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Duk-ha Kim
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Body radiofrequency & EMS menu guide
InMode Body
“InMode Body” names a menu heading, not one FDA-listed applicator. Marketing names such as BodyTite sit under a single InMode RF System clearance, while EmBodyFX and Tone are separately cleared devices with their own indications wording — none of which names a specific body area.
- Category
- Body-area menu term, not one FDA-listed device
- Grouped under one listing
- BodyTite, FaceTite and AccuTite marketing names are all filed under InMode RF System (K240780)
- RF wording
- Soft-tissue coagulation/contraction or hemostasis — no body area named
- Not RF
- EmBodyFX is vacuum+RF; Tone is EMS/TENS — separate listings, separate wording
Does “InMode Body” name one applicator?
No single FDA listing is titled “InMode Body.” The manufacturer’s own site lists body-area names such as BodyTite separately from the regulatory record, and a body-focused clinic menu heading can cover more than one underlying technology. Which applicator is actually used has to be confirmed by name, not assumed from the menu label.
Sources: InMode — BodyTite product pageFDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for use
Why doesn’t a name like BodyTite appear as its own FDA listing?
BodyTite, FaceTite and AccuTite are marketing names chosen by the manufacturer for how a handpiece is sold. The FDA 510(k) clearance behind the underlying radiofrequency generator is filed as “InMode RF System” (K240780) — one regulatory listing covering multiple marketed names. A marketing name and its regulatory listing are not the same unit.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for useInMode — BodyTite product page
What does the InMode RF System clearance wording say?
The cleared indications for use state the device is “indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue or hemostasis is needed.” That sentence is the entire wording on file for this listing, with no separate line for face or body.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for use
Does that wording name a body area at all?
No. It covers soft-tissue coagulation/contraction and hemostasis without naming the abdomen, arms, thighs, jawline or any other site. Any RF handpiece filed under this listing is cleared against this same sentence, whether it is marketed for a facial area or a body area.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for use
What does EmBodyFX’s cleared wording say?
EmBodyFX is cleared under a separate 510(k) (K183450) as a vacuum-plus-radiofrequency device. Its indications for use cover “relief of minor muscle aches and pain, muscle spasm, local blood circulation, temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.” The word temporary is part of the cleared wording itself.
What does Tone’s cleared wording say?
Tone is cleared under a separate 510(k) (K192249) as an electrical muscle stimulation and TENS device. Its indications cover standard neuromuscular-stimulation uses — preventing disuse muscle atrophy, maintaining or increasing range of motion, muscle re-education, relaxing muscle spasms, increasing local blood circulation, preventing post-surgical calf venous thrombosis — plus TENS for temporary pain relief. No body-contouring wording appears in this listing.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K192249 — Tone, electrical muscle stimulation indications
Why can one menu item point to three different technologies?
RF, vacuum+RF and EMS/TENS are three different energy types, cleared under three separate 510(k) filings with three different indications sentences. Filing all of them under one body-treatment heading is a menu-wording choice by the clinic, not a description of one mechanism — the comparison below lines the three wordings up side by side.
What does an FDA 510(k) clearance actually mean?
A 510(k) clearance means the FDA found the device substantially equivalent to an already-marketed device, based on the indications and testing in that submission. It is a different review track from full premarket approval, and clearance for one indications sentence does not extend to claims made outside that sentence.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for use
How long does the effect last?
None of the three cleared wordings quoted on this page names a body area, and the same absence runs through duration: none of them states how long any effect lasts either. The EmBodyFX wording is the only one that touches duration at all, and the word it uses is temporary, attached to the appearance of cellulite, with no interval and no area named alongside it. The RF System wording covers coagulation/contraction of soft tissue and hemostasis without naming an area or making a persistence claim, and the Tone wording covers standard neuromuscular-stimulation and TENS uses without either. Since none of the three filings sets an area, a session count or an interval, how long a given course holds — like which part of the body it is applied to — is a plan the clinic sets rather than a figure printed in any of these clearances. Ask which applicator is actually used, what the clinic means by temporary for that specific wording, and what session count and interval it is proposing before you compare it with another quote.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for useFDA 510(k) K183450 — EmBodyFX, indications for useFDA 510(k) K192249 — Tone, electrical muscle stimulation indications
What should you confirm before booking “InMode Body”?
