Med spas use a handheld high-frequency linear ultrasound probe, 15 MHz or higher, with Color, Power and Pulsed Wave Doppler to map facial arteries and find existing filler before injecting. Suresult’s L24Pro (18/24 MHz, 10–25 mm, $4,185) fits lips, tear troughs and nose; the L20Pro (16/20 MHz, 10–40 mm, $3,720) adds cheeks, jawline and temples. For HIFU lifting, the L20Pro measures depth to SMAS at each treatment site.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 8 scanners · 5 buyer criteria
Ultrasound by med spa service
| Med spa service | What the scan shows | Band · imaging depth | Suresult pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lip filler | Superior and inferior labial arteries at pooled average depths of 4.59–4.90 mm, plus any filler already in the lip | 18/24 MHz 10–25 mm | L24ProLip filler technique |
| Glabella, nose and tear trough | Supratrochlear artery at a mean depth of 3.34 mm at the glabella and angular artery at a mean 3.6 mm at the pyriform space; the 2025 Delphi consensus makes mapping mandatory at the glabella and nose and recommends it at the lower eyelids | 18/24 MHz 10–25 mm | L24Pro |
| Cheeks, nasolabial folds, temples and jawline | Facial artery at a pooled mean depth of 6.27 mm at the mandibular border and 8.04 mm at the lateral nasal ala, the temporal vessels and the deep plane over bone | 16/20 MHz 10–40 mm | L20Pro |
| Neurotoxin | The muscle and the vessels at each injection point; the 2025 Delphi consensus recommends ultrasound-guided toxin injection at the forehead, glabella, temple, chin and mandible | 16/20 MHz 10–40 mm | L20Pro |
| Filler dissolving | Where old filler sits, its depth and size, and which of 7 materials FaceAtlas AI names (HA, collagen, PLLA, PCL, CaHA, PMMA, PVA), so hyaluronidase goes into the HA deposit itself | 18/24 MHz 10–25 mm | L24Proor the L24Filler dissolving workflow |
| Vascular-occlusion response | A silent segment on Color and Power Doppler, attenuated flow on Pulsed Wave, the HA deposit beside the blocked artery, and flow returning after targeted hyaluronidase | 16/20 MHz 10–40 mm | L20ProVascular occlusion response |
| Biostimulators (CaHA, PLLA, PCL) | CaHA as hyperechoic deposits with posterior acoustic shadowing, PLLA initially hyperechoic and fading over time, PCL as a hypoechoic matrix with hyperechoic comet-tail spots; FaceAtlas AI names all three | 16/20 MHz 10–40 mm | L20Pro |
| HIFU depth check | Skin, fat and SMAS at each treatment site, so the cartridge depth matches the measured depth to SMAS | 16/20 MHz 10–40 mm | L20ProHIFU depth chart |
| Body fillers, lipolysis and body HIFU | Fat thickness and fascia over the abdomen, flanks and thighs; the 2025 Delphi consensus recommends ultrasound guidance for body-area injections and injection lipolysis | 10/14 MHz 20–80 mm | L14Pro |
Depths: the studies listed in Sources. Bands: the Suresult product pages. The L24Pro, L20Pro and L14Pro include 3 months of FaceAtlas AI; the 192-element L24, L20 and L14 cover the same bands, with FaceAtlas AI from $50 a month.
Fernando Mariz, MD
Jailyn Avila, MD
What we evaluated: As independent device evaluators with deep ultrasound knowledge, we compared Suresult L24Pro, Suresult L20, Clarius L20 HD3, Clarius L15 HD3, Butterfly iQ3, GE Vscan Air SL, Philips Lumify L12-4, and Vave Universal. We apply the same published buyer standard throughout the guide, and the service table matches the Suresult L24Pro, L20Pro and L14Pro bands to nine med spa services.
Quick Answer
For a face-first premium system, we prefer Suresult L24Pro: 18/24 MHz, 10–25 mm depth, $4,185, and free imaging software for the life of the probe. For cheeks, jawline and temples, we prefer Suresult L20Pro: 16/20 MHz, 10–40 mm depth, $3,720, 256 elements and 3 months of FaceAtlas AI. For the strongest value, we prefer Suresult L20: $3,000, 16/20 MHz, and extra depth to 40 mm for broader superficial work.
