How much does XERF cost in Melbourne, FL?
XERF at Karisma Esthetics costs $1,500 for one session or $3,000 for two, and the $150 consultation reservation fee is applied to your treatment. Across the US, Bustle puts XERF at $1,250 to $3,000 per session for the face and neck. Florida clinics publish few XERF prices: none we checked on October 29, 2026 listed one.
Published · Written by Kay Woodson · Results vary.What is included in the price?
Three items on Karisma's booking page cover XERF. The consultation always comes first.
| Item | What happens | Price |
|---|---|---|
| XERF consultation | A 15 to 20 minute visit on your skin concerns, goals and health history, to decide if XERF suits you and plan the treatment | $150, nonrefundable, applied to your XERF balance |
| One XERF session | About 90 minutes with Kay. A $150 reservation fee applies for new clients | $1,500 |
| Two-session package | Two 90-minute sessions | $3,000 |
Read on Karisma's GlossGenius booking page on October 29, 2026.
What could a first year of XERF cost?
Worked out from today's prices. Because the $150 is applied to your balance, it does not add to these totals.
| Plan | Math | Total |
|---|---|---|
| One session only | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Two sessions, the package | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Two sessions, then one upkeep session later in the year | $3,000 + $1,500 | $4,500 |
Upkeep timing is opinion, not data: a provider profiled on Cynosure's blog mentions every 6 to 12 months. Read how long XERF lasts before you budget for it.
What changes the total?
How many sessions you book. Karisma's booking page says one session may bring some improvement and that two are recommended for a fuller result, decided at your assessment. In Kay's experience, most clients need a series of 2 to 3. The 39-person study published in Cureus in March 2026 used two sessions 4 weeks apart. A doctor quoted by Bustle says two treatments a month apart is the routine in Korea, and the same article notes one treatment can be enough for some people.
The size of the area. Some clinics price by zone. Bustle says a targeted area such as the jawline can cost around $500 to $800 a session. At Karisma, Kay offers XERF for the face and neck only, at the one listed price of $1,500 a session.
Who treats you. XERF reached North America in 2025, so many providers are new to it. Ask how they trained. Kay completed Cynosure Lutronic's didactic training programs on the XERF System and on Radiofrequency Science and Safety.
How do other XERF and Thermage prices compare?
Public, dated figures only. A price on a page is not a quote, and an area or session count can differ from one menu to the next.
| Where | What is priced | Price | Source, date |
|---|---|---|---|
| US average | XERF, one session, face and neck | $1,250 to $3,000 | Bustle, April 8, 2026 |
| US, targeted area | XERF, jawline only | About $500 to $800 a session | Bustle, April 8, 2026 |
| Phoenix, Arizona clinic | XERF, full face, 2 treatments / each added one | $3,000 / $1,500 | Phoenix Skin, read October 29, 2026 |
| Phoenix, Arizona clinic | XERF, full face and neck, 2 treatments / each added one | $3,500 / $1,750 | Phoenix Skin, read October 29, 2026 |
| Phoenix, Arizona clinic | XERF, under chin and neck, 2 treatments / each added one | $2,200 / $1,100 | Phoenix Skin, read October 29, 2026 |
| US average | Thermage, per treatment | $3,188 average, $1,500 to $7,900 | RealSelf, 187 reviews, updated October 3, 2024 |
| Karisma, Melbourne | XERF, one session / two sessions | $1,500 / $3,000 | GlossGenius, read October 29, 2026 |
The Phoenix practice also charges a $75 fee to book, applied to treatment. Thermage is a different radiofrequency device; see XERF vs Thermage for how the two work.
Why does XERF cost more than a facial?
A facial at the studio is $125 to $225 because it uses skincare products and Kay's hands. XERF runs on a radiofrequency device the FDA cleared in August 2025 (510(k) K251327), which is a large investment for a one-practitioner studio, and each session takes about 90 minutes of her time. [TO CONFIRM: per-session consumable cost, if any, Kay]
Can you pay for XERF monthly?
Yes, through Cherry. Cherry's own patient page shows a $1,500 purchase as $60 a month for 24 months at 0% APR, with $60 due when you buy. That is Cherry's illustration, not a promise: Cherry lists APRs from 0% to 35.99% and terms of 1 to 60 months, and your offer depends on approval and on the plans the studio has turned on.
On a two-session package of $3,000, ask for the total you would repay, not only the monthly figure. The payment plans page explains how to apply. Payment options through Cherry Technologies, Inc.
Questions about XERF prices
Is the XERF consultation fee refundable?
No. Karisma's booking page treats the $150 as a nonrefundable reservation fee, and it is applied toward your XERF treatment balance if you go ahead.
Is XERF cheaper than Thermage?
On listed prices, often. RealSelf members report an average of $3,188 for Thermage, from 187 reviews (updated October 2024). A XERF session at Karisma is $1,500. Price says nothing about results; the two devices have very different track records.
Why do XERF prices vary so much?
Area, session count and location. Bustle notes prices depend on where you live and who treats you, and some clinics charge by zone, from a jawline up to the full face and neck.
Does insurance cover XERF?
No. XERF is a cosmetic treatment, so health insurance does not pay for it.
- XERF services, prices and reservation fee rule, Karisma Esthetics booking page, GlossGenius, read October 29, 2026
- XERF radiofrequency treatment review and prices, Bustle, April 8, 2026
- XERF skin tightening, cost of XERF in Phoenix, Phoenix Skin, read October 29, 2026
- How much does Thermage cost?, RealSelf, updated October 3, 2024, read October 29, 2026
- Weiss RA et al. Dual-frequency noninvasive monopolar radiofrequency for facial laxity, a prospective multicenter study. Cureus, March 2, 2026
- 1 Month, 100 XERF Patients, provider profile, Cynosure Lutronic blog, December 2, 2025
- FDA 510(k) K251327, XERF, Lutronic Corporation, summary, decision August 11, 2025
- Cherry for patients: credit check, APR, terms, payment example, read October 29, 2026