ONDA Lifting: 40,000 or 100,000 Joules? Director Park Explains the Difference

Hello, I’m Director Park of Relive, a clinic committed to minimizing pain.

When you look in the mirror, which area concerns you the most?

Everyone has a part of their face that they feel self-conscious about. (For me, it’s the nasolabial folds and deep cheek fat.)

Everyone has different concerns, such as cheek fat, wrinkles, skin elasticity, the forehead, and the area around the eyes.

Today, I’ll explain ONDA Lifting in detail, a treatment that many people inquire about and visit us to receive.

What Is ONDA Lifting?

When people hear the word “lifting,” they often think of Shrink, Ultherapy, or Thermage.

ONDA Lifting is a non-invasive lifting device based on microwaves, developed by the Italian company DEKA.

While conventional radiofrequency (RF) or high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) lifting treatments penetrate from the surface of the skin inward,

ONDA works by vibrating water molecules inside the skin and “heating it from within.”

Much like a microwave, it generates uniform heat inside the skin to help regenerate collagen,

while selectively raising the temperature of unnecessary subcutaneous fat cells and making them hot. At the same time, the skin is kept cool and protected from damage through temperature control.

This technology has been incorporated into the device.

What Is the Difference Between 40,000 and 100,000 Joules of ONDA Lifting?

The unit of joules used for ONDA refers to the amount of energy delivered during the treatment—in other words, the number of shots.

This directly affects the treatment area, depth, and amount of energy used.

To give you the conclusion first, 80,000–100,000 joules is appropriate if you want overall lifting.

▶ 40,000 Joules of ONDA

• When you want to treat a small area or achieve a simple improvement

• When your goal is light lifting of the face, improvement of fine lines, or improvement of skin elasticity

• A treatment time of approximately 10–15 minutes, intended for basic skin improvement rather than immediate changes

• Suitable for people with thin, sensitive skin or those receiving a lifting treatment for the first time

▶ 100,000 Joules of ONDA

• When you want full-face lifting together with fat reduction and improved skin elasticity

• When your goal is to improve a double chin, cheek fat, or reduced elasticity over a broad area

• A greater amount of energy delivered at greater depth provides stronger stimulation, allowing for more noticeable improvement

• Suitable for middle-aged and older adults with clearly visible skin sagging, as well as those who want immediate results

However, using more joules is not always better.

The appropriate energy plan needs to be designed according to the shape of the face, the thickness of the fat layer, and the sensitivity of the skin.

That is why selecting patient-specific tips (3 mm and 7 mm) and designing the treatment are extremely important.

ONDA Lifting is a treatment with a different appeal from radiofrequency or ultrasound, and it is not intended solely for lifting.

Going beyond the concept of lifting, it is a multifaceted treatment that can also address fat breakdown, skin elasticity, and cellulite at the same time.

◆ Recommended for the following people!

• People with substantial fat under the chin or in the cheeks, whose facial contours have become less defined and heavier

• People with little facial fat but thin skin and insufficient elasticity

• People who want quick lifting without pain or downtime

• People who want to refine their body line while exercising

• People concerned about areas with a lot of cellulite, especially the thighs and abdomen

ONDA Lifting may appear simple to use because of the nature of the device,

but in practice, it requires adjustment of various factors, including tip selection, output settings, treatment speed, and cooling timing.

Therefore, simply having the device does not mean that everyone will achieve the same results.

The key point is to receive a personalized treatment plan from a dermatology clinic with extensive experience and refined technical skills.

The results can be further improved through meticulous treatment and a high level of expertise.

This was Director Park.