Top Trends in Body Contouring in 2024

Introduction to Body Contouring in 2024

The concept of body contouring has been around for decades. However, the process of achieving a more sculpted look has come a long way. Technological advances in both surgical and non-surgical procedures now give patients far more choice and control over the kind of treatment they’d like. 

What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring is the process in which certain areas of the body are sculpted and refined either through surgical or non-surgical means. The approach typically involves reducing or removing fat from certain zones and tightening the skin around the area to achieve the desired shape and appearance for a patient. 

Whether it’s to achieve a more toned appearance after weight loss or to reshape areas that have changed with age, body contouring is an increasingly popular treatment. It can also apply to the face, with patients wanting to achieve a more structured and youthful appearance by reshaping certain aspects, including their jaw, cheeks and eyelids. 

Importance of Body Contouring Trends

Body contouring has previously placed a strong focus on removing fat entirely from the body, typically through surgical means. As with anything, trends change over time and body and face contouring is no exception. 

Current State of Body Contouring

Over time, patients have started to seek more natural-looking results with less medical intervention that won’t leave scar tissue. Now, non-invasive or minimally invasive options are becoming increasingly popular. 

Popular Body Contouring Procedures in 2024

With new advances in technology, the accessibility of body contouring has increased dramatically, matching the demand for clients seeking a more sculpted physique. Surgical procedures mean patients have to commit to the high costs that they demand, along with committing to a longer recovery that comes with more risk. Now, there’s a rise in the popularity of procedures that can be done with minimal intervention and can be completed in a shorter time with light sedation but still deliver high-quality, natural results. 

Non-Surgical Options

Non-surgical options like fat ablation with the use of heat, generated through radiofrequency or extreme cold are effective and accessible options for a number of reasons. Patients may not want the risk of going under general anaesthetic, prefer to avoid the risk of scarring post-procedure, want a shorter recovery period, or simply don’t have the time for major surgery. 

Combination Therapies

Two treatments are often better than one to not only reduce subcutaneous fat in the area you’re aiming to sculpt but also tone and tighten the skin. The removal of underlying fat tissue through methods like liposuction targets the deeper areas without toning the skin. By reducing fat with heat while also utilising microneedling on a surface level, patients can achieve a sculpted result that also improves the appearance of their skin. 

Advanced Technology For Body Contouring Treatments 

At InMode, we’re always working towards new innovations that deliver better results for patients while also being more intuitive and efficient for clinicians. The realm of body contouring is no exception, and in 2024, we’re proud to announce new updates to our existing devices, along with the release of a new contouring multi-platform with new InMode devices. 

IgniteRF by InMode, the latest technology For Body Contouring

IgniteRF is InMode's newest workstation, complete with devices that use potent Fractionated Radiofrequency (FRF). Options are minimally invasive and non-invasive, resulting in a more versatile platform for clinicians. IgniteRF is an advanced body treatment platform leveraging multiple modalities that synergistically blend to provide enhanced speed and efficacy.

This facilitates the creation of custom treatment plants that can be curated to match the unique aesthetic goals, anatomy, and needs of each individual client. 

With options for both face and body, IgniteRF can sculpt all areas and tighten the skin. The devices can be used alone or in conjunction with each other for a combination treatment. Included in IgniteRF are the newly updated Morpheus8, FaceTite Turbo, and BodyTite Turbo, along with the newly released QuantumRF 25 and QuantumRF 10. 

FaceTite Turbo

FaceTite Turbo, a non-surgical, doctors-only device, is an updated and more powerful version of our original model. It’s a doctors-only device featuring a rigid cannula for dual-action treatment that utilises radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to simultaneously melt fat with heat and tighten the skin. 

Designed for precision and efficacy in the more delicate zones, it can be used across the face and jawline with the use of local anaesthetic. Treatment times have been optimised with the updates in InMode technology, requiring shorter sessions while also delivering exceptional results and shorter recovery periods. 

BodyTite Turbo

BodyTite Turbo offers 50% more power than the original model with enhanced materials and a 40% longer cannula. This gives greater stability as well as greater depth during treatment whilst also requiring a shorter treatment time with minimal recovery required after the treatment is complete. 

It can be used on larger areas of the body, across the abdomen, thighs, back and arms, reducing fat content and stimulating collagen production in the treatment area. It requires no cutting beneath the skin and, like the FaceTite Turbo model, only requires local anaesthetic. 

QuantumRF 25

QuantumRF 25 is one of the newest additions to InMode’s range, designed for in-clinic use by a doctor for a non-surgical contouring procedure. It’s a hand-held device that features a Teflon-coated 25cm cannula that can be used throughout the body to reach greater tissue depths for more comprehensive and effective body contouring. 

It discharges fractionated radiofrequency (FRF) and, unlike surgical procedures, doesn’t require aspiration. Rather, fat is broken down at the source and is then cleared away by the body itself. It can be used in conjunction with other treatments and integrates safety mechanisms to enhance efficiency and deliver consistent, standardised results.

Requiring only local anaesthetic, it has minimal downtime post-procedure and doesn’t require compression garments during recovery. It’s designed for precisely targeting the deeper tissues in the body without resulting in post-inflammatory side effects like hyperpigmentation (PIH) that are common with surgical procedures. It delivers a smoother and more even result with a faster recovery time. 

QuantumRF 10

For delicate or smaller areas, patients can enjoy the same benefits of QuantumRF with the QuantumRF 10 model. With a shorter, more narrow cannula, it perfectly matches the targeted treatment areas of the face and neck while still delivering enhanced power and FRF heating. Both QuantumRF 10 and QuantumRF 25 require no incisions to be made under the surface of the skin, resulting in less discomfort post-treatment as well as an expedited recovery time. 

Morpheus8 Burst Deep-body

Morpheus8 has always been one of the most popular InMode devices, and now it features even more power and versatility. The new model comes with the Burst Deep-Body attachment, featuring 40 micro pins that can penetrate up to 8mm into the tissues. 

Through the use of deeper microneedling and RF technology with the new Burst and Scale modes, it can target lipid-rich adipose tissue to break down excess fat. Burst and Scale can deliver RF to different layers of tissue, delivering a more comprehensive and targeted treatment. The microscopic punctures in the skin also promote the body’s healing processes, which generate fresh collagen and elastin production for more even, tightened skin.  

Future Outlook of Body Contouring

The future of body contouring is here, and it’s more effective, less invasive and delivers more natural-looking results for patients. InMode is at the forefront of face and body contouring, and IgniteRF is at the pinnacle of the latest innovations. With clinically proven results and a broader spectrum of treatment options, custom care plans are at your fingertips when you have IgniteRF at your disposal. 

Predictions for 2025 and Beyond

With the demand for face and body contouring on the rise, being able to offer efficient, accessible and non-scarring treatments to clients will set aesthetic medical clinics and surgeries apart. Patients want both efficacy and natural results without the risks associated with more invasive procedures, marking a shift from trends of the previous decades. 

Find a Provider For Your Body Contouring Treatment Journey

Place your business ahead of the trends by incorporating InMode’s non-surgical body contouring treatments into your clinic. For more information or to book a demo, you can contact our team at any time.