Questions clinics ask about Alma devices

Accent Prime

• Is Accent Prime a laser?

  No. Accent Prime uses ultrasound and radiofrequency, not laser light. Operator requirements are lighter than for Class 4 lasers but still vary by state and insurer.

  Every installation includes on-site clinical training by an Alma clinical specialist.

• Can Accent Prime treat cellulite?

  Accent Prime includes UniBody, a unipolar RF applicator with a rotating massage head that is used in cellulite treatment pathways over a course of sessions.

  Cellulite is multifactorial, so results vary between patients and the treating practitioner assesses suitability.

• What is Accent Prime used for in clinics?

  Accent Prime is an ultrasound and 40.68 MHz unipolar RF workstation for body contouring, skin tightening, cellulite treatment pathways and facial contouring.

  Applicators include MiniSpeed and UltraSpeed (ultrasound for small and large areas), UniFace and UniBody (unipolar RF), Microplasma and Impact. Alma Lasers Australia confirms the configuration for each clinic.

• What evidence supports Alma platforms, and where can Australian clinics access it?

  Alma platforms are supported by peer-reviewed clinical studies. Clinics can read the published studies by platform or browse the clinical resources library on this website, request study summaries from their Alma representative, and attend Alma Academy sessions where Australian practitioners present protocols and case series for local skin types.

  Alma Lasers Australia is building an Australian case library with clinics that agree to share anonymised before-and-after series. Clinics interested in contributing can contact their representative.

• Accent Prime or Alma PrimeX: what is the difference for body contouring?

  Both combine ultrasound and radiofrequency for body contouring and skin tightening and neither uses per-treatment consumables. Accent Prime is the established platform with the wider applicator range, covering face and body contouring, skin tightening and cellulite in one system. Alma PrimeX is the newer, body-focused platform built around Alma’s UltraWave ultrasound technology, designed for larger body areas.

  A clinic that wants one device for face and body usually chooses Accent Prime; a clinic building a body-contouring menu with high throughput usually chooses PrimeX. Your Alma representative can compare applicators against your treatment list.

• What training and support does Alma Lasers Australia provide after installation?

  Every installation includes on-site clinical training by Alma’s Australian clinical team, protocol guides for each applicator, and follow-up training when a clinic adds staff or applicators. Ongoing education runs through Alma Academy: in-house workshops, advanced masterclasses and hands-on sessions in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

  Service engineers, applicator support and loan arrangements are handled from Australia, and each clinic has a named Alma representative. Clinics can request refresher training at any time.

• How quickly can an Alma platform pay for itself?

  Payback depends on your booking volume, treatment prices and how many indications the platform carries, so Alma Lasers Australia models it per clinic rather than quoting a single figure. The factors that work in Alma’s favour are consistent: no per-treatment consumables on Soprano, Accent Prime, PrimeX, Harmony XL Pro and Hybrid; in-motion hair removal that covers large areas within a standard appointment slot; and multi-application platforms that let one device serve several treatment menus.

  Ask your Alma representative for a utilisation and payback worksheet. Equipment finance is available through Medfin.

• Do Alma devices need per-treatment consumables?

  Most Alma platforms sold in Australia run without per-treatment consumables. Alma Soprano (Titanium, ICE Platinum, ICE), Harmony XL Pro applicators, Alma Hybrid, Accent Prime and Alma PrimeX do not need single-use tips, cartridges, pulse cards or proprietary gels for each patient. The clinic’s ongoing costs are the applicator’s rated life, standard servicing and ordinary clinic supplies such as ultrasound gel.

  Two Alma applications do use consumables: Alma Opus (treatment tips) and DermaClear (treatment solutions). Both are stated on their product pages. Alma Lasers Australia can prepare a cost-per-treatment worksheet for your expected booking volume. See what an aesthetic laser really costs to run.

• What training comes with an Alma system in Australia?

  Every installation includes clinical training delivered by Alma Lasers Australia, and it is built to give your team a solid foundation rather than a quick handover. How long it takes depends on the device: some platforms need a short session, others run to more than a day, and multi-application systems with several applicators sit at the longer end. The training covers the fundamentals of the technology, protocol selection by indication and skin type, safety and endpoint recognition, so a practitioner can run the device confidently from the first week.

  The part that matters most comes after installation. Learning a device is a journey. Clinics go through a period of trial and error with real patients, and that is when the more advanced questions surface. Alma stays in touch through that phase with protocol support, follow-up and Alma Academy sessions, so the foundation laid at installation keeps building rather than stalling. That ongoing contact is a large part of why clinics buy from the manufacturer’s own subsidiary rather than a reseller.

• Is Accent Prime still available in Australia?

  Yes. Accent Prime remains a current Alma platform, supplied, installed, trained and serviced by Alma Lasers Australia in Australia and New Zealand, alongside the newer Alma PrimeX. It uses no consumables, its protocols are mature, and it treats body contouring, skin tightening, cellulite and facial contouring on skin types I to VI. Talk to an Alma representative about which of the two platforms fits your treatment menu.

• What is the difference between Accent Prime and Alma PrimeX?

