Vacuum Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Machines

A vacuum handle creates negative pressure inside a cup placed on the skin. The tissue lifts into the cup, and the handle then either rolls across the area (two rollers inside the cup knead the lifted fold, as on the LiyaShape III LS15), pulses suction on and off, or heats the lifted tissue with radiofrequency electrodes built into the rim (vacuum RF, as on the DimaSlim HUR50 and the Shape Tactics 9-in-1 systems). The lift and release cycle is what makes the format useful for lymphatic drainage protocols: it mobilizes fluid in the superficial tissue and the session usually follows the direction of lymphatic flow toward the nearest nodes.

Vacuum, vacuum roller and vacuum RF

• Vacuum only (suction cycles in a cup): the gentlest mode, used for lymphatic drainage passes and as a warm-up before other handles.
• Vacuum roller (suction plus mechanical rollers): the classic cellulite and "body shaping" handle. The LS15 combines rotation, vacuum, multipolar RF and vibration in its rotating handles.
• Vacuum RF (suction plus radiofrequency heat): the lifted fold is heated for skin firmness while suction moves fluid. The HUR50 runs vacuum from 10 to 80 kPa with RF levels 1 to 9; both Shape Tactics 9-in-1 consoles include a vacuum RF mode.

What it is used for

Lymphatic drainage sessions, the appearance of cellulite, pre-treatment warm-up and post-treatment drainage around cavitation, cryolipolysis or EMS sessions, and buttock and thigh "lifting" protocols, which are vacuum roller passes that temporarily plump and smooth the area. These are cosmetic, session-based services; the machines do not remove fat and the effects on contour depend on repeat sessions and the rest of the client's routine.

• [Winkonlaser LiyaShape III LS15](/products/winkonlaser-liyashape-iii-ls15-vacuum-rf-ems-body-shaping-machine), $5,500: the dedicated vacuum platform. Four handles and 15 probes covering vacuum, rotation, multipolar RF, focused RF, EMS, LED, far infrared and vibration, with 0.3 to 1 MHz RF and AI temperature control. The rotating vacuum handles are the cellulite and contouring tools; focused RF adds face lifting work.
• [Winkonlaser DimaSlim HUR50](/products/winkonlaser-dimaslim-hur50-cavitation-body-sculpting-machine), $3,980: a five-handle cavitation console whose vacuum RF handle runs 10 to 80 kPa of adjustable suction with RF levels 1 to 9, alongside 40 kHz cavitation, tripolar and bipolar RF and 1.1 MHz ultrasound. The pick when vacuum RF is one service among several.
• [Shape Tactics 9-in-1 Cavitation and RF Contouring System](/products/shape-tactics-9-in-1-cavitation-and-rf-contouring-system), $1,038.50: entry console with ultrasound cavitation, bipolar RF, vacuum RF, facial RF and ultrasonic modes.
• [Shape Tactics Advanced 9-in-1 Ultrasonic Face and Body Contouring System](/products/shape-tactics-advanced-9-in-1-ultrasonic-face-and-body-contouring-system), $1,069.50: the face-and-body variant with vacuum, cavitation, RF and facial modes.
• [Shape Tactics 3-in-1 Vacuum RF Microneedling System](/products/shape-tactics-3-in-1-vacuum-rf-microneedling-system), $2,912.99: a different use of vacuum: suction holds the skin flat while RF microneedles are delivered, for consistent depth. Listed here for completeness; see RF Microneedling Machines for that service.

Vacuum specifications are published only for the HUR50 (10 to 80 kPa). We are confirming the vacuum ratings and handle lists for the LS15 and the two Shape Tactics consoles with the manufacturers and will add them to the compare table; ask us for the current spec sheets.

By the service you will sell

• Lymphatic drainage and cellulite as a core service: the LS15. Its rotating vacuum handles are built for repeated full-leg and buttock passes, and the RF, EMS and infrared modes let one console carry a whole body-shaping menu.
• Vacuum RF as an add-on to cavitation: the HUR50. Clients booked for cavitation get the vacuum RF pass on the same console, and the adjustable 10 to 80 kPa range covers delicate and dense areas.
• Starting a body menu on a small budget: either Shape Tactics 9-in-1. They cost a quarter of the HUR50, run the same categories of mode at lower output and shorter handle life, and suit a studio testing demand.

Specs that matter

• Suction range and control. Adjustable kPa with a low floor for lymphatic work and a high ceiling for dense tissue. Fixed-suction handles limit who you can treat comfortably.
• Handle sizes. Large cups for thighs, abdomen and buttocks; small cups for arms, knees and the face. The LS15 ships 15 probes across four handles.
• Rollers vs rim electrodes. Rollers knead (cellulite appearance); RF rims heat (firmness). The best platforms offer both.
• Session throughput. A lymphatic or cellulite session runs 30 to 60 minutes per area; consoles with two vacuum handles or a second RF handle let a technician treat two areas without swapping.

Pairing with other technologies

Vacuum therapy is usually the first or last 10 to 15 minutes of a longer contouring session. A common sequence is cavitation or laser lipo, then vacuum RF to drain and firm, or cryolipolysis followed by vacuum massage of the treated fold. The Body Sculpting Machines hub shows every technology side by side, and the Cavitation Machines and Cryolipolysis Machines pages cover the pairings in depth.

Vacuum and vacuum RF sessions produce temporary changes: fluid moves, the skin looks smoother and firmer, and measurements can read lower for a day or two. Lasting change in the appearance of cellulite takes a course of sessions and fades without maintenance. No machine here removes fat, reshapes the buttocks permanently or substitutes for diet, exercise or medical care, and we do not position them that way.

Contraindications are the standard body-treatment list: pregnancy, active infection or open skin in the area, blood clotting disorders or anticoagulant use, recent surgery, varicose veins in the treatment path, implanted electrical devices and metal implants when RF is involved, and active cancer or lymphatic disease, which also means lymphatic drainage protocols should not be sold as medical lymphedema treatment. Bruising is the common side effect when suction is set too high for the client. Follow the manufacturer's manual and your state's rules for who may operate RF equipment.

Regulatory status belongs to a specific model and intended use. Ask us for the documentation on any model before advertising a claim; "FDA registered" is a facility listing and is not a clearance.

Buying from us

Free shipping to domestic USA addresses in the lower 48, including freight consoles; Alaska, Hawaii and international by quote. Winkonlaser systems carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty and Shape Tactics systems 2 years, handled through us as your US point of contact. We send the manufacturer's spec sheet, handle list and consumable pricing for any model before you order, and quote multi-unit pricing for clinics and groups.

Trademarks

Endermologie is a trademark of LPG Systems and Velashape is a trademark of InMode; Longevity Based is not affiliated with either company. The machines here are sold under their own model names with their own specifications, warranties and documentation.

Price tiers

• Entry, $1,039 to $1,070: Shape Tactics 9-in-1 consoles.
• Mid, $2,913 to $3,980: Shape Tactics Vacuum RF Microneedling, DimaSlim HUR50.
• Dedicated platform, $5,500: LiyaShape III LS15.