Cause-based facial assessment
The clinic distinguishes localised tissue fullness from muscle size, laxity, swelling and facial structure.
LOUAVE ONDA Coolwaves
ONDA face contouring, planned around your natural proportions.
Explore consultation-led ONDA face contouring in Seoul at LOUAVE Dermatology Clinic. Planning considers cheek fullness, lower-face contour, early jowling, skin firmness, facial structure and previous aesthetic procedures.
Facial fullness may be influenced by fat distribution, muscle size, swelling, loose skin or bone structure. ONDA is recommended only when microwave-energy contouring is appropriate for the assessed concern.
Consultation-Led Facial Contouring
2.45 GHz
Coolwaves energy
Face + Neck
Clinic-listed areas
Custom
Contour mapping
Platform
ONDA Coolwaves
Energy
Microwave
General treatment time
20–40 minutes
Treatment design
Individually selected
ONDA Platform at LOUAVE
Treatment Overview
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Microwave energy for selected facial-contour concerns.
ONDA delivers controlled 2.45 GHz Coolwaves microwave energy through a treatment applicator while integrated cooling helps manage the skin-surface temperature.
LOUAVE may discuss ONDA for selected cheek, lower-face, jowl-transition and under-chin concerns. The treatment map depends on tissue thickness, skin firmness, facial anatomy and the primary cause of visible fullness.
Area-specific contour mapping
Treatment coverage is selected according to facial proportions and the areas identified during consultation.
Cooling-supported treatment
Integrated cooling supports skin-surface protection and comfort during controlled energy delivery.
Concerns Discussed During Consultation
Similar-looking facial concerns may have different underlying causes.
ONDA should not be selected from appearance alone. Facial volume, skin firmness, muscle activity and natural structure require separate assessment.
Lower-Cheek Fullness
Selected lower-cheek tissue may be assessed when facial fullness softens the transition into the jawline.
Jowl-Area Fullness
Localised fullness near the mandibular border may be reviewed separately from true tissue descent.
Jawline Softness
Treatment may be discussed where selected tissue fullness contributes to reduced lower-face definition.
Mild Skin Laxity
Skin firmness is assessed because significant laxity may require a dedicated lifting or tightening treatment.
Facial Asymmetry
Natural structural and volume differences are considered before selecting right- and left-side treatment coverage.
Under-Chin Continuity
The clinic may review how lower-face fullness visually connects with the under-chin and upper-neck areas.
Coolwaves Technology
Energy, cooling and coverage selected for facial anatomy.
Facial treatment requires more limited and precise mapping than large-area body contouring. Settings are adjusted to tissue characteristics and skin response.
Coolwaves Energy
ONDA uses controlled microwave energy rather than focused ultrasound or conventional monopolar radiofrequency.
Microwave technologySurface Protection
Integrated contact cooling helps regulate the temperature at the skin surface during treatment.
Comfort supportFacial Application
Applicator movement, coverage and treatment intensity are selected according to the assessed facial areas.
Anatomy-led planning Facial Contour Assessment
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Treatment begins by identifying what creates facial width or fullness.
The clinic reviews facial tissue, masseter muscles, skin firmness, swelling, chin projection, bone structure and previous procedures before recommending ONDA.
Tissue Distribution
The location and thickness of facial tissue influence whether contour treatment may be appropriate.
Contour planningSkin Firmness
Loose skin may require lifting support instead of, or alongside, tissue-focused treatment.
Technology selectionMasseter Muscle Size
A wider lower face caused by jaw muscles requires a different treatment discussion.
Muscle assessmentFacial Structure
Jaw width, cheekbone shape and chin projection affect the appearance of facial proportions.
Structural reviewSwelling & Inflammation
Temporary swelling should be distinguished from stable facial tissue before treatment is selected.
Cause identificationPrevious Procedures
Fillers, threads, Botox, surgery and prior energy treatments should be disclosed.
Treatment history Customised Facial Mapping
Contouring and firming require different treatment priorities.
LOUAVE may vary treatment direction according to whether the main concern is localised fullness or mild skin softness.
Contour-Focused Mapping
Selected treatment for localised facial fullness.
Treatment may be mapped across carefully selected lower-cheek, jowl-transition or under-chin zones when stable tissue fullness is the primary concern.
Firmness-Focused Mapping
Selected treatment for facial skin softness.
A skin-firmness approach may be discussed where mild laxity contributes to a softened contour, provided the assessed area is suitable.
ONDA Treatment Process
From facial diagnosis to calming aftercare.
Exact treatment time, coverage and settings depend on the number and size of the selected facial areas.
Consultation
Facial tissue, skin firmness, structure and treatment history are reviewed.
Cleansing
Makeup, sunscreen and skincare are removed from the selected treatment areas.
Facial Mapping
Suitable lower-face areas are marked according to anatomy and treatment priorities.
ONDA Treatment
Dedicated oil is applied and controlled treatment passes are delivered across the selected zones.
Review & Finish
The skin is reviewed and suitable calming, moisturising and aftercare guidance is provided.
