ONDA Treatment from Sinsa: What to Know Before Your Visit

At a glance	Min Clinic
Price basis	Total energy delivered, in kilojoules (kJ)
VAT	VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate.
Treatment time	A facial session takes about 15 minutes and a body area about 30 minutes.
Anesthesia	Anesthetic cream is not required. For exact inclusions and ONDA pricing, confirm with the clinic.
Energy range	At Min Clinic, ONDA energy is planned for each patient within 40–100kJ on the face and 100–300kJ on the body.
Sessions and interval	After a single treatment, a follow-up treatment may be recommended after approximately four to six months. When a course of three treatments is performed at three- to four-week intervals, a maintenance treatment may be recommended after approximately one year. The specific treatment plan may vary depending on the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
Recovery	Redness may last about 4–5 hours. Swelling is uncommon, but it may occur when the 7mm handpiece is used extensively for fat reduction, and it usually subsides within 2–3 days. If there are no particular symptoms, makeup and flying are possible on the same day.

What ONDA is and how it fits a tight Sinsa-to-Cheongdam day

For someone traveling from Sinsa along Dosan-daero who needs to be back at work the next day, ONDA is an energy-based treatment from DEKA M.E.L.A. S.r.l. (Calenzano, Italy) that uses Coolwaves at 2.45GHz; the manufacturer describes it as disrupting subcutaneous fat cell membranes while also stimulating collagen production. The applications listed by the manufacturer are localized fat, cellulite and skin laxity, which matter if you are targeting a double chin before a meeting or lower-face firmness before a client call. Min Clinic is an ONDA Lifting Premium Certified Clinic, and the certification is displayed at the clinic. Min Clinic uses genuine ONDA equipment. From a regulatory perspective, ONDA is indicated that you should understand that ONDA is positioned for the three uses above, and the device is used at the doctor’s discretion within those indications at this practice.

Downtime, what you might feel, and going back to work tomorrow

If you are fitting this into a lunch break in Cheongdam or after-work slot from Sinsa, you likely want to know what to expect on your commute home and at your desk tomorrow. The typical post-treatment course is short, and if there are no particular symptoms you can put on makeup and fly on the same day. If the deeper handpiece is used extensively for fat reduction on areas such as the submental region or body, temporary swelling can appear and usually subsides within the next few days; plan your meetings and video calls accordingly. If your schedule is rigid, tell the doctor which day when you need your face to look presentable so the plan can balance energy delivery with your next-day visibility needs.

Redness may last about 4–5 hours.

Less-common but important reactions

If you are coming from Sinsa Station for stubborn pockets of fat and the 7mm handpiece is prioritized, you should allow a small buffer in your calendar in case your skin reacts within the normal range.

Swelling is uncommon, but it may occur when the 7mm handpiece is used extensively for fat reduction, and it usually subsides within 2–3 days.

ONDA Safety and Treatment Planning in Cheongdam, Gangnam

On a tight Sinsa-to-Cheongdam window, ask these safety and planning points in one message when you book Min Clinic so you do not need extra visits. At Min Clinic, the doctor assesses your skin laxity, fat distribution and treatment area before planning the procedure, selecting the 3mm and 7mm handpieces and setting the energy level in kilojoules (kJ) within a planning range used at this clinic for face and body. Because facial and body skin differ in thickness and fat distribution, the plan is tailored by area rather than by a generic “high energy” approach; a higher energy level or a particular handpiece is not automatically better for everyone. If you are comparing quotes around Gangnam, two quotes are only comparable when the treatment area, the planned energy level in kJ, the device generation, who performs the treatment and what aftercare is included are similar. As ONDA is an energy-based device treatment rather than an injectable product, so there is no product to open and verify before treatment. You can instead confirm that the clinic uses an authentic ONDA device.

What will be done, to which depth, and how the dose is counted

If you are targeting a double chin before heading back toward Sinsa, ONDA uses two handpieces at different depths: the deeper one is used for localized fat on the abdomen, flanks, knees, buttocks and underarms, and the shallower one for cellulite, skin firmness and the submental area. At Min Clinic, the treatment area and energy level are tailored to your skin laxity, fat distribution and goals, and the amount of energy is measured in kilojoules rather than by shot count. The clinic plans ONDA energy for each patient within a range on the face and on the body; ask the doctor where within those ranges your plan sits and why. ONDA may be considered on its own or as part of a personalized plan; depending on your anatomy and goals, a doctor may also consider Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA or QuickSlim injections, but these are not automatically combined for every patient at Min Clinic and are only recommended after assessment.

Contraindications you should flag before you come from Sinsa

If you are timing this between meetings, do a quick self-check before you leave Sinsa Station so you do not make an unnecessary trip.

Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy, including ONDA. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

If any of the above applies to you, contact the desk first via WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat, or phone; English consultations are arranged with an interpreter by appointment.

Getting to Min Clinic from Sinsa Station on a tight clock

If you are starting in Garosu-gil, Sinsa Station lies west of the clinic on the same road, Dosan-daero, and a taxi straight along Dosan-daero is simpler than taking two subway lines. By subway including the walk: about 20–25 minutes, which is suitable if you are between meetings and prefer predictable timing. Taxi from Sinsa Station (Garosu-gil): about 5–12 minutes, fare about ₩5,200–7,600 (calculated from Seoul’s daytime medium-taxi fare rule and estimated road distance; excludes tolls and late-night surcharge). If you are already near Line 7 or the Suin-Bundang Line, leave Gangnam-gu Office Station by Exit 3 or 3-1; from Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot. The clinic is at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, standing at Hakdong Intersection with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) is also nearby; from Exit 5 it is about 5–10 minutes on foot. Parking is in the outdoor lot on the first floor of Daedong Tower, entered from the alley to the right of the Olive Young store at Hakdong Intersection; valet parking is also available, and because no verified parking fee is available, ask the clinic before you visit.

Your day, step by step from Sinsa to Cheongdam and back

If you have requested same-day treatment when booking, plan your movements so you can return to Sinsa without stress. By subway including the walk: about 20–25 minutes, or by taxi from Sinsa Station (Garosu-gil): about 5–12 minutes, fare about ₩5,200–7,600. If you ride Line 7 or the Suin-Bundang Line, arrive at Gangnam-gu Office Station, leave by Exit 3 or 3-1, and from Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot. A consultation runs 15 to 30 minutes, and often longer for international patients, who usually want the skin-analysis results explained as well. If you and the doctor proceed, a facial session takes about 15 minutes and a body area about 30 minutes. If there are no particular symptoms, makeup and flying are possible on the same day, so you can commute back toward Sinsa Station and show up at work the next morning without blocking out extra recovery time.

Planning, pricing logic, and who treats you

If your Sinsa-to-Cheongdam window is narrow, ask these in one message when you book Min Clinic: confirm genuine ONDA and the clinic’s ONDA Lifting Premium certification is on display, confirm whether same-day treatment is likely after consultation, and ask what aftercare is included. Prices for ONDA at Min Clinic are based on kilojoules (kJ) on the face and body; because your anatomy and goals determine the area and energy plan, confirm the exact inclusions and pricing with the clinic. At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor, while skincare treatments are provided separately; if your schedule is tight, mention whether you need a doctor-only visit so the staff can schedule your appointment accordingly. For international visitors coming from or through Sinsa and Cheongdam, English consultations are run by the senior consultation manager together with an interpreter by appointment, and appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, or WeChat.

Frequently asked questions

Will I need anesthesia for ONDA if I have a meeting after?

Anesthetic cream is not required. Tell the doctor if your schedule is tight so the plan and handpiece choice match what you can comfortably tolerate within your time window.

Can I wear makeup for a client call after leaving Cheongdam?

If there are no particular symptoms, makeup is possible on the same day. Allow a short amount of extra time for redness to settle before you go on camera.

I am comparing quotes in Gangnam—what should I match?

Only compare quotes when the treatment area, planned energy in kJ, device generation, who performs the treatment, and aftercare inclusions are similar. Ask each clinic to state these clearly in writing.

How is my dose decided for a double-chin focus?

The doctor assesses your skin laxity and fat distribution, then selects between the 3mm and 7mm handpieces and sets the energy in kJ within the clinic’s face range. A higher setting is not automatically better for everyone.

Can ONDA be combined with other treatments the same day?

ONDA may be considered alone or with other options such as Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA or QuickSlim injections, but combinations are not automatic; the doctor recommends them only after assessing your anatomy and goals.

Is there any situation where I should postpone my visit from Sinsa?

Yes. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy, including ONDA; if this applies to you, ask about skincare alternatives first.

Who will actually perform my ONDA session?

At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor. Skincare treatments are provided separately.

Before you book and head over from Sinsa

If you are planning a quick trip from Garosu-gil to Cheongdam between obligations, message Min Clinic to request a consultation with potential same-day treatment, and ask to confirm the treatment area, the planned energy in kilojoules and which handpiece will be used. Decide whether you will take the subway for about 20–25 minutes including the walk, or a taxi along Dosan-daero for about 5–12 minutes with the stated fare range; if you use Gangnam-gu Office Station, remember it is about 7 minutes on foot from Exit 3 or 3-1. Since redness typically lasts only a few hours and swelling, when it occurs, usually resolves within a few days, you can usually return to Sinsa and show up at work the next day while planning a brief check-in for follow-up if the doctor advises it.