Most people feel warmth during treatment rather than sharp pain. The handpiece has integrated cooling that protects the skin surface and eases that heat. Afterwards mild redness or a warm feeling may remain, and it usually settles within hours.

Can ONDA be used on the body?

Yes. On the face ONDA is used along the lower face, jawline and under-chin, and on the body it is used for areas of laxity and contouring. Because the microwave energy warms deeper tissue, including fat, body areas are planned separately as Body ONDA Lifting. The areas that suit you are decided after an assessment.

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.

Is there downtime after ONDA?

Most people return to their day straight after treatment. Redness, warmth or tenderness in the treated area generally eases within one to three days. Normal skincare can usually resume as advised, and sun protection helps while the skin settles.

Are ONDA and Coolwaves the same thing?

They describe the same treatment. ONDA is the name of the device, and Coolwaves is the name of the microwave technology it uses; in Korea it is often called ONDA lifting. The ONDA treatment at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul uses this device.

Can I have 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 or warmth may occur. Use sun protection 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: “The deep-layer fat and elasticity the microwaves reach, and the area to treat”.

ONDA Lifting in Gangnam, Seoul

ONDA is a non-invasive treatment that uses microwave energy (Coolwaves) to target deeper tissue for firmness and contouring. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, we assess your skin first, then decide the areas to treat. A session usually takes about 30–60 minutes with little downtime. (Results vary by individual.)

Treatable areas

Full face
Jawline
Double chin
Cheek fat

Reference images of products, devices and treatment areas.

Who it’s for

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.

How it works

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.

THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP

01Microwave 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.
02Selective 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.
03Firmness through collagen
Heat in the deeper dermis also prompts the skin’s natural collagen renewal, supporting firmness over time.
04Cooling 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.

Treatment areas

Lower face & jawline: Firmness and contour along the jaw.
Under-chin: For the submental area.
Body: For areas of body laxity and contouring, decided at consultation.

What the procedure is like

1Consultation and skin assessment
2Cleansing and mapping of treatment areas
3Microwave (Coolwaves) delivery with cooling
4Soothing and aftercare guidance

Time: A session takes about 30–60 minutes.

Recovery & aftercare

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.

What to expect over time

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

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.
DAY 1-3 Settling
Any redness, warmth or tenderness in the treated areas generally eases. Normal skincare can usually resume as advised.
WEEK 2-6 Early firming
Some people notice the treated area feeling a little firmer. This varies from person to person.
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.)
ACROSS THE COURSE Planned sessions
A short course is common, spaced as decided at consultation, with your doctor reviewing progress along the way.

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

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

Comparison	ONDA Lifting	Ultherapy PRIME	Thermage FLX
Energy	Microwave (Coolwaves) with cooling	Focused ultrasound (imaging-guided)	Monopolar radiofrequency
Main target	Deeper tissue, including fat, plus dermis	Up to ~4.5 mm — reaches the SMAS	Broad heating of the dermis
Often chosen for	Firmness with contouring, face or body	Deeper lift; jawline and neck laxity	Overall tightening and texture
Sensation	Warmth eased by cooling	Brief warmth at each point	Warm heating cycles with cooling
Downtime	Little to none	Little to none	Little to none
Typical plan	Often a short course	Often a single session	Often a single session

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, a warm feeling, or mild swelling
Tenderness in the treated areas for a short time
Occasionally small areas of bruising
Rarely, temporary firmness or small lumps in fat-treated areas that typically settle

When to take extra care

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

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.

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.
Face and body on one system
ONDA is used for both facial firmness and body contouring, with areas and settings tailored after a skin assessment.
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

Most people feel warmth during treatment rather than sharp pain. The handpiece has integrated cooling that protects the skin surface and eases that heat. Afterwards mild redness or a warm feeling may remain, and it usually settles within hours.
Yes. On the face ONDA is used along the lower face, jawline and under-chin, and on the body it is used for areas of laxity and contouring. Because the microwave energy warms deeper tissue, including fat, body areas are planned separately as Body ONDA Lifting. The areas that suit you are decided after an assessment.
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.
Most people return to their day straight after treatment. Redness, warmth or tenderness in the treated area generally eases within one to three days. Normal skincare can usually resume as advised, and sun protection helps while the skin settles.
They describe the same treatment. ONDA is the name of the device, and Coolwaves is the name of the microwave technology it uses; in Korea it is often called ONDA lifting. The ONDA treatment at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul uses this device.
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 or warmth may occur. Use sun protection 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: “The deep-layer fat and elasticity the microwaves reach, and the area to treat”.

Often considered together

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

Botulinum toxin

For dynamic lines from muscle movement (forehead, frown, crow’s feet), often planned alongside firming for a balanced result.

Ultherapy PRIME

Focused ultrasound reaches deeper layers for lifting, addressing a different depth than ONDA — sequencing is decided by your doctor.

Skin boosters

Injectable hydration and skin-quality treatments address surface texture and glow alongside firming.

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