Recovery & Result Timeline
Facial-contour changes may develop at different rates.
The amount, timing and duration of visible change vary according to tissue characteristics, treatment settings and individual response.
Treatment Day
Temporary warmth, redness, tenderness or swelling may occur across treated facial areas.
Early Recovery
Many patients resume regular activities, although facial sensitivity or swelling may temporarily remain.
Following Weeks
Contour or firmness changes may become gradually more noticeable as temporary tissue response settles.
Treatment Review
Additional treatment is considered only after reviewing the individual response and remaining concerns.
Planning treatment during your Seoul visit
Share photography, wedding, interview and departure dates with LOUAVE. Temporary facial swelling or tenderness may remain visible during early recovery.
Treatment Suitability
Appropriate for selected facial-contour concerns.
Suitability cannot be confirmed through photographs alone. Facial anatomy, tissue thickness, skin condition, implants and previous procedures require assessment.
ONDA Face may be discussed when you:
- Have selected stable lower-cheek or lower-face fullness.
- Want to discuss a non-surgical contouring option.
- Have mild jawline softness or firmness concerns.
- Prefer gradual and proportion-led facial refinement.
- Understand that visible response varies.
Additional review may be needed when you:
- Have active infection, dermatitis or open skin.
- Have an implant near the proposed treatment area.
- Recently received fillers, threads, injections or surgery.
- Have facial swelling caused by an unresolved condition.
- Expect bone reshaping, large-volume reduction or surgery.
Facial Treatment Comparison
Contouring, tightening and lifting have different primary purposes.
ONDA, Thermage FLX and Ultherapy use different energy systems. Treatment selection depends on tissue fullness, skin firmness and the depth of laxity.
Comparison
ONDA Face
Thermage FLX Face
Ultherapy Face
Technology
Microwave Coolwaves energy
Monopolar radiofrequency
Focused ultrasound
Common discussion
Selected facial fullness, contour and mild firmness concerns
Skin firmness, density, fine lines and texture
Selected deeper facial-laxity concerns
Assessment focus
Tissue distribution and contour mapping
Skin-quality and radiofrequency mapping
Ultrasound imaging and anatomy
Review facial-contour photographs under consistent conditions.
Head angle, expression, camera distance, lighting, makeup, hydration and temporary swelling can influence how facial width and contour appear. Individual outcomes vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions before ONDA face contouring.
These answers provide general information. Final treatment details should be confirmed by LOUAVE after individual consultation.
What is ONDA face contouring?
ONDA face contouring uses controlled Coolwaves microwave
energy across selected facial areas. Planning is based
on tissue distribution, skin firmness and facial anatomy.
Can ONDA make my face look slimmer?
ONDA may support visible refinement when selected tissue
fullness contributes to facial width. It cannot reshape
facial bones or guarantee a particular face shape.
Can ONDA treat cheek fullness?
Selected lower-cheek fullness may be assessed, but
treatment depends on tissue location, facial structure
and whether reducing volume could create unwanted hollowness.
Can ONDA tighten loose facial skin?
ONDA may be discussed for selected mild firmness
concerns. Moderate or advanced laxity may require
Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, another treatment or surgery.
Is ONDA the same as masseter Botox?
No. ONDA is an energy-based contour treatment. Masseter
Botox targets jaw-muscle activity and is used for a
different cause of lower-face width.
Does treatment require numbing cream?
LOUAVE generally describes ONDA treatment as being
performed without anaesthesia. Preparation may still
vary according to individual sensitivity and treatment areas.
What does ONDA treatment feel like?
Patients may experience warmth, pressure, tingling or
discomfort while integrated cooling helps manage the
skin-surface temperature.
When may results become visible?
Some patients may notice an early contour or firmness
response, while further changes may become visible over
the following weeks. Results vary.
Is there downtime?
Many patients resume regular activities relatively
quickly. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness,
bruising, firmness or altered sensation may occur.
Can international patients book before arriving?
International patients can share photographs, treatment
history, preferred appointment dates and their Seoul
travel schedule before arriving. Final suitability
requires consultation.
International Appointment
Plan your ONDA face consultation at LOUAVE in Seoul.
Share your facial-contour concerns, previous fillers, Botox, threads or energy treatments, preferred appointment dates and Seoul travel schedule. Final suitability and treatment details are confirmed after individual assessment.
Important ONDA face-contouring information
This page provides general educational information and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Treatment suitability, areas, applicator selection, energy settings, coverage, discomfort, recovery, result timing and duration vary between individuals. Temporary warmth, redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, firmness, numbness or altered sensation may occur. Less common risks may include burns, prolonged pain, inflammation, skin-surface injury, pigmentation change, contour irregularity or scarring. Patients should disclose pregnancy or breastfeeding status, implanted medical or electronic devices, active skin disease, medical conditions, medications and previous fillers, Botox, threads, injections, surgery or energy-based treatments. ONDA cannot reshape facial bones, guarantee facial-fat reduction or reproduce surgical results. Excessive facial volume reduction may create unwanted hollowness, so final treatment planning must follow individual assessment.