Non-Surgical · Radiofrequency · Chin and Jaw Line

InMode for Double Chin and Jowls

What heat through the skin can change below the jaw, and what it cannot

Gangnam, Seoul | Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jonghwan Choi
KHIDI-registered for international patients · Apgujeong Rewind

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Chin

Double chin and jowls

Does InMode reduce a double chin?

The short answer

It can when the double chin is made of fat lying close to the surface. Rewind's device record names the area under the chin as the first target of the FX handpiece, which is directed at fat cells there to reduce the fat stored in the area. Jowls are a separate question: where they come from loosening skin, the Forma handpiece, aimed at collagen and elastin, is the relevant one. Where a double chin comes from fat beneath the neck muscle, a low-lying gland or descended tissue, InMode does not reach the cause.

Source: Rewind's device record. Session counts for the chin and jaw line are not published and are set after examination.

A double chin and jowls often appear together, yet they are different findings. The fullness under the chin is mostly about volume, while heaviness along the jaw line is often about the skin and the tissue beneath it loosening. InMode has a handpiece for each, and the two concerns are commonly treated in the same session.

The examination is what separates one version of this problem from another. It checks how much of the fullness can be pinched, how quickly the skin recoils, whether bands of the neck muscle show when the jaw is set, and whether the jaw line has softened because tissue has dropped.

Treatment room with a consultation desk at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong
Fig. 01 · A treatment room on the clinic floor
Causes

Below the jaw

Four causes of a double chin or jowls, and whether InMode reaches them

Whether InMode will help depends on which of these findings sits under your jaw. More than one can be present at once, and the plan follows the one that dominates.

finding 01
Surface fat under the chin
Reached. This is the area the record names first for the FX handpiece.
finding 02
Loose skin along the jaw
Reached in part. Forma is aimed at firmness in the skin itself; it does not move tissue.
finding 03
Fat beneath the neck muscle
Not reached. This deeper fat lies below the platysma, out of range of heat applied at the surface.
finding 04
Descended tissue or a low gland
Not reached. A jowl formed by dropped tissue, or a submandibular gland sitting low, calls for a different plan.
Jaw

How it is applied

How InMode FX and Forma are used on the chin and jaw line

Under the jaw the two handpieces divide the work by layer: one for the fat, one for the skin lying over it.

01FX

Under the chin

The FX handpiece is directed at fat cells beneath the chin, the first area its record names. Laboratory work on radiofrequency heating of subcutaneous fat describes fat cells being injured by sustained heat, the principle this handpiece is built around.

02FX

Lower cheek

The same handpiece is used on fullness in the cheeks, the second area in the record. Along the jaw, this is often where a jowl first starts to look heavy.

03Forma

Skin of the jaw line

Forma is directed at the dermis to promote collagen and elastin. On a jaw line where the skin has lost recoil, firmer skin is what it aims for; repositioning tissue is outside its scope.

04Plan

Sessions for the jaw line

Rewind publishes no session count for the chin or jaw. The number is set after examination from how much fat is present and how the skin behaves, and it is written into the quote.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi reviewing a jaw line treatment plan at Rewind Plastic Surgery
Fig. 02 · The jaw line plan is written after examination
Rewind

Why a surgeon examines

Why an InMode double chin examination at Rewind also weighs surgery

Rewind operates on the chin and neck as well as offering device treatment. The doctor examining your double chin therefore knows what each route can reach, and tells you.

01Depth

Surface fat or deep fat

Fat above the platysma muscle can be reached by FX. Fat beneath it cannot, and at Rewind that deeper fat is addressed surgically through the deep neck lift, an operation described on its own page.

02Volume

More fat than a device can shift

Where the volume under the chin is substantial, double chin liposuction removes fat directly through a small incision. It is an operation with its own recovery, and it is weighed against a course of FX at the consultation.

03Choice

The decision stays with you

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sets the non-surgical and surgical options for your jaw line side by side. Some patients start with InMode; some are told it will not reach their problem.

Jaw line examined at consultation with Dr. Jonghwan Choi at Rewind Plastic Surgery
Fig. 03 · Pinch, recoil and muscle bands are checked under the jaw
Session

The visit

A jaw line InMode session at the Apgujeong clinic

Clinic interior at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong

Fig. 04 · The clinic floor in Apgujeong

Patient lounge at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong

Fig. 05 · The patient lounge

Sessions take place at Rewind on the fourth and fifth floors of the Richro Building, Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul. Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00; the clinic is closed on Thursday and Sunday.

FX under the chin and in the cheeks
Forma for skin along the jaw
Both handpieces in one face session
No incision and no needles
Ordinary activity the same day
Session count set after examination

Mention any earlier filler, threads or fat-dissolving injections under the chin when you book, since they change what the examination looks for. Session length and comfort measures are not published and can be confirmed at the same time.

Cost

Pricing

What InMode for the chin and jaw line costs at Rewind

A jaw line plan uses FX alone, or FX and Forma together, at a per-session list rate. The injectable route to facial fat is listed alongside for comparison.

