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Solta Medical Aesthetic Equipment: Devices, Specs and Buying Notes
Solta Medical systems for practice owners: Thermage FLX and Fraxel FTX. Compare cleared uses, evidence and running costs, then use the buying checks below before you request quotes.
Solta Medical systems at a glance
Who each system suits, its newest FDA record and the published studies we found, labeled by what they tested. Open a system for specs, costs and quote questions.
| System | Shortlist it if | Newest FDA record | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermage FLXFull profile | You want needle-free RF tightening that patients ask for by name. | K170758 (2017) | 1 on this system 1 on an earlier model |
 Fraxel FTXFull profile | You want 1550 and 1927 nm non-ablative resurfacing from the best-known name. | K242142 (2024)+ 1 more on the profile | None on this system 3 on earlier models |
| Fraxel DUAL · earlier generationOn the Fraxel FTX page | You are pricing a used Fraxel DUAL; it is covered on the Fraxel FTX page. | Listed on the Fraxel FTX page | Shared with Fraxel FTX |
Thermage FLXFull profileShortlist it ifYou want needle-free RF tightening that patients ask for by name.
Technology, FDA record and evidence
- Technology
- Monopolar RF, 6.78 MHz
- Newest FDA record
- K170758 (2017)
- Evidence
- 1 on this system
1 on an earlier model
Fraxel FTXFull profileShortlist it ifYou want 1550 and 1927 nm non-ablative resurfacing from the best-known name.
Technology, FDA record and evidence
- Technology
- 1550 / 1927 nm non-ablative fractional laser
- Newest FDA record
- K242142 (2024)+ 1 more on the profile
- Evidence
- None on this system
3 on earlier models
Fraxel DUAL · earlier generationOn the Fraxel FTX pageShortlist it ifYou are pricing a used Fraxel DUAL; it is covered on the Fraxel FTX page.
Technology, FDA record and evidence
- Technology
- 1550 / 1927 nm non-ablative laser
- Newest FDA record
- Listed on the Fraxel FTX page
- Evidence
- Shared with Fraxel FTX
See them side by sideSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
Solta Medical equipment: what to know before you buy
Solta Medical, part of Bausch Health, makes Thermage and Fraxel. Our catalog covers both with full profiles: Thermage FLX needle-free RF and the Fraxel FTX non-ablative resurfacing laser, which replaced Fraxel DUAL in 2024. Both run on Solta consumables, single-use tips and, for Fraxel FTX, prepaid energy credits, so cost per treatment matters as much as the console price.
Three checks before you buy
- Buy from Solta or with its written supportSolta says it doesn’t authorize third-party resellers in the US and has no obligation to support products bought from them. Get Solta’s answer for the serial number before you buy used.
- Price the consumables firstAsk for tip prices and pulse counts for Thermage, and credit-key and tip prices for Fraxel FTX. Model them per treatment before you compare console quotes.
- Match the generationUsed listings are often Thermage CPT or Fraxel DUAL. FDA found CPT and FLX identical in uses and power, and FTX keeps DUAL’s wavelengths, but tips and support differ.
Solta Medical devices by service
Skin tightening
Explore external RF and microfocused ultrasound separately from minimally invasive systems.
Resurfacing & texture
Separate ablative, non-ablative and hybrid technologies before comparing their prices.
Common questions about Solta Medical equipment
Is Thermage FLX the same as Thermage CPT?
In FDA’s 2017 comparison, yes for intended use, frequency (6.78 MHz) and maximum power (400 W). FLX changed the console, controls and tips. See the Thermage FLX profile.
What is the difference between Fraxel FTX and Fraxel DUAL?
The same 1550 nm and 1927 nm wavelengths. FTX adds single-use 15 mm and 7 mm tips, prepaid 60 kJ credit keys, a lighter handpiece and treatment records. See the Fraxel FTX profile.
Can I buy a used Thermage or Fraxel?
You can, but Solta says it has no obligation to support products bought from unauthorized US resellers. Without Solta’s support you may not be able to buy tips, so get written confirmation first.
Plan the purchase
Plan your Solta Medical purchase.
- Compare Solta Medical systems side by side, or against other brands.
- Check what each quote includes: configuration, supplies, service and financing.
- Model the monthly payment against realistic treatment volume in the ROI calculator.