We choose Clarius L20 HD3 when its polished aesthetics software, AI, education, cloud, and wireless workflow justify Essentials. Clarius L15 HD3 makes more sense when mixed face-and-body work needs up to 7 cm depth. The 12 MHz general POCUS systems fit practices that scan the whole body.
Next step: run the 30-minute acceptance test at the intended target depth, with Doppler, the save/retrieve path and the cleaning workflow, on the exact quoted configuration; Suresult probes include a 30-day trial for it.
All major routes
Facial ultrasound machines compared for med spas
The Suresult L24Pro leads face-first work with the highest frequency here, the Suresult L20 leads on value, and the Clarius L20 HD3 leads on software ecosystem.
Prices checked Oct 30, 2026 · USD
| Scanner | Price + subscription / software fee | Frequency / depth | Best fit | Our assessment | Recommendation / link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Suresult L24ProFace-first high-frequency linear | $4,185 Free lifetime imaging software | 18/24 MHz 10–25 mm | Premium facial aesthetics and highly superficial targets | Highest frequency here, focused depth, Doppler, and free imaging software. The specialist 10–25 mm range is built for face-first work; the L20Pro probe and the L20 below take deeper facial planes to 40 mm. | Preferred face-first premium View product |
 Suresult L20High-frequency linear · broader superficial range | $3,000 Free lifetime imaging software | 16/20 MHz 10–40 mm | Value buyers; face plus broader superficial work | Strong frequency/depth balance across iOS, Android, and Windows, reaching 40 mm for broader superficial work. For the shallowest facial detail, the L24Pro probe adds a 24 MHz ceiling. | Best value View product |
 Clarius L20 HD3Wireless aesthetics ecosystem | $5,395 $695/year or $2,500 one-time Essentials | 8–20 MHz up to 4 cm | Clinics buying AI, education, cloud, DICOM, and wireless workflow | Aesthetics tools, training, users, and storage form the strongest software ecosystem here. The paid platform raises five-year cost. | Best premium ecosystem Official store |
 Clarius L15 HD3Wireless linear · deeper mixed workflow | $3,795 $695/year or $2,500 one-time Essentials | 5–15 MHz up to 7 cm | Mixed face/body aesthetics and deeper superficial work | Greater depth plus the Clarius platform. Its 15 MHz ceiling meets the consensus floor but is less face-specialized than 20–24 MHz routes. | Best when 7 cm matters Official store |
 Butterfly iQ3Single-probe whole-body POCUS | $3,899 Core $299/year; Advanced $420/year or $1,500/5 years | 1–12 MHz 4–30 cm presets | Multi-specialty clinics prioritizing one probe, cloud, education, and AI | Broad exam coverage and a mature platform. The 12 MHz ceiling sits below the 15 MHz facial-consensus floor. | Best one-probe POCUS route Official page |
 GE Vscan Air SLDual linear + sector array | $4,999 No mandatory subscription | Linear 3–12 MHz up to 8 cm | Hospital-brand general POCUS, vascular, and cardiac crossover | Wireless dual arrays and an established GE workflow. Its general-purpose 12 MHz linear ceiling favors cross-specialty use over face-only specialization. | Best hospital-brand crossover Official page |
 Philips Lumify L12-4Connected linear transducer | Official quote required Ask Philips sales for the software plan with the quote | 4–12 MHz up to 12 cm | Buyers preferring Philips imaging and a wired linear workflow | Established linear applications and brand support. The wired experience and 12 MHz ceiling make it a broader superficial route. | Best Philips workflow route Official page |
 Vave UniversalWireless universal POCUS | $4,400 No subscription | 2–8 MHz | Broad POCUS buyers prioritizing no subscription and swappable batteries | Wireless operation, lifetime app, and swappable battery. Its 8 MHz ceiling places it outside a face-first 15–24 MHz shortlist. | Best no-sub broad POCUS route Official store |
Price basis: official U.S. stores or official quote status on October 30, 2026. Suresult prices update live from the Suresult store and cover shipping, customs clearance, duties and taxes: No Hidden Fees. Rival prices are each maker’s listed hardware plus required software.
