How is Body ONDA different from ONDA on the face?

It is the same microwave (Coolwaves) device, but on the face it addresses the firmness and contour of the jawline, while on the body it is used where fat gathers, such as the arms, thighs, abdomen, flanks and bra line. On the body it relies on heat collecting in fat to treat localized fat and skin firmness together, so it is often planned as several sessions. Because body areas are larger, we measure the tissue thickness in each one before setting the number of sessions.

Is ONDA a weight-loss treatment?

No. Body ONDA works on localized areas over a short course, warming fat and firming the skin, and it does not replace weight loss. For larger volumes of fat, surgery is a different option, and ONDA is not a substitute for it. At consultation we explain what is realistic for the area you are concerned about.

Does Body ONDA help the look of cellulite?

It can be used for that. The same warmth that reaches the fat beneath the skin is used to address the appearance of cellulite, alongside firming the skin. How much it helps varies from person to person, and the change builds gradually over the course rather than after one session.

Is Body ONDA painful?

Most people feel warmth across the treated area, eased by the integrated cooling. Afterwards there may be mild redness, warmth or slight tenderness that usually settles within hours. Rarely, firm spots or small lumps can form under the skin where fat was treated; they typically soften and settle, but let us know if you notice one.

How many Body ONDA sessions do I need?

Body ONDA is usually a short course, with the spacing decided at consultation. Change builds gradually from session to session rather than all at once, and the result is typically assessed at around two to three months. Your doctor reviews the area along the way and discusses whether further sessions suit it.

Which body areas is Body ONDA most often used on?

We most often work on the abdomen, the flanks, the thighs and the inner upper arms, the places where fat gathers and the skin has lost its firmness. ONDA works by drawing heat into fat tissue, so it suits areas like these better than places where only the skin has thinned and loosened. We measure the thickness of the tissue before deciding on the area and how far to treat.

Can I have Body ONDA Lifting during a short trip to Seoul, Korea?

We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. A short course of sessions is common, spaced as decided at consultation, with changes appearing gradually. Your plan is personalized. (Results vary by individual.) Temporary redness, warmth or mild tenderness in the treated area may occur. Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “Localized fat and elasticity on the upper arms, thighs, abdomen, love handles and bra line”.

Body ONDA Liftingin Gangnam, Seoul

Body ONDA Lifting uses Coolwaves microwave energy on body areas — the arms, thighs, abdomen, love handles and bra line — for localized fat, the appearance of cellulite and skin firmness. Because microwaves at 2.45 GHz are preferentially absorbed by water-rich tissue, ONDA can warm subcutaneous fat while firming the skin, with integrated cooling for surface protection. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, a session usually takes about 30–60 minutes with little downtime. (Results vary by individual.)

Reference images of products, devices and treatment areas.

Who it’s for

Localized fat on the arms, thighs, abdomen, love handles or bra line
The appearance of cellulite alongside mild skin laxity
People who want firmness and contour without surgery
Anyone who prefers a non-invasive body option with little downtime

ONDA addresses localized areas over a course; it is not a weight-loss treatment and does not replace surgery for larger volumes. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.

How it works

On the body, ONDA delivers Coolwaves microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, which is drawn to water-rich tissue and warms subcutaneous fat while also warming the dermis to firm the skin; the same warmth is used to address the appearance of cellulite. Integrated cooling protects the surface. Over a short course, the treated area may gradually reduce in fullness and feel firmer. Your settings and sessions are personalized after an assessment.

THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP

01Microwave energy — Coolwaves
ONDA uses microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, called Coolwaves — a different part of the energy spectrum from ultrasound or radiofrequency.
02Drawn to water-rich tissue
Microwaves at this frequency are preferentially absorbed by water-rich tissue, so on the body the energy can warm subcutaneous fat while also warming the dermis.
03Fat, cellulite and skin
The same warmth is used to address localized fat, the appearance of cellulite and skin firmness, while integrated cooling protects the surface.
04Gradual change over a course
ONDA is usually planned as a short course of sessions; the treated area may gradually reduce in fullness and feel firmer rather than change immediately.

Treatment areas

Arms: Localized fat and laxity along the arms.
Thighs: Fat and the look of cellulite.
Abdomen & love handles: Localized tummy and flank fullness.
Bra line: Fullness along the back near the bra line.

What the procedure is like

1Consultation and assessment of the body area
2Cleansing and mapping of the treatment zone
3Microwave (Coolwaves) delivery with cooling
4Soothing and aftercare guidance

Time: A body session takes about 30–60 minutes.

Recovery & aftercare

Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
Temporary redness, warmth or mild tenderness in the treated area may occur.
Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

What to expect over time

A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.

