Ellisys Sense vs Vivace — Which One Is Better? A Friendly, Honest Breakdown for Clinic Owners
If you’re running a beauty clinic or planning to invest in a new microneedling RF system, you’ve probably already faced the big question:
Ellisys Sense or Vivace — which one makes more sense?
Vivace has been around for years and is widely known.
Ellisys Sense is a newer, more advanced Korean system that’s gaining popularity fast in Europe and the UAE.
Ellisys Sense is a newer, more advanced Korean system that’s gaining popularity fast in Europe and the UAE.
Let’s break everything down simply, honestly, and without “marketing smoke.”
Imagine we’re friends having coffee and you ask:
“Alright, tell me straight — which device should I buy?”
Imagine we’re friends having coffee and you ask:
“Alright, tell me straight — which device should I buy?”
Short Answer
If you’re in a hurry:
- Vivace is a classic microneedling RF system — stable, known, but outdated.
- Ellisys Sense is next-generation RF — less pain, deeper results, smarter energy control, more services to sell.
Now the long version — with all details.
What Actually Matters to a Clinic Owner?
- The procedure must be comfortable, otherwise patients never return
- The results must be noticeable → higher price, more referrals
- The device must be safe, without burns or tearing
- Consumables must be affordable → higher profit
- The clinic must be able to stand out from competitors
We’ll evaluate both systems using these exact criteria.
1. Technology: Which Device Is More Advanced
🔵 Vivace
- Classic RF microneedling
- Spring-based mechanism → needles “shoot” into the skin
- Standard RF pulse (no sub-pulse control)
- Limited settings for precision work
- Real output power ~50W, sometimes unstable
🔵 Ellisys Sense
- Electromotor → smooth, controlled needle insertion
- No snapping, no “shooting” needles
- Smart RF pulse with adjustable pulse lifetime
- Full impulse control: 0.05 ms to 900 ms
- True 70W stable energy
- Ability to adjust energy % vs rest % (example: 40% energy, 60% relaxation)
Verdict
Sense is a modern system with innovations. Vivace is a traditional device without new tech.
2. Pain, Comfort & Rehabilitation
This is what decides whether clients return for a second procedure.
Vivace
- Spring mechanism causes sharp pain
- Requires strong numbing cream
- Redness and swelling are common
- Downtime: 1–2 days for most patients
Ellisys Sense
Smooth needle entry → much less painful
Smart thermal relaxation reduces overheating
Almost zero downtime
Patients can go to meetings or events the same day
Smart thermal relaxation reduces overheating
Almost zero downtime
Patients can go to meetings or events the same day
Verdict
Sense wins — less pain, less stress, quicker recovery.
3. Actual Results on the Skin
Because no matter how nice the procedure feels, results matter.
Vivace
- Good skin tightening
- Reduces pores
- Improves texture
- But the lifting effect is moderate
- Works more superficially
Sense
- Strong collagen stimulation up to 4 mm
- Better lifting + skin tightening
- Excellent for jawline, neck, double chin
- Superb for scars and post-acne
- Safe work on sensitive areas: eyelids, nose, lips, neck
Verdict
Sense gives a stronger WOW-effect.
4. Exclusive Features: What Can Sense Do That Vivace Cannot?
Vivace = standard microneedling RF.
Sense = standard + premium technologies.
Smart Double Shot
One needle insertion → two impulses at different depths.
This treats two layers of skin in one pass.
Vivace → one layer only → requires a second painful pass.
This treats two layers of skin in one pass.
Vivace → one layer only → requires a second painful pass.
2) Smart Vacuum (Sense Kiss)
Vacuum pulls the skin → needles enter only the lifted area.
This makes it safe and effective for eyelids.
This is why non-surgical blepharoplasty can be done only on Ellisys Sense / Sense Kiss.
Vivace cannot do this.
This makes it safe and effective for eyelids.
This is why non-surgical blepharoplasty can be done only on Ellisys Sense / Sense Kiss.
Vivace cannot do this.
3) Advanced Pulse Lifetime Control
Sense can control:
Vivace → one fixed preset pulse
- how long the pulse lives inside tissue
- what % is energy
- what % is relaxation
Vivace → one fixed preset pulse
5. Consumables & Profitability
Vivace
- Expensive consumables
- Higher cost per patient
- Lower margin per treatment
Sense
- Cheaper consumables
- Higher price potential due to premium features
- Faster return on investment
- Possibility to sell new services:
- Double Shot
- Sense Kiss
- Eye area lifting
Verdict
Sense = more profit at the same client flow.
Comparison Table
Pros & Cons Summary
Vivace
Pros:
- Well-known brand
- Good classic RF results
- Reliable basic performance
Cons:
- Painful insertion
- Higher risk of skin trauma
- No advanced features
- Expensive consumables
- Weaker lifting and deep work
Ellisys Sense
Pros:
- Less pain
- Stronger results
- Almost no downtime
- Smart energy control
- Exclusive technologies: Double Shot, Sense Kiss
- Great for delicate areas
- Higher margin for clinics
- Faster payback
Cons:
- Newer, less familiar to some practitioners
- Requires proper training to unlock all modes (a good thing for clinics)
What Will Patients Say?
Honestly:
Vivace: “It helped… it was okay.”
Ellisys Sense: “Wow. When can I come again?”
That’s why clinics across Europe are switching to Sense.
Final Verdict
If you want a standard RF microneedling device,
Vivace is fine.
Vivace is fine.
If you want:
- premium results
- less pain
- stronger lifting
- eyelid work
- more profit
- unique procedures
- → Ellisys Sense is the better choice