Key Differentiator 1: Honest Treatment, Precise Energy Application – Quantitative FX & FORMA Treatment

Both InMode FX (fat cell destruction) and FORMA (collagen-stimulating lifting) have a predetermined maximum output. Therefore, sufficient treatment time and energy must be ensured to achieve the desired results.

At our clinic, for FX treatments, the device operating time is precisely set to over 6 minutes, and for FORMA, the device energy value is set to over 10K.

We build trust by adhering to principles in our treatments, rather than injecting less energy than the recommended dosage.

All treatments are performed directly by medical staff to ensure safety and strive for the expected results. This prevents potential issues that could arise if non-medical personnel were to perform the procedures.

Key Differentiator 2: FX, Achieving a Specific Temperature is Crucial – Temperature Rise Know-how

For effective fat breakdown during FX treatment, it is crucial to reach and maintain a temperature above a certain level.

To achieve and maintain the target temperature quickly while minimizing discomfort in the treated area, our clinic:

carefully adjusts the output, suction pressure, movement speed, treatment sequence, and skin reaction during the procedure.

- We use energy at maximum output. This helps the temperature rise more quickly.

- We apply a longer pulse duration. By extending the time radiofrequency is delivered per session, we ensure sufficient energy transfer time from the tip, inducing an effective temperature rise.

- We check the temperature with the back of the hand during treatment. In addition to the InMode device's real-time temperature measurement, our medical staff directly check the temperature of the treatment area to minimize patient discomfort.

- We adjust the movement speed differently for each area. Initially, we treat to ensure heat spreads evenly across the entire skin, then focus on areas with more fat or concerns to raise the temperature, aiming for both comfort and treatment efficiency.

Key Differentiator 3: Meticulous Design Before Treatment – A Delicate Approach to Minimize Cheek Hollowing Concerns

As FX is a fat reduction treatment, a careful design process considering each individual's face shape is essential.

Unplanned treatments can lead to results like cheek hollowing, so we meticulously consult with the director to improve asymmetry and define the desired areas before deciding on the design.

Considering each patient's unique facial contours and fat volume, we aim for harmonious and natural-looking results.

Key Differentiator 4: Quantitative Verification After Treatment – Transparent Treatment Process

After the treatment is complete, we directly show patients that the treatment time and energy applied were accurate. This is our clinic's commitment to transparent and trustworthy procedures.

Our Clinic's InMode Treatment Features

Radiofrequency (RF) lifting methods are broadly divided into two types.

Monopolar

This method involves energy being emitted from a single electrode and recovered through a pad attached to the body.

Energy reaches deep tissues, resulting in a strong deep-heat effect, but it may cause a relatively noticeable sensation.

Bipolar

This method involves energy circulating between two electrodes, primarily concentrating thermal energy on the skin's surface and dermal layer.

While it generally involves less pain, energy has difficulty reaching relatively deeper fat layers.

How does InMode FX affect the fat layer despite being a bipolar system?

As explained earlier, bipolar systems generally have difficulty delivering energy to the fat layer.

However, InMode FX possesses a special structure that allows it to work on the fat layer, despite being a bipolar system.

The key to this is its vacuum suction function.

By gently suctioning and lifting the skin, it positions the skin and subcutaneous fat layer between the two electrodes.

When radiofrequency energy is delivered in this state, heat can effectively penetrate deeper layers, despite it being a bipolar system.

When treated in this manner, fat cells are damaged at a temperature of approximately 42~45 degrees Celsius,

and the contents of the damaged fat cells are expelled through lymphatic circulation. Simultaneously, collagen production is stimulated in the dermal layer,

allowing you to expect both fat reduction and improved skin elasticity.

Expected Effects of InMode FX

Expected Effects on Fat Reduction

Fat cell membranes are damaged when exposed to a consistent heat of 42-45 degrees Celsius or higher for at least 6 minutes,

and the contents of the damaged fat cells are naturally expelled from the body.

This procedure focuses on reducing fat, so it can be applied to areas where fat tends to accumulate, such as the cheeks or a double chin.

2. Dermal Collagen Production

In addition to the process of breaking down fat cells, thermal stimulation in the dermal area promotes fibroblast activity, helping to create new collagen.

Along with this, existing collagen fibers show a contraction response, so some lifting improvement may be observed immediately after the procedure.

*How InMode FORMA Works

The FORMA procedure concentrates radiofrequency energy on the dermis, which is a more superficial layer than the fat layer.

