Onda lifting in Korea is a microwave contouring treatment that reduces local fat and gives mild skin firming, planned zone by zone across the face or body. The doctor measures the fat in each zone, picks a shallow or deep cartridge, and books a series rather than a single visit. One facial zone takes about 30 minutes, and a cooling plate usually replaces numbing cream. Expect warmth, redness or tenderness for a short period that differs by person; most visitors can fly the following day. Fat loss shows gradually over several weeks. Clinics quote per area or per session, and this page sets out the clinic list and a current price table.
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10 clinics for Onda in Seoul
If you are comparing Onda in Seoul, these 10 clinics are on this page: RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Springday Clinic Sinchon, Kind Global Clinic, Dear Clinic, Summit Clinic, PO:VE Clinic Dosan, Leaders Dermatology Clinic Samseong Central, ADO Clinic, The Cell Skin Clinic and ENTER Plastic Surgery. Their published Onda prices start at ₩360,000 before VAT.
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam
★ 4.91,156 Google reviewsGangnam Station skin clinic built around five-language care
- Five-language desk
- Gallery-style interior
- Regenerative skin menu
At RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam near Gangnam Station, Onda sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on. Two basement floors of KI Tower with a gallery-style entrance, private treatment suites, a VIP lounge, K-beauty zone.
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- Consultations in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish through in-house interpreters.
- Open every day, 10:00–20:00 including holidays, two minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
- Menu features stem-cell, exosome, PRP and Rejuran-based skin programs alongside device lifting.
- Non-English speakers wanting own language
- Evening or holiday appointments
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2) Exit 10, 2 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩360,000 + VAT
22. Springday Clinic Sinchon
★ 5.048 Google reviewsUnhurried, physician-led skin care in Sinchon
- Physician-led care
- Transparent approach
- Calm two-floor clinic
Springday Clinic Sinchon, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Sinchon-ro, mainly offers RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning; Onda is on the menu too. A two-floor clinic on the 7th and 9th floors of Elite Building.
- Every visit follows an ask, listen, understand, then treat consultation process.
- The clinic openly shares the names and backgrounds of all physicians working there.
- Care is built on three principles: honest consultation, genuine products and proper dosage.
- First-timers wanting unhurried consultations
- Visitors staying near Sinchon or Hongdae
- Location
- Sinchon-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩790,000 + VAT
33. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsEuljiro-ipgu Station skin and aesthetic clinic listing HIFU lifting and RF lifting
At Kind Global Clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, the menu centres on HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox, with Onda also available.
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Botox
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩990,000 + VAT
44. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsScan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
Dear Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Cheongdam-dong, mainly offers HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox; Onda is on the menu too. Spread over the 5th and 7th floors, with a stone-counter lobby, bouclé lounge seating, glass-walled consultation rooms.
- An EVE Muse 3D skin scan is taken and read before any treatment is recommended.
- Seven lifting platforms in-house, including Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Density, XERF, Onda and Shurink Universe.
- Filler menu extends beyond the face to earlobe, shoulder line and hip dip areas.
- Visitors comparing lifting devices
- Short trips needing weekend slots
- Location
- Cheongdam-dong
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩500,000 + VAT
55. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSeoul skin and aesthetic clinic listing RF lifting and skin boosters
At Summit Clinic in Seoul, the menu centres on RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning, with Onda also available.
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- Laser toning
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Location
- Seoul
66. PO:VE Clinic Dosan
Dosan clinic for private, comfort-focused lifting and boosters
Ground floor of the Bojeon Building on Eonju-ro, with dark stone and indirect lighting, a private lounge, separated consultation and care rooms, and a VIP suite.
- Location
- Eonju-ro
77. Leaders Dermatology Clinic Samseong Central
Lifting-focused skin clinic near Samseong Jungang Station
Second-floor clinic in S-Tower on Bongeunsa-ro, near Samseong Jungang Station.
- Location
- Bongeunsa-ro
88. ADO Clinic
★ 5.0659 Google reviewsFiller- and lifting-led clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station
Occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of RDL Tower on Bongeunsa-ro.
- Location
- Seoul
99. The Cell Skin Clinic
★ 4.5116 Google reviewsCell-regeneration-focused skin clinic in Gangnam
A six-floor clinic building in Gangnam with a ground-floor lobby and café.
- Location
- Hanti Station (Suin-Bundang Line) Exit 6
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語
1010. ENTER Plastic Surgery
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
Two floors (9F–10F) on Gangnam-daero, with hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip recovery care in the same building.
