Microwave Lifting · DEKA Italy
ONDA Coolwaves (DEKA Italy) is an MFDS-approved 2.45 GHz microwave device for body fat reduction, cellulite improvement, and skin tightening. Unlike conventional RF or HIFU body devices, Coolwaves penetrates with high selectivity to subcutaneous fat.
Board-Certified
Dermatologist
AAD International Fellow
IFAAD
FDA-cleared
Where applicable
MFDS-registered
Korean MoH&W
ONDA Coolwaves by DEKA (Italy) in Seoul — a medical-grade 2.45 GHz microwave platform for selective fat reduction, cellulite remodeling, and skin tightening, under board-certified dermatologist care.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Treatment time | 15-20 minutes depending on area |
| Sessions | Face: 1-3 sessions; body: 3-5 sessions at 4-8 week intervals |
| Pain & comfort | No anesthesia needed — surface cooling protects the skin; mild warmth during delivery |
| Downtime | None — transient redness resolves within hours (face); body areas can feel sore like post-exercise |
| Onset of results | Initial softening at 1-2 weeks; visible fat reduction and tightening at 4-8 weeks; peak ~3 months after the final session |
| Duration & maintenance | Results generally maintained about 6 months after a 3-5-session body course |
No anesthesia is needed. Coolwaves microwave energy passes through the surface while built-in cooling protects the dermis, so the session feels like mild warmth rather than pain. Facial areas may show transient redness for a few hours; body areas can feel sore afterward, similar to post-exercise muscle ache.
There is no downtime. Mild warmth and redness resolve within hours, and daily activity resumes the same day. For the first 24 hours, avoid hot showers, saunas, sun, and vigorous exercise. Body areas may feel sore like a workout for a few days — hydration and a cool compress help.
Changes build gradually as collagen remodels and treated fat is cleared. Initial softening and skin-quality improvement appear at 1-2 weeks, visible fat reduction and tightening at 4-8 weeks, and contouring continues to improve until about 3 months after the final session, when the peak result is reached.
15-20 min
1-3 face / 3-5 body @ 4-8 wk
None
6 months (post-3-session course)
Immediately post
Mild warmth and transient redness; resolves within hours.
1-2 weeks
Initial body softening; skin quality begins to improve.
4-8 weeks
Collagen remodeling and fat reduction become visible; cellulite dimpling softens.
8-12 weeks
Visible contouring and continued tightening; peak ~3 months post-final session.
Post-course
Body circumferential reduction stabilizes after 3-5 sessions; face after 1-3.
Immediately post
Mild warmth and transient redness; resolves within hours.
1-2 weeks
Initial body softening; skin quality begins to improve.
4-8 weeks
Collagen remodeling and fat reduction become visible; cellulite dimpling softens.
8-12 weeks
Visible contouring and continued tightening; peak ~3 months post-final session.
Post-course
Body circumferential reduction stabilizes after 3-5 sessions; face after 1-3.
Key specs
01
Dermatologist assesses facial structure or body area and selects the appropriate ONDA handpiece
02
Coolwaves microwave energy is delivered through the selected applicator
03
Face treatment: targets the dermis for collagen stimulation and skin tightening
04
Body treatment: targets subcutaneous fat for localized fat reduction
05
Session takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on the treatment area
01
Dermatologist assesses facial structure or body area and selects the appropriate ONDA handpiece
02
Coolwaves microwave energy is delivered through the selected applicator
03
Face treatment: targets the dermis for collagen stimulation and skin tightening
04
Body treatment: targets subcutaneous fat for localized fat reduction
05
Session takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on the treatment area
“Injectables and energy devices are performed by physicians — never delegated to non-physician staff. The clinic is led by a board-certified dermatologist.”
Cases shown are Fitzpatrick III–IV (East Asian skin). Results in lighter (I–II) or darker (V–VI) skin types may differ — discussed at consultation.
First 24 hours
Avoid hot showers, saunas, sun, and vigorous exercise.
Days 1-7
Body treatments may feel sore like post-exercise. Cool compress if tender; hydrate.
Weeks 1-4
Resume full activity. Sun protection on any treated facial area.
Session interval (4-8 weeks)
Return for next session; dermatologist adjusts handpiece and energy.
First 24 hours
Avoid hot showers, saunas, sun, and vigorous exercise.
Days 1-7
Body treatments may feel sore like post-exercise. Cool compress if tender; hydrate.
Weeks 1-4
Resume full activity. Sun protection on any treated facial area.
Session interval (4-8 weeks)
Return for next session; dermatologist adjusts handpiece and energy.
No. ONDA uses microwave energy (Coolwaves), which is a different mechanism from Thermage (radiofrequency) and Ultherapy (ultrasound). Each targets tissue differently.
Yes. ONDA uses three handpiece tips — Smart (face tightening), Deep (subcutaneous fat reduction), and Shallow (surface skin quality) — covering two clinical categories: facial skin tightening and fat reduction on face or body. The dermatologist selects the appropriate handpiece combination based on your treatment goal.
Yes. Combining ONDA with Ultherapy can enhance lifting synergy, and combining with Thermage can improve overall lifting and skin firmness.
For facial lifting, 1-3 sessions are typically recommended. For body contouring, three sessions spaced 4 weeks apart provide the most effective protocol; results are generally maintained for about 6 months after a 3-session course.
Notice
Tell the dermatologist at consultation if any of the following apply.
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Notice: Individual results may vary depending on skin condition, treatment history, and recovery factors. All treatment plans are determined through individual consultation with a board-certified dermatologist. The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice or guarantee specific outcomes.
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