Gangnam Station Onda Lifting: Changes in the Double Chin and Buccal Fat That Concern You

[Dermatologist Lee Yudeuk]

We take a closer look at your concerns,

This is Lee Jiham Dermatology.

Taking care of the skin is not simply a medical procedure, but a process of listening to each person’s story. With that mindset, we continue our treatment. Today, I’d like to talk about a concern many people share: changes in the double chin and buccal fat.

For those who feel that their facial contour is not the same as before every time they look in the mirror, or who are upset because their cheeks seem to have sagged and their overall impression has changed, I hope this post will be practically helpful in organizing the differences between lifting methods and the key points to know when considering Gangnam Station Onda lifting.

The changes you notice in the mirror, A quiet concern from a patient in their early 40s Concerns about skin sagging are not just a matter of appearance.

They are also an emotional burden that makes it difficult to accept one’s appearance as it is.

As people enter their early 40s, there are quite a few patients who visit the clinic worried about changes in the double chin and buccal fat.

When treatment is carried out, the pattern that appears is generally similar.

The fat layer located beneath the SMAS layer moves downward due to gravity, reducing cheek volume and making a double chin stand out in the lower jaw area—a typical aging pattern.

When these changes progress together, it becomes important to look at the cause and choose the right approach accordingly.

What is Onda lifting?

Onda, used for Gangnam Station Onda lifting, is a device that delivers thermal energy to the skin’s fat layer and dermis using microwave energy.

Unlike conventional ultrasound lifting or radiofrequency lifting, microwaves work by selectively vibrating water molecules within tissue and concentrating energy in fat cells.

Just as a microwave oven generates heat by vibrating the moisture inside food, Onda works by targeting the deep fat layer of the skin and delivering energy there.

Through this, it approaches areas where subcutaneous fat is thickly accumulated, such as the double chin, or areas where the fat layer has shifted downward and blurred the facial contour, such as the buccal fat area.

By regulating fat cells while also inducing normalization of collagen, Onda is characterized by helping both improve firmness and refine the contour.

Differences in the working principles and application range of lifting methods Lifting methods are broadly divided into ultrasound (HIFU), radiofrequency (RF), and microwave methods.

Ultrasound lifting such as Doublo Gold, Vero, and Shurink concentrates energy in the SMAS layer, inducing structural lifting changes and is used when sagging is prominent.

Radiofrequency lifting such as Thermage evenly delivers thermal energy throughout the dermis and is used for collagen normalization and skin tightening.

In contrast, Gangnam Station Onda lifting uses microwaves that selectively act on the fat layer, making it a meaningful option when addressing sagging accompanied by fat accumulation.

Because each method targets different tissue depths and types, it is important not to conclude that one method is always better, but rather to choose the appropriate method based on an individual’s skin condition and the cause of their concerns.

Things you must check when choosing Onda lifting

When considering Gangnam Station Onda lifting, the first thing to check is where the main cause of the sagging lies.

The approach changes depending on whether the main cause is movement of the fat layer, laxity of the fascia layer, or a combination of both.

If fascia-layer laxity is the main cause rather than subcutaneous fat, ultrasound lifting may be more suitable. If sagging of the fat layer is prominent, Onda may be a more appropriate approach.

Before the procedure, it is necessary to inform the medical staff about any metal foreign bodies, pregnancy, and any current skin problems or inflammatory conditions.

For any lifting method, it is more realistic to approach it as part of an ongoing process of regularly monitoring the skin rather than expecting everything to change after just one treatment.

Care after the procedure determines the direction of the results Care after the lifting procedure is just as important as the procedure itself.

After Onda, the thermal response inside the skin continues for several weeks, so moisturizing care that does not overly irritate the skin and sun protection are essential.

For one week after the procedure, it is helpful to avoid saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise, and to maintain adequate fluid intake and regular sleep.

Because collagen synthesis takes place in earnest 4 to 12 weeks after the procedure rather than immediately afterward, it is necessary to wait long enough instead of judging the changes too early.

In addition, combining lifting with skin boosters (such as Juvelook and Rejuran) can help promote positive changes in firmness, hydration, and normalization of skin texture, creating a synergistic effect.

It is always advisable to decide on a treatment plan together with the medical staff who can directly examine your skin condition.

What that patient found again

What returning patients commonly share is not only the result.

When they say that the sense of stability that comes from understanding and caring for their skin condition is also valuable, it becomes one of the most rewarding moments in treatment.

What I have felt strongly over many years of dermatologic care is that just as each person’s skin is different, their concerns are different too.

Some people are concerned about a double chin, while others are more bothered by changes in the buccal fat area.

Whatever the concern may be, rather than taking it lightly, Lee Jiham Dermatology’s direction is to approach it together with honest diagnosis and proven methods.

There are many lifting methods, including Gangnam Station Onda lifting, but the most important thing is to correctly identify what is right for me.

With the mindset of becoming a clinic you can trust for a long time, rather than just for one procedure, we will continue to provide honest care today as well.

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