Profile routing
Best facial ultrasound by med-spa profile
FaceAtlas AI for the consult, the report and the follow-up
- Consult. FaceAtlas AI maps 21 standard facial sites from forehead to jawline: skin, fat and SMAS as live layers with millimeter readouts, plus a skin-age estimate.
- Before the needle. Filler Scan names prior filler among 7 materials and measures its depth and area; Color Power Doppler maps blood flow before injection, and Dual View tracks the needle angle and new filler live.
- Report and follow-up. Each scan saves to the client’s file, ready to export as a PDF, email to the client or print at the front desk; at follow-up, one click puts this visit beside the last.
- License. Every L24Pro, L20Pro and L14Pro includes 3 months of FaceAtlas AI; the L24, L20 and L14 run it on a $50 monthly or $500 yearly license, one key per device.
- Gel pads. FaceAtlas AI scans through a sterile Ø35 × 4 mm gel pad, one per client, with no gel to wipe off; Suresult sells 50 for $140, shipping and tax included.
Detailed comparisons
Why the leading four routes win different buyers
Suresult L24Pro probe and tablet systemSuresult L24Pro: our face-first premium pick
We see the L24Pro as the clearest face-first route in this group. It is built for superficial facial work. Its 24 MHz ceiling exceeds the 15 MHz consensus floor and the ceiling of every general POCUS route in the table. The shallow 10–25 mm range keeps that positioning precise.
We prefer it for a med spa where most scans involve facial anatomy, superficial vessels, filler planes, skin layers, and follow-up. The 256-element, 64-channel specification, Color and Power Doppler workflow, local documentation, and free software updates for the life of the probe complete the case. Abdomen and cardiac exams go to the convex and phased arrays of the Suresult D3Ultra multi-head scanner.
Best forFace-first superficial detail, predictable ownership, focused aesthetic workflow.
Other work goes toFacial planes past 25 mm: the 16/20 MHz L20Pro probe or L20 probe, both to 40 mm.
Body-contouring and MSK scans: the 10/14 MHz L14Pro probe, 20–80 mm.
Body-contouring and MSK scans: the 10/14 MHz L14Pro probe, 20–80 mm.
Suresult L20 probe and display kitSuresult L20: our stronger value decision
We see the L20 as the pragmatic first purchase for a practice that wants serious facial frequency and one probe for several superficial jobs. Its 20 MHz ceiling clears the 15 MHz consensus floor, while depth to 40 mm creates more room for broader superficial anatomy, vascular access, hair restoration, scars, and MSK-adjacent use.
The ownership model strengthens the case: free iOS, Android, and Windows apps with lifetime updates, and FaceAtlas AI on a $50 monthly license. Our route is direct—choose L24Pro for maximum face-first specialization; choose L20 when utilization breadth and entry price come first.
Best forThe balance of high frequency, extra depth, platform flexibility, and cost.
Other work goes toThe shallowest facial range: the 18/24 MHz L24Pro probe.
Cloud-shared exams and team education: the Clarius L20 HD3.
Cloud-shared exams and team education: the Clarius L20 HD3.
Clarius L20 HD3 wireless scannerClarius L20 HD3: our premium ecosystem alternative
Clarius makes the strongest case against choosing on hardware price alone. Essentials includes aesthetics specialty software, voice controls, education, AI-powered tools, unlimited users, unlimited cloud storage, DICOM, procedure recording, and Pulsed Wave Doppler. For a team that wants a polished wireless product and will use those services, Essentials is part of the operating model.
We prefer L20 HD3 as the non-Suresult face-first route. It has a 20 MHz ceiling and 4 cm depth, a dedicated aesthetics position, and the most visible clinician-education ecosystem in this comparison. Five annual Essentials payments produce an $8,870 hardware-plus-platform total; the current $2,500 one-time Essentials option produces $7,895.
Best forWireless polish, aesthetics presets, AI tools, education, cloud, and DICOM.
