Hello.
I am Dr. Kim Dong-young, head of Cleor Clinic Hongdae.
"It's not that I've gained weight, but my face looks particularly heavy."
"It feels like something is pooling under my chin, and the sides of my mouth are drooping. It wasn't like this before…"
Most people who search for InMode in Hongdae and come here have these concerns.
And they always add this.
"I saw it on YouTube, and I'm scared because they say your cheeks can become hollow if it's done wrong."
That's right. InMode is a good device, but depending on how it's set up,
the results can be completely different.
Today, I'll tell you honestly about that part.
InMode in Hongdae, what kind of procedure is it?
I explain InMode to my patients like this.
Imagine making dough.
If there's too much flour, you need to remove some,
and if the dough is loose, you need to knead it to make it firm.
InMode is exactly like that. It reduces unnecessary fat,
and tightens loose skin.
Technically, it's a device that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy.
The crucial difference from other lifting devices is that,
it uses two modes alternately.
One is to apply heat to the fat layer to remove thick, pooled fat,
and the other is to contract the skin to improve elasticity.
Using these two together is key.
What's the problem with just removing fat?
If the area where the fat is removed doesn't contract firmly with the skin,
that area will sag as it is.
So, you need to use both modes together to create a slim and firm line.
Changes you can expect with InMode in Hongdae
Line refinement
The double chin is reduced, and the jawline becomes sharper.
The marionette lines protruding from the sides of the mouth become softer.
By reducing buccal fat, the entire face appears smaller.
Elasticity improvement
Cheek fat that has sagged downwards due to gravity becomes firmer.
As loose skin contracts, the skin texture is refined.
It holds the area where fat has been reduced to prevent sagging.
Skin texture change
Fine lines can be reduced with collagen regeneration.
Pores may appear less noticeable, and skin texture may become smoother.
"Do I only need to get it once?"
You can feel the change even with just one session.
However, one session is a start, not a completion.
It usually takes 2-4 weeks for the fat cells destroyed by InMode to be eliminated from the body.
So, about a month after the procedure,
many people feel, "My lines are refined?"
Here's the plan I recommend.
Initial intensive phase:
3 sessions at 3-4 week intervals, focusing on targeting fat and filling collagen.Maintenance phase:
After that, manage once every 6 months to 1 year as needed.Things you must know! It's even more important if you don't have much fat.
If you search for InMode in Hongdae, you'll see reviews saying "my cheeks became hollow."
I'll explain why this happens.
Hollowing of the cheeks is not a problem with the device.
It's a problem of design.
If you excessively apply the fat removal mode to an area that originally doesn't have fat,even the existing fat disappears, causing the cheeks to appear hollow orthe impression becomes sharp, which is a counter effect.
That's why I always touch the patient's face directly before the procedure to
check the fat thickness.
I avoid areas without fat and focus on areas with thick fat, such as the double chin or marionette lines.
The reason why the mode ratio and energy intensity settings should be different for each face shape, even with the same InMode in Hongdae, is exactly here.
Please be sure to observe these after the procedure
Maintain a warm temperature (most important)
InMode is a procedure that acts on fat with heat.
For 3 days after the procedure, avoid washing your face with cold water and cold packs, and wash your face with lukewarm water.
Leave bruises and swelling as they are
Rubbing or massaging to remove them quickly can irritate the skin.
Bruises usually disappear naturally within 3-7 days.
Avoid environments that generate heat for a week
Alcohol, saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise can cause skin inflammation.
Please bear with it for just one week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does the procedure take?
If you perform both modes on the full face,
the pure procedure time is about 20-30 minutes.
If you focus only on specific areas such as the double chin, it may be shortened to about 10-15 minutes.
Q. Is it very painful?
You may feel a tingling sensation in areas without fat,
but a skilled doctor will adjust the intensity in real time while observing the patient's reaction.
Q. How is it different from Shurink (Ulthera)?
Shurink uses ultrasound, and InMode uses radiofrequency.
Shurink focuses on lifting, and InMode can target fat reduction and
elasticity improvement together.
If you are concerned about both fat and sagging, InMode may be more suitable, and if sagging is your main concern rather than fat, Shurink may be more suitable.
Q. Are there any procedures that are good to receive together?
If you want to maximize the small face effect,
many people do it in conjunction with facial contouring injections or Botox for the jawline.
If you want a stronger lifting effect, you may receive it with Shurink.
There is a separate method that suits my face
InMode in Hongdae is a good procedure, but it should not be applied the same way to everyone.
The settings are different for each person, such as those with a lot of fat and those without, those whose main concern is sagging, and those whose purpose is line refinement.
Cleor Clinic Hongdae checks the face directly before the procedure,
and carefully adjusts the mode ratio and energy intensity according to the face shape and fat thickness.
We do not unconditionally recommend strong or frequent treatments.
There is more than one way to become beautiful.
We will help you find the right method for your skin now. Please feel free to contact us. 😊
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라인 정리가 목적인 분 등 각자에게 맞는 세팅이 달라요.
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얼굴형과 지방 두께에 맞춰 모드 비율과 에너지 강도를
세심하게 조절하고 있습니다. 무조건 세게, 자주 권하지 않아요.
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