OPTIMAS MAX: The World-Class Skin Innovation Upgrade for Every Skin Concern

Most skin concerns rarely show up alone. They tend to arrive as a package deal, redness from broken capillaries, melasma, freckles, and dark spots, along with sagging skin and stubborn fat along the jawline. Treating each concern with a separate device can waste time and leave you with inconsistent results. In this article, we introduce InMode OPTIMAS MAX, a world-class innovation from InMode that brings comprehensive skin care technology together on a single platform. From lifting and refining skin quality to using IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) energy to treat pigment and vascular concerns, OPTIMAS MAX helps your doctor plan precise treatment for every skin issue you have, all within a single program.

What Is the OPTIMAS MAX Device?

The InMode OPTIMAS MAX is an aesthetic platform that brings world-class skin care technologies together in a single device, covering the full range of treatments patients need and allowing doctors to manage every skin concern in one place.

Fractional RF (Morpheus8 Burst): The main handpiece for lifting, refining skin texture, and tightening pores by delivering energy precisely into the deeper layers of the skin.
Bipolar RF (Forma): A non-surgical technology that firms and plumps the skin, stimulating collagen for a smoother, more naturally youthful look.
High-Peak IPL (Lumecca Peak): Comprehensively treats pigmentation concerns, including melasma, freckles, redness from broken capillaries, and sun-induced dark spots, restoring skin that looks clear and even.
Contouring (MiniFX): Targets specific areas, helping reduce excess fat along the jawline or under the chin while tightening the skin in that area at the same time.

How Does OPTIMAS MAX Work?

How the OPTIMAS MAX device works depends on which handpiece is used for a given skin concern. In principle, though, the device runs on three main types of energy, RF (Radiofrequency), IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), and microneedling, all upgraded for greater effectiveness, as follows:

RF (Radiofrequency) Energy: Remodels and lifts the skin’s structure by delivering heat precisely into the deeper skin layers, causing existing collagen to contract while stimulating new collagen production. This gradually leaves skin firmer and plumper, pores smaller, fine lines shallower, and helps effectively address sagging.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Energy: This device uses Lumecca Peak technology, a High-Peak Power IPL with greater light intensity than standard IPL. This lets it target the melanin pigment responsible for melasma, freckles, dark spots, and sun damage more quickly, while noticeably fading redness from broken capillaries as well.
Microneedling: Supports the skin’s natural repair process and stimulates new collagen production for smoother, firmer, healthier-looking skin.

Working together, these three energy types deliver comprehensive skin care that addresses both the structural firmness of the skin and its overall clarity, all from a single platform.

How Many Handpieces Does OPTIMAS MAX Have, and What Does Each One Do?

1. Morpheus8 Burst / Burst Deep Handpiece (FRF)

This handpiece uses fine needles to lift the skin deep down to its structural layers, restoring deep skin structure by stimulating new collagen production. It can deliver RF energy deeper than standard devices.

Key strengths: With Burst Mode technology, energy can be released across multiple skin layers in a single pass, delivering heat evenly throughout, with depth precisely adjustable from 0.5 to 7 mm.
Best for: Those with sagging skin, enlarged pores, or uneven texture, or anyone who wants a more visibly lifted look without surgery.

2. Forma / Forma Plus Handpiece

This handpiece replenishes collagen for firmer, plumper skin. It’s one of the most popular handpieces, since it delivers RF energy into the skin without needles, giving a comfortable, warm, relaxing sensation similar to a facial spa treatment, while delivering noticeably firmer skin.

Key strengths: Equipped with A.C.E. Technology, which measures skin temperature 1,000 times per second, helping maintain heat at a level that effectively (and safely) stimulates collagen, around 43°C.
Best for: Those beginning to notice loose skin or a less defined jawline, or anyone who wants skin that looks bouncier, more hydrated, and holds makeup better.

3. Lumecca Peak 515/580 Handpiece

This handpiece clears pigment and is ideal for achieving clear, radiant skin. As a High-Peak Power IPL handpiece, it delivers more energy than standard IPL, allowing it to address pigmentation concerns quickly, with visible results from the very first session.

