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InMode Define: Price, Specs, FDA Clearance and Alternatives
Define is InMode’s facial workstation for practices that want hands-free RF headsets for the cheeks and under the chin, Forma RF and Morpheus8 fractional RF on one console. Two of its applicators run hands-free, so combination facials can be built around one room.
The short answer
Define was cleared in November 2024 with uses by applicator: the hands-free Cheek and Chin headsets and Forma for muscle aches, spasm and local circulation, MiniFX adding temporary cellulite reduction, and Morpheus8 for coagulation and hemostasis. InMode doesn’t publish prices, and we found no published studies that name Define.
Who should buy an InMode Define?
Shortlist it if
- You want to build combination facials around one room and one console.
- You already sell Morpheus8 and want hands-free RF to pair with it.
- Your marketing can stay within each applicator’s cleared uses.
Compare another option if
- You want needle-free wrinkle treatment with facial muscle stimulation: compare EMFACE.
- You mainly want deeper fractional RF: compare the Morpheus8 MAX.
Our take: InMode Define or EMFACE?
Both put hands-free RF on the face, but their cleared claims differ. EMFACE is cleared for temporary wrinkle reduction and lax tissue under the chin. Define’s Cheek and Chin headsets are cleared for muscle aches and circulation, with Morpheus8 doing the clinical work, which makes Define a Morpheus8-centered workstation more than a stand-alone wrinkle device.
Ask InMode for the per-session cost of Morpheus8 tips and any headset supplies, and demo a combination protocol on your own patients. With no published studies naming Define, base expectations on the Morpheus8 evidence and your demo results.
Document-based buying analysis. Not a NuWays MD hands-on test of this device.
Define specifications at a glance
Before you compare
| Specification | Define | What it means for your practice |
|---|---|---|
| Applicators | Hands-free Cheek and Chin headsets, Forma (handheld RF), MiniFX, and Morpheus8 with resurfacing, 12-pin and 24-pin tips (FDA record) | Confirm every applicator you plan to use is in the quote. |
| Platform | Two RF generators and four applicator connectors; start and stop from the screen or a foot pedal (FDA record) | |
| Headset origin | The Cheek and Chin applicators were first cleared on InMode’s 2019 EmFace device (K191855), Define’s main predicate | Not to be confused with BTL’s EMFACE, a different product. |
| Morpheus8 limit | Above 62 mJ per pin, Morpheus8 use is limited to skin types I to IV (FDA record). | Set protocols for darker skin types. |
Sources: InMode · FDA 510(k) K242598.
See it next to the alternativesSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
What is the Define FDA cleared for?
Each 510(k) number links to its record in the FDA database. The summary PDFs are listed under Sources.
510(k) K242598 (DEFINE System (AG612444A)), cleared November 14, 2024. Product code GEI; Class II medical device. Predicates: InMode’s EmFace with Cheek and Chin applicators (K191855) and the Forma, MiniFX and Morpheus8 applicators (K210492, K231790).
| Applicator | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| Cheek and Chin (hands-free) | Temporary relief of minor muscle aches, pain and spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. |
| Forma | Relief of minor muscle aches, pain and spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. |
| MiniFX | The same uses plus temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. |
| Morpheus8 | Dermatologic procedures needing coagulation or contraction of soft tissue, or hemostasis; above 62 mJ per pin, skin types I to IV. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K242598.
510(k) K191855 (EmFace Device), cleared October 29, 2019. Product code PBX; Class II medical device. InMode’s earlier hands-free Cheek and Chin device, up to 50 W at 1 MHz.
Source: FDA 510(k) K191855.
Clearance describes what a device may be marketed for; it does not predict results for a given patient.
- InMode’s 2019 EmFace device and BTL’s EMFACE are different products from different companies. Check which one a used listing means.
How much does an InMode Define cost?
| Price evidence | What we found |
|---|---|
| New system (manufacturer quote) | InMode does not publish prices, and we found no reliable public price for a new Define. |
| Used (asking prices) | Not reviewed for this profile. |
| Documented sale prices | None found. |
What ownership adds after purchase
| Cost area | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Morpheus8 tips | Price the single-use Morpheus8 tips per treatment. |
| Headset supplies | Ask what the Cheek and Chin headsets consume per session and how long each lasts. |
| Training | Ask how many training days cover combination facial protocols. |
| Service | Ask what the warranty covers and what service costs after it ends. |
Define alternatives to compare
| Device | Technology | Why compare it |
|---|---|---|
| BTL EMFACE | Synchronized RF and HIFES facial muscle stimulation | BTL’s hands-free RF with facial muscle stimulation. |
| InMode Morpheus8 MAX | Fractional RF workstation with Morpheus8 Cool | InMode’s fractional RF workstation for deeper texture and laxity work. |
| Solta Medical Thermage FLX | Monopolar RF, 6.78 MHz | Solta’s needle-free monopolar RF for wrinkles. |
Different technologies are not interchangeable. Compare configurations, cleared uses and ownership costs before you book demos.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Which applicators are included: Cheek, Chin, Forma, MiniFX, Morpheus8 and which tips?
- What do Morpheus8 tips and any headset supplies cost per session?
- Which FDA clearance covers each applicator, and what are its listed uses?
- How many training days are included for combination facials?
- What does the warranty cover, and what does service cost after it ends?
- What is the total with tax, freight and financing?
Plan the purchase
Plan your Define purchase.
- Compare it side by side with its closest alternatives.
- Check what each quote includes: configuration, supplies, service and financing.
- Model the monthly payment against realistic treatment volume in the ROI calculator.
Other skin tightening machines to research
Solta MedicalThermage FLXFull profileMonopolar RF, 6.78 MHzRead the full page →
Merz AestheticsUltherapy PRIMEFull profileMicrofocused ultrasound with visualizationRead the full page →
JeisysDensityFull profileNon-invasive monopolar and bipolar RFRead the full page →
BTLEMFACEFull profileSynchronized RF and HIFES facial muscle stimulationRead the full page →All skin tightening machines →More InMode equipment →Full equipment catalog →
Sources
Show all 3 sources
- InMode: Define (November 7, 2026). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K242598: DEFINE System (November 14, 2024). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K191855: EmFace Device (October 29, 2019). Checked November 7, 2026.