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩650,000 + VAT
Prices
Onda cost in Seoul
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Onda · 40 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $262–$495₩360,000–₩680,000 + VATCompare clinicsOnda · 60 kJ
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $364–$575₩500,000–₩790,000 + VATCompare clinicsOnda · 80 kJ
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $473–$720₩650,000–₩990,000 + VATCompare clinicsOnda · 100 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $793₩1,090,000 + VATCompare clinicsOnda · 120 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $938₩1,290,000 + VATCompare clinicsOnda · 160 kJ
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $793–$1,156₩1,090,000–₩1,590,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Onda in Seoul suits, and who should wait
Onda suits adults with a pinchable fat layer in a defined zone: a soft area under the chin, fuller lower cheeks, a lower belly that stays after weight loss, or fat on the flanks and thighs. A stable weight and realistic expectations matter as much as the area, because the treatment trims contour gradually rather than changing body size.
It is a poor match for people with very little fat, deep skin folds that need surgical removal, or loose skin after major weight loss. It will not treat fine wrinkles, pigment or a lowered brow, and it does not replace weight management or abdominal surgery when muscles have separated.
Usually a good fit
- Pinchable fat under the chin or on cheeks
- Stubborn belly, flank or thigh fat
- Cellulite on thighs or buttocks
- Mild laxity with a stable body weight
May be better to wait
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Infection, wound or rash on the area
- Metal or electronic implants in the zone
- Heavy skin excess that needs surgery
How it works
How a Onda session runs
Onda is made by DEKA in Italy and uses microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, marketed as Coolwaves. Fat absorbs this frequency readily, so heat builds in the fat layer while a contact cooling plate keeps the skin surface cold. Two cartridges set where the heat concentrates: 3 mm for the layer just under the skin and 7 mm for thicker fat, and both are used on face and body.
Cartridge choice follows a measurement. In a 2023 retrospective report in Dermatology Reports, Ruiz-Rosas and colleagues described dividing each body area into 15 by 15 cm zones and using caliper skinfold readings to select the deep or shallow handpiece. Seven women treated on the abdomen with three to eight sessions, 20 to 45 days apart, showed significantly smaller abdominal circumference and skinfolds nine months after the last session, while changes in weight and body mass index were not significant.
Most published Onda studies are body studies, and facial use relies mainly on clinical experience. In Korea the plan is written per zone, and clinics usually quote per area or per session, sometimes noting the energy delivered.
Assessment and measurement
The area is usually examined, and the fat pinched or measured, with a check for implants, skin problems and recent procedures. Zones are marked on the skin, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cartridge and settings
The shallow or deep cartridge is chosen for each zone, and a coupling layer is applied so the handpiece glides with full contact.
Treatment passes
The handpiece moves in slow, continuous strokes over each zone for several minutes while power is raised step by step according to comfort. A facial zone takes about 30 minutes in total.
Cool-down and plan
The skin is cleaned and checked. The clinic confirms the interval to the next session, usually about four weeks, and gives written aftercare.
Onda compared with other options
| Point | Onda | Cryolipolysis | Injectable fat dissolving |
|---|---|---|---|
| How fat is targeted | Microwave heating | Controlled cooling | Injected solution |
| Skin effect | Mild firming reported | Little skin effect | None expected |
| Sensation | Deep warmth | Intense cold, then aching | Stinging, then swelling |
| Typical after-effects | Redness, tenderness | Numbness, bruising | Swelling for days |
| Areas | Face and body | Mainly body and chin | Small face and body areas |
At a glance
Onda facts
| Device | Onda by DEKA, Italy |
|---|---|
| Energy | Microwave at 2.45 GHz (Coolwaves) |
| Cartridges | 3 mm shallow and 7 mm deep |
| Numbing | Usually none; contact cooling plate |
| Session length | About 30 minutes per facial zone |
| Recovery | Short; redness and tenderness for hours to days |
| Usual series | Several sessions about a month apart |
| Results | Build gradually over several weeks |
| Earliest flight home | Usually the next day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Warmth and pink skin over the zone, sometimes light swelling. Ordinary activity is fine; skip hot baths and hard exercise.
Tenderness to touch, a firm or slightly lumpy feel under the skin, or a tingling patch can appear. Flying is generally fine.
Treated fat is gradually cleared. Most sensations fade, and the next session is usually booked around the end of this period.
Contour change is assessed one to three months after the last session, and a steady body weight helps it hold.
Safety
Onda risks and limits
- Redness, warmth, swelling and tenderness in the treated zone are common.
- Firm nodules, numbness or tingling may last several weeks before fading.
- Bruising can occur, more often with blood thinners.
- Burns or blisters are rare and linked to poor contact or cooling.
- Uneven contour is possible if zones are treated unevenly.
- Remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Microwave-Energy-Based Device for the Treatment of Cellulite and Localized Adiposity: Recommendations of the “Onda Coolwaves” International Advisory BoardBioengineering · 2024 · Hoffmann K, Zappia E, Bonan P, Coli F, Bennardo L, Clementoni M, et al. · doi:10.3390/bioengineering11121249
An international panel of experienced users summarized parameters, patient selection and technique for the Onda device and stated that long-term efficacy and safety have not yet been evaluated.
- Microwave technology for the treatment of abdomen localized adiposity 9 months follow-upDermatology Reports · 2023 · Ruiz-Rosas A, Ronconi L, Fusco I · doi:10.4081/dr.2023.9739
A retrospective report on seven women treated on the abdomen found significant reductions in abdominal circumference and skinfolds nine months after the last session, without significant change in weight.
- Combined microwaves and fractional microablative CO2 laser treatment for postpartum abdominal laxityJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2020 · Bonan P, Verdelli A · doi:10.1111/jocd.13510
Fifteen postpartum women had three monthly Onda abdominal sessions followed by one fractional CO2 laser session, with a mean circumference reduction of 3.6 cm and improved laxity and stretch marks.
FAQ
Questions about Onda in Seoul
Which clinics offer Onda in Seoul?
Clinics offering Onda in Seoul include RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Springday Clinic Sinchon (Sinchon-ro), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong) and Summit Clinic (Seoul). Each lists Onda on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Is Onda lifting in Korea used more on the face or the body?
Both are common, but the research base is mostly body work, while facial use rests largely on clinical experience. Published studies measure the abdomen, thighs and flanks, using circumference and skinfold changes. On the face, clinics use the same device for the under-chin area, lower cheeks and jawline. Ask the doctor to explain what is expected for your specific zone rather than relying on body study figures.
What decides whether the 3 mm or 7 mm cartridge is used?
The thickness of the fat in each zone decides it, measured by pinch or caliper before treatment begins. The shallow cartridge concentrates heat just under the skin, and the deep one reaches thicker deposits. In the 2023 Dermatology Reports paper by Ruiz-Rosas and colleagues, skinfold readings guided that choice. One person may need different cartridges on different zones during the same visit.
How far apart should Onda sessions be?
Sessions are usually spaced about four weeks apart, giving the body time to clear treated fat before the next round. The reported range is wider: Ruiz-Rosas and colleagues described intervals of 20 to 45 days. For visitors who cannot return monthly, it is worth asking whether the plan can start in Korea and continue with a clinic that has the same device at home.
Can Onda help a postpartum belly?
It can be part of a postpartum plan once pregnancy and breastfeeding are over and the doctor has checked the abdominal wall. In a 2020 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Bonan and Verdelli treated 15 women with three monthly Onda sessions followed by fractional CO2 laser and reported smaller circumference and firmer skin. A separated abdominal muscle or heavy skin excess may still need surgery.
Does it hurt without numbing cream?
Most people feel strong, deep warmth with occasional hot spots rather than sharp pain, and the cooling plate keeps the surface comfortable. Power is raised gradually, and the person holding the handpiece lowers it if the heat becomes hard to bear. Areas over bone, such as the jawline, can feel more intense than soft body areas. Mention any heat sensitivity at the assessment.
Can I fly home the day after treatment?
Flying the next day is generally fine, since Onda leaves no wound and the usual after-effects are redness, tenderness and mild swelling. Cabin air and sitting still do not change the outcome. Pack loose clothing for body zones, and keep the written aftercare with you. If blistering, spreading redness or increasing pain appears, contact the clinic before departure or a doctor at home.
Can Onda be combined with laser resurfacing?
Yes, some plans add a fractional laser after an Onda series to work on skin texture and stretch marks. The 2020 Bonan and Verdelli protocol scheduled fractional CO2 laser one month after the third microwave session on the abdomen. Laser resurfacing has its own healing time with redness and peeling, so plan that part of the trip separately and ask about sun protection afterward.
Is there long-term safety data for Onda?
Long-term data is still limited, and the 2024 advisory board paper by Hoffmann and colleagues in Bioengineering says so directly. Follow-up periods in published work are mostly a few months, with the nine-month report by Ruiz-Rosas and colleagues among the longer ones. Short-term tolerance has been reported as good in small groups, which supports careful use rather than broad promises.
What should I tell the doctor before treatment?
Mention pregnancy or breastfeeding, any metal or electronic implant, recent fillers or threads, blood thinners and past problems with healing or scarring. These details change whether Onda is appropriate and which zones can be treated. Also say how long you will stay in Korea, so the doctor can plan a realistic number of sessions and explain what follow-up looks like after you leave.