InMode at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic in Seomyeon, Busan
Lifting · Seomyeon, Busan

InMode in Busan Seomyeon

Ten minutes of bipolar radiofrequency that warms the skin and shrinks small fat pockets under the jaw. No marks, no numbing, and the lowest-commitment way to try energy lifting at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic one minute from Seomyeon Station.

from ₩220,000 VAT INCLUDED
₩220,000 from FX + Forma 10 minutes, the shortest lifting session in our Busan clinic
10–20 min Ten or twenty minutes; most patients book it around lunch or before a flight
None Walk out with no redness. Make-up straight after
3–6 months With a course of three; Forma results build over the following weeks
01 Start here — direct answer

What is InMode, and what does it do?

InMode is a radiofrequency platform with two handpieces we use together. Forma delivers bipolar RF through a smooth applicator that glides over the face, heating the dermis to the temperature at which collagen contracts and new collagen is triggered. FX uses the same energy with a vacuum-assisted head on the small, stubborn fat pockets under the chin and along the jaw, so the lower face looks tighter rather than fuller. Because the energy is spread over a large surface instead of fired in deep shots, there is no pain, no numbing cream and no downtime.

At Boom Dermatology in Seomyeon we position InMode as the first step of lifting: the device for a patient who wants to feel what energy does to their skin before committing to Thermage, Ultherapy or XERF, for a tourist with an afternoon in Busan, and for anyone who needs a visible refresh before an event without a mark on their face. It is not a structural lift of the SMAS layer; for a dropped jawline we pair it with or point you toward ultrasound.

What Busan patients ask before InMode
  • I want something today that shows by tonight, with nothing on my face.
  • Is ten minutes of RF actually doing anything, or is it a facial with a machine?
  • I have a soft double chin that is not really fat. What works?
  • HIFU hurt last time. Is there a lifting option that does not?
  • Can I do this on my way to the airport?

All of these come up most weeks at our Seomyeon skin clinic. The page answers them in order.

02 Who it suits

Who is InMode for?

Good candidates

  • Early laxity: skin that has lost its snap but has not dropped
  • A soft double chin or jowl fat that pinches easily
  • Short stays in Busan, business trips, cruise days, same-day flights
  • Patients who found HIFU painful or who are needle-averse
  • Maintenance between Oligio, XERF or Thermage sessions

We will suggest something else

  • A dropped jawline or heavy jowls, where Ultherapy Prime or Shurink works on the deeper layer
  • Significant skin excess, which needs threads or surgery; we will say so
  • Metal implants or a pacemaker in the treatment field
  • Active skin infection or a sunburn on the area
  • Pregnancy
InMode at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic in Seomyeon, Busan
03 The visit

What happens at an InMode session in Seomyeon?

This is how an InMode visit runs at Boom Dermatology, a skin clinic in Seomyeon, Busan, from the first message to the review.

1

Message first

Send a side-profile photo and your dates on WhatsApp. We confirm that InMode fits and quote ₩220,000 or ₩330,000, VAT included.

2

Consultation, five minutes

The doctor checks skin thickness and where the fat sits, then decides ten or twenty minutes and whether FX is needed at all.

3

Treatment by the doctor

Gel on, Forma glides over each zone until the skin reaches target temperature, then FX on the chin. Warm, never hot.

4

Out in twenty

Gel wiped off, sunscreen on. No redness to hide; most patients walk straight back into Seomyeon.

How does Boom Dermatology dose InMode?

InMode is dosed by temperature and time, not by shots. The doctor sets three things before the handpiece touches your face.

Target temperature

Forma holds the dermis at 42–43°C. Thin skin reaches it fast and gets a lower setting; thick skin needs more energy to get there.

Zones and minutes

Ten minutes covers cheeks and jawline; twenty adds forehead, under-eye and neck. FX is added only if there is fat to treat.

Course or single

A single session before a trip or an event, or three sessions four weeks apart for a result that lasts to six months.

04 Prices — VAT included

How much does InMode cost in Busan?

InMode at Boom Dermatology costs ₩220,000 for ten minutes of FX + Forma and ₩330,000 for twenty, VAT included and the same for every patient. There is no numbing fee and no consultation fee if you proceed.

InMode FX + Forma 10 min ₩220,000 VAT included
InMode FX + Forma 20 min ₩330,000 VAT included

What we treat with InMode, and the usual dose

Starting points the doctor maps in person; areas can be combined in one session.

Every lifting option is on the Lifting hub; the complete skin clinic price list with a quote builder is on the price page.

05 Compare

InMode vs Oligio and Shurink: which should you choose in Busan?

Three devices patients compare at our Busan skin clinic when they want tightening without downtime. InMode is the quickest and gentlest; Oligio goes deeper on the skin layer; Shurink works on the SMAS beneath.