Key strengths: Effectively treats both melanin pigmentation and redness from broken capillaries with precision, suitable for fair and darker skin tones alike.
Best for: Those with melasma, freckles, dark spots, acne-related redness, or dull skin from sun damage who want a more even, radiant complexion.

4. MiniFX / BodyFX Handpiece

This handpiece focuses on fat reduction and body contouring. It’s the option doctors use to address excess fat while tightening the skin at the same time, using a three-step (Triple Action) mechanism.

Key strengths: Uses vacuum suction to draw the skin up so RF energy can break down fat cells and tighten the skin in a single treatment.
Best for: Those with submental fullness (a double chin), fat accumulation along the lower cheeks, or cellulite in various areas of the body who want a more sculpted, proportionate shape.

What Can the OPTIMAS MAX Program Help With?

The OPTIMAS MAX program addresses four main concerns:

Lifting and Facial Contouring: For anyone noticing sagging cheeks, a less defined jawline, or loosening skin around the neck, RF energy helps tighten the skin, lift the face, and restore firmness.
Skin Texture and Pores: If you’re concerned about rough texture, enlarged pores, or uneven skin, your doctor will focus this program on restoring the skin’s underlying structure for a smoother, more refined complexion.
Pigmentation and Dullness: For those who spend a lot of time outdoors and are concerned about melasma, freckles, dark spots, or sun-damaged, dull-looking skin, this program helps break down pigment and restore skin that looks clear and even.
Redness and Broken Capillaries: For anyone who flushes easily or notices small visible blood vessels on the face, this device can address that redness as well.

Because every person’s skin concerns are complex and different, the key to this program lies in analyzing each concern and designing a treatment plan tailored to the individual, combining different handpiece technologies to match each person’s specific needs. For example, clearing redness with Lumecca Peak first, then following with Morpheus8 Burst to lift the skin in the same session. Sequencing treatment correctly is what makes the results look natural.

What Are the Benefits of the OPTIMAS MAX Program?

It’s a platform that brings together a range of skin care innovations, from lifting (RF/FRF) to pigment correction (IPL), letting patients address all their skin concerns in one place without switching between devices.
Treatment can be personalized by selecting the right handpiece and adjusting energy levels to suit each individual, with a high degree of flexibility.
It comprehensively addresses a wide range of skin concerns, not just one issue at a time, improving skin quality, evening out skin tone, and tightening the skin’s structure, all at once.
It is a safe technology, particularly the Forma handpiece, which features a real-time skin temperature monitoring system that takes 1,000 readings per second, allowing doctors to control heat consistently for accurate, safe results.
Recovery is minimal and results appear quickly, especially with the newer generation of non-invasive and IPL technology, designed to let you return to your daily routine almost immediately after treatment, with far fewer side effects than older-generation technology.

Which Areas Can OPTIMAS MAX Treat?

1. Face: Complete Skin Care in a Single Device

For clear, radiant skin, your doctor will use the Lumecca Peak handpiece to address redness, broken capillaries, melasma, freckles, and dark spots, while evening out skin tone for a brighter, more radiant complexion.
For lifting and pore refinement, your doctor will select the Morpheus8 Burst handpiece to stimulate collagen deep within the skin’s structure, tightening and smoothing the skin.
For plump, hydrated, radiant skin that holds makeup well, your doctor will use the Forma handpiece for a relaxing massage that stimulates collagen for bouncier skin, with no downtime required.

2. Neck and Jawline: Restoring Definition

If the skin around your neck has started sagging or developed fine lines, your doctor can use the Forma or Morpheus8 Burst handpiece to help firm and tighten that area for a more youthful appearance.
For reducing excess fat in those with submental fullness, your doctor will assess whether the MiniFX handpiece, designed specifically for small, targeted areas, is right for you, helping reduce fat accumulation and create a more defined facial contour.

Body: Confidently Sculpting Your Shape

For body contouring and cellulite concerns in the abdomen, hips, or thighs, your doctor will use the BodyFX handpiece to help address cellulite and tighten the body’s contours for a firmer look.

How Is OPTIMAS MAX Different From Morpheus8?

