qd double chin onda lifting
Double Chin ONDA Lifting targets the under-chin (submental) area, where a pocket of fat and skin laxity create a double chin. Coolwaves microwave energy at 2.45 GHz is preferentially absorbed by water-rich tissue, so it can warm the submental fat while also firming the overlying skin, with integrated cooling for surface protection. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, a session usually takes about 20–40 minutes with little downtime. (Results vary by individual.)
is this for me
Who it’s for
Even if none of these describes you, we will look again at the consultation.
- A double chin from under-chin fat with mild skin laxity
- People who want to soften submental fullness without surgery
- Those who prefer a microwave-based option with little downtime
- Anyone pairing the under-chin with jaw or neck care
ONDA warms fat and firms skin gradually over a course; it is not surgery or a weight-loss treatment, and a large or mainly muscular fullness may need another approach. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
Before you pick a treatment name, start with the cause of your concern.
start with your concern
Even a treatment with the same name takes on a different role and scope depending on your current structure, the change you want, what you have had before and the recovery time you have.
01
Where you are now, and where we start
How far the fat under the chin extends and how lax the skin is
02
The change you want, the impression you keep
Rather than how much to lift, we first decide what impression to leave, then mark out how much expression and volume to keep.
03
How it differs from similar options
We compare how deep ultrasound, radiofrequency and microwave energy reach and what each does, alongside thread lifting and surgery.
04
Health information and recovery schedule
We check medication and conditions, any implant in the area, possible pregnancy and the dates that matter, then set the timing and intensity.
the
principle
We separate the target areas for Coolwaves microwave energy according to fat distribution and skin elasticity, and design the plan so that too much volume is not lost.
Under the chin, ONDA delivers Coolwaves microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, which is drawn to water-rich tissue and warms the submental fat pocket while also warming the dermis to firm the overlying skin. Integrated cooling protects the surface. Over a short course, the warmed area may gradually reduce in fullness and feel firmer. Your settings and the number of sessions are personalized after an assessment.
How it works
01
Microwave energy — Coolwaves
ONDA uses microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, called Coolwaves — a different part of the energy spectrum from ultrasound or radiofrequency.
02
Drawn to water-rich tissue
Microwaves at this frequency are preferentially absorbed by water-rich tissue, so under the chin the energy can warm the submental fat pocket while also warming the dermis.
03
Fat and skin, surface cooled
As the deeper fat is warmed, the overlying skin is also firmed, while integrated cooling protects the surface.
04
Gradual change over a course
ONDA is usually planned as a short course of sessions; the warmed area may gradually reduce in fullness and feel firmer rather than change immediately.
The same treatment, never the same plan.
the qd standard
Rather than a fashionable name or a fixed package, we weigh the structure found at examination, safety, recovery and the limits within one plan.
- 01DIAGNOSIS FIRSTCause before nameWe first separate out the tissue and the function behind your concern.
- 02LESS, PRECISEOnly as much as neededRather than an excessive change, we plan the smallest scope with a clear role.
- 03HONEST LIMITThe limits, explained tooWe explain the change you can expect, the alternatives, individual differences and the risks.
From consultation to follow-up, planned as one flow.
personal plan
Double Chin ONDA Lifting targets the under-chin (submental) area, where a pocket of fat and skin laxity create a double chin. Coolwaves microwave energy at 2.45 GHz is preferentially absorbed by water-rich tissue, so it can warm the submental fat while also firming the overlying skin, with integrated cooling for surface protection. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, a session usually takes about 20–40 minutes with little downtime. (Results vary by individual.)
Layer-by-layer diagnosis
We examine whether the sagging, the lines or the volume sit closer to the dermis, the fat or the deep supporting layer.
Mapping by area
We mark what to treat, what volume to keep and what to avoid, so the settings differ even within one face.
A plan built on response
Taking in how your skin reacted, how it felt and any earlier energy treatments, we set the intensity, the area and the follow-up point.