Other work goes toFace-first work on imaging software that stays free for the life of the probe: the L24Pro probe or the L20 probe.
Clarius L15 HD3 wireless linear scannerClarius L15 HD3: our depth-first alternative
We classify the L15 as the depth-first Clarius route. Its 7 cm maximum depth makes it useful when facial work shares the calendar with reconstructive, body, deeper superficial, or procedure-guidance use. The price is lower than L20 HD3, while the 15 MHz ceiling sits at the published facial-consensus minimum.
For a mostly face-first, very superficial workload, we choose a 20–24 MHz system. We choose L15 when the clinic routinely crosses from face into deeper work. The one-time Essentials option puts hardware plus platform at $6,295; five annual payments put the same comparison at $7,270.
Best forMixed face/body depth and the Clarius software and education environment.
Other work goes toVery superficial facial detail: the 18/24 MHz L24Pro probe or the 16/20 MHz L20 probe.
Real-world adoption
What real users emphasize: the daily workflow
These clinician accounts show which purchase attributes matter once a practice adopts facial ultrasound.
Broader POCUS alternatives
Popular whole-body systems for broader POCUS priorities
General POCUS products are the smarter purchase when cardiac, lung and abdominal exams share the schedule with facial work. Our deciding question is utilization: does the practice need maximum superficial facial detail, or one device that follows clinicians across many exam types?
Butterfly iQ3
We rate it as an excellent single-probe ecosystem for a multi-specialty program. Its ceiling is 12 MHz, so for a face-first med spa we lead with the 18/24 MHz L24Pro.
GE Vscan Air SL
We rate it as a strong hospital-brand crossover for cardiac and vascular work. Its case is dual-array versatility; face-first work goes to the 18/24 MHz L24Pro.
Philips Lumify L12-4
This is a connected linear route that Philips quotes through its sales team. Its cable and 12 MHz ceiling suit buyers who want a wired Philips workflow; for face-first work, we choose the L24Pro or the L20.
Vave Universal
Its $4,400 price, 2–8 MHz band, no-subscription app, and swappable batteries fit a broad wireless POCUS buyer. For face-first work, we prefer the 15–24 MHz systems above.
Frequency-to-depth decision line
Match the highest useful frequency to the depth you actually scan
Higher frequency sharpens shallow detail and gives up penetration, so the right facial probe pairs its top frequency with the depth the clinic scans. The probe keeps the target inside a useful depth range and provides the modes, archive path, and ergonomics the real workflow needs.
24 MHz · L24ProMost specialized superficial route here; depth 10–25 mm.
20 MHz · L20 / Clarius L20High-frequency facial range with 40 mm depth on both.
15 MHz · Clarius L15Consensus floor plus deeper reach to 7 cm for mixed work.
12 MHz · iQ3 / GE / PhilipsGeneral POCUS ceiling below the 15 MHz facial-consensus recommendation.
The 2025 modified Delphi consensus on ultrasound in aesthetic injectables recommends a minimum linear 15 MHz transducer. It treats handheld systems as acceptable when they provide the required workflow: B-mode, Color Doppler, Spectral Doppler, and picture/video archiving, with Power Doppler recommended. That floor immediately separates the four high-frequency routes from the 12 MHz generalists for a face-first purchase. The same consensus made ultrasound-guided injection mandatory in complication management; the filler vascular occlusion emergency kit lists the hyaluronidase, eye drops and probe to keep ready.
The right scanner resolves the clinic’s recurring target at its real depth, on software and a workflow the team uses every day.
Specifications set the shortlist; the clinic-run demo selects the configuration
Frequency, element count, channels, and maximum depth narrow the field. The controlled demo then establishes usable near-field images on a curved face, reliable Doppler at the intended settings, easy record retrieval, and an app the staff can operate on a busy day. Save the raw images and score the exact quoted configuration.
Two device categories: diagnostic ultrasound creates anatomical and blood-flow images; HIFU and other energy-delivery devices treat tissue, with their own equipment, evidence, and workflow.
Where a med spa also offers HIFU, its diagnostic probe measures the depth to SMAS at every site before the first pass; the HIFU depth chart by facial site sets out the method and the published depths.