This is one of the most common questions we hear, since many people confuse the name of the device itself with the name of one of its treatment handpieces. Here is how the two differ:

OPTIMAS MAX is the “main platform,” like a central command center. It is a device that brings together multiple skin care technologies in one machine, allowing doctors to select the right one for each patient’s specific skin concerns.
Morpheus8 is “one of the treatment handpieces” installed on the OPTIMAS MAX platform, focused specifically on Fractional Radiofrequency (FRF) technology for restoring deep skin structure.

So for anyone with complex skin concerns who wants comprehensive care, choosing the OPTIMAS MAX program is the better fit, since it offers far greater flexibility. Your doctor is not limited to using just Morpheus8, but can incorporate other handpieces as needed. For example, using Lumecca Peak to address melasma, freckles, and redness for clearer skin, combined with Morpheus8 to lift the skin. The Morpheus8 Burst handpiece can deliver energy at multiple depths in a single pass, reaching as deep as 6 millimeters, the deepest of any RF technology available. It also features a new Scale mode, which can vary the energy delivered to each skin layer within a single pass.

Does the OPTIMAS MAX Program Hurt?

How the OPTIMAS MAX program feels depends on the handpiece used and the energy delivered. Discomfort generally falls into three levels:

Comfort Treatments (Forma/Plus), Minimal Discomfort, Relaxing: This group uses needle-free RF, so patients typically feel only a warm, soothing sensation similar to a hot stone massage or warm compress. Toward the end of the session, you may notice slightly more warmth, but most patients describe it as more relaxing than uncomfortable.
Pigment Treatments (Lumecca Peak), Mild, Rhythmic Discomfort: During treatment, this feels like a gentle rubber band snap against the skin at intervals. In thinner or more sensitive areas, such as the cheekbones or above the lip, you may feel a brief, sharper sensation, but overall it is easily tolerable.
Structural Treatments (Morpheus8 Burst/Burst Deep), More Noticeable Than Other Treatments: Because fine needles are used to deliver energy deep into the skin, this treatment tends to feel more intense. There is no need to worry, though: the clinic applies numbing cream and thoroughly prepares the skin beforehand to keep patients comfortable throughout the procedure.

Beyond this, the level of discomfort also depends heavily on your doctor’s technique, including precise energy placement, choosing the right handpiece for your skin condition, and supporting the skin during treatment. These factors are all essential to minimizing discomfort and maximizing safety. The medical team at Atier Wellness has completed specialized Advanced Protocol training to help every patient achieve the best possible results with the least amount of worry.

How Long Do OPTIMAS MAX Results Last?

Many people wonder how long OPTIMAS MAX results actually last. We can explain this from two perspectives:

Immediate Results: For example, using Lumecca Peak (IPL) to address redness or dark spots, patients typically notice clearer, more radiant skin within 1–2 weeks. With Forma, used to firm and plump the skin, many people feel results immediately or within a few days of treatment. This can be repeated once a month, or 4–6 times a year.
Structural Results: For example, using Morpheus8 or Forma to stimulate the body’s production of new collagen and elastin, these results become increasingly visible over 4–12 weeks after treatment and can last anywhere from 8 months to a year.

Why Choose the OPTIMAS MAX Program at Atier Wellness

1. The Only Clinic in Thailand to Hold This Prestigious Award

Atier Wellness stands as a leader in the field, having received the “INMODE THE OPTIMAS MAX VIRTUOSO SUITE” award, the only award of its kind in the country, presented by InMode Global to the clinic with the highest volume of treatment tip usage nationwide. It also recognizes leadership in Morpheus treatments, as our doctors were among the first in Thailand to teach and develop treatment protocols for Morpheus devices. This award is real proof of the trust and confidence patients place in the medical team at Atier Wellness.

2. Thailand’s First and Most Complete Innovation Leader

Atier Wellness was the first clinic in Thailand to import the Full Port OPTIMAS MAX, complete with all four treatment handpieces, the latest generation of this US-FDA-cleared technology in the world. It provides comprehensive skin care across every dimension, from skin quality and excess fat removal to lifting sagging skin on the face.

