"Isn't ONDA ultimately an ultrasound treatment like Ultherapy?"
"Once I get it, the line takes shape right away, right?"
These are the things people looking into body-contour and firming treatments often ask.
Hello, I'm Director Kwon Si-jin & Yoon Ju-hyun at DA Clinic Myeongdong ^^
We're getting ready to open our doors in Myeongdong soon, and since so many people have been weighing up ONDA ahead of our opening, we wanted to put together this overview for your information first.
As the season for lighter clothing approaches, we completely understand that feeling.
But surprisingly, many people come in not knowing that ONDA is neither ultrasound nor RF. It's a treatment whose very type of energy differs from ultrasound like Ultherapy or RF like Thermage. So let us walk you through the principle first — what on earth ONDA uses and how it works.
ONDA Is Neither Ultrasound Nor RF
Let me clear up the part that confuses people the most first.
ONDA isn't ultrasound (HIFU) or RF; it's a treatment that uses microwaves (2.45GHz). It's the method commonly called Coolwaves.
Its very type of energy differs from ultrasound like Ultherapy and RF like Thermage.
So if you come in knowing it as "ONDA = ultrasound," there'll be parts that diverge from the actual principle.
Let Me Walk You Through How It Works
ONDA is a treatment that selectively heats the subcutaneous fat layer with microwaves.
When the microwaves reach the deep fat layer inside the skin and generate heat, that heat acts on the fat cells and at the same time gives firming stimulation to the surrounding tissue.
It tends to be designed to disturb the epidermis and the dermal surface as little as possible, focusing on delivering heat to the deep layer.
That's why many people look into it thinking of localized body-contour and firming care for areas like the abdomen or thighs.
There's a Reason It Doesn't End in One Session
ONDA is closer to a treatment that builds up slowly over several sessions than one finished all at once.
Changes in the fat layer and firming stimulation aren't something sorted out in one go with a single application of heat; it's a flow that accumulates in stages over successive sessions.
So it's usually done over several sessions at set intervals, and the number of sessions needed varies by area and condition.
Rather than expecting "the line completed in one go," it'll be easier on your mind to see it as a process where you build up sessions and hope for change. (the degree and speed of response vary by individual)
What About Downtime, and Does It Hurt a Lot?
Since it's a non-invasive method with relatively easy return to daily life, many people are curious.
ONDA isn't a method that cuts the skin or pricks it with a needle; it's a treatment that delivers heat, so it's known to have little downtime.
During the treatment you feel a warm sensation, as if being heated, and the intensity is adjusted according to the area and settings.
That said, let me mention in advance that 'non-invasive' doesn't mean the stimulation is zero, and after the treatment you may temporarily have redness or a lingering warm feeling. How much you feel it varies by individual.
These People Should Take an Extra Moment to Check
ONDA isn't a treatment casually recommended to everyone.
If you're pregnant, it's safer to postpone the treatment and check your condition first.
Also, if you have a metal implant in the treatment area or a related deep-seated condition, it's best to decide carefully whether to proceed.
In these cases, it's best to check your condition first before getting it and decide together whether to proceed.
FAQ
Q. Is ONDA a weight-loss treatment?
A. ONDA is less a diet treatment that reduces body weight and closer to a treatment people look into thinking of localized body-contour lines or firming care. Because it's a method that delivers heat to the subcutaneous fat layer with microwaves and gives firming stimulation, the aim is often to manage areas you're conscious of, like the abdomen or thighs, in a localized way. That said, it isn't a treatment that replaces overall weight loss, and it's good to keep in mind that the degree and speed of change vary by individual.
Q. Is one session enough?
A. It varies by area and condition, but with ONDA it's common to build up change over several divided sessions rather than one. That's because changes in the fat layer and firming stimulation accumulate in stages over successive sessions rather than being sorted out in one go with a single application of heat. So rather than nailing down the number of sessions at the start, it's more reasonable to adjust the interval and number of sessions together as you watch how things progress.
Q. Can I get it together with ultrasound lifting?
A. ONDA uses microwaves and ultrasound lifting uses ultrasound, so as treatments whose very type of energy differs, their purpose and target areas can differ from each other. That said, whether it's appropriate to do the two treatments together or in sequence depends on the condition of your skin and fat layer and the area. So it's better to decide which combination suits you after checking your condition first, and please also remember that the results vary by individual.
In closing
If we sum up today's content in one line, it's this.
ONDA is a microwave treatment that's neither ultrasound nor RF, and it's a process of building up sessions rather than ending in one go.
If localized body contour and firming have been on your mind ahead of the season for lighter clothing, it's good to look into it once you understand the principle accurately. Just please remember that the number of sessions and the results vary by individual.
This isn't a piece recommending a treatment, but an informational article we've put together for your reference while preparing to open.
DA Clinic Myeongdong is set to open soon. We'll share news of our opening and treatment information first on our blog and Instagram ^^
Thank you for reading this long piece. This was Director Kwon Si-jin & Yoon Ju-hyun at DA Clinic Myeongdong.
This column is an informational article meant to provide general medical information, and the effects and side effects of treatments may vary by individual. DA Clinic Myeongdong is set to open soon. (Medical Service Act Art. 56)