Ulthera vs InMode: A Fair Comparison
The short answer
Ulthera uses focused ultrasound at the SMAS layer, while InMode uses suction and radiofrequency, and both are listed by Shinebom Clinic for the double chin and deep cheek areas. They work differently, so the doctor in Jamsil chooses based on your face and goals.
Key facts
- Ulthera: Merz, Germany; ultrasound; repeat at 6 months if needed
- InMode: Invasix, Israel; FX and Forma; suction and RF
- Shared areas: double chin, deep cheek
- InMode repeat: at 1-3 months if needed
- Aftercare: lifting device notes apply
What is the main difference?
Ulthera is built around focused ultrasound delivered to the SMAS layer. InMode, from Invasix in Israel, combines suction with radiofrequency through its FX and Forma handpieces. Both can be discussed for the double chin and deep cheek, but the mechanism and the feel of the treatment differ. Read the Ulthera page and the InMode page.
Side by side
| Point | Ulthera | InMode |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Merz, Germany | Invasix, Israel |
| Energy | Focused ultrasound | Suction and radiofrequency |
| Handpieces | Not specified here | FX and Forma |
| Areas named by the clinic | Double chin, deep cheek, around cheekbones, nasolabial | Double chin, deep cheek |
| Repeat if needed | At 6 months | At 1-3 months |
What do they share in aftercare?
The clinic's lifting device notes apply to both. Avoid cold compresses and cold-water washing for a week. Bruising, swelling, pain and redness settle within 1 to 2 weeks. Contact the clinic if redness or tender blisters persist after 2 weeks. The effect appears gradually from 1 week to 1 month. No alcohol, sauna or hard exercise for a week, and moisturize. More at lifting device aftercare.
What might shape the choice?
Skin laxity, the amount of fullness under the chin, your timeline and whether you want a single session or a series can all matter. The clinic combines devices and injectables per person, so a plan may use one, the other, or neither. For a different comparison of the double chin options, see fat injection vs InMode.
How do you decide?
Come to a consultation with photos and questions. The doctor will examine your face and explain the risks and expected change. Treatment prices are quoted after consultation. Neither device is ranked here, and which is right is decided at consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Do both treat a double chin?
The clinic lists both for the double chin and deep cheek, using different methods.
Which one is repeated more often?
The clinic notes InMode can be repeated at 1-3 months and Ulthera at 6 months, if needed.
Is either suitable in pregnancy?
Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or may be. Cosmetic device treatments are generally postponed in pregnancy.
Related pages
General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
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