3. Unmatched Expertise Through Our "Advanced Protocol"

The dermatology team at Atier Wellness did not just complete Exclusive In-House Training before the device’s official launch, we have also built on standard protocols to develop an Advanced Protocol, designing treatments that precisely address each patient’s complex skin concerns.

4. Getting the Most Out of the Technology

What matters most in treatment at Atier Wellness is the skill and analysis of our doctors. The manufacturer itself recognizes that every dermatologist on our team is able to draw out the full potential of the OPTIMAS MAX device, delivering effective, worthwhile results for every patient.

5. Care From a Team of Dermatologists and Specialists Across Multiple Fields

At Atier Wellness & Surgery, you are cared for by a team of dermatologists and specialists across a wide range of fields, ready to provide consultation and precisely address any skin or sagging concerns across every service we offer.

How to Prepare for the OPTIMAS MAX Program

Avoid direct sun exposure and heat-related activities, such as sunbathing or sauna use, for at least 1–2 weeks beforehand.
Apply sunscreen consistently, especially before IPL treatment.
Give your doctor a detailed medical history, including any underlying conditions.
Avoid facial scrubs or products that can cause irritation, such as AHA/BHA/retinoids, before treatment, following your doctor’s recommendations, to keep skin from becoming overly sensitive.

How to Care for Your Skin After the OPTIMAS MAX Program

Avoid activities that increase heat exposure to the skin, such as intense exercise, sauna use, or staying in very hot environments, especially during the first 24–48 hours, to reduce redness and swelling.
Cleanse the skin gently, and avoid skincare with exfoliating or strongly acidic ingredients, since skin needs extra gentleness during this period.
Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, hydrating moisturizer to soothe the skin and help restore its protective barrier more quickly.
Apply sunscreen consistently to prevent dark spots and preserve your results.
A light cold compress can help with mild swelling or redness. For FRF (Morpheus8) treatments, which may leave small marks or a slightly rough texture at first, your doctor will recommend letting the skin heal naturally, without picking or scratching, to prevent scarring.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About the OPTIMAS MAX Program

Can people with sensitive skin do the OPTIMAS MAX program?

Yes. The OPTIMAS MAX program lets your doctor select the right handpiece and adjust the energy delivered to suit your individual skin condition. That said, you should always have a skin assessment with your doctor first.

How many OPTIMAS MAX sessions are needed to see results?

It depends on your concern and which handpiece is used. For example, IPL treatments need to be done as a continuous course to achieve clear, even-looking results.

Can I wear makeup after the OPTIMAS MAX program?

If you have a handpiece that does not significantly disrupt the skin barrier, such as Forma or IPL, some patients may be able to wear makeup the same day, depending on redness and skin sensitivity, but you should follow your doctor’s instructions closely.

Can the OPTIMAS MAX program help with acne scars?

The Morpheus8 Burst handpiece can be used to refine skin texture and stimulate collagen, which may help to some degree with uneven texture, enlarged pores, and certain types of acne scars. Results depend largely on the type and depth of the scarring, though, so for the best outcome, treatment should be planned alongside other procedures.

Where should I go for the OPTIMAS MAX program?

Choose a clinic with a genuine, certified OPTIMAS MAX device, a full range of handpieces, and care from doctors with extensive expertise and experience.

Is the OPTIMAS MAX Program Worth It? The OPTIMAS MAX Program at Atier Wellness

As you can see, skin care with the OPTIMAS MAX program means a comprehensive skin restoration plan that can address every concern, from sagging and enlarged pores to melasma, freckles, and stubborn redness. With the flexibility of this world-class platform, which combines high-performance RF and IPL energy, your doctor can design a treatment program tailored to your unique skin condition, for results that look firm, plump, radiant, and naturally beautiful.

If you are looking for a new way to restore youthful-looking skin and comprehensively address your skin concerns, come consult with us and plan your treatment with our Advanced Protocol at Atier Wellness, the clinic whose quality is proven by the national “INMODE THE OPTIMAS MAX VIRTUOSO SUITE” award, and a team of doctors skilled at drawing out the full potential of this technology. We are ready to care for you and design results that bring out the beauty that is uniquely yours.