Full Face ONDA Liftingin Gangnam, Seoul
Full Face ONDA Lifting uses microwave energy called Coolwaves across the face for firmness and a gentle contour, with a face-tightening tip that warms deeper tissue while integrated cooling protects the skin surface. It suits people who want overall firmness and a softer contour together. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, we map the face after assessing your skin; a session usually takes about 30–60 minutes with little downtime. (Results vary by individual.)
Who it’s for
- Mild laxity across the face with a wish for overall firmness
- People who want firmness and a softer contour together
- Those who prefer a microwave-based option with little downtime
- Anyone looking to complement other lifting treatments
ONDA supports firmness and contour; whether it fits your goals, and how it compares with ultrasound or radiofrequency, is confirmed at consultation.
How it works
ONDA delivers Coolwaves — microwave energy at 2.45 GHz — through a handpiece with integrated cooling. The energy warms deeper tissue to encourage firmness and contour, while the cooling protects the skin surface. Across the face, a face-tightening tip is used to warm the dermis and support the contour. Your treatment areas and settings are personalized after a skin 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 the energy warms the dermis to support firmness and contour.
03The surface stays cooled
The handpiece has integrated cooling that protects the skin surface while the deeper tissue is warmed.
04Gradual change over a course
ONDA is usually planned as a short course of sessions; firmness and contour change develop gradually rather than immediately.
Treatment areas
- Cheeks & mid-face
- Overall firmness and support.
- Lower face & jawline
- Firmness and a softer contour.
- Under-chin
- Firmness beneath the jaw.
What the procedure is like
- 1Consultation and skin assessment
- 2Cleansing and mapping of facial zones
- 3Microwave (Coolwaves) delivery with cooling
- 4Soothing and aftercare guidance
Time: A full-face 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 across the face 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 First session
Warmth during treatment across the face, 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 or warmth generally eases. Makeup and normal 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, firmness and a softer facial contour 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 your skin.
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 lifting treatments — but they use different energy and reach different depths, so they suit different goals.
| Comparison | ONDA Lifting | Ultherapy PRIME | Thermage FLX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Microwave (Coolwaves, 2.45 GHz) | Focused ultrasound (imaging-guided) | Monopolar radiofrequency |
| Main action | Warms the dermis and, where present, fat | Lifts by reaching the SMAS | Tightens by heating the dermis |
| Often chosen for | Firmness with a softer contour | Deeper lift of lax tissue | Overall tightening and texture |
| Sensation | Warmth with integrated cooling | Brief warmth at each point | Warm heating cycles with 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 or a warm feeling
- Mild swelling or tenderness in the treated area for a short time
- Occasionally small areas of bruising
- Rarely, temporary changes in skin sensation that typically 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 energy treatments — tell your doctor so timing can be planned
- A history of keloid or difficulty with wound healing
ONDA supports firmness and contour and is not surgery; how it compares with ultrasound or radiofrequency depends on your skin and goals. 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 facial zone.
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.
Pricing
Pricing depends on the areas treated and the number of sessions. Please consult us for a personalized quote.
Frequently asked questions
A full-face plan maps the cheeks and mid-face, the lower face and jawline, and the under-chin. The exact zones are decided at consultation.
ONDA uses microwave energy (Coolwaves), which warms tissue differently from ultrasound or radiofrequency. The right choice depends on your skin and goals, decided at consultation.
Most people feel warmth during treatment, eased by the integrated cooling. Comfort options are discussed at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)
A short course is common, spaced as decided at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)
Little to none. Temporary redness or warmth may occur and usually settles quickly.
Yes. Our doctors consult in English directly, and 中文 / 日本語 can be arranged in advance. Tell us your language on WhatsApp before your visit.
Often considered together
Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.
+Full Face Ultherapy PRIME
If deeper laxity needs lifting, focused ultrasound reaches the SMAS — a different aim from warming tissue — and can be combined. Sequencing decided by your doctor.
+QD Full Face Thermage FLX
Radiofrequency tightens the dermis and can complement ONDA for overall firmness — decided at consultation.
+Jawline ONDA Lifting
When the jaw contour is the main focus, a jawline-specific plan may suit better — decided at consultation.
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) · card payment.
For International PatientsMedically reviewed by Dr. Sahyeok Hong, board-certified plastic surgeon and Director of QD Clinic.