Confirm the applicator by name, whether it is RF, vacuum+RF or EMS, the treatment area, the planned number of sessions, and whether anesthesia or an incision is involved. These are exactly the points where the three cleared wordings differ, so they are also the points worth asking about directly rather than reading off a menu heading.
Does every applicator in this family skip anesthesia and incision?
Not necessarily. The manufacturer’s own BodyTite product page describes a design that pairs an internally inserted radiofrequency probe with an external electrode, which is not the same as a surface-only handpiece. Ask directly whether the applicator scheduled for you involves an inserted probe, and if so, what anesthesia and incision-site plan applies.
Sources: InMode — BodyTite product page
Why do session count and treatment area need separate confirmation?
None of the three cleared wordings quoted on this page states a session count, an interval, or a specific body site, so a session plan is set by the clinic per person rather than printed in the regulatory record. Get the applicator, the area, the number of sessions and what each session includes in writing before paying for a package.
Does the cleared wording mention fat reduction or body contouring?
No. None of the three indications sentences on this page — coagulation/contraction and hemostasis for the RF System, the EmBodyFX list ending in temporary cellulite-appearance reduction, or the EMS/TENS list for Tone — contains the words fat reduction or body contouring.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for useFDA 510(k) K183450 — EmBodyFX, indications for useFDA 510(k) K192249 — Tone, electrical muscle stimulation indications
What happens during a session, in general terms?
The applicator actually used sets the process. An RF handpiece is positioned or moved over the treatment area, with some designs pairing an inserted probe with an external electrode; EmBodyFX combines vacuum with RF pulses; Tone applies electrical stimulation through surface pads. Ask the clinic to walk through the specific steps for the applicator you are booked for, since the three are not the same procedure.
Who should get medical review before booking?
Anyone with an implanted electronic device or metal near the treatment area, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone with active skin infection or inflammation in the area, and anyone with a bleeding or healing condition should have this reviewed by the treating clinician before any RF, vacuum+RF or EMS/TENS applicator is scheduled.
Which symptoms mean you should contact the clinic?
Contact the clinic promptly for blistering, a suspected burn, pain that increases instead of settling, drainage, spreading redness or warmth, fever, or persistent numbness. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, fainting, or sudden swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue or throat.
Which applicator, which confirmed indications wording?
“InMode Body” alone does not name one applicator. Compare quotes only after the applicator name and its cleared wording are confirmed.
| Applicator / platform | Energy type | FDA-cleared indications wording (quoted) | Confirm before booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| BodyTite-family (RF) | Bipolar radiofrequency — filed under the InMode RF System listing | “Indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue or hemostasis is needed.” | Whether this is the applicator scheduled, the anesthesia plan, and whether the design pairs an inserted probe with an external electrode |
| EmBodyFX | Vacuum + radiofrequency | “Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, muscle spasm, local blood circulation, temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.” | Treatment area, session count, and that temporary is part of the cleared wording, not an added qualifier |
| Tone | EMS / TENS (electrical stimulation, no RF) | Muscle-atrophy prevention, range-of-motion maintenance, muscle re-education, spasm relief, local circulation, post-surgical calf venous-thrombosis prevention, plus TENS pain relief — no body-contouring wording | Whether this is actually the applicator scheduled, since its wording contains no body-contouring language |
This table maps which cleared wording belongs to which applicator name. It is not a ranking, an efficacy comparison, or a substitute for asking the clinic which applicator is scheduled.
Sources: FDA 510(k) K240780 — InMode RF System, indications for useFDA 510(k) K183450 — EmBodyFX, indications for useFDA 510(k) K192249 — Tone, electrical muscle stimulation indications
Medical care at Abijou
Care is provided by the medical team at the branch you select. These clinicians lead the three branches linked from this guide; confirm the doctor assigned to your visit with that branch.
Chief MD, Myeongdong
Cheol-su Yoon
I want to be thinking about how the patient feels right up to the last moment of the procedure.
Chief MD, Hongdae
Jae-wook Kim
I will give my best with the attentiveness to catch even the smallest change.
