Q: What are the pros and cons?

Pros: Evoke facial remodeling treatments are entirely noninvasive, with no needles or incisions required. Its hands-free applicators are designed to provide consistent, auto-regulated temperatures, ensuring that treatment is effective without being overly aggressive. Any side effects like redness and skin sensitivity are typically mild and brief. An Evoke face treatment takes just 20 to 45 minutes. “This can be a great lunchtime procedure,” says Dr. Halaas. The treatment comes with no downtime, so you’ll be able to go back to work or other normal activities immediately after your session. It’s suitable for all skin tones, with no risk of hyperpigmentation for people of any skin type. Evoke complements other procedures nicely. A lot of people pair Evoke treatment with injectables like filler and Botox (and of course, high-quality skincare) for full facial rejuvenation. Cons: Unlike some more powerful energy-based treatment options, results from a single treatment can be subtle. Dr. Halaas recommends three to six weekly treatments for best results. Results aren’t permanent, and maintenance treatments are recommended as often as every three months. While the per-treatment cost is significantly less than surgery, having multiple treatments over time can add up.

Q: Who makes a good candidate for Evoke?

According to a recent article in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology , ideal candidates for Evoke treatment have mild excess fat and mild to moderate skin laxity in the lower face and submental area (under the chin). During your initial consultation, your provider should determine whether your end goal is skin tightening, fat reduction, or both, so they can adjust the temperature settings and plan your treatment time accordingly. You may not be a good candidate for Evoke if you have an active skin condition in the treatment area, or if you have a history of keloids, diseases triggered by heat, or very dry skin. If you have recent hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, a facial implant, or a metal dental implant in the treatment area, tell your provider prior to your treatment. Also mention if you’ve taken Accutane (Isotretinoin) within the past 6 months.

Question 1

What is Evoke?

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Evoke by InMode is an FDA-cleared facial remodeling treatment that uses heat from bipolar radiofrequency energy to tighten and firm tissue in the cheeks, jawline, and neck. Along with slimming the lower face, softening nasolabial folds, and reducing the appearance of jowls, Evoke can reduce unwanted fat, making it a noninvasive option for treating a double chin.

Evoke’s hands-free applicators deliver RF energy heat into the subdermal layer of the skin, targeting what’s known as the fibro-septal network (FSN), to tighten existing collagen fibers and stimulate new collagen and elastin production.

While it can reach temperatures of up to 43°C (109°F), Evoke isn’t painful; providers say it feels like a hot stone massage. “The treatment is quick and painless,” says Dr. Yael Halaas, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City.

Over the weeks and months following your treatment, this new collagen and elastin makes skin firmer, tighter, and more elastic, for overall rejuvenation.

The treatment is similar to InMode’s Forma, with a few key differences. Evoke has hands-free applicators, held against your lower cheeks or under the chin with straps. This means Evoke is more limited in terms of treatment areas (Forma can also treat areas like the forehead and eyelids), but it also reduces the amount of time your provider needs to spend treating you, once they get the settings adjusted—which may make Evoke treatments more affordable than more high-touch treatment options.

Like other nonsurgical facial contouring and skin tightening procedures, Evoke results won’t match those of a traditional facelift. But it can be a good option for people who are bothered by early signs of aging or want to avoid the risks, expense, and downtime of plastic surgery.

Question 2

What are the pros and cons?

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Pros:

Evoke facial remodeling treatments are entirely noninvasive, with no needles or incisions required.
Its hands-free applicators are designed to provide consistent, auto-regulated temperatures, ensuring that treatment is effective without being overly aggressive. Any side effects like redness and skin sensitivity are typically mild and brief.
An Evoke face treatment takes just 20 to 45 minutes. “This can be a great lunchtime procedure,” says Dr. Halaas.
The treatment comes with no downtime, so you’ll be able to go back to work or other normal activities immediately after your session.
It’s suitable for all skin tones, with no risk of hyperpigmentation for people of any skin type.
Evoke complements other procedures nicely. A lot of people pair Evoke treatment with injectables like filler and Botox (and of course, high-quality skincare) for full facial rejuvenation.

Cons:

Unlike some more powerful energy-based treatment options, results from a single treatment can be subtle. Dr. Halaas recommends three to six weekly treatments for best results.
Results aren’t permanent, and maintenance treatments are recommended as often as every three months.
While the per-treatment cost is significantly less than surgery, having multiple treatments over time can add up.

