ONDA on a Business Trip from Gangnam Station: Comparing Quotes in Cheongdam

If you are in Gangnam on a tight business trip and comparing ONDA clinics in Cheongdam, look beyond a single headline price. At Min Clinic, ONDA is priced according to the treatment area and the total energy delivered in kilojoules (kJ), rather than by shot count. The doctor assesses your skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goals before selecting the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces and designing the energy distribution.

What determines your ONDA quote in Cheongdam

If you are visiting between meetings from Gangnam Station, compare the following points before comparing prices:

The treatment area and whether it is on the face or body
The total planned energy in kilojoules
The planned use of the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces
Whether an authentic ONDA device by DEKA is used
Who designs and performs the procedure
What is included in the quoted price
Whether VAT is charged separately

At Min Clinic in Gangnam, Cheongdam, the doctor assesses the treatment area, skin thickness, degree of laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goals before designing the procedure. Facial treatments are generally planned within a range of 40–100 kJ, while body treatments are generally planned within a range of 100–300 kJ. The final treatment area, handpiece combination, and total energy are individualized.

Two ONDA quotes are only directly comparable when they cover similar treatment areas, total energy, handpiece plans, procedure providers, and included services. A lower price may reflect a smaller treatment area or a lower amount of energy.

Prices for international patients at Min Clinic are the same as for Korean patients, and there is no additional card surcharge. VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate. Confirm the current price and exact inclusions with the clinic before booking.

What ONDA is and how the plan is designed

ONDA is an energy-based device treatment developed by DEKA M.E.L.A. S.r.l. in Italy. It uses Coolwaves technology based on 2.45 GHz microwave energy. The manufacturer describes applications for localized fat, cellulite, and skin laxity.

ONDA uses 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces. Min Clinic does not assign one handpiece solely according to the name of the treatment area. The doctor selects and combines the handpieces according to the area being treated, skin thickness, degree of laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goal.

The handpieces and energy distribution may therefore differ between patients, even when the same facial or body area is treated. The treatment plan is determined after consultation rather than selected only from a fixed area-based menu.

ONDA is intended for selected areas rather than overall weight loss. If your goal is general weight reduction rather than treatment of localized fat, laxity, or contour concerns, discuss the distinction with the doctor during your consultation.

How to check the ONDA device

ONDA is an energy-based device treatment rather than an injectable procedure. It does not use an injectable vial or a separate single-use treatment tip that is opened before every session.

Instead, confirm that the clinic uses an authentic ONDA device. Min Clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA.

What to expect during your consultation and treatment

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 regarding the treatment area, handpiece selection, and energy design before conducting the medical assessment and performing the procedure.

Anesthetic cream is generally not required for ONDA. A facial treatment takes approximately 15 minutes, while treatment of one body area takes approximately 30 minutes. Consultation generally takes approximately 15–30 minutes and may take longer for international patients who would like a detailed explanation.

These times are approximate and provided for reference only. Actual consultation and treatment times may vary depending on the treatment area and individual plan.

Recommended sessions and intervals

The recommended number of sessions depends on the degree of skin laxity, localized fat, treatment area, and individual goals.

After a single ONDA 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. After completing the initial course, maintenance treatment may be considered after approximately one year, depending on the individual response and changes in skin or fat distribution.

These intervals are general planning references rather than fixed schedules. The doctor determines the appropriate number and timing of treatments after assessment.

Recovery when your schedule is tight

Temporary redness may last for approximately four to five hours. Swelling is uncommon, but it may occur when the 7 mm handpiece is used more extensively for localized fat reduction. If swelling occurs, it generally improves within approximately two to three days.

If there are no unusual symptoms, makeup and flying are generally possible on the day of treatment. Individual recovery may vary according to the treatment area, handpiece selection, total energy, and skin response.

If you need to attend meetings shortly after treatment, tell the clinic about your schedule during the consultation. The doctor can explain the expected recovery based on your individual treatment plan, although a specific cosmetic result or recovery time cannot be guaranteed.