What the procedure is like
- Consultation and assessment of the under-chin
- Cleansing and mapping of the submental area
- Microwave (Coolwaves) delivery with cooling
- Soothing and aftercare guidance
Time: An under-chin session takes about 20–40 minutes.
Please read this before treatment
- Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
- Temporary redness, warmth or mild tenderness under the chin may occur.
- Use sun protection and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary redness, warmth or mild tenderness under the chin
- Mild swelling or tenderness in the treated area for a short time
- Occasionally small areas of bruising
- Rarely, firm spots or small lumps under the skin that typically soften and settle
When to take extra care
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding — let us know at consultation
- Implanted electrical devices such as a pacemaker, or metal implants in the area — tell your doctor
- Active skin infection, inflammation or open lesions under the chin
- Recent fillers, threads or fat-dissolving injections in the area — tell your doctor so timing can be planned
- A history of keloid or difficulty with wound healing
what to expect
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
DAY 0
First session
Warmth during treatment under the chin, eased by the integrated cooling; afterwards mild redness, warmth or slight tenderness that usually settles within hours. Most people return to daily activities the same day.
DAY 1-3
Settling
Any redness, warmth or mild tenderness under the chin generally eases. Makeup and normal skincare can usually resume as advised.
BETWEEN SESSIONS
A gradual course
ONDA is usually a short course spaced as decided at consultation; change builds gradually from session to session rather than all at once.
2-3 MONTHS
Gradual change
Over the course, reduced under-chin fullness and firmer skin develop gradually for many people. This is typically when results are assessed. (Results vary by individual.)
REVIEW
Review
Your doctor reviews the outcome and discusses whether further sessions suit the under-chin.
Sessions & results
A short course of sessions is common, spaced as decided at consultation, with changes appearing gradually. Your plan is personalized. (Results vary by individual.)
how it compares
How it compares
For a double chin, these options differ in what they act on — ONDA can warm the under-chin fat, while ultrasound lifts and radiofrequency firms the skin.
| ONDA Lifting | Ultherapy PRIME | Thermage FLX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Microwave (Coolwaves, 2.45 GHz) | Focused ultrasound (imaging-guided) | Monopolar radiofrequency |
| Main action | Warms submental fat and firms the skin | Lifts lax skin at the SMAS | Tightens the dermis |
| Often chosen for | Under-chin fullness with mild laxity | Deeper under-chin skin laxity | Firming the under-chin skin |
| Sensation | Warmth with integrated cooling | Brief warmth at each point | Warm heating cycles with cooling |
| Downtime | Little to none | Little to none | Little to none |
Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.
Before you decide, the questions people always ask
before consultation
In most cases it is both at once. When fat has collected under the chin, it stays visible even when you lift your head; when posture and the angle of the neck are behind it, it reduces noticeably as soon as you straighten up. Skin that has loosened with age can also create one, so at the consultation we work out which of the three is doing the most.
The part caused by fat can be reduced, but it does not disappear in one go. The change appears gradually across several sessions, and if the skin is very loose or the position of the muscle is the cause, the limits are clear. We tell you before we start how far this can realistically take you, and we compare the alternatives with you.
Liposuction removes the fat directly, so the change is much greater and it is finished in a single procedure, but it brings a recovery period and the risks of surgery. Double Chin ONDA Lifting needs no incision and is spread over several sessions, so it asks far less of you, while the amount of change is smaller. Which one suits you depends on how much fat there is and how much change you are hoping for.
Under the chin is a spot where swelling shows easily, so the area may look a little fuller for a few days. It usually settles on its own, and if you have something important coming up it is better to book the session well ahead of it. If the swelling is heavy on one side only, or if it lasts, please come in so we can check it.
We do not deliver energy over the thyroid, so we locate it first and map the treatment area around it. Please be sure to tell us if you are being treated for a thyroid disorder or have had thyroid surgery. Let us know in advance as well if you have metal or an implant in your neck, or if you are undergoing treatment involving the salivary glands.
The medical information on this page was reviewed by Hong Sahyeok, plastic surgeon and Medical Director of QD Clinic.
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