Question 3

How much does an Evoke treatment cost?

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Prices vary by location and provider, but on average, you can expect to pay about $2,000 for a package of three Evoke treatments for either the face or the neck.

A combination package of three treatments targeting both the face and the neck could cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

Question 4

Who makes a good candidate for Evoke?

Accepted Answer

According to a recent article in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, ideal candidates for Evoke treatment have mild excess fat and mild to moderate skin laxity in the lower face and submental area (under the chin).

During your initial consultation, your provider should determine whether your end goal is skin tightening, fat reduction, or both, so they can adjust the temperature settings and plan your treatment time accordingly.

You may not be a good candidate for Evoke if you have an active skin condition in the treatment area, or if you have a history of keloids, diseases triggered by heat, or very dry skin.

If you have recent hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, a facial implant, or a metal dental implant in the treatment area, tell your provider prior to your treatment. Also mention if you’ve taken Accutane (Isotretinoin) within the past 6 months.

Question 5

Evoke vs. Morpheus8: What’s the difference?

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Evoke vs. Morpheus8: What’s the difference?

Evoke and Morpheus8 are both facial rejuvenation treatments that harness the collagen-boosting benefits of radiofrequency energy, but Morpheus8 delivers its RF energy via microneedling, which creates microinjuries in the skin’s surface. A provider methodically moves the handpiece across the skin, and results can be very dependent on their choice of settings and technique. This RF microneedling procedure remodels the deeper facial tissues and tightens skin, but it also resurfaces it, addressing concerns such as acne scars, stretch marks, and fine lines.

Evoke treatments don’t break the skin at all, so if you’re wary of needles, you might prefer it.

Question 6

How many Evoke treatments will you need?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 and up to 6 treatments, spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart, are recommended for optimal results.

The collagen-boosting effects do fade over time, so maintenance treatments as often as every 3 months are also recommended.

Question 7

What to expect during an Evoke treatment

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When you get to your provider’s office for your Evoke treatment, you won’t need to wait for any numbing cream to kick in because the device is so gentle. “The process should be entirely painless and feels like a warm sensation,” says Dr. Halaas.

Treatment can last anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the goal. “For instance, if fat reduction is desired, then the treatment will last closer to 45 minutes,” says Dr. Halaas. Skin tightening takes less time.

Because you’re just sitting with the hands-free device on your face or chin, you can hang out watching TV, scrolling through your phone, or answering emails while your Evoke treatment is taking place.

Once it’s done, you can go on with your day and resume all your normal activities.

Your skin may be a bit flushed or swollen for a few hours, but nothing particularly noticeable that will make you want to hide out for the rest of the day.

Question 8

How much downtime will you have?

Accepted Answer

Evoke treatment requires no downtime. As soon as your appointment is over, you can live your life as normal—go back to the office, take a workout class, or get ready for date night. The only difference you might see in your skin is mild flushing and swelling, which usually resolves in a day or so.

Question 9

How soon will you see results, and how long do they last?

Accepted Answer

The benefits of Evoke become most noticeable by about three months after your third treatment. “Expect to see the results of the treatment three months from the last procedure, as collagen stimulation requires time to produce a result,” says Dr. Halaas.

“Evoke is resetting the aging clock, so you will have a younger appearance to your skin and, if desired, some fat reduction as well,” says Dr. Halaas. “You will continue to age after the treatments, but from a ‘better’ standpoint because you will now be starting with a younger, improved appearance.”

You can maintain optimal results by booking touch-up sessions several times a year. Work with your provider to create a treatment plan that will help you reach your aesthetic goals.

Question 10

Is Evoke safe? What are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

“Most patients undergo Evoke with little to no risk or side effects,” says Dr. Halaas.

The most common side effects after an Evoke treatment are minor facial redness and sensitivity from the heat of the device, which typically fades within a few hours. Some patients also experience temporary swelling, while 8.5% of patients develop nodules, which usually resolve on their own.

The Evoke device has several safety features, including automatic temperature control and sensors, that are designed to prevent burns and other serious complications.

It also has a call button, so you can pause the treatment and call the provider you they feel uncomfortable at any point during treatment.

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