If this would be your first ONDA treatment
A first treatment is not a trial run. The ONDA plan is designed during the consultation after the doctor assesses your skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goals. It helps to explain clearly what concerns you and how you have responded to previous products or procedures.
In your twenties, the more useful question may be whether ONDA is appropriate now or whether skincare and sun protection are sufficient for your current concern. A consultation that ends with “not yet” is a legitimate outcome, not a wasted visit.
A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the patient’s skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The doctor then provides a detailed consultation about the treatment area, handpiece selection, and energy design before conducting the medical assessment and performing the procedure.
Choosing a clinic for ONDA
When you are down to a shortlist, compare the same points at each clinic: whether an authentic ONDA device is used, who performs the procedure, how the handpieces and energy are selected, and what the quoted price includes. Ask each clinic the same questions in the same order. Differences in how clinics explain their treatment plans may be more informative than differences in their advertising.
ONDA is an energy-based device treatment rather than an injectable procedure, and it does not use a separate single-use treatment tip. Min Clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA, and an “ONDA LIFTING PREMIUM CERTIFIED CLINIC” plaque is displayed at the clinic.
Min Clinic is registered as a “dermatology clinic.” A total of three doctors practice at the clinic, two of whom are board-certified specialists. Young Soo Min, the chief medical director, is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and was formerly deputy director of the NB Clinic Gangnam Station branch.
How the ONDA treatment plan is designed
Min Clinic does not assign a handpiece based only on the name of the treatment area. The doctor selects and combines the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces according to the treatment area, skin thickness, degree of laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goal.
The treatment area and energy distribution are individually designed for each patient. Different handpieces may be combined within the same facial or body area when appropriate.
The recommended number of sessions also depends on the degree of skin laxity and localized fat. After a single treatment, another session may be considered after approximately four to six months. For a concentrated course of three treatments, sessions may be scheduled approximately three to four weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatment after approximately one year depending on the individual response.
These intervals are general planning references rather than fixed schedules. The doctor determines the appropriate number and timing of treatments after assessment.
Procedures that may be considered with ONDA
Different procedures act through different mechanisms. Depending on the patient’s skin, supporting tissues, fat distribution, and treatment goals, the doctor may discuss the following options alongside ONDA.
| Procedure | Treatment type | Why it may be considered |
|---|---|---|
| Ultherapy PRIME | Micro-focused ultrasound with real-time visualization | May be considered when lifting of the skin and supporting tissues is a primary concern |
| TENSERMA | Monopolar radiofrequency treatment | May be considered when skin firmness and elasticity are primary concerns |
| Quick Slim Injection | Fat-dissolving injection | May be considered for additional treatment of localized facial or body fat |
This is not a ranking of which treatment is better. Whether treatments should be combined or performed separately is determined by the doctor after assessment.
Align the conditions before comparing prices
Comparing two clinics in Cheongdam, Gangnam starts with checking whether the quoted prices describe the same treatment conditions. ONDA pricing may differ according to the treatment area and total energy delivered.
At Min Clinic, facial treatments are generally designed within a range of 40–100 kJ, while body treatments are generally designed within a range of 100–300 kJ. A lower price may reflect a smaller treatment area or a lower amount of energy, so price alone does not show whether two plans are equivalent.
When comparing quotes, check:
- The exact treatment area
- Total energy in kilojoules
- Planned use of the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces
- Who designs and performs the procedure
- What is included in the quoted price
- Whether VAT is charged separately
VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate.
Questions people ask
Am I too young for ONDA?
Age alone does not determine whether ONDA is appropriate. What matters is whether your concern matches what ONDA is intended to address. The doctor assesses your skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goals before recommending a plan. Asking about alternatives, including waiting, is a normal part of the consultation.
What should I tell the clinic on my first visit?
Explain that this is your first ONDA treatment, describe the exact area you want to change, and mention any reactions you have experienced after previous products or procedures. Clear information helps the doctor determine whether ONDA is appropriate and how the treatment should be designed.
Should the doctor perform ONDA personally?
Ask who assesses the treatment area, selects the handpieces, determines the energy distribution, and performs the procedure. At Min Clinic, the doctor designs and performs the ONDA treatment directly.
How do I compare quotes for ONDA?
Compare the treatment area, total energy in kJ, planned handpieces, who performs the procedure, what is included, and whether VAT is charged separately. ONDA treatment amounts should not be compared by shot count.
How can I check the ONDA device and clinic certification?
Confirm that the clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA. ONDA does not use a separate single-use treatment tip, so there is no product or tip to open before each session. Min Clinic displays an “ONDA LIFTING PREMIUM CERTIFIED CLINIC” plaque at the clinic.
What this page is based on
- Min Clinic fact-check questionnaire, returned by the clinic (checked 2026-09-10)
- Min Clinic fact-check questionnaire, the clinic’s official and English sites, and its column review (checked 2026-09-16)
- Min Clinic ONDA treatment and pricing information
- ONDA LIFTING PREMIUM CERTIFIED CLINIC plaque displayed at Min Clinic
- DEKA — ONDA Coolwaves product page (checked 2026-09-05)
- Merz Aesthetics — Ultherapy PRIME indication announcement (checked 2026-09-05)
- Medical Service Act of Korea, Article 56 (Prohibition of Medical Advertising) (checked 2026-09-05)