Device Best for Time Downtime Price
InMode Surface tightening, chin fat, no-downtime refresh 10–20 min None from ₩220,000
Oligio Skin laxity, monopolar RF to the deep dermis 40 min None from ₩495,000
Shurink Universe Jawline and SMAS lift, HIFU 20–30 min None to mild from ₩66,000
06 Downtime

Downtime after InMode, and flying home

InMode has the shortest recovery of any lifting device at Boom Dermatology. Mild warmth for an hour, then nothing. Sauna and hard exercise can wait until the next day.

Warmth, pinkness
Fly home
Review photo
Collagen response
Day 0 Day 3 Week 2 Month 1 Month 3–6
treatment / peak result tenderness or redness milestone
07 Questions, answered properly

Is InMode a lifting treatment or a skin treatment?

Both, in a modest way, and it is important to be honest about the size of the effect. Forma heats the dermis enough to contract collagen and trigger new collagen, so skin looks tighter and brighter within days; FX reduces small fat pockets under the chin over a course. What it does not do is move the SMAS layer, so a jawline that has dropped needs ultrasound ( Shurink or Ultherapy). At Boom Dermatology we describe InMode as the device for skin quality and early laxity, and as the gentlest way to try energy lifting in Busan.

Why is InMode so much cheaper than Thermage if both are radiofrequency?

Because they are different doses. Thermage delivers deep, measured pulses through a single-use tip that costs several hundred thousand won on its own; InMode spreads bipolar energy over the surface with a reusable handpiece. The physics is the same family, the depth and the per-session change are not. That is why InMode is priced at ₩220,000 at our Seomyeon skin clinic and why we suggest it as a course or as maintenance rather than as a substitute for a yearly Thermage or Oligio session.

Is a monthly course necessary, or is that a sales structure?

Three sessions four weeks apart is the protocol the device is designed around: each session builds on the collagen response of the last, and a single ten-minute session fades in a few months. That said, a single session is a perfectly good choice for an event or a short trip to Busan, and we sell it as one. Nobody at Boom Dermatology is paid on packages; the doctor writes the plan on your record and you buy sessions one at a time.

Can I combine InMode with HIFU or a stronger RF in the same visit?

Yes, and it is a common pairing. Shurink or Ultherapy first for the SMAS, then InMode for the surface, in the same afternoon. With Oligio or XERF we usually skip InMode on the same day, because both already heat the skin layer, and use InMode as the maintenance in between instead.

Will InMode help oily or acne-prone skin?

Forma's heating has a mild effect on sebum and pore appearance, and some patients choose it for that reason. It is not an acne treatment; for active acne the right page is acne treatment in Busan, and for pores and scars lasers. If your main complaint is acne, the doctor will say so at the consultation rather than sell you a lifting session.

Good to know

InMode questions patients ask our Busan skin clinic first

1

How much does InMode cost in Busan?

₩220,000 for FX + Forma ten minutes and ₩330,000 for twenty minutes at Boom Dermatology in Seomyeon, VAT included. Korean and international patients pay the same, and there is no consultation fee when you proceed.

2

Does InMode hurt?

No. Forma feels like a warm stone massage; FX adds light suction on the chin. No numbing cream is used, and most patients describe it as relaxing rather than uncomfortable.

3

How many InMode sessions do I need?

One session gives a visible freshness for an event or a trip. For a lasting change we suggest three sessions, four weeks apart, then a maintenance session every four to six months. Many patients combine it with a stronger device once a year.

4

Can I have InMode on the same day as Botox or a skin booster?

Yes. At our Seomyeon skin clinic the usual order is InMode first, then Botox or a booster such as Rejuran after the skin has cooled. Filler is the exception; we schedule it two weeks apart.

5

Is there any downtime? Can I fly tonight?

There is no downtime. A faint pinkness fades within an hour, make-up can go on immediately, and flying the same evening is fine. Skip sauna and intense exercise for 24 hours.

6

InMode or Oligio: which is better for me?

InMode is the lighter, quicker option for early laxity and for patients who want zero sensation. Oligio delivers monopolar RF deeper into the dermis for a stronger tightening that lasts longer, at ₩495,000. If your main concern is a dropped jawline rather than skin texture, the answer is often ultrasound instead; the doctor decides at the free consultation.

7

Who performs InMode at Boom Dermatology?

The doctor. Consultation, settings and the treatment itself are done by the same doctor, and the zones and minutes are written on your record in English.

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Prices at The Boom

Starting prices in Busan, VAT included.

Send a photo and your dates.

The doctor checks whether InMode is the right device for your skin, names the shot count, and you get the exact VAT-included price before you book a flight to Busan.

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Reviewed by Dr. Kim Dong Hyun, Board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Medical Director, The Boom Dermatology, Seomyeon, Busan.