Technology, treatment goals, comfort, results and purchasing considerations—explained for clinics and aesthetic equipment buyers.
A more defined contour can require different approaches. For one patient, the main concern is localised fat. For another, it is skin laxity, wrinkles or cellulite. Selecting a treatment begins with identifying that concern rather than choosing the most heavily promoted device.
ONDA PRO, Ultherapy, InMode and Thermage offer different technologies and applications. Understanding these differences helps clinicians set realistic expectations and helps buyers select equipment that fits their practice.
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The Four Options at a Glance
| Comparação | ONDA PRO | Ulterapia | InMode | Thermage FLX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecnologia | 2.45 GHz microwave energy | Microfocused ultrasound with visualisation | Varies by platform and applicator; includes RF technologies | Radiofrequência monopolar |
| Main comparison focus | Localised adiposity, cellulite and selected firming applications | Non-invasive lifting and selected laxity or wrinkle applications | Specific contouring or tightening applications, depending on the device | Wrinkles and skin tightening |
| Important distinction | Pocket, Shallow and Deep serve different objectives | Imaging supports treatment planning and energy placement | A manufacturer’s portfolio, not one treatment | A specific branded system, not a generic name for RF |
| Key clinical question | Is the concern fat, cellulite, laxity—or a combination? | Is tissue laxity the principal concern? | Which exact applicator is appropriate? | Is skin firmness or wrinkling the principal concern? |
The table summarises product positioning rather than proven superiority. Applications and availability vary by model and market. DEKA, Ulterapia, InMode, Thermage
1. ONDA PRO: Contouring, Cellulite and Selected Firming Applications
ONDA PRO uses DEKA’s Coolwaves® microwave technology. Its appeal to a contouring practice is the ability to consider several distinct tissue concerns through dedicated handpieces.
DEKA describes Profundo for localised adiposity across larger areas, Raso for cellulite, skin tightening and localised adiposity, and Pocket for firming, lifting and submental applications. Handpiece selection should follow the applicable instructions and clinical assessment. Official ONDA PRO information
The evidence should be interpreted by treatment area. A small Pocket study involving ten women reported improvement in submental skin laxity at follow-up. It does not establish suitability for every facial region or guarantee a particular contour change. Submental clinical study
Clinical consideration: ONDA PRO merits evaluation when localised fullness, cellulite or an appropriate firming concern is central to the treatment plan. It should not be presented as a weight-loss treatment or a replacement for surgery to remove substantial excess skin.
2. Ultherapy: Ultrasound-Based Lifting With Visualisation
Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound and real-time imaging. Its role is primarily associated with lifting and tissue laxity rather than a general promise of fat reduction.
The manufacturer’s current US information lists applications including eyebrow, neck and under-chin lifting, décolleté lines and wrinkles, and selected body-laxity indications. Teams should confirm the instructions relevant to the exact system and local market. Ultherapy indications and instructions
Clinical consideration: Ultherapy may be considered when laxity is the main concern. An improved under-chin appearance should not automatically be described as fat removal; lifting tissue and reducing adipose volume are different outcomes.
Its visualisation capability is a technical distinction, but does not establish that every patient will achieve a better result than with another modality.
3. InMode: Specify the Platform Before Comparing
“InMode treatment” can refer to substantially different procedures.
For this comparison, the relevant examples are non-invasive Forma, MiniFX e BodyFX, rather than microneedling or minimally invasive procedures elsewhere in the portfolio.
BodyFX and MiniFX use radiofrequency with vacuum-assisted tissue engagement. The manufacturer describes contouring and cellulite-related applications, with different applicators for different areas. Forma is positioned within InMode’s non-invasive skin-remodelling offering. InMode technology information, InMode portfolio
Clinical consideration: Ask which applicator will be used and what it is intended to achieve. A clinic offering Forma alone is not delivering the same treatment as a programme incorporating MiniFX.
Claims about pain, bruising, recovery or fat reduction must relate to the specific procedure—not the InMode name as a whole.
4. Thermage FLX: Monopolar RF for Wrinkles and Firmness
Thermage FLX uses monopolar RF with cooling and vibration. Its manufacturer describes collagen remodelling and gradual improvement in skin smoothness and firmness.
It is principally a skin-focused option in this comparison, rather than a dedicated localised fat-reduction treatment. Appropriate tips and instructions are required for each area; eye treatment has specific equipment and protection requirements.
The manufacturer reports that improvement can develop over two to six months. These timelines are expectations, not guarantees for every patient. Thermage FLX information
Clinical consideration: Thermage may be evaluated when wrinkles and skin firmness are the principal concerns. A Korean RF device marketed informally as “Korean Thermage” must be assessed under its own brand, evidence and instructions.
Which Option Fits Which Concern?
| Presenting concern | Useful clinical direction |
|---|---|
| Localised body fullness | Evaluate an appropriate ONDA or specific InMode contouring application. |
| Celulite | Compare device-specific evidence, intended applications and realistic texture improvement. |
| Neck or under-chin laxity | Assess suitable lifting or firming options, including Ultherapy and relevant ONDA or RF applications. |
| Wrinkles and reduced skin firmness | Consider skin-focused options such as Thermage or an appropriate InMode applicator. |
| Queixo duplo | First distinguish fat, laxity and underlying anatomy; the same visible concern can require different treatment. |
| Significant skin excess or marked sagging | Consider whether surgical assessment would better address the objective. |
This is a consultation framework, not an individual treatment recommendation. Facial volume preservation also matters: a thinner face does not necessarily benefit from further volume reduction.
Comfort, Recovery and Safety
A universal pain ranking would be misleading. Sensitivity, area, settings and technique all influence treatment experience.
ONDA’s contact cooling supports comfort, but does not eliminate thermal injury risk. Ultherapy can cause discomfort, tenderness or temporary sensory effects. Vacuum-assisted RF can feel different from non-vacuum RF. Thermage may cause pain during treatment and temporary redness or swelling afterwards.
Non-invasive treatment can still produce complications. Manufacturer instructions and ONDA expert guidance describe risks that require proper screening, trained operation and follow-up. “Completely painless” and “zero risk” are unsuitable promises. ONDA safety guidance, Ultherapy safety information, Thermage safety information
Sessions, Results and Durability
There is no interchangeable treatment schedule across these technologies.
ONDA and InMode plans depend on the application and protocol. Ultherapy and Thermage may be planned around a single treatment followed by reassessment, but further treatment should be individualised.
Results should be assessed using consistent photographs, appropriate measurements and documented follow-up. Immediate changes do not necessarily represent the final outcome.
Long-term comparisons also require caution. A one-year ONDA Plus study followed selected initial responders; it cannot establish that every ONDA PRO result lasts a year. Likewise, manufacturer expectations for another device should not be treated as a head-to-head durability comparison. ONDA follow-up study
What Should Equipment Buyers Compare?
Clinical fit should guide the commercial comparison.
Request a written proposal covering the exact model, included applicators, equipment condition, destination-market documentation, training, warranty and repair arrangements. Then compare total ownership costs, including any consumables, maintenance and potential downtime.
A lower purchase price does not necessarily mean a lower cost per completed treatment. Nor does a newer model name prove greater clinical effectiveness.
For ONDA PRO specifically, confirm that the quoted handpiece configuration supports the services your team intends to evaluate.
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For professional education and purchasing information. This comparison does not establish superiority between devices or replace individual clinical assessment. Applications, availability and support vary by market; outcomes vary by patient.