InMode FXUnder the chin and lower cheek, one session
₩250,000
InMode FX + FormaFat under the chin plus skin along the jaw, one session
₩550,000
Face contour injection, 15ccInjectable route to facial fat, per 15cc
₩150,000

List rates before value-added tax. A course is the per-session line multiplied by the count the doctor recommends. The V-line package, which combines InMode with other items, has no published figure and is quoted at consultation. Surgical prices appear on the double chin liposuction and deep neck lift pages.

Fit

Fit

Which double chins and jowls suit InMode

Likely to suit InMode

  • A pinchable pad under the chin with skin that still recoils
  • Early heaviness along the jaw from skin that has started to loosen
  • A wish to avoid incisions and recovery days
  • A small double chin and early jowls together, treated in one session

Likely to need a different route

  • Fat beneath the platysma muscle, confirmed at examination
  • Visible neck muscle bands, a muscle finding that fat reduction does not change
  • Jowls from descended tissue, or a low-lying submandibular gland
  • A pacemaker or other implanted device, metal in the area, pregnancy, or skin infection
After

After the session

After InMode under the chin: the first days

Rewind's written InMode instructions apply to the chin and jaw exactly as they do to the rest of the face.

Straight after
Carry on
Ordinary activity resumes the same day. Sauna, strenuous exercise and alcohol are left until the next day.
Next one to two days
No pressure under the jaw
Avoid rubbing, massaging or pressing the treated area, and set harsh cleansers and exfoliants aside.
While it settles
Temporary signs
Swelling, bruising and itching may appear and fade on their own, according to the clinic's notes.
Over the months
Holding the change
Rewind records six months to more than a year for its device treatments. Weight gain can rebuild fullness under the chin whatever was treated.

Reported radiofrequency risks include burns, blistering, prolonged redness, altered sensation and, uncommonly, unwanted fat loss or contour irregularity. Near the jaw, tell the doctor about any earlier procedures on the chin or neck before treatment.

Doctor

Professional

At Rewind, one board-certified plastic surgeon carries every case — from the first consultation to the final follow-up. Because a face is a story, and a story deserves a single author.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeonRewind,
Dr. Jonghwan Choi presenting at an academic session
Fig. 06 · The medical director at an academic session

Rewind's Doctor

Dr. Jonghwan Choi Medical Director

One surgeon, from the first
consultation to the last follow-up.

A board-certified plastic surgeon devoted to anti-aging lifting — with the precision and restraint built through years of craniofacial practice.

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Plastic Surgery)
10 peer-reviewed publications
Medical Director, Rewind Plastic Surgery
Korean Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Former chief director, Apgujeong Y&T Plastic Surgery
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
J Craniofac Surg · JKMS · Arch Craniofac Surg
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Ask

Questions

InMode for a double chin and jowls: what patients ask

Can InMode get rid of a double chin?
When the double chin is surface fat, InMode FX is aimed at it: Rewind's record names the area under the chin first for this handpiece. When the fullness is fat beneath the muscle, a low gland or loose tissue, InMode does not reach the cause.
Should I choose InMode or chin liposuction for submental fat?
InMode FX suits a modest layer of surface fat and needs no incision or recovery days. Double chin liposuction removes fat directly in an operation and suits larger volumes. The doctor compares both for your chin at the consultation.
How many InMode sessions does the jaw line need?
Rewind publishes no fixed count for the chin or jaw line. The doctor sets a number after examining the fat and skin, and it is written into your quote. Each session is charged at the listed per-session rate.
Does InMode help jowls?
It depends on what forms them. Jowls from loosening skin fall within Forma's aim of firming the dermis, and fullness in the lower cheek falls within FX. Jowls from descended tissue need lifting, which neither handpiece provides.
What if my double chin is deep fat under the muscle?
Heat applied through the skin does not reach fat beneath the platysma muscle. At Rewind that fat is addressed surgically, through the deep neck lift. The examination checks for it before any InMode session is booked.
Can InMode be combined with a fat-dissolving injection?
Rewind's V-line package combines InMode with a contour injection and other items. Whether that combination suits your chin is decided at the examination, and the package is quoted at the consultation.
Is there downtime after InMode on the chin?
Ordinary activity resumes the same day. For the first days the area is not rubbed or pressed, and saunas are avoided. Swelling, bruising or itching can appear and, according to the clinic's notes, pass on their own.
Who examines my chin before InMode?
Dr. Jonghwan Choi, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Rewind's medical director. Because he also performs chin and neck surgery, he can tell you whether InMode reaches your problem or whether a surgical route would.
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Scientific evidence

Research relevant to InMode under the chin: fat heating and skin laxity

One paper tests radiofrequency heating of fat cells, one reviews radiofrequency for skin laxity, one analyses injury in energy-device practice, and one describes how neck muscle bands can become visible after fat is removed from under the chin. They concern other patients and devices, and no result on this page is drawn from them.