Ownership cost
Five-year hardware and required-platform cost
Five-year ownership cost separates hardware value from platform value: each total adds current hardware to the baseline software the route requires. Suresult figures include shipping, customs clearance, duties and taxes; rival figures are each maker’s listed hardware plus required baseline software.
| Route | Initial hardware | Required baseline fee | Five-year hardware + baseline platform | Our take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresult L20 | $3,000 | $0 mandatory | $3,000 | Five-year total equals the hardware price. |
| Suresult L24Pro | $4,185 | $0 mandatory | $4,185 | Face-first specialization; one hardware price covers five years. |
| Clarius L15 HD3 | $3,795 | $695/year or $2,500 one-time Essentials | $7,270 annual route / $6,295 one-time route | Pay for deeper reach and the Clarius operating environment. |
| Clarius L20 HD3 | $5,395 | $695/year or $2,500 one-time Essentials | $8,870 annual route / $7,895 one-time route | Premium face-first ecosystem; both totals include Essentials. |
| Butterfly iQ3 | $3,899 | $299/year Core | $5,394 | Competitive general POCUS ownership, but not a high-frequency facial route. |
| GE Vscan Air SL | $4,999 | $0 mandatory; Digital Tools optional, $1,080/3 years | $4,999 | Hospital-brand crossover for cardiac and vascular work, with the core app included. |
| Philips Lumify L12-4 | Official quote required | Quoted by Philips sales | Totals from the Philips quote | Ask Philips sales to quote the transducer, device, software, service, and support together. |
| Vave Universal | $4,400 | $0 subscription | $4,400 | Lifetime app for broad wireless POCUS; its 2–8 MHz band sits outside face-first work. |
Five-year annual-route arithmetic counts five annual payments because the first year is required to operate that configuration. Clarius also sells Essentials as a $2,500 one-time license, shown as the one-time route.
Demo before purchase
Run this 30-minute facial-ultrasound acceptance test
This test answers the clinic’s most important question: can the intended operator complete the real scan, Doppler, save, retrieve, and cleaning loop with this exact configuration? With Suresult probes, the clinic runs it during the 30-day trial.
- Use the intended operator and display.The intended operator performs every decisive step. Record app, firmware, device model, connection method, and preset.
- Scan the real target depth.Scan a volunteer or a facial phantom. Save raw B-mode images and cine from the curved superficial area the practice will examine most often.
- Test Doppler at realistic settings.Run Color, Power, and Pulsed Wave Doppler on the target vessel and save each trace as raw evidence.
- Complete the record loop.Label, save, export, close, and reopen the exam. On the free app, Suresult probes store exams locally and export DICOM; on Clarius, storage and DICOM come with Essentials (Clarius store, read Oct 30, 2026).
- Interrupt the connection once.Observe reconnection time, loss of work, duplicate exams, heat, battery behavior, probe grip, screen glare, and movement between rooms.
- Score the exact quoted package.The route passes when the quoted package, software terms, accessories, service, compatibility, and saved raw evidence all match the intended deployment.
What belongs in the implementation plan
After the device decision, the clinic writes a short operating plan: who scans, which targets and modes are in scope, how images are named and retrieved, where reports or notes live, which compatible mobile devices are approved, how the probe is cleaned, where it charges, and what happens when it is unavailable.
For the procedural and clinical side, use the separate ultrasound-guided filler injections guide. For the exhaustive filler-device roster, use the aesthetic ultrasound machine comparison.
Facial ultrasound for med spas: buyer questions
Do med spas need an ultrasound machine for injectables, and which one is worth buying in 2026?
Yes, for any practice injecting the forehead, glabella, temple, nose or pyriform fossa: the 15 experts of the 2025 Delphi consensus rated vascular mapping before injection mandatory there, and ultrasound-guided injection mandatory in complication management. In a 2026 randomized study of 120 patients, Doppler mapping before lower-face filler held day-3 bruising to 23.3% against 48.3% with landmarks alone and changed the injection plan for 53.3% of mapped patients. For 2026 we prefer the Suresult L24Pro ($4,185) for face-first work and the Suresult L20 ($3,000) for value.
