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ONDA Lifting and Shurink: how are they different, and can I have both?
ONDA Lifting vs. Shurink Universe: how results differ and how to combine them
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. If lines look soft because of fat, we look at ONDA first; if there is little fat but the skin sags, we look at Shurink first; and if you have both, ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic in Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, sometimes plans both for the same day.
Side-by-side comparison
| ONDA Lifting | Shurink Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Microwave (2.45GHz) | Focused ultrasound (HIFU) |
| Main role | Delivers heat to the skin and fat layer for fat volume and firmness | Focuses heat at a set depth to tighten sagging tissue |
| Face | Double-chin fat, volume around the jawline | Jawline sagging, skin firmness |
| Body | Fat and firmness of the abdomen, flanks, upper arms and thighs | Sagging lines of the arms, abdomen and flanks |
| Depth used | 3mm (firmness), 7mm (fat) | Face 2.0·3.0·4.5mm, 6.0mm if there is more fat; body 6.0·9.0mm |
| Usual interval | About 3 sessions, 3–4 weeks apart | 1–2 months apart |
Which is my concern?
- When lines look soft because of fat — Fullness under the chin, or fat gathered around the abdomen and flanks. We look at ONDA first, and if the fat layer is thick, we may also use Shurink's deeper tip
- When there is little fat but the skin sags — A blurred jawline, or arms and belly that look loose after weight loss. We look at Shurink first. If the sagging is very severe, a procedure alone has its limits
- When you have both — ONDA handles the fat volume and Shurink handles firmness. You don't have to have both; sometimes we plan with just one
Can I have both on the same day?
Yes, you can have both on the same day. Both use heat, so when they overlap on the same area we adjust the intensity based on your skin condition and fat thickness. You can have face and body done together, and if the area is large we split it across visits.
Does it hurt or swell?
Both can cause a feeling of heat or stinging during the procedure and brief redness afterward. We adjust the intensity based on how you respond during the procedure.
At ACRO
The doctor looks at your fat distribution, skin thickness and degree of sagging in person and decides the treatment areas, energy and number of shots. Prices are ₩38,500 for ONDA body 10kJ and ₩99,000 for Shurink Universe 300 shots (launch price through December 31, VAT included). For ONDA on the face, we let you know after deciding the areas and energy. See Custom Line Treatments See ONDA Lifting See Shurink Universe
- ONDA Lifting results: when do they show, and how long do they last?
- Many people feel a difference right after the procedure, and it becomes clearer over 2–3 weeks.
- Lipolytic pharmacopuncture: how many sessions until it works?
- At ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic in Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, we recommend Lipolytic pharmacopuncture (ACRO Cut) once or twice a week, for at least 5 sessions.
Related questions
Reviewed by Dr. Lim Joo-hyuk and Dr. Park Ji-seon ·
Studies referenced
- Hoffmann K et al. Microwave-energy-based device for the treatment of cellulite and localized adiposity: recommendations of the "Onda Coolwaves" International Advisory Board. Bioengineering 2024;11(12):1249. doi:10.3390/bioengineering11121249