ONDA Lifting: How It Works, Who It Suits and Recovery

What is ONDA Lifting?

ONDA uses 2.45 GHz microwaves (Coolwaves) to selectively heat the fat layer while cooling the skin surface. On the face it is used for localized fat such as a double chin or full cheeks, together with firmness.

Common concerns

• Double chin
• Full lower cheeks
• Blurred jawline
• Facial firmness

Treatment areas: double chin, cheeks, jawline.

Key facts

• Device / product: ONDA microwave (Coolwaves)
• Treatment time: about 20–40 minutes
• Anaesthesia: usually not needed (cooling system)
• Downtime: swelling or soreness for a few days
• When results show: gradual change over several weeks
• Repeat interval: single or multiple sessions a few weeks apart, depending on area

Learn more

See the ONDA Lifting procedure steps, recovery and side effects, and how it compares in ONDA Lifting vs InMode.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ONDA lifting hurt?

The cooling system makes it fairly comfortable for most, though you may feel warmth in some areas.

Will ONDA reduce facial fat?

It targets localized fat; the degree of change depends on fat volume and the individual.

Is ONDA for the face different from the body?

The same device is used with area-specific handpieces and doses.

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