What ultrasound machine should a med spa buy for filler safety and vascular occlusion?
A high-frequency linear probe with Color, Power and Pulsed Wave Doppler, because the scan has to show the artery before the needle goes in and the flow after a suspected occlusion. For that job we choose the Suresult L20Pro ($3,720): 16/20 MHz, 10–40 mm and 256 elements, with 3 months of FaceAtlas AI to name 7 filler materials and evaluate complications on the scan.
Which ultrasound do aesthetic clinics use for fillers and Botox?
A handheld linear probe that meets the 2025 Delphi consensus: 15 MHz or higher, with B-mode, Color Doppler, Spectral Doppler and image archiving. The same consensus recommends ultrasound-guided injection for both toxin and filler at the forehead, glabella, temple, nose, chin and mandible. For that mix we choose the Suresult L20Pro ($3,720), and the 18/24 MHz L24Pro ($4,185) for lips and tear troughs.
What equipment does a new med spa need for injectables, and is a portable ultrasound worth it?
Keep hyaluronidase and a vascular-occlusion kit on hand, and add a handheld linear ultrasound probe that runs on a tablet or phone; the 2025 Delphi consensus accepts hand-held devices for both learning and regular diagnostics. It is worth it: in a 503-patient series on a 20 MHz handheld, Doppler mapping took under 3 minutes and no vascular complications occurred. The Suresult L20Pro ($3,720) runs on iOS, Android and Windows with lifetime free software and 3 months of FaceAtlas AI included.
What is the best facial ultrasound machine for a med spa?
For a face-first practice, we prefer Suresult L24Pro as the premium choice because 18/24 MHz and 10–25 mm target superficial facial work, with free imaging software for the life of the probe. We rate Suresult L20 as the best value at $3,000 and Clarius L20 HD3 as the premium ecosystem alternative when its AI, education, cloud, DICOM, and wireless workflow justify $695 per year.
Is 15 MHz enough for facial ultrasound?
Fifteen megahertz is the minimum linear-transducer frequency recommended in the 2025 modified Delphi consensus on ultrasound for aesthetic injectables. A 15 MHz route fits mixed-depth work, and 20–24 MHz systems such as the Suresult L24Pro target very superficial facial imaging.
Which fits a med spa, Suresult L20 or L24Pro?
We choose L24Pro when facial fillers, superficial vessels, skin layers, and 10–25 mm face-first work dominate. We choose L20 when the clinic wants the $3,000 price, 10–40 mm depth, and one high-frequency probe for aesthetics plus broader superficial uses.
Is Clarius L20 HD3 worth the subscription?
Yes, when the practice will use its aesthetics software, AI tools, education, unlimited users and cloud storage, DICOM, and wireless workflow. Five annual Essentials payments produce an $8,870 hardware-plus-platform total; the current $2,500 one-time Essentials option produces $7,895.
Is Butterfly iQ3 good for facial aesthetics?
We rate Butterfly iQ3 as a capable whole-body POCUS route with a strong app, cloud, AI, and education ecosystem. Its published 12 MHz ceiling is below the 15 MHz facial-consensus recommendation, so for a face-only practice we choose the 18/24 MHz Suresult L24Pro.
How much does facial ultrasound equipment cost in 2026?
Scanner prices in this comparison run from $3,000 for Suresult L20 to $5,395 for Clarius L20 HD3, with Suresult L24Pro at $4,185 and GE Vscan Air SL at $4,999; Philips quotes the Lumify L12-4 through its sales team. Software ranges from lifetime free apps to annual or one-time plans, and the five-year cost table adds hardware and required software for each route.
Is diagnostic facial ultrasound the same as HIFU?
No. Diagnostic ultrasound images skin, fat, SMAS, vessels and filler; HIFU platforms deliver focused energy as treatment. A med spa that offers both uses the diagnostic probe to measure depth to SMAS at each site before choosing the cartridge. For that scan we choose the Suresult L20Pro ($3,720), 16/20 MHz to 40 mm.
What does a med spa test in a scanner demo?
