Korea's Viral Lifting Trio: Adhithya's ONDA, Titanium and Fat-Dissolving Review, Read by the Treating Doctor

Some visitors arrive with a skin problem; others arrive with a list of treatments they've watched on their phone for months. I'm Dr. Hyunji Kim, director of Delphic Clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, trained at Korea University Medical Center, and I consult and treat our international patients myself. “Which of the viral lifting treatments should I actually get?” comes up in my room nearly every day. Adhithya chose three of them in one visit, so this page walks through why that trio fits together, what the ₩640,000 covers, and who I would steer toward something simpler.

Medically reviewed · Dr. Hyunji Kim · October 8, 2026

Three treatments, three different jobs

Viral clips tend to blur these together as “lifting”. In the treatment room they are three separate tools, and the reason they sit well in one appointment is that each works at a different depth.

1. 1

   ONDA 40kJ — volume under the skin

   ONDA uses Coolwaves™ microwaves from DEKA of Italy. The surface stays cool while the heat reaches the fat layer, so I use it where the lower face looks heavy rather than simply loose.

2. 2

   Titanium 40kJ — the skin itself

   Titanium fires 755, 810 and 1064 nm laser wavelengths together to warm the dermis. It is aimed at firmness and skin quality, and many people also notice a brighter tone.

3. 3

   Fat-dissolving injection — a small pocket

   A 3cc facial injection is placed into a specific spot, such as under the chin or along the jaw, where a little stubborn fat spoils the line.

If you want the device detail, I've written about how ONDA tightens skin with microwaves and how I use fat-dissolving injections to slim a jawline.

“Viral” is not a diagnosis — how I check it fits

Adhithya's caption is honest about the starting point: trying the most viral treatments in Korea. That is a perfectly normal reason to walk in, but it is my job to check that the face in front of me actually has the problem these treatments solve.

So before anything is booked, I look at the jawline and lower cheeks from the front and the side, pinch-test where the fullness sits, and ask how the face has changed over the last few years. If the concern turns out to be pigment or texture instead, I'd rather say so than sell a lift.

What “immediate results” really are

Adhithya loved the immediate results, and many people feel the same on the day. Part of that early change is real tightening as heated collagen contracts. Part of it is mild swelling, which settles over the following days.

• Day one: skin feels firmer and the face can look sharper; I ask patients not to judge the final outcome yet.
• Weeks 2–6: as treated tissue remodels and the injected fat is cleared, the jawline tends to look cleaner.
• Around 2–3 months: collagen renewal is still going, so a photo at this stage tells us the most.
• Later: how long it lasts depends on age, skin and weight, and many patients plan maintenance after several months.

Where the ₩640,000 comes from

The figure in the caption is our first-visit menu, line by line. Prices are published and identical for Korean and international patients, so there is no separate tourist list to negotiate.

Higher energy, a larger area or repeat sessions move the total, which is why the plan is confirmed at the consultation. I've laid out what decides the titanium lifting cost in Korea and an area-by-area fat-dissolving price map if you want to budget ahead.

The day after: what to expect and what to avoid

Nobody needs to stay in. After Titanium, a little redness, warmth or tenderness is normal and usually fades within a couple of days. The injected spot can feel slightly swollen or tender, and ONDA usually lets you wear makeup the same day.

Wash with lukewarm water for a few days, skip scrubs and peels, and wear sunscreen. I prefer this isn't booked on your last afternoon in Seoul, so there is still a day for us to see you if something feels off.

Booking it from abroad

1. 1

   Send a photo first

   Message us on WhatsApp with a front and side photo and your travel dates. I'll tell you whether the full trio makes sense or whether one treatment would do.

2. 2

   Consult, then treat

   A free 1:1 consultation with me, with English and Chinese interpreters on site, and treatment the same day if we agree on the plan.

3. 3

   Getting here

   We're a short walk from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam.