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This is Primi Clinic, a leading skin beauty clinic in Seoul.
When it comes to localized fat removal and dermal treatments using high-frequency technology, InMode is undoubtedly one of the top options.
InMode is a well-known bipolar high-frequency device with proven efficacy through extensive clinical testing over the years.
Nowadays, most dermatology clinics have adopted InMode, leading to intense price competition and significantly reduced costs.
While this has made InMode a widely recognized and seemingly simple treatment, there are essential principles to follow to achieve optimal results.
1.Adequate Time and Temperature Maintenance
This is the key point.
InMode features a "Cut-off Temperature" function, which limits energy once a certain temperature is reached to prevent epidermal burns.
If the temperature exceeds 40°C, patients may feel discomfort and request cooling or a switch to another treatment area. However, this can compromise fat reduction results.
The reason is that even if the deep tissue temperature exceeds 50°C, it may not reach the threshold required for fat cells to die or dissolve. Maintaining sufficient temperature is essential for achieving optimal effects.
2. Treatment Sequence with the Handpiece
To maintain local temperatures effectively, avoid switching treatment areas prematurely, even if a patient reports discomfort. For instance, switching from the right side to the left can reduce the overall efficacy.
If the patient feels significant discomfort, even with topical anesthetics, maintaining the target temperature is still crucial for achieving desired outcomes. Starting with localized areas instead of large regions is recommended.
3. Appropriate Treatment Areas
A patient who visited my clinic shared an experience of undergoing multiple injections and InMode sessions at a Gangnam beauty clinic but still not achieving fat reduction.
Upon examination, the issue was not fat accumulation but enlargement of the parotid or submandibular glands, which caused swelling in the cheeks and jawline, creating the appearance of a double chin. In this case, simple Botox injections resolved the problem.
Not only the parotid glands but also the platysma muscle can contribute to the appearance of a double chin due to muscle hypertrophy. Performing fat treatments in such cases may not yield significant results.
4. Minimum Recommended Energy Levels
Reducing power while increasing pulse duration might make the procedure faster and less painful for the patient. However, this approach often ends the session before reaching adequate temperatures, compromising results.
Therefore, performing InMode treatments at maximum power is highly recommended.
Although longer pulse durations may cause bruising, such marks typically fade within a week. For maximum results, it’s better to prioritize higher energy levels.
In the initial stages, longer pulse durations help maintain temperatures, while shorter durations near the cut-off temperature optimize results.
To Summarize in 3 Key Points:
- For optimal results, maintaining a temperature above 50°C for an extended period is critical.
- Adequate treatment duration and careful selection of target areas are essential.
- InMode’s low risk of burns allows for treatment at maximum energy levels, which is strongly recommended.