Hello.
I am Dr. Hyuk-chan Jo, Director of Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Have you ever noticed that when you look straight into a mirror, the fat on your cheeks sags near your mouth,
creating 'bulldog' lines,
and that the double chin between your lower jaw and neck becomes more prominent?
"Even when I manage my weight, the fat sagging below my cheeks remains the same.
I am concerned about my double chin, but I worry that if I get a lifting procedure, the fat will stay the same,
and if I only get a fat reduction procedure, the sagging lines won't be addressed."
These concerns are frequently shared in our consultation room.
The reason the lower face line collapses is that
two processes are occurring simultaneously.
As time passes, dermal collagen density decreases, weakening skin support,
and local fat in the subcutaneous layer sags downward,
blurring the line between the cheeks and the jawline.
Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting is a procedure that approaches these two layers at once to achieve both fat reduction and
collagen stimulation simultaneously.
Today, I will explain the principles of how ONDA works,
why it has established itself as a lifting procedure that can be performed without surface damage,
and how the options from 60,000 to 200,000 joules differ.
What is Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting?
👉 Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting is a non-surgical lifting procedure that utilizes the patented Coolwaves technology developed by DEKA in Italy to selectively deliver 2.45GHz microwaves
to the subcutaneous fat layer and the dermis, simultaneously achieving local fat reduction and collagen stimulation.
The core of ONDA is a new energy category called Microwave.
Unlike existing lifting devices that use high-frequency current or ultrasound,
ONDA uses microwaves in the 2.45GHz band.
This frequency vibrates water molecules within the tissue to create heat,
and this specific frequency band has the characteristic of being selectively absorbed by fat cells.
Thanks to this, energy does not scatter in the epidermis and upper dermis,
but reaches the subcutaneous fat layer stably,
making it a category that acts on deep layers while minimizing the risk of skin surface damage.
Technical Features of ONDA Lifting
👉 ONDA Lifting is a device with four features: 2.45GHz microwave selective absorption, Coolwaves epidermal protection, dual-layer action on fat and dermis, and
a combination of Deep and Shallow handpieces.
2.45GHz Microwave Selective Absorption
The specific 2.45GHz frequency band has a property of being particularly well-absorbed by water molecules and fat cells.
Due to this characteristic, energy is intensively delivered to the subcutaneous fat layer and dermis rather than the epidermis,
making it a category that secures deep-layer action with minimal irritation to the skin surface.
Coolwaves Patented Cooling System
The Coolwaves technology, patented by DEKA, is a system that maintains a low epidermal temperature during the procedure.
While energy travels to the deep layers, the epidermis is protected by cooling,
making it known as a procedure that can be performed without topical anesthesia.
Dual-Layer Action on Fat and Dermis
It is a structure where subcutaneous fat cell reduction and dermal collagen stimulation are induced within the same procedure.
It is a category that allows you to approach lower facial volume and sagging with one device,
without having to receive fat reduction and lifting procedures separately.
Combination of Deep and Shallow Handpieces
The 7mm Deep handpiece acts on deep fat layers such as behind the cheeks and the double chin,
while the 3mm Shallow handpiece is used for delicate areas like the eyes, mouth, and jawline.
Because it is a line that can deliver the necessary energy depth for each area,
it is capable of covering the entire face without leaving difficult-to-treat areas.
Differences Between ONDA Lifting and Other Lifting Devices
👉 ONDA Lifting acts on different energy principles than Thermage (Radiofrequency/RF) and Shurink (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound/HIFU),
and is differentiated by its ability to treat fat and collagen simultaneously.
Thermage — Radiofrequency (RF)
It uses high-frequency current that flows according to the electrical resistance of human tissue to create frictional heat in the dermis,
inducing collagen contraction and regeneration.
It is a category that primarily focuses on the upper dermis.
Shurink — High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
It works by focusing ultrasound at a single point to create thermal coagulation points of 60-70 degrees only in that area,
acting on the deep fascia layer called SMAS to tidy up sagging lines.
Because it is a point-coagulation method, some irritation may be felt during the procedure.
ONDA — Microwave
It uses the characteristic of being selectively absorbed by water molecules and fat cells
to act on the subcutaneous fat layer and the dermis simultaneously.
It induces both fat reduction and collagen stimulation,
and is characterized by its ability to be applied not only to the face but also to body areas (abdomen, thighs, etc.).
ONDA Lifting Effects and Target Areas
👉 ONDA Lifting is a procedure indicated for bulldog fat, double chin local fat, lower face sagging, cellulite, and body line management,
making it a line that can treat both the face and body.
Facial Areas
Bulldog fat sagging below the cheeks,
local fat in the double chin that blurs the neck line,
and an overall blurred V-line are the representative areas recommended for this category.
It is a line that utilizes a combination of the Deep handpiece to treat fat and the Shallow handpiece to
tidy up superficial lines around the eyes and mouth.
Body Areas
ONDA is a category that can be applied to body areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms in addition to the face.
It is also used for areas where the surface looks uneven due to cellulite
or areas where lines have collapsed due to local fat.
When Effects Appear
Subtle tightening is reported immediately after the procedure,
and full changes are known to settle in from 3 to 4 weeks after the procedure.
