Non-invasive body contouring is a large and competitive category. Devices use very different technologies, and each has its own consumables, session times and FDA-cleared indications. Choosing well starts with understanding those differences.
This guide compares the main technology types and the business questions to ask before you buy.
Main technology types
- Radiofrequency (RF): heats tissue; used in many contouring and skin platforms.
- Focused ultrasound: delivers ultrasound energy to targeted depths.
- Cryolipolysis: controlled cooling, usually with applicators and gel pads that are consumables.
- Electromagnetic muscle stimulation: devices that induce muscle contractions.
- Each device is FDA-cleared for specific indications. Review the clearance for the exact model and keep your marketing within it.
Business questions to ask
- How long is a session, and how many sessions are typical? This determines how many clients a room can serve.
- What are the consumables (applicators, pads, gels, membranes), and what does each treatment cost you?
- Is there a per-treatment fee or software license?
- Can staff run treatments after setup, or does a provider need to be present throughout? Check your state's rules.
- What marketing support does the manufacturer provide, and is it within the cleared claims?
Planning the room
Some systems run several applicators at once and need space for a treatment bed plus the console. Check power requirements, cooling or ventilation needs and the weight of the unit.
Questions to ask your supplier
- What indications is the device FDA-cleared for?
- What does each treatment cost in consumables?
- Are there per-treatment software fees?
- What training and marketing support are included?
Cost factors
Compare the purchase price against per-treatment consumable costs and your expected volume. A cheaper device with expensive single-use applicators can cost more per month than a pricier device with low consumable costs.
Frequently asked questions
Which body contouring technology is best?
It depends on your client base, session capacity and budget. Compare devices on session length, consumable cost per treatment and the FDA-cleared indications for each model.
Do body contouring devices have ongoing costs?
Most do: applicators, pads, gels or per-treatment software fees. Ask for these before you buy.
Do you supply consumables for these devices?
Yes. We can quote the device and its consumables together and set up standing orders.
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This guide is general product and purchasing information for licensed healthcare businesses. It isn't medical, legal or regulatory advice. Follow your medical director's protocols and the manufacturer's instructions.