DAY 0 First session
Warmth during treatment across the body area, eased by the integrated cooling; afterwards mild redness, warmth or slight tenderness that usually settles within hours. Most people return to daily activities the same day.
DAY 1-3 Settling
Any redness, warmth or mild tenderness in the treated area generally eases. Normal activity and skincare can usually resume as advised.
BETWEEN SESSIONS A gradual course
ONDA is usually a short course spaced as decided at consultation; change builds gradually from session to session rather than all at once.
2-3 MONTHS Gradual change
Over the course, reduced fullness, firmer skin and a smoother look develop gradually for many people. This is typically when results are assessed. (Results vary by individual.)
REVIEW Review
Your doctor reviews the outcome and discusses whether further sessions suit the area.

Sessions & results

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

How it compares

On the body, several energy treatments address different things — skin firmness versus fat. They are not interchangeable, and the right choice depends on your goal.

Comparison	ONDA Lifting	Thermage FLX	Sofwave
Energy	Microwave (Coolwaves, 2.45 GHz)	Monopolar radiofrequency	Ultrasound (SUMS parallel beams)
Main action	Warms localized fat and firms the skin	Tightens skin and the look of cellulite	Firms skin in the mid-dermis
Often chosen for	Localized fat with mild laxity	Lax or crepey body skin	Crepey or lax body skin
Sensation	Warmth with integrated cooling	Warm heating cycles with cooling	Warmth with integrated cooling
Downtime	Little to none	Little to none	Little to none

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

Safety & considerations

Possible reactions

Temporary redness, warmth or mild tenderness in the treated area
Mild swelling or tenderness in the treated area for a short time
Occasionally small areas of bruising
Rarely, firm spots or small lumps under the skin that typically soften and settle

When to take extra care

Pregnancy or breastfeeding — let us know at consultation
Implanted electrical devices such as a pacemaker, or metal implants in the area — tell your doctor
Active skin infection, inflammation or open lesions in the treatment area
Recent fillers, threads or other treatments in the area — tell your doctor so timing can be planned
A history of keloid or difficulty with wound healing

ONDA addresses localized areas over a course — warming fat and firming skin — and is not a weight-loss treatment or a replacement for surgery for larger volumes. Whether it is right for you is confirmed during consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.

Your care at QD Clinic

Performed by a board-certified doctor
Your treatment is performed and medically reviewed by a board-certified doctor, not delegated unsupervised.
Microwave with integrated cooling
ONDA delivers Coolwaves microwave energy through a handpiece with integrated cooling; the doctor selects the tip and settings for each body area.
Care in your language
Consultation in English, with 中文 and 日本語 support arranged on request — including questions before you travel.
A short walk from Gangnam Station
Central Seoul location with guidance from the airport and nearby hotels, and hours shown in KST.

Frequently asked questions

It is the same microwave (Coolwaves) device, but on the face it addresses the firmness and contour of the jawline, while on the body it is used where fat gathers, such as the arms, thighs, abdomen, flanks and bra line. On the body it relies on heat collecting in fat to treat localized fat and skin firmness together, so it is often planned as several sessions. Because body areas are larger, we measure the tissue thickness in each one before setting the number of sessions.
No. Body ONDA works on localized areas over a short course, warming fat and firming the skin, and it does not replace weight loss. For larger volumes of fat, surgery is a different option, and ONDA is not a substitute for it. At consultation we explain what is realistic for the area you are concerned about.
It can be used for that. The same warmth that reaches the fat beneath the skin is used to address the appearance of cellulite, alongside firming the skin. How much it helps varies from person to person, and the change builds gradually over the course rather than after one session.
Most people feel warmth across the treated area, eased by the integrated cooling. Afterwards there may be mild redness, warmth or slight tenderness that usually settles within hours. Rarely, firm spots or small lumps can form under the skin where fat was treated; they typically soften and settle, but let us know if you notice one.
Body ONDA is usually a short course, with the spacing decided at consultation. Change builds gradually from session to session rather than all at once, and the result is typically assessed at around two to three months. Your doctor reviews the area along the way and discusses whether further sessions suit it.
We most often work on the abdomen, the flanks, the thighs and the inner upper arms, the places where fat gathers and the skin has lost its firmness. ONDA works by drawing heat into fat tissue, so it suits areas like these better than places where only the skin has thinned and loosened. We measure the thickness of the tissue before deciding on the area and how far to treat.
We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. A short course of sessions is common, spaced as decided at consultation, with changes appearing gradually. Your plan is personalized. (Results vary by individual.) Temporary redness, warmth or mild tenderness in the treated area may occur. Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “Localized fat and elasticity on the upper arms, thighs, abdomen, love handles and bra line”.

Often considered together

Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.

Thermage FLX

If loose or crepey skin rather than fat is the main concern, radiofrequency firms the dermis — a different aim from warming fat. Decided at consultation.

Body Sofwave

Mid-dermis ultrasound firms body skin and can complement ONDA where laxity accompanies fat — sequencing decided by your doctor.

For international patients

Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST).

How many days should I stay?

Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.

For International Patients