Key takeaways
“InMode” covers several procedures, so there is no single answer about effectiveness. There is, however, a study in which improvement was observed after combined FaceTite and Morpheus8 treatment.
In records from 247 people, face and neck laxity scores fell and 93% said they were pleased and would repeat the treatment. RealSelf displayed 63% for Morpheus8 on September 24, 2026, but the procedure, participants and collection method differ, so the figures cannot be compared directly.
What does an “InMode treatment” actually mean?
InMode is a company name used loosely for several products, not one procedure. Morpheus8 sends radiofrequency through microneedles placed in the skin. FaceTite is minimally invasive and sends bipolar radiofrequency between a thin cannula under the skin and an external electrode.
Always check which product and body area a review or paper studied. The paper here covers combined FaceTite and Morpheus8 treatment of the face and neck, while the RealSelf figure comes from its Morpheus8 page.
Was an effect observed in the clinical study?
The study provides evidence of improvement after combined FaceTite and Morpheus8 treatment. It collected records from 247 people treated at three practices in New York, Dallas and Verona, Italy, between 2013 and 2018. Their average laxity score began at 3.1, fell by an average of 1.4 points, and 93% said they were pleased and would repeat treatment.
There was no comparison group, and three independent plastic surgeons graded the before-and-after photographs. The paper also discloses that five authors were InMode consultants and one was an InMode co-investigator, so that relationship must be considered.
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Participants | 247 (234 women and 13 men) |
| Average age | 55.1 years |
| Change in Baker laxity score; lower indicates less laxity | Average baseline 3.1; decrease of 1.4 points |
| Pleased and willing to repeat | 93% |
| Swelling lasting more than 6 weeks | 4.8% (12 people) |
| Hardened area lasting more than 12 weeks | 3.2% (8 people) |
| Temporary marginal mandibular neuropraxia | 1.2% (3 people); resolved without further intervention |
How to read the table: improvement and high willingness to repeat were observed in this cohort. But there was no control group and every author disclosed an InMode relationship, so the study cannot prove causation or be applied to every InMode procedure.
Who was included in the InMode study?
The authors described three groups: laxity too substantial for noninvasive treatment alone but not severe enough for surgery; recurrent laxity after a facelift or neck lift; and people who wanted to avoid surgery and accepted a more modest improvement. These are study selection criteria, not universal indications.
| Group | Examples |
|---|---|
| Included in the study | 1) Laxity between noninvasive treatment and surgery, 2) recurrent laxity after a face or neck lift, 3) preference to avoid surgery while accepting a smaller improvement |
| Excluded or requiring caution | Active infection, collagen disorder, immunocompromised state, medicines that reduce inflammatory response, or tendency to keloid or hypertrophic scarring |
How to read the table: the study covered particular types of face and neck laxity. Even if you resemble one group, suitability depends on your skin, history, expected change and risk assessment.
How did people reviewing Morpheus8 rate it?
RealSelf displayed a 63% Worth It rating on its Morpheus8 page on September 24, 2026. This is a live platform metric from users who chose to post, not the same satisfaction measure used in the paper.
It mixes different clinics, practitioners, settings and skin conditions, and it does not describe the same FaceTite-plus-Morpheus8 group. The gap between 93% and 63% therefore cannot be read as the size of Morpheus8's effect or a measure of any clinic's skill.
In short: RealSelf showed 63%, but that is not the same metric as the combined-treatment study's 93%. Different treatments, populations and collection methods should not be compared by the numbers alone.
Why can the study and review figures look different?
They do not come from equivalent conditions. The paper reviewed selected patients treated with FaceTite and Morpheus8 together; RealSelf collects voluntary ratings on a Morpheus8 page. Treatment, country, participants, question and collection method all differ.
Depth, energy, treatment area and practitioner experience may also affect outcomes, but these two figures cannot identify which factor produced the difference. Ask about the plan, expected change and risks rather than confirming only the product name.
How does Gangnam Beauty Check use InMode reviews?
Gangnam Beauty Check does not use either 93% or 63% as a clinic recommendation score. Neither figure alone proves that a specific clinic will or will not produce a result.
Instead, we check the named clinician and specialist status, the exact InMode product and treatment area, and whether the consultation publicly explains how depth and treatment count are planned. Original sources and check dates are retained.
What could this article not establish?
The study was a review of past records without a control group and was not limited to Korean patients. Three independent plastic surgeons graded photographs, while five authors disclosed InMode consultancy and one disclosed being an InMode co-investigator.
RealSelf's 63% was a time-specific, voluntary Morpheus8 user rating. It is neither Korean user data nor the same satisfaction measure as the combined-treatment study, may change after the check date, and cannot predict a specific clinic's outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is an InMode treatment?
It is a loose name for several InMode products, not one procedure. Morpheus8 delivers radiofrequency through microneedles; FaceTite delivers it between a cannula under the skin and an external electrode. The paper here studied the two together on the face and neck.
Could InMode be suitable for me?
The study included selected types of laxity between noninvasive treatment and surgery, recurrent laxity after a lift, and people willing to accept a smaller result to avoid surgery. It excluded infection, collagen disorders, immunocompromise and keloid tendency, so personal suitability requires a clinical assessment.
Is InMode clinically proven to work?
Records from 247 people treated with FaceTite and Morpheus8 together showed a 1.4-point average fall in laxity score, and 93% were pleased and would repeat treatment. With no control group, this does not establish the effect of Morpheus8 alone or every InMode procedure.
Should I accept this clinical study at face value?
No. It had no control group, five authors disclosed InMode consultancy and one disclosed being an InMode co-investigator. Independent surgeons graded the photographs, but both the design and disclosed relationships still matter.
Why is the RealSelf figure lower than the study figure?
The figures are not directly comparable. The 93% came from selected participants after combined FaceTite and Morpheus8 treatment; 63% was a voluntary user rating on RealSelf's Morpheus8 page. Treatment, participants, question and collection method differ.
Does 63% mean the treatment has no effect?
No. A voluntary review rating is not a clinical effectiveness trial. It also cannot prove a high effect, so check the population and exact procedure instead of interpreting the percentage alone.
Does Gangnam Beauty Check use these percentages in recommendations?
No. Study satisfaction and review-platform figures do not affect clinic scores. We use public information to check the clinician, specialist status, exact product and rationale for treatment settings.
What should I ask before a consultation?
Ask whether the plan uses Morpheus8 alone or with FaceTite, who will perform it and with what specialist credential, how depth, energy and area were chosen, the expected change and adverse effects, total cost and aftercare.
Sources and review dates
- Multimodal Radiofrequency Application for Lower Face and Neck Laxity (Dayan et al., 2020) — five authors disclosed consultancy to InMode and one disclosed being an InMode co-investigatorChecked on
- Morpheus8 Worth It Rating (RealSelf)Checked on
- How procedure-specific public information is scored (Gangnam Beauty Check)Checked on
Editorial responsibility and relationships
Gangnam Beauty Check received no payment or sponsorship from the journal or RealSelf for this article. We found no advertising, contract or partnership with InMode or a related clinic; this statement will be updated if that changes.
Medical review: None
This article is for information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or medical consultation.
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