ONDA Lifting

• Mild laxity along the lower face and jawline
• Those looking for firmness and contouring on the face or body
• People who prefer a non-invasive option with minimal downtime

Whether ONDA suits your goals is confirmed during consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  The deep-layer fat and elasticity the microwaves reach, and the area to treat

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  Whether ONDA suits your goals is confirmed during consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  These are all non-invasive, energy-based treatments — but they use different energy and reach different targets, so they suit different goals.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. Temporary redness or warmth may occur. Use sun protection and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

We separate the target areas for Coolwaves microwave energy according to fat distribution and skin elasticity, and design the plan so that too much volume is not lost.

ONDA uses microwave energy, called Coolwaves, delivered through a handpiece with integrated cooling. The energy targets deeper tissue to encourage firmness and contouring while the cooling protects the skin surface. Your treatment areas and settings are personalized after a skin assessment.

How it works

• 01

  Microwave energy, called Coolwaves

  ONDA emits microwave energy (Coolwaves) through a handpiece. Microwaves are absorbed by deeper, water- and fat-rich tissue, so the energy reaches below the surface rather than only warming it from the top.

• 02

  Selective heating of fat

  The Coolwaves are tuned to heat adipose (fat) tissue selectively, which is why ONDA is used for contouring as well as firmness.

• 03

  Firmness through collagen

  Heat in the deeper dermis also prompts the skin’s natural collagen renewal, supporting firmness over time.

• 04

  Cooling and a gradual effect

  Integrated cooling protects the skin surface during treatment. The body clears affected fat cells and renews collagen over the following weeks to months, so changes are gradual rather than immediate.

1. 01

   Layer-by-layer diagnosis

   Consultation and skin assessment

2. 02

   Mapping by area

   Cleansing and mapping of treatment areas

3. 03

   A plan built on response

   A short course of sessions is common, spaced as decided at consultation, with changes appearing gradually. Your plan is personalized. (Results vary by individual.)

What the procedure is like

• Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
• Temporary redness or warmth may occur.
• Use sun protection and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

Safety & considerations

ONDA is not a weight-loss treatment and is not a replacement for surgical procedures. Whether it suits your goals and skin is confirmed during consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.

1. DAY 0

   Treatment day

   Warmth during treatment, eased by the integrated cooling; afterwards mild redness or a warm feeling that usually settles within hours. Most people return to daily activities the same day.

2. DAY 1-3

   Settling

   Any redness, warmth or tenderness in the treated areas generally eases. Normal skincare can usually resume as advised.

3. WEEK 2-6

   Early firming

   Some people notice the treated area feeling a little firmer. This varies from person to person.

4. 2-3 MONTHS

   Contour & firmness

   As affected fat cells clear and collagen renews, contouring and firmness become more noticeable for many people. (Results vary by individual.)

5. ACROSS THE COURSE

   Planned sessions

   A short course is common, spaced as decided at consultation, with your doctor reviewing progress along the way.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. How is ONDA Lifting different from ultrasound or RF treatments?

  The energy itself is different. ONDA Lifting uses 2.45 GHz microwaves, a wavelength that is readily absorbed by fat, so the heat gathers in the fat layer. Ultrasound and RF work mainly on firmness, whereas ONDA Lifting suits areas where fat and laxity need to be addressed together. Because the goals are different, we decide at your examination which one fits you.

• Q. Does the fat really reduce?

  When heat damages fat cells, the body clears them away over time. That said, this is not a treatment that changes a great deal in one go, and the reported data likewise show the change appearing over several sessions. It cannot replace weight loss, and how much reduction you see differs a great deal depending on the area and the thickness of the fat.

• Q. How many sessions of ONDA Lifting before a change shows?

  On the body, people generally report noticing a difference from around the third or fourth session. Because the body needs time to break down and clear the fat, one or two sessions are not enough to judge by. The number of sessions varies with the area, the thickness of the fat and your goal, so we do not fix a package at the outset. We run a few sessions, look at how you are responding and then talk it through again.

• Q. Does it feel hot during the treatment?

  A steady building warmth continues throughout, and if it becomes too hot to bear we turn the intensity down. Patients tell us it feels different from ultrasound, where a sharp prickling sensation repeats. If one spot feels unusually hot during the session, please tell us right away.

• Q. Can bruising appear after the treatment?

  Redness, swelling and light bruising can occur, and they usually settle within a few days. A lingering warmth with a heavy, achy feeling may also stay for a while. Please avoid saunas, hot baths and strenuous exercise on the day, and contact us if the pain keeps getting worse.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for ONDA Lifting in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “The deep-layer fat and elasticity the microwaves reach, and the area to treat”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get ONDA Lifting in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.