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ONDA Lifting results: when do they show, and how long do they last?
ONDA Lifting: when results show and how many sessions, answered with study data
Many people feel a difference right after the procedure, and it becomes clearer over 2–3 weeks. At ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic in Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, we recommend 3 sessions, 3–4 weeks apart, and decide on the next session after checking changes in fat and firmness each time.
How much was lost in the studies?
| Research | Participants and method | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Ruiz-Rosas et al., 2023 | 35 adults, 3 or more sessions 20–45 days apart, abdomen, back, thighs and arms | Subcutaneous fat thickness decreased meaningfully in every area measured |
| Clementoni et al., 2023 | 20 adults, abdomen, 4 sessions, 3D measurement after 3 months | Waist circumference 85.2→80.8cm, fat volume down about 11% |
| Zappia et al., 2025 | 10 women with double chin or neck sagging, 2 sessions 30 days apart | Sagging score 3.6→2.3 after 12 weeks, no side effects reported |
In several studies, weight stayed about the same while circumference and fat in the treated area went down. ONDA is not a procedure for losing weight all over but one that refines fat and lines in the area you are concerned about, so it makes more sense to check with a tape measure and photos than with a scale.
All of these are small studies with a few dozen participants, and researchers affiliated with the device maker took part. Results vary from person to person.
How long does it last?
We don't give a number of months for how long the effect lasts. If your weight goes back up, the treated area can return as the remaining fat cells grow larger, so it is important to keep up with diet and daily habits after the procedure. If you would like to manage your overall weight as well, we plan it together with herbal diet medicine.
Amount used by area
Usually about 60–90kJ for the face, 120–150kJ for the upper arms and 150–200kJ for the abdomen. For the face we use both the 3mm tip for firmness and the 7mm tip for fat; for the body we mainly use 7mm. The actual amount is matched to the size and condition of the area.
At ACRO
Body treatment is ₩38,500 per 10kJ (VAT included); for the face, we let you know after deciding the areas and energy. See ONDA Lifting
- ONDA Lifting and Shurink: how are they different, and can I have both?
- ONDA Lifting uses microwaves to address both the fat layer and skin firmness, while Shurink Universe focuses on lifting, using focused ultrasound to lift sagging lines of the face and body.
- Herbal Diet Medicine results: when do they start, and how much weight is lost?
- In a study in which the ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic medical team analyzed clinical records, 118 people who took herbal diet medicine for 10 weeks lost an average of 7.64kg, or 10.2% of their starting weight.
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Studies referenced
- Ruiz-Rosas AI et al. Microwave system: a novel treatment for localized adiposity reduction in a Latin American population. J Nutr Metab 2023:9998499. doi:10.1155/2023/9998499
- Clementoni MT et al. Three-dimensional analysis for measuring volumetric changes after a noninvasive treatment performed with a new system delivering microwave energy for unwanted abdominal fat reduction. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023;22(12):3291-7. doi:10.1111/jocd.15856
- Zappia E et al. An innovative microwave technology for the treatment of submental skin laxity. Lasers Med Sci 2025;40(1):28. doi:10.1007/s10103-024-04270-1