  Both are current Alma body and face platforms combining ultrasound and unipolar radiofrequency. Alma PrimeX is the newer generation: it carries applicators Accent Prime does not, most notably UltraWave, its applicator ergonomics have been refined, the platform specification has moved on, and the user interface and clinical workflow are the newer design. Accent Prime is the proven workstation with the longest protocol history and the widest installed base in Australia. Clinics wanting the latest applicator set choose PrimeX; clinics that value a platform their staff already know, or are adding a second body system beside an existing Accent Prime, often choose Accent Prime. Both are trained, serviced and supported by Alma Lasers Australia.

• What makes Accent Prime different from other body and face platforms?

  Accent Prime puts two energies that clinics normally buy separately on one console: ultrasound and radiofrequency. The ultrasound applicators target fat and contouring, the RF applicators heat the dermis for skin tightening on face and body, and the Microplasma (Pixel RF) applicator adds fractional resurfacing for texture and scars. That range is why a single Accent Prime can cover body contouring, cellulite, skin tightening, facial contouring and rejuvenation, with no consumables per treatment.

  For a clinic the practical difference is workflow: one patient can have contouring and tightening in the same appointment, and one therapist can be trained across the whole platform. Accent Prime remains available and supported in Australia, and the newer Alma PrimeX carries the same platform philosophy with updated applicators including UltraWave, an improved interface and refined ergonomics. Ask an Alma representative which one fits your patient mix.

• How long does it take to see results with the Microplasma (Pixel RF) applicator?

  Patients usually see a change in skin texture and tone after the first Microplasma session, once the short recovery period settles. The deeper improvement, in fine lines, acne scarring and laxity, builds over the following weeks as collagen remodels, so the result you photograph at three months is better than the one at three weeks. Most Australian clinics run a course of two to three sessions, spaced about four weeks apart, then review. Because Microplasma is fractional radiofrequency rather than ablative laser, downtime is typically a few days of redness and micro-crusting rather than a week or more, which is why it suits patients who cannot take time away from work.

• How long does a full facial treatment take with the Microplasma (Pixel RF) applicator?

  A full-face treatment can be completes in 10-15 minutes with multiple passes.

• Is any downtime required after a facial treatment with the Microplasma (Pixel RF) applicator?

  Alma’s Plasma technology can provide comparable results as seen witrh ablative lasers, but with less downtime.

• Are there any specific pre and post instructions for the patient?

  All instructions appear on guide book supplied with the device. In addition, the Alma local team will be at your service and provide professional support.

• Are there any limitations to treatment?

  No, treatment is suitable for versatile skin types and age groups

• What indications can be treated with the RF Pixel applicator?

  • Skin resurfacing
  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Striae Marks
  • Rhytids and wrinkles
  • Scar treatment including atrophic and hypertrophic scars

• What is Alma’s patented Microplasma?

  Proprietary high-frequency energy (40.68 MHz), current is released through pins with high voltage, when in close proximity to the skin, the energy discharges creating plasma resulting in microablative wounds together with a thermal effect.

• How long does it take to see results?

  Treatments vary in terms of number of visits and combine different technologies, but they all provide remarkable results after just a few short (10-30 min.) treatments, conducted over just a few weeks!

• What happens to the fat?

  Accent Prime features patented Ultrasound Shear technology that selectively targets fat cells, while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. The transverse wave vibrations disrupt fat cell membranes, leading to gradual breakdown and release of stored fat. Damaged fat cells are then disposed from the body through natural fat metabolism.

• Is Accent Prime treatment safe?

  Treatments with Accent Prime are safe and effective for all skin types (I-VI) as well as for thin and delicate areas of the face, neck and décolleté.

• How skilled does the operator need to be?

  The treatment does not require any special skills or a long training time.
  The device is very intuitive to operate

• Can the technologies be combined in the same treatment?

  Yes, it is highly recommended to combine for better and more significant results.
  All combination protocols appear on guide book supplied with the device. In addition, the Alma local team will be at your service and provide professional support.

• Are there any specific pre and post-limitations for the patient?

  The Accent has a variety of indications and treatments, there for it is best to consult the Alma local team.

• Can I control the depth and power of the RF treatment?

  Yes, due to Alma’s Phase Shifter proprietary Technology – Depth Control
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  the depth control alow the user to can change proportion of RF that goes to ablation verus thermal
  3 different depths are available: Deep, Medium, Superficial reaches deep dermis to hypodermis

• What is unique about RF technology?

  Unipolar – Patented technology by Alma, the current released from a Single electrode without any grounding or return pad resulting in deep fast and uniform dielectric heating.

• What is unique about Almas’ Ultrasound technology?

  Non focused US, Patented combination of Longitudinal and Transverse waves technologies
  Longitudinal waves target upper skin layers and Transverse waves target deeper skin layers

• What indications can be treated with Accent Prime?

  • Acne
  • Body and Face contouring
  • Skin tightening
  • Skin laxity
  • Cellulite
  • Relief of pain

• What technologies are available on Accent Prime?

  US
  RF – bipolar and unipolar
  RF Plasma

• What is Accent Prime?

  Accent Prime is a non-invasive, state-of-the-art platform for face & body contouring and aesthetic enhancement, utilizing RF and US technologies