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InMode for Effective Cheek Sagging and Fat Reduction—But Is It Painful?

InMode has attracted attention as a “non-surgical facial contouring treatment.” You may want to transform full cheeks into a sleek, defined facial contour, or address the cheek sagging that has become more noticeable over the years. Even if this has sparked your interest in InMode, you may be concerned about treatment pain and find it difficult to make a decision.

Here, we explain in detail what InMode is, as well as treatment pain, effects, and downtime.

1.What Is InMode?
2.Who Is InMode Recommended For?
3.The Effects of InMode
3-1.“Mini FX” for Effective Fat Reduction and Double Chin Improvement
3-2.InMode’s “Forma” for Effective Skin Tightening
4.InMode Treatment and Pain
4-1.How Much Pain Is There During Treatment?
4-2.Is There Pain After Treatment?
5.How Much Downtime Does InMode Require?
6.InMode Safety
7.Effective InMode Treatment Frequency
8.Various InMode Handpieces
9.InMode Is a Warm Treatment with Little Pain
10.InMode Price list

What Is InMode?

When people hear “InMode,” many likely think of a treatment that provides a facial contouring effect. However, InMode is not the name of a treatment. InMode refers to the name of a multifunctional device used for facial contouring treatments, or the company that developed the device.

InMode is a medical device manufacturer based in Israel, known for its beauty industry, and develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices used by many cosmetic clinics. Representative medical devices include “Mini FX,” which reduces fat to provide a significant facial contouring effect; “Forma,” which focuses on skin tightening; and “Lumecca,” intended for age-management care.

The multifunctional devices combining these medical devices are also called “InMode.” The functions of multiple medical devices are combined in a single unit. Among these multifunctional devices, “InMode Lift,” which offers significant effects for facial contouring and lifting, includes “Mini FX” and “Forma.”

In general, when people refer to InMode, they are usually referring to treatments using “Mini FX” and “Forma.”

Who Is InMode Recommended For?

InMode is a popular treatment that may provide a facial contouring effect through fat reduction and lifting. It is recommended for people such as the following.

People who want to receive treatment without damaging the skin in the treatment area
People who want a smaller-looking face
People who want to improve skin firmness and fine lines
People who want to improve a double chin
People who want to reduce fat without causing the skin to sag
People who dislike pain and want to receive treatment without anesthesia
People who want a short downtime and to return to their usual daily activities after treatment

The Effects of InMode

Both Mini FX and Forma can produce effects when used individually. However, InMode Lift, which combines them, may provide greater effects through a synergistic effect.

Let us look at the effects that can be obtained from Mini FX and Forma treatments.

“Mini FX” for Effective Fat Reduction and Double Chin Improvement

Mini FX may provide a facial contouring effect through fat reduction, improve a double chin, lift the face through skin tightening, and improve sagging, puffiness, and fine lines.

Mini FX is performed using a handpiece. The handpiece has two electrodes that suction the tissue between them. RF energy is then delivered to the tissue enclosed in the handpiece by suction, warming it to approximately 40°C to promote tightening of the dermal layer and expansion of fat cells. An electrical current of approximately 2,000 volts is then applied to induce the destruction of fat cells only. The destroyed fat cells are gradually eliminated from the body as waste products.

In this way, Mini FX reduces fat cells only and can produce its effects without damaging other cells.

InMode’s “Forma” for Effective Skin Tightening

Forma is a treatment focused on skin tightening. It may provide a lifting effect through skin tightening, improve sagging, puffiness, and fine lines, and improve skin firmness and texture through collagen production.

Forma is also performed using a handpiece. RF energy is delivered to the dermal layer to warm the skin and promote skin tightening. One major feature is the sensor that keeps the temperature from RF energy delivery between 38 and 43°C. This helps reduce the risk of burns while producing significant effects.

InMode Treatment and Pain

Both Mini FX and Forma treatments use a handpiece. Although the treatment itself does not damage the skin, you may be wondering whether the treatment is painful.

How Much Pain Is There During Treatment?

There is almost no pain during either Mini FX or Forma treatment. Therefore, treatment lasting approximately 15–20 minutes can be received without using anesthesia.

Many people describe the sensation during treatment as a gentle, comfortable warmth.

Is There Pain After Treatment?

There is no pain after Mini FX or Forma treatment.