Listed branch medical team — not a medical-review byline for this article.
Frequently asked questions
Is “InMode Body” one applicator?
No, it is a clinic menu term rather than an FDA-listed device name. The applicator actually used could be an RF handpiece filed under the InMode RF System listing, EmBodyFX, or Tone — three separately cleared devices with three different indications sentences. Ask for the applicator by name before comparing anything else.
Are BodyTite, FaceTite and AccuTite separately listed with the FDA?
No, these marketing names are not filed as separate device listings. The underlying radiofrequency generator is cleared as one listing, “InMode RF System” (K240780), and the marketing name is chosen by the manufacturer for how the handpiece is sold.
What does the RF System’s cleared wording actually say?
It states the device is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue or hemostasis is needed. That is the complete sentence on file, with no separate language for facial versus body use.
Does that wording mean the FDA cleared it for fat reduction or body contouring?
No, the wording covers soft-tissue coagulation/contraction and hemostasis, and it does not contain the words fat reduction or body contouring. Any claim beyond that sentence is not supported by this clearance.
What is EmBodyFX, and what does its cleared wording cover?
EmBodyFX is a vacuum-plus-radiofrequency device cleared under a separate 510(k) (K183450). Its indications cover relief of minor muscle aches and pain, muscle spasm, local blood circulation, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, with temporary written into the cleared wording itself.
What is Tone, and what does its cleared wording cover?
Tone is an electrical muscle stimulation and TENS device cleared under a separate 510(k) (K192249). Its indications are standard neuromuscular-stimulation uses — muscle-atrophy prevention, range-of-motion maintenance, muscle re-education, spasm relief, local circulation, post-surgical calf venous-thrombosis prevention — plus TENS pain relief, with no body-contouring wording.
Is a 510(k) clearance the same thing as FDA approval?
No, a 510(k) clearance means the FDA found the device substantially equivalent to an already-marketed device, which is a different review track from full premarket approval. Clearance is tied to the specific indications sentence filed, not to every claim a clinic or advertisement might attach to the device.
Why doesn’t a clinic menu heading like “InMode Body” tell me the applicator?
Because the menu wording is chosen by the clinic, while the FDA record is organized by device listing and indications sentence, and the two naming systems do not have to match. One body-focused heading can cover an RF handpiece, EmBodyFX or Tone depending on the clinic, so the heading alone does not settle which device is scheduled.
Does treatment involve anesthesia or an incision?
It depends on the applicator, so this needs to be confirmed rather than assumed from the menu name. The manufacturer’s own BodyTite product page describes a design pairing an internally inserted probe with an external electrode, which differs from a surface-only handpiece, so ask directly whether the applicator scheduled for you involves an inserted probe and what anesthesia or incision-site plan applies.
How many sessions are needed, and for which body area?
No session count, interval or specific body area is stated in any of the three cleared wordings on this page, so the plan is set by the clinic per person rather than fixed in the regulatory record. Get the applicator, the area, the number of sessions and what each session includes in writing before paying for a multi-session package.
Is this the same platform discussed on the InMode facial RF page?
Not necessarily the same handpiece. The facial page covers MiniFX and Forma, which are separate handpieces from the ones discussed here; a body menu can involve an RF handpiece filed under the same InMode RF System listing, or an entirely different device such as EmBodyFX or Tone. Ask for the applicator name used for body treatment specifically.
What should I confirm at consultation before booking?
Confirm the exact applicator by name, whether it is RF, vacuum+RF or EMS, the treatment area, the number of planned sessions, and whether anesthesia or an incision is involved. Also disclose implanted electronic devices or metal near the area, pregnancy or breastfeeding, active skin infection or inflammation, and any bleeding or healing condition.
Which symptoms mean I should contact the clinic after treatment?
Contact the clinic promptly for blistering, a suspected burn, pain that increases instead of settling, drainage, spreading redness or warmth, fever, or persistent numbness. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, fainting, or sudden swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue or throat.
How do I compare “InMode Body” quotes between clinics?
Compare quotes only after the applicator name, energy type, treatment area, session count and included aftercare match on both sides, since two “InMode Body” quotes can describe different cleared devices. No prices are listed here; request each clinic’s current written quote listing the applicator by name.
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