How to Restore Skin Elasticity with Apgujeong ONDA Lifting Laser

Hello.

I am Wonwoo Choi, a board-certified dermatologist at Wells Dermatology with 23 years of experience.

As you move past your late 20s and enter your 30s and 40s, concerns about a sagging jawline and deeper wrinkles often grow each time you look in the mirror. Although many people consider lifting treatments because home care alone cannot easily restore a collapsed facial contour, there is a reason they may hesitate to visit a dermatology clinic.

That reason is the fear of the extreme pain that may accompany the procedure, as well as side effects and downtime, such as bruising, swelling, and redness that may remain on the face afterward.

For office workers with busy schedules or those with important events coming up, having a red or bruised face for several days after a treatment can be a significant burden. For those wondering whether there is a way to naturally lift sagging skin without leaving visible marks, one treatment has recently been attracting attention for significantly reducing pain and irritation.

It is Apgujeong ONDA Lifting, which uses microwave energy.

Table of Contents

1. What Is ONDA Lifting? The Microwave Principle and Cooling System

2. InMode vs. ONDA Lifting: How to Choose the Right Treatment for You

3. The Difference Between the 3 mm and 7 mm Handpieces and the Importance of Custom Design

4. Why the Practitioner’s Experience and Authentic Tips Are Essential

5. Conclusion

What Is ONDA Lifting? The Microwave Principle and Cooling System

Unlike conventional radiofrequency (RF)- or ultrasound (HIFU)-based laser devices, ONDA Lifting is a new type of lifting device that uses microwave energy. It operates by penetrating the skin with precisely controlled special wavelengths.

This microwave energy passes through the epidermis without damaging it, then generates concentrated thermal energy in the targeted dermal and fat layers. By immediately contracting collagen deep within the skin without energy loss and promoting regeneration, it helps restore a firm, resilient feel.

The greatest advantage of ONDA Lifting that many people ask about is that it causes almost no pain. The secret lies in the device’s powerful epidermal cooling technology, the cooling system.

Because the end of the handpiece delivering the energy cools and protects the skin’s surface, the outer layer of the skin remains cool during the procedure. By lowering the surface temperature and minimizing nerve stimulation, the sensation experienced by the patient is limited to a warm feeling rather than pain. Since the treatment can be performed comfortably without topical anesthetic, it can be a good alternative for people who are particularly sensitive to pain.

InMode vs. ONDA Lifting: How to Choose the Right Treatment for You

When it comes to reducing unnecessary facial fat and improving elasticity, the treatment most commonly compared with ONDA Lifting is InMode. Both treatments may provide lifting and fat-reduction effects, but they show clear differences in their operating methods and post-treatment reactions, or downtime.

InMode uses radiofrequency energy, and its representative FX mode strongly suctions the skin while passing high-voltage electrical current through it. During the process of destroying fat cells, patients may experience a tight, pinching sensation as the tissue is pulled, along with brief intense heat and pain. Above all, because the tissue is pulled using negative pressure, red marks or bruises that may look like side effects can remain on the face for anywhere from three days to more than a week after treatment. They may not be easily covered even with makeup and can interfere with daily activities.

By contrast, Apgujeong ONDA Lifting is performed using a rubbing technique, in which the handpiece is gently placed against and moved across the skin without suction. Thanks to its built-in cooling function, it causes significantly less pain than InMode, and bruising or swelling rarely occurs immediately after treatment. Mild redness generally disappears naturally within a few hours.

Therefore, Apgujeong ONDA Lifting is much more suitable for people who need to apply makeup or return to work immediately after treatment.

If you want a strong suction-based treatment even if it means tolerating pain and bruising, InMode may be appropriate. If you want a more comfortable treatment with minimal visible marks and a quick return to daily life, Apgujeong ONDA Lifting may be a better choice.

The Difference Between the 3 mm and 7 mm Handpieces and the Importance of Custom Design

One of the distinctive strengths of ONDA Lifting is its use of two types of handpieces, 3 mm and 7 mm, which target different depths. To achieve satisfactory results, energy must be applied differently depending on the skin thickness and amount of fat in each area of the face.

• 3 mm handpiece: Targets the relatively shallow dermal layer. It immediately contracts loosened collagen fibers and promotes new collagen synthesis, making it effective for firm tightening of the skin’s surface, improving fine lines, and restoring the skin’s texture and elasticity. In simple terms, it helps smooth the skin as if ironing it.

• 7 mm handpiece: Delivers energy to the deeper subcutaneous fat layer. By promoting the breakdown of excessively accumulated fat cells, it helps reduce the volume of a double chin, sagging lower cheeks, and a weakened lower-face contour, contributing to improved facial definition.

Because the two handpieces have different roles, custom design tailored to each individual’s facial shape is essential. If a person with little cheek fat and thin skin receives excessive treatment with a 7 mm handpiece, they may experience an unnatural side effect such as hollowing of the cheeks.

Conversely, if a person with a substantial double chin and deep cheek fat is treated only with the 3 mm handpiece, it may be difficult to achieve a more defined jawline. The amount of fat throughout the face and the direction of sagging must be analyzed precisely, and the ratio of shots delivered with the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces must be carefully customized in advance.

Why the Practitioner’s Experience and Authentic Tips Are Essential

To maintain satisfactory Apgujeong ONDA Lifting results for a long time and help prevent side effects, you should avoid choosing a clinic based solely on an inexpensive promotional price.

Even when the same device is used, results can vary greatly depending on the practitioner’s experience. When choosing a clinic, you should be sure to check the following two key factors.

The first is the practitioner’s experience and anatomical understanding.

Everyone’s face has some degree of asymmetry, and skin thickness and the amount of fat vary by area. You should seek an experienced practitioner who can accurately assess the patient’s aging progression and facial contours, then precisely determine which handpiece to concentrate on in each area to create a smooth facial line without damage.

The second is whether the clinic uses authentic equipment and authentic tips from Italy’s DEKA.

ONDA Lifting must be performed with authentic equipment incorporating the proprietary technology to provide its characteristic stable cooling system and precise microwave control. If copy devices or illegally refurbished tips whose safety has not been verified are used, energy may not be delivered evenly, potentially causing burns on the skin’s surface or failing to produce any lifting effect.

Conclusion

Because this is a treatment that directly touches your precious skin, carefully consider whether the clinic provides a 1:1 customized treatment suited to your facial shape through systematic consultation and whether it is a trustworthy clinic that transparently uses authentic equipment before making an informed decision.

Through a careful choice, prepare for a safe tomorrow with firm, resilient skin through Apgujeong ONDA Lifting.

Thank you.

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