Since collagen regeneration and fat cell reduction are cumulative over time,
stable results are reported when performed in a series of 3 to 5 sessions.
Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting Lineup
👉 At the Uijeongbu branch, we operate ONDA Lifting with 60,000, 80,000, 100,000, and 200,000-joule options depending on the area range and degree of sagging,
and we have configurations for both single sessions and 3-session series.
Generally, for lifting lines, stable results are reported when performed in a 3-session series
as collagen stimulation accumulates.
We will examine the shot count option that fits your degree of sagging and area range during the pre-procedure consultation.
Who is ONDA Lifting For?
Those who have sagging below the cheeks and have developed bulldog lines
Those who have both double chin local fat and a blurred neck line
Those who want to approach fat reduction and lifting at once
Those who want to start lifting without the burden of topical anesthesia
Those who are looking into body line management in addition to their face
Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting Side Effects and Precautions
👉 While Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting has a low risk of epidermal damage, due to the nature of the procedure which involves fat reduction,
it is an important category to understand the possibility of cheek depression and post-procedure heat management.
Immediately after the procedure, you may experience
mild redness, slight swelling, and heat in the treated area.
These generally resolve naturally within a few hours to a day.
⚠️ Because ONDA has the characteristic of acting on fat cells, if energy is excessively delivered
to areas that require volume like the cheeks, depression may rarely occur.
For this reason, the practitioner's judgment in accurately mapping areas that need to maintain volume
and areas that need fat reduction is known to have a significant impact on the stability of the results.
Since collagen stimulation is activated while the face remains warm for a few days after the procedure,
it is recommended to refrain from cold wind or strong cooling and to wash your face with lukewarm water.
Collagen regeneration and fat cell reduction are cumulative over 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
Rather than expecting perfect results from a single session,
it is a line where stable changes are reported when approached in a 3 to 5 session series.
If any of the following apply, the procedure may be restricted or require additional confirmation, so please inform us during consultation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have active herpes or infection in the treatment area
If you have metal implants or a pacemaker in the treatment area
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or severe photosensitivity disease
If you have a history of other lifting or filler procedures in the treatment area recently
⚠️ Precautions Before and After ONDA Lifting
👉 ONDA Lifting is a procedure where heat management and irritation control at each stage before and after the procedure affect initial recovery and the stability of collagen stimulation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the effects of ONDA Lifting?
Subtle tightening is reported immediately after the procedure.
Full changes settle in from 3 to 4 weeks after the procedure,
and collagen regeneration and fat cell reduction are known to accumulate over 3 to 6 months.
Q. How many sessions of ONDA Lifting should I receive?
It depends on the area and the degree of sagging.
Generally, stable results are reported when performed in a 3-session series,
and in cases where fat reduction or strong lifting is desired, there are cases that extend to 5 sessions.
Q. How much pain is involved in ONDA Lifting?
Because the Coolwaves cooling system continuously cools the epidermis during the procedure,
it is known to be less burdensome even without topical anesthesia.
Some may feel heat or a dull ache for a moment,
but it is a category that subsides naturally after the procedure.
Q. Is it true that my cheeks can become hollow after ONDA Lifting?
Since ONDA is a device that also reduces fat cells,
there have been rare cases of depression reported if energy is excessively delivered
to areas that require volume like the cheeks.
For this reason, it is a category where mapping the treatment area and controlling energy have a significant impact on result stability,
making it especially important to receive the procedure from an experienced medical professional.
Q. Can ONDA Lifting be done only on the face, or is the body also possible?
It is a line that can be applied to both the face and body.
It is a category used for local fat and cellulite management in body areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms,
and the body generally requires more shots and sessions than the face.
Q. Can ONDA Lifting be combined with other lifting procedures?
It is a category that allows for combined procedures.
There are cases where it is combined with other energy lines like Thermage or Shurink, or thread lifting,
and the combination that fits your degree of sagging and desired direction will be determined during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. Can I return to daily life immediately after ONDA Lifting?
It is a line that allows for daily activities from the day of the procedure.
Mild redness and heat may remain for a few hours,
and it is recommended to refrain from saunas, intense exercise, and strong massage of the treated area for about 1 week after the procedure.
The reason the lower face line collapses is that dermal collagen density decreases and
local fat in the subcutaneous layer descends simultaneously.
Because it is difficult to manage these two layers separately, this is the background for why a category that can approach them
at the same time with one device has become established.
Uijeongbu ONDA Lifting is a non-surgical lifting procedure where 2.45GHz microwave energy from Italy's DEKA
acts on the subcutaneous fat layer and the dermis simultaneously to achieve local fat reduction and
collagen stimulation together.
At the Uijeongbu branch, we operate various other lifting lines in addition to ONDA.
Ulthera and Shurink, which are focused ultrasound lines that act up to the SMAS layer,
Oligio, which has established itself as a next-generation radiofrequency lifting,
InMode, which combines fat reduction and tightening, and thread lifting using PDO threads,
you can review various options together according to your degree of sagging and desired direction.
The lifting direction that suits your lower face sagging condition
will be personally checked during your consultation.
If you are concerned about bulldog fat, double chin, and a blurred V-line,
please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Even before deciding on a procedure, through a pre-procedure consultation,
you can examine the current state of your face together with us.
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