What ONDA Does
ONDA uses 2.45 GHz microwave energy to deliver energy selectively to subcutaneous fat and connective tissue. The doctor selects and combines the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces according to the treatment area, skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution and treatment goal. Energy is designed individually, within about 40 to 100 kJ for the face and 100 to 300 kJ for the body. Anesthetic cream is generally not required for ONDA.
Consultation and Treatment Flow
The doctor then provides a detailed consultation on the treatment areas and method, completes the medical assessment and performs the treatment directly. You can discuss areas that concern you, such as the lower face or jawline, and how they relate to your facial structure. A treatment takes about 15 minutes for a facial area and about 30 minutes for a body area. Because ONDA is an energy-based medical device treatment, not an injectable, there is no individual product or single-use tip to open before each session.
Scheduling, Recovery, and Pricing
After a single session, the next session may be considered after about four to six months. An intensive course of three sessions may be performed about three to four weeks apart, followed by maintenance about once a year. Redness may last about four to five hours. Swelling is uncommon but may occur depending on the treatment design, and it usually eases within two to three days.
Pricing is based on the total energy delivered in kJ. VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate. You can review the energy plan with the doctor and decide how it fits your long-term treatment plan. If you have an important event or photo shoot coming up, ask your doctor about timing.
Common Situations and Concerns
You may want a plan that supports gradual improvement and maintenance rather than a single visit. You can discuss spacing sessions if you prefer a slower pace. If you worry about looking presentable the same day, you can plan for a few hours for redness to ease. If you are balancing family or work, you can consider short appointments focused on priority areas first. If you travel, you can ask how to align sessions with your trips to Seoul or Gangnam.
About Min Clinic
Min Clinic is registered as a dermatology clinic. Three doctors practice at the clinic, and two of them are board-certified specialists. Min Young-Soo, the chief director, is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and was formerly deputy director of NB Clinic, Gangnam Station branch. At Min Clinic, all medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.
Min Clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA. Because ONDA is an energy-based medical device treatment, not an injectable, there is no individual product or single-use tip to open before each session. Min Clinic is an ONDA Lifting Premium Certified Clinic, and the certification plaque is displayed in the clinic. ONDA uses 2.45 GHz microwave energy to deliver energy selectively to subcutaneous fat and connective tissue. A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The doctor then provides a detailed consultation on the treatment areas and method, completes the medical assessment and performs the treatment directly. The doctor selects and combines the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces according to the treatment area, skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution and treatment goal. Energy is designed individually, within about 40 to 100 kJ for the face and 100 to 300 kJ for the body. Pricing is based on the total energy delivered in kJ. VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate. Anesthetic cream is generally not required for ONDA. After a single session, the next session may be considered after about four to six months. An intensive course of three sessions may be performed about three to four weeks apart, followed by maintenance about once a year. Redness may last about four to five hours. Swelling is uncommon but may occur depending on the treatment design, and it usually eases within two to three days. If there are no particular issues, makeup and flying are possible on the same day. A treatment takes about 15 minutes for a facial area and about 30 minutes for a body area.
Same-day treatment may be possible depending on appointment availability and the doctor's schedule. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including ONDA, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation. Upon request, skin-analysis results can be sent by email, and treatment records can be provided as a detailed medical statement.
WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible. Inquiries can be made through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat, LINE and email. Chinese- and Japanese-speaking staff are on site, and also English interpretation is available. Min Clinic is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00, Friday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays, and the clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and UnionPay cards are accepted, as are Apple Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay. PayPal is not accepted, cash is accepted in Korean won only, and payment may be split across two cards with no card surcharge. Parking is available in the Daedong Tower building, and valet parking is offered. In accordance with Korean tax law, VAT refunds for cosmetic medical services provided to foreign visitors are no longer available for treatments received on or after January 1, 2026. Times, distances and transportation costs are approximate and provided for reference only. Actual times may vary depending on the treatment plan, route and current conditions.
Getting Here
Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) is the nearest exit to the clinic at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero. From Exit 5 it is about 5–10 minutes on foot. The building stands at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. At Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7 and Suin-Bundang Line), leave by Exit 3 or 3-1. From Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot. Parking fees can be confirmed with the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
What happens at the ONDA consultation in Seoul?
How long does an ONDA session take for the face or body?
Do you need numbing cream for ONDA?
How often should you schedule ONDA if you are in your 40s?
Can you fly home the same day after ONDA in Seoul?
If there are no particular issues, makeup and flying are possible on the same day.
What side effects should you expect, and how long do they last?
How is ONDA priced in Cheongdam or Gangnam?
If you have questions about how ONDA fits your goals and schedule, ask your doctor.
Sources
- Min Clinic official website (checked 2026-09-09)
- Min Clinic — directions and contact (official page) (checked 2026-09-16)
