Onda Lifting Energy Guide: Choosing Between 50,000, 70,000 and 80,000 Joules
Quick answer: the right Onda lifting energy depends on how much soft fullness you want to reduce and how large the treated area is. As a rough guide, about 50,000 J suits a first session or a lighter lower face, 70,000 J suits most full-face plans, and 80,000 J is used when the jawline and under-chin need more work. At YAAN Clinic, Onda starts from ₩690,000 for 50,000 J.
Onda uses microwave energy rather than ultrasound or radiofrequency, so it is priced and planned by total energy delivered (joules) instead of shots. Here is how to make sense of those numbers.
What is Onda lifting?
Onda is a microwave device with a cooled handpiece. Its energy is designed to work in the fat layer beneath the skin, where it can help reduce soft fullness, while also heating the connective tissue to support tightening. Because the surface is cooled during treatment, most people describe it as warm rather than painful, and downtime is usually minimal.
Why is Onda measured in joules?
Joules describe the total amount of energy delivered across the treatment. More joules generally means more passes over the area or a larger area covered. It is not a measure of how strong a single pulse is, so a higher number is not automatically "better"; it should match your face size, fat distribution and goals.
Which energy level fits you?
- 50,000 J: first-time patients, a slimmer face with mild jowl fullness, or maintenance between courses
- 70,000 J: a balanced full-face plan covering cheeks, jawline and under-chin
- 80,000 J: fuller lower face or double chin where more contouring is wanted
Good to know: very slim faces need caution. Removing too much soft volume can make the cheeks look hollow, so a physician should check fat thickness before choosing a high energy level.
Onda vs other lifting devices
Onda focuses on contour and fullness. Thermage FLX focuses on firming the skin itself, and Ultherapy Prime targets deeper lifting points. Many plans combine Onda with one of these. YAAN Clinic also offers a Titanium lifting + Onda + LDM package.
How often should Onda be repeated?
Changes in contour develop over several weeks. Many people review results after about one to three months and plan maintenance based on how their face responds. Your physician will suggest a schedule rather than a fixed number of sessions.
Onda prices at YAAN Clinic Gangnam
- Onda lifting 50,000 J: ₩690,000
- Onda lifting 70,000 J: ₩890,000
- Onda lifting 80,000 J: ₩1,020,000
- Titanium 80 kJ + Onda 50,000 J + LDM: ₩1,490,000
- Body Onda 100,000 J / 200,000 J: ₩1,290,000 / ₩1,990,000
From the YAAN Clinic price list. See also Onda lifting cost in Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Does Onda lifting hurt?
Most people feel warmth and occasional hot spots. The built-in cooling keeps it comfortable for most patients.
Is there downtime after Onda?
Usually little: some redness or tenderness for a day or two is possible.
Can Onda be used on the body?
Yes. Body Onda is planned with higher energy for areas such as the abdomen or arms. See body contouring treatments.
Related reading: Treatments for double chin and contouring · Treatments for a sagging jawline · HIFU vs RF lifting
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This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals. Suitability, settings and aftercare are decided by a physician at consultation.
