What is InMode lifting?

In Korea, InMode lifting usually means two treatments from the medical device company InMode used together. Forma uses radiofrequency to warm the skin and stimulate collagen. Mini FX is a small applicator designed for stubborn fat under the chin and along the jaw. Together they refine the lower face without needles, incisions or recovery time.

It is a contouring treatment first and a lifting treatment second. If your jawline is blurred by a little fullness rather than by deep sagging, InMode is often a better fit than ultrasound lifting. Browse all options in our treatment menu.

How Forma and Mini FX work

Forma: the doctor glides a smooth RF handpiece over the skin. Built-in temperature monitoring keeps heat at a set therapeutic level, which tightens collagen and encourages new collagen over time. It feels like a warm facial massage.
Mini FX: combines radiofrequency heating with short electrical pulses aimed at fat cells in small areas. Over the following weeks, the body gradually clears the affected fat cells, so the contour change is gradual.

Because both work gently, results come from repetition, which is why InMode is planned as a course rather than a single session. The upside is comfort: most people need no numbing, and there is nothing to hide afterward. Your doctor may use only Forma if your concern is texture and firmness, only Mini FX if a small fat pocket is the issue, or both for an overall contour.

Who is a good candidate?

A mild double chin or fullness that softens the jaw angle
Early jowls with good skin elasticity
People who want a comfortable, no-downtime treatment they can repeat
Those who prefer to avoid injections for fat reduction

If the fat pocket is more pronounced, your doctor may suggest a fat-dissolving injection instead or as well. For laxity coming from deeper layers, Ulthera Prime lifts from the SMAS.

Treatment options

Option	What it targets	Typical course
Forma (one area)	Skin tightening and glow	A short series, then maintenance
Mini FX (one area)	Small fat pockets under the chin or at the jowls	A series spaced as your doctor advises
Forma plus Mini FX	Contour and tightening together	The most common plan for the chin and jawline

See per-session and course pricing on the InMode lifting price page. Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation.

Your session at Dernia, step by step

Consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who checks whether fat, laxity or muscle is shaping your jawline.
Cleansing and application of a conductive gel. Numbing is not usually needed.
Forma: continuous gliding passes until the target temperature is reached and held.
Mini FX: the applicator is placed over the fat pocket and delivers its program; you may feel warmth and brief pulses.
Soothing and sunscreen.

Downtime and aftercare

There is no real downtime, so you can go straight back to shopping or sightseeing. Skin is pink and warm for an hour or so. After Mini FX, the area under the chin can feel tender or slightly swollen for a day or two. Drink plenty of water, avoid saunas and intense workouts for 24 hours, and use sunscreen. Makeup is fine the same day.

Results: what to expect and when

After Forma, skin often looks brighter and feels firmer within days. Contour changes from Mini FX build over several weeks as fat cells are cleared. Most people see a cleaner jaw angle after a few sessions, then keep it with maintenance every one to three months. See the InMode lifting results timeline.

InMode vs other contouring treatments

HIFU such as Shurink lifts and slims from deeper layers in one session, while InMode works more gently over a series; compare them in Shurink Universe vs InMode. Onda uses microwave energy to target fat and loose skin, explained in Onda vs InMode.

Planning InMode around a trip to Seoul

A single session gives a visible refresh, but contouring needs a course. InMode suits people staying a few weeks or visiting Seoul regularly. If your time is short, your doctor may suggest a one-session alternative; see what if you cannot finish a series. Book a consultation and your doctor will plan sessions around your dates.

Safety: who should avoid or delay it

InMode treatments are not suitable if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, are pregnant, or have an active skin infection in the area. Tell your doctor about metal implants, recent filler in the treatment area, or any history of keloids. At Dernia, licensed medical doctors confirm suitability before treatment.

Does Mini FX get rid of chin fat for good?

Mini FX targets fat cells in a small area, and the body clears them gradually over weeks. Remaining fat cells can still grow with weight gain, so a stable weight and occasional maintenance help keep the contour.

How many InMode sessions do I need?

Most people need a series of sessions for contouring, followed by maintenance every one to three months. Your doctor recommends a course based on your jawline and goals.

Does InMode hurt?

Forma feels like a warm massage. Mini FX may feel hot with brief pulses, but sessions are short and energy is adjusted to your comfort. Numbing is not usually needed.

Is InMode better than Shurink for a double chin?

They work differently. Shurink lifts and slims in one session from deeper layers, while InMode works gently over several sessions. Your doctor may combine them depending on whether fat or laxity is the main issue.

Related treatments

Shurink Universe — one-session HIFU lifting and V-line contour
Onda Lifting — microwave energy for fat and loose skin
Fat-dissolving injection — for more pronounced fat pockets

Price, results and reviews

InMode lifting price in Seoul — per session and course
InMode lifting results timeline — what to expect
InMode lifting review: is it worth it? — our medical team's view

Concerns it treats

Jowls — early sagging along the jaw
Sagging skin — compare lifting options

Areas and guides

Jawline and V-line treatments — all contour options
Korean lifting treatments explained — HIFU, RF and laser

Dernia Clinic Myeongdong

InMode Lifting (Forma and Mini FX) in Myeongdong, Seoul