Your First ONDA After 50 in Cheongdam: Makeup, Exercise and Flying After Treatment

What ONDA Is

Min Clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA. ONDA uses 2.45 GHz microwave energy to deliver energy selectively to subcutaneous fat and connective tissue. 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. Anesthetic cream is generally not required for ONDA.

What Happens on the Day

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. A treatment takes about 15 minutes for a facial area and about 30 minutes for a body area.

Energy and Pricing

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.

Course and Maintenance

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.

Aftercare and Travel

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. Plan your exercise with your doctor if you have performance goals or an important event soon, since tolerance for heat and massage varies by person.

Common Situations and Concerns

You may be planning an event and want to look presentable the same day. Makeup is addressed above, and brief redness is possible for a few hours.
You may have travel booked. Same-day flying is addressed above, but give yourself extra time if you want swelling to ease first.
You may wonder how a lift without injections works after 50. ONDA delivers energy to tissue under the skin, and the doctor decides the areas and method.
You may be building a long-term treatment plan. Session spacing can be designed for a focused series or maintenance.
If you have an important event or photo shoot coming up, ask your doctor how to pace sessions and activity.

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 English interpretation is available by appointment. 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

How do you assess my skin and decide the plan?

A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation. Before facial treatment, your skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The doctor then discusses the treatment areas and method, assesses your skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution and goals, and designs and performs the treatment directly.

Is ONDA in Gangnam a laser treatment or an injection?

ONDA is an energy-based device treatment that uses microwave energy. Min Clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA.

Who performs the procedure?

At Min Clinic, all medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a medical doctor.

How long does an ONDA session take for the face or body?

A facial session takes approximately 15 minutes, while treatment of one body area takes approximately 30 minutes. Allow additional time for consultation and preparation. Actual treatment times may vary depending on the area and plan.

How much energy is used for the face or body?

At Min Clinic, facial treatments are individually planned within a range of approximately 40 to 100 kJ, and body treatments within approximately 100 to 300 kJ. The doctor determines the energy according to the treatment area, skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution and goals.

How often do you repeat ONDA if you are starting after 50?

Age alone does not determine the interval. After a single treatment, another session may be considered approximately four to six months later. For an intensive course of three treatments, sessions may be spaced approximately three to four weeks apart, followed by maintenance at approximately yearly intervals. The doctor determines the schedule based on your condition and response.

How is ONDA priced?

Pricing is based on the total energy in kilojoules, with the cost depending on the treatment area and plan. VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate. Please contact the clinic for an exact quote.