InMode BodyFX / MiniFX (Contoura)
RF body contouring · RF + vacuum + high-voltage pulses
The InMode BodyFX / MiniFX (Contoura) typically sells new in the $90k–$140k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $25k–$55k. InMode BodyFX / MiniFX (Contoura) holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
What it's actually cleared for: Temporary cellulite-appearance reduction, relief of minor muscle aches, temporary circulation improvement
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
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| Manufacturer | InMode |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Publicly traded (NASDAQ: INMD; no single controlling owner) (public company, since 2019) · Distribution: direct |
| Category | Body Contouring |
| Technology | RF + vacuum + high-voltage pulses |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | $90k–$140k |
| Used price range | $25k–$55k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2014 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Bottom line
The older, hands-on sibling to Evolve — vacuum-assisted RF for cellulite and small-area contouring, MiniFX for submental, arms, knees. Proven, consumable-free, cheap used, but operator-time-intensive (30-60 min hands-on per area) and the results story is cellulite/skin-quality, not debulking. Hard to justify new in 2026 over EvolveX; as a used pickup it's one of the better value-per-dollar body handpieces out there. Patients find the vacuum-plus-spark sensation uncomfortable — expect some package abandonment.
Overview
Negative-pressure RF fat apoptosis
How it works
The science
Combines negative-pressure vacuum (pulls tissue into the applicator), bipolar RF heating of dermis and subcutaneous fat, and brief high-voltage ultra-short pulses InMode claims induce fat-cell apoptosis in the heated zone. Vacuum improves RF coupling and lymphatic effect; sustained heating to ~42-43C drives collagen contraction and visible cellulite improvement. Clinical effect: smoother contour and modest thickness reduction over 6-8 sessions — not a CoolSculpting-class debulker.
Patented tech
A.C.E. (Acquire, Control, Extend) real-time temperature monitoring cuts RF at target temp and maintains it — genuinely useful for delegating safely. The high-voltage ultra-short pulse is a proprietary pulse train layered onto standard vacuum-assisted bipolar RF.
Origin
InMode Ltd., Israel.
FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
Temporary cellulite-appearance reduction, relief of minor muscle aches, temporary circulation improvement
510(k) numbers
K221571
Regulatory data is compiled from public FDA 510(k) records and may lag recent clearances. Always confirm status with the manufacturer before purchase.
Treatment economics
What practices charge
$250-600 per session per area, 6-8 weekly sessions; area courses $1,200-3,000; MiniFX submental packages $900-1,800.
Consumables & recurring cost
None per treatment — cost is operator labor and applicator cleaning; the annual reality is the service contract, not disposables.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
Practices wanting a low-cost cellulite/small-area answer with tech hours to spend; pairs well as a series add-on for injectable patients. Sweet spot: normal-to-slightly-overweight women 30-55 with cellulite, bra fat, arms, double chin.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Class II RF; commonly delegated to aestheticians or RNs under medical director oversight in delegation-friendly states — several states restrict RF to licensed medical personnel.
Contraindications & screening
Implanted electronic devices, metal in the area, pregnancy, active skin conditions or infection at the site, malignancy, anticoagulation (vacuum bruising).
Ownership
Warranty & service
1-year standard; mature, parts-available handpieces but out-of-warranty InMode board repairs are expensive — third-party service exists for this generation.
Resale & used market
One of the more liquid used InMode configurations — Contoura/BodyFX workstations ~$20k-45k — trending steadily down with age; buy used, don't expect to resell high.
Chains using this device
No confirmed chain deployments recorded yet.
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History
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August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
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