Some people may experience redness in the treated area or a lingering feeling of heat after treatment. However, even in these cases, pain does not occur.

How Much Downtime Does InMode Require?

Because InMode is performed without damaging the skin, there is almost no downtime.

Some people may experience temporary redness, swelling, a feeling of heat, or bruising. If these occur, they generally disappear within several days to approximately one week.

InMode Safety

Both Mini FX and Forma are highly safe treatments.

First, Mini FX expands fat cells using RF energy and destroys only the enlarged fat cells, allowing it to produce its effects without damaging other tissues.

Forma has a sensor that detects skin temperature, making it possible to perform the treatment safely while reducing the risk of burns.

Effective InMode Treatment Frequency

The effects of InMode treatment gradually appear over several days to several weeks. Although effects can be seen after a single treatment, we recommend receiving multiple treatments at intervals of 2–4 weeks to achieve more substantial effects.

Various InMode Handpieces

As described above, InMode is the name of a company or a multifunctional device. The multifunctional InMode device combines handpieces with various functions according to the intended purpose.

Each clinic introduces a multifunctional InMode device with functions suited to its intended purpose. Here, we introduce some representative InMode handpieces.

Mini FX and Body FX

“Mini FX” is a device designed specifically for the face and is effective for fat reduction.
“Body FX” is a body-specific device with functions similar to those of “Mini FX.”

Forma and Forma PLUS

“Forma” is a device designed specifically for the face and is focused on skin tightening.
“Forma PLUS” is a body-specific device with functions similar to those of “Forma.”

Lumecca

This device is designed specifically for the face and is intended for age-management care, such as the treatment of pigmentation and facial redness.

Fractora

This device is designed specifically for the face and is effective for facial unevenness, such as acne scars, and fine lines.

Morpheus8

This device is designed specifically for the face and is effective for skin tightening and improving skin quality.

Diode Laser

This is a medical hair-removal laser.

InMode Is a Warm Treatment with Little Pain

InMode is the name of a company or multifunctional device, not the name of a treatment. However, when people refer to “InMode,” they are usually referring to a facial contouring or lifting treatment using the Mini FX or Forma handpieces of the multifunctional device.

Mini FX can achieve both fat reduction and lifting, helping create a facial contouring effect without concerns about sagging after fat reduction. Forma is focused on skin tightening and also helps improve skin firmness and texture through collagen production.

Both Mini FX and Forma are performed by delivering RF energy. There is no pain during treatment, and many people feel a gentle, comfortable warmth. Pain does not occur after treatment, either. As downtime, redness, swelling, a feeling of heat, or bruising may continue for several days to one week in some cases, but results vary from person to person.

At LIVELY CLINIC, InMode treatments can be performed using highly refined skills. We also offer prices within one of the lowest price ranges in Japan, and receiving treatment in Japan can reduce the burden of travel expenses and other costs. To address the underlying cause of your concerns, we can also propose customized treatment plans from a wide range of treatments, including InMode, Thread lift, and hyaluronic acid treatments.

If you are interested in InMode or would like to discuss whether InMode can address your concerns, please feel free to contact us about anything, no matter how minor.

InMode (Osaka Clinic Campaign Fee)

※Implementation Clinics: Osaka Clinic, Hamamatsucho Clinic, Funabashi Clinic

※First-Time Only

InMode

Inmode Lift Forma or MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin)	22,000 JPY
Inmode Lift Forma + MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin)	33,000 JPY
Inmode Lift Forma + MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin) 3-session course	30,000 JPY / session
Inmode Lift Forma + MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin) 5-session course	27,000 JPY / session
Inmode MAX Lift Forma + MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin)	55,000 JPY
Inmode MAX Lift Forma + MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin) 3-session course	50,000 JPY / session
Inmode MAX Lift Forma + MiniFX (both cheeks + under the chin) 5-session course	45,000 JPY / session

※Implementation Clinics: Osaka Clinic, Hamamatsucho Clinic, Funabashi Clinic

InMode Body

Upper arms / Abdomen / Waist / Thighs etc. (1 session)	55,000 JPY
Upper arms / Abdomen / Waist / Thighs etc. – 3-session course	38,000 JPY / session
Upper arms / Abdomen / Waist / Thighs etc. – 5-session course	32,000 JPY / session
Upper arms / Abdomen / Waist / Thighs etc. – 10-session course	28,000 JPY / session