After InMode treatment, you may notice redness, warmth, or a tight feeling. What to watch for at each stage falls into three areas: reducing irritation, moisturizing and sun protection, and noticing anything out of the ordinary. This article walks through your skin and its care in order, from right after treatment to getting back to your routine.

Timing and post-treatment instructions vary by clinic and by skin condition. So instead of giving set dates, we’ve included questions to ask at your consultation.

What Does Your Skin Look Like Right After InMode?

Right after treatment, you may have redness, warmth, tightness, or mild swelling, so it helps to plan your aftercare with that in mind. The treated area may feel warm to the touch, and products you normally use may sting. These are reactions that can follow skin irritation. How strong they are and how long they last depend on your skin’s condition, the treated area, and the settings used.

Keep your care simple at this stage. Rinse gently without rubbing, pat your skin dry with a towel, and finish with the gentle moisturizer you normally use. It’s not the time to try a new functional skincare product.

Check the red area and any swelling in the mirror
Avoid touching or pressing the area
Put off trying new cosmetics

What Should You Avoid While Redness and Warmth Linger?

While your skin feels flushed, the basic approach is to cut back on anything that adds heat or friction. Long hot showers, saunas and heat therapy, intense workouts that make you sweat heavily, and scrubs or peeling products are common situations that can irritate skin further.

That said, when you can restart saunas, exercise, face washing, and makeup varies by clinic, so this article can’t give you set dates. If you have a workout or a bath plan coming up around your treatment, mention it at your consultation. Then use the instructions you receive after treatment as your guide.

If you’re heading outside, bring sunscreen, a hat, or a parasol. If sunscreen stings, ask the clinic which product would suit your skin.

How Do You Care for Dryness and Flaking?

If your skin feels dry, keep moisturizing. If you see flaking, the rule of thumb is not to pick at it. After treatment, your skin may feel tight or rough, and some flaking can appear. Pulling flakes off can add irritation, so leave them alone and manage them with moisturizer.

If you do wear makeup, pat it on lightly rather than rubbing it in, and keep cleansing brief, without scrubbing. Check the clinic’s instructions first on when to use exfoliating products and when you can start wearing makeup.

What Do Unexpected Reactions Look Like, and When Should You Tell the Clinic?

If you notice something different from ordinary redness or dryness, it’s best to tell the clinic that treated you right away rather than just waiting it out. After treatment, unexpected reactions such as pigment changes, blistering, or inflammation can occur.

This article can’t say whether any of these reactions will happen to you. When you get in touch, it helps the clinic assess your skin if you share when the change started, which products you’re using, and a photo.

Blisters form or fluid leaks from the skin
Pain or warmth doesn’t ease and keeps getting worse
Only one side swells noticeably or feels hard
Marks that darken appear on the treated area
Changes that suggest inflammation, such as pus

After InMode, How Do You Plan Your Schedule and Next Visit?

Mention important events at your consultation before treatment, and decide on your next visit together once you’ve seen how your skin responds. If you have photos, gatherings, or trips coming up where your face will be visible, it’s worth allowing for the possibility that redness lasts a while. For how long the reaction may last, it’s most accurate to hear from your physician after they’ve examined your skin.

Asking about the following at your consultation can help you prepare.

If you’re worried about pain, whether anesthesia is used and, if so, what kind
Whether there are specific moisturizing or soothing products to use after treatment
When it’s okay to start washing your face as usual, wearing makeup, and exercising
How the next visit is decided

Frequently asked questions

Is It Okay if I Have Barely Any Redness?

How much redness and warmth you have depends on your skin’s condition, the treated area, and the settings used, so you may notice little reaction. It’s hard to judge the treatment from how much or how little reaction you have. If you’re concerned, ask at your visit what settings were used.

Can I Use Facial Massage or At-Home Devices After Treatment?

Care that presses or rubs the face can irritate sensitive skin, so it’s hard to set a start date here. While your skin is sensitive, hold off on firm hand massage and devices, and check with the clinic about when it’s okay to start.

What if Something Feels Uncomfortable During Treatment?

How it feels varies from person to person and by equipment. If something is uncomfortable, don’t hold back. You can speak up right away during your visit. Asking beforehand what sensations to expect can also help you feel prepared.

What Kind of Moisturizer Should I Choose?

Whether a clinic recommends specific products for after treatment varies from clinic to clinic. If you don’t get any guidance, apply a thin layer of a gentle product your skin has always tolerated, and avoid products with strong fragrance or exfoliating ingredients.

What About Things That Touch Your Face, Like Masks or Glasses?

It helps to reduce friction against the treated area. Choose a soft mask material and adjust the straps so they don’t press on your skin. If you need to wear a mask for long hours at work, mention it at your consultation.