The device is moved in close contact with the skin surface, and heat at a level of 42-43°C is then delivered to the dermis.

This delivered heat can activate fibroblasts, helping to improve issues such as fine wrinkles, enlarged pores, and decreased skin elasticity.

FORMA is designed to maintain a stable temperature during the procedure through a real-time temperature feedback system.

This contributes to inducing collagen production at a uniform temperature without unnecessary excessive thermal stimulation to the skin.

Immediately after the procedure, the skin may feel tightened, and collagen is gradually produced over approximately 2 to 6 weeks.

*FX and FORMA: Which areas are suitable for each procedure?

Concerns about facial sagging or excessive fat can arise from various causes.

-Double Chin Area

A double chin usually appears when excessive subcutaneous fat accumulates or when the elasticity of the muscles under the jaw decreases.

The FX procedure delivers radiofrequency heat to the fat layer in the affected area, inducing a reduction in fat cells, and through collagen activation, it can be expected to improve skin elasticity under the chin.

If you have a double chin with thin skin or significantly reduced overall elasticity, combining it with FORMA can help enhance the procedure's effectiveness.

-Cheek Sagging Below the Cheekbones (Jowls)

This is a common form of mid-facial aging where fat in the cheek area sags downwards with age. The FX procedure can help reduce excessive fat volume.

If FORMA is added to improve skin elasticity, a synergistic effect can be expected in improving the lifting of the facial contours.

-Cheek and Side Cheek Areas

Enlarged pores, fine wrinkles, and rough skin texture are known phenomena that occur as the collagen density in the dermis decreases.

The FORMA procedure can activate fibroblasts through thermal stimulation to induce collagen and elastin production, thereby contributing to improvements in skin surface density and overall skin texture.

-Jawline

A blurred jawline is often primarily caused by decreased skin elasticity rather than fat. In such cases, FORMA focuses on the dermis to induce collagen contraction and new production.

If fat is also present, applying the FX procedure together can help improve facial contours.

-Around the Eyes, Forehead, and Mouth

These areas are prone to fine wrinkles and are characterized by thinner and more sensitive skin than other areas.

The FORMA procedure can deliver significant changes even with low energy intensity, making it a good option for these delicate and sensitive areas.

*Important Points of InMode Procedures

Merely having InMode equipment does not necessarily guarantee the results of the procedure.

The key lies in the combination of different handpieces, the depth to which thermal energy reaches, the total accumulated energy, and delicate settings and application tailored to each individual's skin condition.

For example, in the FORMA procedure,

If energy is simply delivered to the extent of feeling a warm sensation, collagen production cannot be expected.

In reality, the temperature of the dermis must be consistently maintained at 42-43°C for at least 10 minutes.

Furthermore, an accumulated energy of 8-12kJ or more per area must be reached for fibroblasts to be actively stimulated and collagen to be produced.

The FX procedure is in a similar context. Beyond simply delivering radiofrequency (RF) energy, it requires a combination of vacuum suction and thermal energy.

When deep heat of 42°C or higher is continuously delivered for more than 6 minutes, fat decomposition and collagen contraction effectively occur.

Depending on the characteristics of the treatment area, 8-15kJ or more of energy must be delivered, and for areas with thin skin or prone to bruising, vacuum pressure adjustment is also necessary.

Prioritizing the FX procedure for fat reduction and then following up with FORMA for final elasticity improvement is an approach that can yield greater synergy.

It can help manage residual swelling or heat reactions after the procedure, while simultaneously refining the lifted contour lines.

In summary,

When choosing an InMode procedure, it's crucial to prioritize the medical professional's anatomical knowledge, their ability to adjust equipment settings, and their capacity to create a personalized treatment plan, rather than focusing solely on the equipment itself.

Based on these principles, we continuously research to provide lifting procedures tailored to each individual.

Even for the same InMode procedure, we strive to deliver satisfactory results through a more delicate and individualized approach.

Introduction to the Procedure Steps

Step 1 FX: Radiofrequency energy and IRE (electrical stimulation) technology are combined to work deeply from the epidermis to the SMAS layer. This can help reduce unnecessary fat accumulation and induce collagen production, thereby improving facial contours.

Step 2 FORMA: Heat energy precisely delivered to the dermis promotes collagen production and can contribute to overall skin elasticity improvement and fine line reduction.

All stages of the procedure are performed directly by experienced medical professionals.