 for a unit with no year stated, which is too few for a range.

We publish no Ultraformer III price, because the only listings found came from one China-based exporter and the device has no FDA clearance.

ModelUsed asking rangeListings
Ultherapy
Merz Aesthetics		$5,995–$99,89915
Sofwave
Sofwave Medical		Too few listings1
Ultraformer III
Classys		Too few listings0
Ultherapy PRIME
Merz Aesthetics		Too few listings1
Used HIFU and ultrasound skin tightening machines listed at $5,995–$99,899, Nov 2026

How much does a used HIFU machine cost?

Used legacy Ultherapy machines are listed at $5,995 to $26,000 as of November 2026.

The low end is a 2012 Ulthera with a 2018 DeepSEE handpiece and 4 transducers listed at $5,995, and the high end is a 2013 Ulthera with a DeepSEE handpiece and cart listed at $26,000.

Year doesn't track price closely: one 2021 Ulthera is listed at $9,900 and a 2021 Ulthera UC-1 at $17,995.

Ultherapy vs Sofwave vs Ultraformer: how HIFU machines differ

HIFU machines differ mainly by how they deliver ultrasound and how deep they treat: Ultherapy transducers treat at 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm, while Sofwave treats at 1–2 mm with parallel beams.

ModelTechnologyTreatment depthUS status and cleared indications
Ultherapy (legacy Ulthera System)Focused ultrasound transducers with DeepSEE imaging up to 8 mm1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mmDe Novo granted 2009; FDA-cleared to lift the eyebrow, lift lax submental and neck tissue, and improve lines and wrinkles of the décolletage
Ultherapy PRIMEFocused ultrasound on the UC-1 Control Unit PRIME, with DeepSEE imaging up to 8 mmNot stated in the PRIME 510(k) indications510(k) K233996 (February 2024) for the same indications; K250418 (May 2025) added skin laxity on the abdomen and arms; Merz later announced a knee indication
SofwaveSUPERB synchronous parallel-beam ultrasound with Sofcool cooling1–2 mmFirst cleared in 2019 as Sofacia for facial lines and wrinkles; later clearances added eyebrow lift, lax submental and neck tissue, short-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite, acne scars and upper-arm skin laxity
Ultraformer III (Classys)Micro and macro focused ultrasound, 0.1–3.0 J, multi-depth cartridges (marketed outside the US)Cartridge-dependent, including 2.0 mmNo FDA 510(k) found; not FDA-cleared

The 8 mm figure for Ultherapy is an imaging depth, not a treatment depth.

In FDA terms, Ultherapy is a Class II focused ultrasound stimulator system for aesthetic use under 21 CFR 878.4590, product code OHV.

What to check before buying a used HIFU machine

Check the transducers, Merz's terms and the support end date before you pay for a used Ultherapy.

  1. Count transducer lines and check expiry. Used Ultherapy listings state each transducer's lines left and expiry date, such as a DS 10-1.5 with 1,865 lines left that expired 9/24.
  2. Read Merz's terms. Merz's US terms dated September 15, 2026 prohibit resale of its products and grant only a nontransferable software license, and Merz states that products bought from parties other than Merz are not FDA-cleared in its view, which is a contractual position, not an FDA finding.
  3. Ask Merz about fees in writing. Merz's terms publish no transfer or recertification fee for used Ultherapy systems, so get any amount in writing before you send a deposit.
  4. Plan service for a legacy unit. Merz says full service and support for the legacy Ultherapy device conclude on September 30, 2027, and that it is the only authorized Ultherapy service provider.
  5. Confirm Sofwave pulse credits. A used Sofwave will not treat until pulse credits are loaded: one listed 2022 unit showed a "Pulse Pack Needed" error with 16,899 total system pulses.

Skip "Ultherapy PRIME" or "Sofwave" listings at a few thousand dollars from overseas exporters, because their copied marketing text and prices point to replicas.

Before you commit, see how Merz's Ultherapy transfer and recertification terms compare with other makers.

Most-listed HIFU machine models

The legacy Ultherapy is the most-listed HIFU machine in our November 2026 price data, with dealer asking prices from $5,995 to $26,000 for 2012–2021 units.

Ultherapy PRIME is the current generation, launched in the US by Merz on September 23, 2024.

Ultherapy PRIME and Sofwave each had one current US asking price, too few to publish a range.

If you're still choosing a platform, our Best HIFU Machines compares the options for clinics.

Running costs: transducers and service

Ultherapy running costs come from transducers, which are rated in lines and carry an expiry date.

One dealer lists sealed DeepSEE transducers with 2,400 lines at $2,965 each, in listings published January 2024.

Used transducers also appear for sale, such as an expired DS 10-1.5N with 1,583 lines remaining listed at $790.

Sofwave running costs come from pulse credits, so ask the seller what credits are loaded and what new credits cost.

Because Merz says unauthorized service voids all warranties and service contracts, read your service and warranty options for a used Ultherapy outside Merz before you budget for repairs.

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Used HIFU and ultrasound skin tightening machines questions

Is Ultherapy FDA-approved?

No, Ultherapy is FDA-cleared, not FDA-approved.

The original Ulthera System reached the US market through a De Novo grant in 2009, and Ultherapy PRIME was cleared through 510(k) K233996 in February 2024.

Will Merz support a used Ultherapy?

Not by default.

Merz's terms prohibit resale and make the software license nontransferable without Merz's written authorization, and Merz says it is the only authorized Ultherapy service provider.

Ask Merz in writing what it requires before you buy.

Is Ultraformer III FDA-cleared?

No 510(k) for Ultraformer III appeared in the FDA database on November 11, 2026.

Classys' only FDA-cleared focused ultrasound device is SCIZER, a body device cleared for waist circumference reduction.

What is the difference between Ultherapy and Ultherapy PRIME?

Ultherapy PRIME is the next generation of Merz's Ultherapy platform, built on the UC-1 Control Unit PRIME and launched in the US on September 23, 2024.

Merz says full service and support for the legacy device conclude on September 30, 2027.

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