If returning to work quickly matters, ask about the expected redness and swelling, whether makeup can be applied after treatment, and how the treatment area may feel during the first few days. Recovery varies, so the plan should be based on your treatment area, skin condition and energy design rather than an assumption that there will be no downtime.
Planning ONDA when you cannot take time off
Redness may last for about four to five hours after treatment. Swelling is uncommon, but if it occurs, it generally improves within two to three days. Makeup is generally possible on the same day if there are no unusual symptoms.
These are general reference periods rather than guaranteed recovery times. If you have sensitive skin, flush easily or have reacted strongly to previous procedures, tell the doctor during the consultation.
A quiet schedule after treatment may be helpful, particularly if the procedure involves a larger area or if this is your first ONDA treatment.
How ONDA is planned at Min Clinic
ONDA is an energy-based treatment by DEKA that uses 2.45 GHz Coolwaves technology. Min Clinic uses an authentic ONDA device.
ONDA does not use a disposable treatment tip or an individual product that is opened before each session. Instead, confirm which device is being used, who designs and performs the procedure, the treatment area and the planned energy in kilojoules.
At Min Clinic, the doctor selects and may combine the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces according to:
- The treatment area
- Skin thickness
- Degree of laxity
- Fat distribution
- Treatment goal
A particular handpiece is not automatically assigned to one area or purpose. The handpieces and energy distribution are planned together according to the characteristics of the individual treatment area.
On the day of your appointment
A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation. An EVE V MUSE skin analysis may be performed when relevant to the treatment area. The doctor then provides a detailed consultation about the treatment area and method before designing and performing the procedure.
Bring the names of any medications you currently take and any available records of previous procedures in the same area. Before treatment begins, confirm:
- The area to be treated
- The planned energy in kilojoules
- How the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces will be selected or combined
- Who will perform the treatment
- What is included in the quoted price
- Whether VAT is charged separately
Anesthetic cream is generally not required for ONDA. If you have sensitive skin or a history of reacting to topical products, tell the clinic during the consultation.
Information to disclose before treatment
Tell the clinic if any of the following apply:
- You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
- You are taking medication
- You have inflammation, infection, an open wound or an active skin lesion in the treatment area
- You have a pacemaker, defibrillator or another implanted medical device
- You have metal, filler or another implanted material in the treatment area
- You previously received fillers, threads, surgery or another procedure in the same area
- You have a hernia or surgical scar in the planned body-treatment area
- You have recently experienced a significant change in weight
- You have a medical condition that may affect healing
Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including ONDA, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.
Returning to work and daily activities
Returning to work on the same day may be possible, but it depends on the treatment area and your individual response.
Redness may remain for approximately four to five hours. Swelling is uncommon but may take approximately two to three days to settle if it occurs. Makeup is generally possible on the same day if there are no unusual symptoms.
Flying is also generally possible on the same day when there are no unusual symptoms. If you experience unexpected discomfort, marked swelling or another concerning reaction, contact the clinic before traveling.
Avoid making plans based on an exact recovery time. These time frames are estimates, and individual recovery can vary according to skin condition, treatment area and the treatment plan.
Appointment length
A facial ONDA treatment takes approximately 15 minutes, while treatment of one body area takes approximately 30 minutes.
Additional time is needed for the initial consultation, the doctor’s assessment and treatment design. These are estimated reference times, and the total appointment length may vary according to the treatment area and individual plan.
Questions people ask
Can I return to work immediately after ONDA?
Returning to work on the same day may be possible. However, redness may remain for about four to five hours, and swelling may occasionally occur. Consider your workplace, treatment area and previous reactions when planning the appointment.
Can I apply makeup after treatment?
Makeup is generally possible on the same day if there are no unusual symptoms. Avoid unnecessary rubbing or irritation of the treated area.
Can the 7 mm handpiece cause swelling?
The 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces are not assigned solely according to a fixed area or purpose. The doctor selects and combines them according to the treatment area, skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution and treatment goal.
Swelling is uncommon after ONDA. If it occurs, it generally improves within approximately two to three days.
Does ONDA require anesthetic cream?
Anesthetic cream is generally not required. Tell the clinic if your skin is sensitive or if you have previously reacted to topical anesthetic products.
How is the treatment amount measured?
ONDA is measured in kilojoules rather than by shot count. At Min Clinic, facial treatments are designed within a range of 40–100 kJ, while body treatments are designed within a range of 100–300 kJ.
Can ONDA be combined with another treatment?
Depending on the treatment area, skin condition and goals, ONDA may be considered alone or together with Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA or QuickSlim fat-dissolving injections. Combination treatment is not automatic and must be planned after consultation with the doctor.
Can I change my mind on the day?
Yes. You can decide not to proceed before treatment begins. Ask any remaining questions and confirm the treatment area, energy plan and total price before giving consent.
How do I contact Min Clinic after treatment?
Patients can contact Min Clinic through WhatsApp. Messages are answered as promptly as possible during clinic hours. Keep your treatment information available so the clinic can respond more accurately.
Booking and records
Appointments can be requested through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat or by phone.
International and Korean patients are charged according to the same pricing policy, and the clinic does not add a separate card-processing fee. ONDA prices are based on the treatment area and planned energy in kilojoules. VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate.
Skin-analysis results may be provided by email upon request when skin analysis was included in the consultation. Treatment records may also be provided as a detailed medical statement upon request.
International patients must bring a passport or another form of photo identification to the appointment.
What this page is based on
- Min Clinic fact-check questionnaire, returned by the clinic (checked 2026-09-10)
- Min Clinic column review and confirmed treatment information
- DEKA — ONDA Coolwaves product page (checked 2026-09-05)