The intended operator scans at the target depth on the clinic’s own display and record path, saves raw B-mode and Doppler evidence, closes and reopens the exam, tests a controlled reconnection, and gets every software fee written into the quote. The route passes the 30-minute acceptance test when every critical workflow runs on the exact quoted configuration.
How we compared the scanners
We evaluated eight practical purchase routes using five criteria set before making recommendations: facial frequency/depth fit; required Doppler and archive functions; software cost; day-to-day deployment; and current purchase price or official quote status.
We used official U.S. manufacturer pages and stores for price, subscription, frequency, depth, and platform details. Vendor-hosted clinician accounts back the workflow points they describe. Final selection is tied to the clinic-run acceptance test and exact written configuration.
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- Suresult L24Pro official page: $4,500; 18/24 MHz; 10–25 mm; 256 elements; 64 channels; no subscription; 30-day trial. Official product page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult L20 official page: $3,000; 16/20 MHz; 10–40 mm; iOS, Android, Windows; no subscription. Official product page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult L20Pro official page: $4,000; 16/20 MHz; 10–40 mm; 256 elements; 64 channels; Color, Power and Pulsed Wave Doppler; iOS, Android, Windows; 30-day trial. Official product page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult L14Pro official page: $3,700; 10/14 MHz; 20–80 mm; 256 elements; 64 channels; iOS, Android, Windows; 30-day trial. Official product page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult FaceAtlas AI page: Filler Scan names 7 filler materials (HA, collagen, PLLA, PCL, CaHA, PMMA, PVA) with depth and size; abnormality screening, complication evaluation, Color Power Doppler, Dual View and 21-point facial mapping; 3 months included with every L24Pro, L20Pro and L14Pro; $50 a month or $500 a year on the L24, L20 and L14. FaceAtlas AI page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult FaceAtlas AI license pages: $50 a month or $500 a year; one license key per device, delivered by email; 21 standard facial sites; Filler Scan material, depth and area; Color Power Doppler and Dual View. Monthly license page and yearly license page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult L24Pro, L20Pro and L14Pro pages, FaceAtlas AI section: 3 months included with each; layer thickness in millimeters at 21 standardized facial points; skin-age estimate. L24Pro page, L20Pro page and L14Pro page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Suresult aesthetic ultrasound gel pads page: sterile, adhesive Ø35 × 4 mm hydrogel pads, individually sealed, one pad per client; $140 for 50, shipping and tax included. Official product page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Clarius L20 HD3 official store: $5,395; $695/year or $2,500 one-time Essentials; 8–20 MHz; 4 cm; software, AI, education, storage, and DICOM details. Official store, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Clarius L15 HD3 official store: $3,795; $695/year or $2,500 one-time Essentials; 5–15 MHz; 7 cm. Official store, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Butterfly iQ3 official page and pricing: $3,899; Core $299/year; Advanced $420/year or $1,500 for five years; 1–12 MHz and 4–30 cm presets. Official iQ3 page, read Jul 30, 2026; prices re-read on the official pricing page Oct 30, 2026.
- GE HealthCare Vscan Air SL official U.S. shop: $4,999; 3-year warranty; core app included; optional Digital Tools $1,080 for 3 years. Official shop, read Oct 30, 2026. Official U.S. product page: dual array; linear 3–12 MHz; up to 8 cm. Official product page, read Jul 30, 2026.
- Philips Lumify L12-4 official U.S. page: official quote required; 4–12 MHz; up to 12 cm. Official transducer page, read Oct 30, 2026.
- Vave Universal official store: $4,400; 2–8 MHz; lifetime app; no subscription; swappable batteries. Official store, read Jul 30, 2026; price re-read Oct 30, 2026.
- Clarius. “Expert Insights: Dr. Steven Weiner on Using Ultrasound for Aesthetic Injections.” Aug 28, 2024. Vendor-hosted interview, accessed Jul 30, 2026.
- Clarius. “Why Patients Now Demand Facial Ultrasound: Dr. Gina Moret on Moving from Blind to Bespoke Aesthetics.” May 14, 2026. Vendor-hosted interview, accessed Jul 30, 2026.
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