A Non-Surgical V-Line in Seoul: Marie's ONDA, Titanium and Fat-Dissolving Combination, From Her Doctor's Side

Marie opened her post with a question I think about a lot: when does self-care become pressure? Her answer was intention, and I agree. I'm Dr. Hyunji Kim, director of Delphic Clinic in Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam. I trained at Korea University Medical Center and I consult and treat international patients myself. A softer jawline is one of the most frequent reasons people sit down in my chair, and a good consultation starts by asking why you want the change. Here's how Marie's three-part V-line plan works, what it costs, and when I'd advise doing less.

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

Starting with “why”, not “which device”

Marie's caption is more thoughtful than most treatment posts. She asks whether self-care is genuine care or pressure disguised as improvement. In my consultations, the patients who are happiest afterwards are those who want a specific change for themselves, not an image they feel they owe someone.

So the first question I asked was what bothered her when she looked in the mirror. For Marie, it was definition along the lower face. That's three different issues layered together: local fat, skin that has relaxed, and the support underneath.

Three layers of a V-line, three tools

1. 1

   Fat-dissolving shot — the local fullness

   A facial fat-dissolving injection breaks down unwanted fat in a targeted spot such as the jawline or cheeks. Our standard formula is non-steroidal.

2. 2

   ONDA — the deeper layer

   Microwave energy from DEKA's Coolwaves™ heats the deeper fat layer while the surface stays cool, helping a heavy lower face look slimmer and firmer.

3. 3

   Titanium — the skin itself

   Three laser wavelengths (755, 810 and 1064nm) warm the dermis to tighten and improve skin quality.

I explain more about how fat-dissolving injections slim a jawline without surgery, and why ONDA is my first device for a heavy face.

When one step is enough

Not everyone needs all three. If a face is full but the skin is firm, a fat-dissolving shot alone may be the right first step. If the face is slim but skin is loosening, Titanium alone may do. I build the combination only when more than one layer is involved.

This is where the consultation earns its place. Doing less, when less is what your face needs, is part of an honest plan.

The cost of a three-step V-line

Prices are published and identical for Korean and international patients. The typical first-visit version of Marie's combination is below.

The number of fat-dissolving syringes and the lifting energy are set at the consultation, so totals vary. I've written about what decides the titanium lifting cost in Korea if you want to plan your budget.

The weeks after

• First days: tightness from lifting, plus mild swelling where the shot was given. Swelling can hide early change.
• Over the next weeks: local fat reduction and collagen remodelling show gradually.
• Around 2–3 months: a good moment for comparison photos in the same light.
• Keeping your weight stable helps the contour hold.

Booking from abroad or from Seoul

1. 1

   Photos first

   Message us on WhatsApp with front and side photos. I'll tell you which layers really need treating.

2. 2

   On the day

   Consultation with me, then same-day treatment if we agree. English and Chinese interpreters are on site.

3. 3

   Location

   2F, near Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam.

4. 4

   After

   Gentle skincare and sunscreen; message us if swelling worries you.