Treatments that may be considered with ONDA

Depending on the patient’s skin, supporting tissues, fat distribution, and treatment goals, the doctor may also discuss:

Ultherapy PRIME
Quick Slim Injection, a fat-dissolving injection

These treatments act through different mechanisms and are not automatically combined. The doctor determines whether ONDA should be performed alone, combined with another treatment, or scheduled separately.

Getting to Min Clinic from Gangnam Station

From Gangnam Station, one subway route is:

1. Take Line 2 from Gangnam Station to Seolleung Station. 2. Transfer to the Suin–Bundang Line. 3. Travel from Seolleung Station to Gangnam-gu Office Station. 4. Leave through Exit 3 or 3-1 and walk to Daedong Tower at Hakdong Intersection.

The subway journey, including the walk, takes approximately 25–30 minutes. A taxi from Gangnam Station may take approximately 8–16 minutes, with an estimated fare of approximately KRW 6,000–8,700, excluding tolls and late-night surcharges.

Min Clinic is located at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The building is at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor.

Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5 on the Suin–Bundang Line is another nearby option, approximately 5–10 minutes on foot. Parking is available in the outdoor lot on the first floor of Daedong Tower, accessed through the alley to the right of the Olive Young store. Valet parking is also available.

All travel times, walking times, and fares are approximate and provided for reference only. Actual times and fares may vary depending on the route, traffic, and current conditions.

Booking, hours, languages, and payment

Min Clinic’s hours are:

Monday to Thursday: 10:00–19:00
Friday: 10:00–20:00
Saturday: 10:00–15:00
Lunch break: 13:00–14:00
Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat, LINE, phone, or in person. If you would like a consultation and treatment on the same day, request this when booking. Same-day treatment may be available with prior reservation, depending on the doctor’s assessment and the clinic schedule.

English consultations are coordinated by a senior consultation manager with an interpreter by appointment. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible when available. An immediate response or a response within a fixed number of minutes is not guaranteed.

Min Clinic is registered to treat international patients under registration number M-2020-01-08-5734. Its Google rating and review count are connected to current Google data and may be displayed on the page.

Accepted payment methods include:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
UnionPay
JCB
WeChat Pay
Alipay
Apple Pay
Cash in Korean won

PayPal is not accepted. Payment may be split across two cards, and Min Clinic does not add a card-processing surcharge.

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. Min Clinic does not process VAT refunds for treatments provided from that date.

Who performs ONDA at Min Clinic?

ONDA is designed and performed by a doctor at Min Clinic. The doctor assesses the treatment area, selects and combines the handpieces, determines the energy distribution, and performs the procedure directly.

Three doctors practice at the clinic: Young Soo Min, the chief medical director, and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung, both medical directors. Min Clinic is registered as a dermatology clinic, and two of the three doctors are board-certified specialists.

Frequently asked questions

How is ONDA priced in Cheongdam?

ONDA is priced according to the treatment area and the total energy delivered in kilojoules. At Min Clinic, facial treatments are generally planned within 40–100 kJ and body treatments within 100–300 kJ. The exact plan is determined after assessment.

How should I compare ONDA quotes?

Compare the exact treatment area, total energy in kJ, planned use of the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces, who designs and performs the procedure, what is included, and whether VAT is charged separately. ONDA should not be compared by shot count.

How can I confirm that the clinic uses an authentic ONDA device?

ONDA does not use an injectable vial or a separate single-use treatment tip. Confirm that the clinic uses an authentic ONDA device by DEKA.

Do I need anesthetic cream?

Anesthetic cream is generally not required for ONDA. Ask the clinic if you have concerns about discomfort or sensitivity.

How long does ONDA take?

A facial treatment takes approximately 15 minutes, while treatment of one body area takes approximately 30 minutes. Actual treatment time may vary depending on the area and individual plan.

What might I look like for meetings after treatment?

Temporary redness may last for approximately four to five hours. Swelling is uncommon, but it may occur when the 7 mm handpiece is used more extensively and generally improves within approximately two to three days. Individual recovery varies.

Can ONDA be combined with another treatment?

Ultherapy PRIME or Quick Slim Injection may also be considered depending on your goals. These treatments are not automatically combined. The doctor determines whether they should be combined or scheduled separately.