Questions clinics ask about Alma devices
Answers for Australian and New Zealand clinic owners and practitioners: running costs and consumables, payback, genuine versus lookalike devices, darker and tanned skin, training, service, comfort and downtime. Filter by treatment, platform or technology, or ask your Alma representative.
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IMPACT
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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.
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IMPACT uses low-frequency, non-focused ultrasound energy.
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IMPACT is intended for use to maximize application of cosmeceuticals, either following an aesthetic treatment, to enhance results, or as a stand-alone treatment.
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Over 20 studies have been carried out on IMPACT technology.
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Clinical studies have shown that when IMPACT is used to apply topical treatments to the skin directly after a fractional laser or RF treatment, the molecules will penetrate deeper than when applied by manual application, thereby enhancing the results. This has been tested on many indications, such as scars and rejuvenation.
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Yes, IMPACT can be used on both the face and body.
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It can take 1-2 minutes to treat a small area, such as a cheek.
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Most patients find the treatment comfortable.