How much does InMode cost in Korea?
InMode sessions in Korea — the FX contouring and Forma tightening handpieces — run ₩60,000–700,000 (~$44–509) at 2026 standard self-pay rates, and the ten-fold spread is the point of this guide. The floor prices a single small zone, typically the double-chin area treated with FX on its own; the ceiling prices full-face work where Forma passes, and often both handpieces, are combined in one visit. InMode is also usually planned as a short course rather than one session, which matters more to your total than the per-visit figure. VAT is included throughout, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
InMode prices in Korea
Standard self-pay market range, VAT included, compiled from rate cards and published listings in July 2026. One row, one honest caveat: the treated area decides where inside this range your session lands.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmode (FX / FORMA, area-full face) | per session, small area to full face | ₩60,000 – ₩700,000 | ~$44 – $509 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,375 = $1 (September 2026). Your written quote is the binding figure.
Compiled from participating-clinic rate cards (incl. RE:BERRY, Kind Global), 2026. KRW is the binding figure.
What sets your InMode price
Treated area is the overwhelming driver, which is why this device carries the widest per-session range in the RF category. At the low end, clinics list a single-zone FX session — most commonly the chin and jowl fat pad — as an accessible entry treatment. At the high end sits full-face work: Forma radiofrequency passed across cheeks, jawline, and often the upper neck, frequently paired with FX on the lower face in the same appointment. Those are genuinely different sessions in chair time and energy delivered, and the quotes reflect that.
The handpiece mix is the second variable. FX uses vacuum-assisted radiofrequency aimed at small fat pockets and contour; Forma delivers surface radiofrequency for skin tightening without the suction. A chin-focused plan may be FX alone; a skin-laxity plan may be Forma alone; a lower-face reshaping plan commonly books both. Because each adds applicator time, a combined session prices toward the upper half of the range even on a modest area.
Course length completes the math. InMode is typically sold as a series — multiple sessions spaced one to several weeks apart — rather than a single definitive treatment, so your real budget is the per-session figure times the course your clinic recommends. A low single-zone entry price repeated over many sessions can pass a mid-range full-face plan, which is worth running on paper before you book around the smallest number you see.
Where InMode sits in Korea's RF line-up
InMode occupies a different slot from the monopolar shot-based RF platforms: instead of counting shots across the whole face, it prices by zone and handpiece, which makes it the flexible, lower-commitment way to treat one specific area — a soft chin line, early jowls, mild laxity — without buying a full-face session. For travelers, that zone-based pricing also means a useful consultation question: whether your concern is truly local, or whether a full-face energy treatment would serve the goal better over fewer visits.
If you are comparing categories, weigh three things rather than price alone: how localized the concern is, how many sessions you can attend given your travel schedule, and whether fat reduction (FX territory) or skin tightening (Forma territory) is the actual goal. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic settles the zone, the handpiece mix, and the session count, and puts all three into one written figure.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every price above is VAT-inclusive: Korea's 10% value-added tax is already built into the standard self-pay rate.
The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (Special Tax Treatment Control Act, Articles 107-3 and 107-4) expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026. As of 2026 there is nothing to reclaim afterward on a procedure like this — the price you see is your effective, out-of-pocket cost. Be cautious of older listings that still promise a clinic VAT refund for cosmetic treatment.
FAQ
How much does an InMode session cost in Korea?
Between ₩60,000 and ₩700,000 (~$44–509) per session at 2026 standard self-pay rates, VAT included — the figure depends on the treated area and handpiece mix, from a single chin-zone FX session at the floor to combined FX-plus-Forma full-face work at the ceiling. Foreign patients pay the same standard rate, and we add no markup.
Why do InMode quotes in Korea range from ₩60,000 to ₩700,000?
Because the device is priced by zone, not by a fixed full-face protocol. A small single area with one handpiece takes a fraction of the chair time and energy of a full-face session running Forma passes plus FX on the lower face. When you compare clinics, state the exact zones and handpieces you want so every quote describes the same session.
What is the difference between InMode FX and Forma on a quote?
FX is vacuum-assisted radiofrequency used on small fat pockets — the double-chin area is the classic target — while Forma is surface radiofrequency for skin tightening without suction. A quote may list either alone or both combined; the combination adds applicator time and prices higher. Which mix you need depends on whether fat, laxity, or both drive your concern.
Is VAT included in InMode pricing, and can foreigners claim a refund in 2026?
The 10% VAT is already in the quoted figure. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and does not apply in 2026, so there is nothing to claim back afterward — the written per-session or per-course quote is your final, effective cost.
How do I get an exact InMode quote for my case?
Send photos and a note on whether your concern is a fat pocket, loose skin, or both through a free consultation. A KHIDI-registered clinic sets the zone, chooses FX, Forma, or the pair, recommends a session count, and issues an itemized written quote — that KRW figure is binding, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup on it.
Ready to get matched?
Free multilingual consultation and a transparent quote from a KHIDI-registered clinic — as soon as possible, at no cost to you.
Start a free consultation →