ONDA Lifting in Cheongdam & Apgujeong, Seoul

What is ONDA lifting?

Most energy lifting devices are designed to tighten skin or the SMAS. ONDA is different: it uses microwaves, delivered through a cooled handpiece, to act on the subcutaneous fat layer that sits between skin and deeper structures. The manufacturer calls this Coolwaves technology. The cooling protects the skin surface while the energy works below it, with the aim of reducing localised fat and firming the surrounding connective tissue.

On the face, this is most relevant to the lower third: the jawline, the area beneath the chin and the cheeks where fullness can blur contour. Where a person's heaviness is partly due to fat, tightening the skin alone will not create a cleaner line. ONDA fills that gap without incisions.

How Doje Clinic approaches ONDA

The Jawline Program at Doje is built on three questions: how much is structural sagging, how much is subcutaneous fat, and how elastic is the skin? ONDA answers the fat question non-invasively.

• Moderate fat, wants no incision – ONDA may be chosen in place of double-chin liposuction.
• Larger fat volume – double-chin liposuction is usually more effective; ONDA may refine afterwards.
• Sagging as well as fat – ONDA can be paired with the Doje signature lower-face thread lift, which repositions tissue that energy alone cannot move.
• Thin faces – ONDA is generally avoided where fat loss would make the face look gaunt or older.

Dr. Byun Jeik is clear that more fat reduction is not always better. The face needs some fullness to look youthful, so treatment areas are mapped precisely and kept away from regions that should keep their volume.

Who it suits — and who it doesn't

• Suits people whose lower face or jawline looks heavy because of localised fat, with reasonable skin quality.
• Suits those who prefer a non-surgical approach to a soft under-chin.
• Suits patients combining fat reduction with lifting in the Jawline Program.
• Not suitable for faces that are already lean or hollow, where fat loss would be ageing.
• Not suitable during pregnancy, with metal implants or electronic devices in the area, or with active skin infection; other conditions are reviewed at consultation.

What to expect, step by step

1. Consultation: pinch and lift assessment to estimate fat versus laxity.
2. Mapping: treatment zones marked so that areas needing volume are protected.
3. Treatment: the cooled handpiece glides across each zone; warmth with cooling is the main sensation.
4. Combination: thread lifting or other Jawline Program items, if planned.
5. Review: change is assessed over the following weeks.

Recovery and aftercare

Warmth, redness and mild swelling are common for hours to a day or two; some people notice tenderness along the jaw. You can usually return to normal routines immediately. Stay well hydrated, avoid saunas and intense exercise for a short period and use gentle skincare. As fat reduction and tissue firming develop gradually, judge the outcome over several weeks; some plans include more than one session.

Cost

The fee depends on the areas treated, the number of sessions and whether ONDA is combined with thread lifting or other items. It is quoted after the 1:1 consultation; ask for a written quote. Korean non-covered (비급여) aesthetic fees are set per plan.

Frequently asked questions

What does ONDA do on the face?

It uses microwave energy to act on the subcutaneous fat layer and connective tissue, helping to slim and firm areas such as the jawline and under-chin.

Is ONDA an alternative to double-chin liposuction?

For moderate fat it can be. For larger fat volumes liposuction is usually more effective; the choice is made at consultation.

Can ONDA make my face look thinner than I want?

That is why areas are mapped carefully and ONDA is avoided where volume should be preserved.

How many sessions are needed?

It varies; some people need one session, others a short course, depending on fat and goals.

Is there downtime?

Usually minimal: warmth, redness or mild swelling for a short time.

Related at Doje Clinic

• Jawline Program
• Double-Chin Liposuction
• Double-Chin Liposuction vs ONDA
• Ultherapy vs ONDA
• ONDA vs Thermage
• Heavy Lower Face
• Body ONDA

Medical information on this page is general education, not a diagnosis. Suitability, risks and the final plan are confirmed in a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Byun Jeik. Last updated 17 October 2026.