How much does Onda Coolwaves cost in Korea?
Onda Coolwaves in Korea runs about ₩399,000–550,000 for a face session and ₩700,000–1,300,000 for a body session, depending on the energy delivered (measured in kilojoules); small areas such as an arm or the chin start around ₩150,000. Onda is a microwave-based device used for body contouring and skin tightening, so the price scales with the treated area and the energy your plan uses. All figures below are standard self-pay list prices with VAT included.
Onda Coolwaves prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included. Onda is priced by area and by the energy delivered (kilojoules for body, joules for face), so the figure scales with your plan.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onda — face | 30,000–55,000 J | ₩399,000 – ₩550,000 | ~$259 – $357 |
| Onda — body | 60 kJ | ₩700,000 | ~$455 |
| Onda — body | 100 kJ | ₩1,000,000 | ~$649 |
| Onda — body | 120 kJ | ₩1,300,000 | ~$844 |
| Onda — small area (arm/chin) | per session | ₩150,000 – ₩250,000 | ~$97 – $162 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,540 = $1 (July 2026). Your written quote is the binding figure.
What sets your Onda price
The energy delivered is the main driver for body work. Onda body sessions are quoted in kilojoules, and a 60 kJ session covers a smaller or lighter area than a 120 kJ one, so the same "Onda body" heading spans a wide range. Ask which energy level your plan uses.
Area and the number of zones come next. Face, arms, chin, abdomen and flanks are priced separately, and a multi-zone plan combines them, so two quotes can differ simply because one covers more of the body than the other.
The honest way to compare two Onda quotes is to line up the energy (kJ) and the treated zones, not just the headline price. A free consultation returns an itemized quote that lists the areas and energy so you are comparing like with like.
Onda vs other body-contouring options
Onda uses microwave energy aimed at both fat and skin laxity, which is different from injection-based fat reduction or surgical liposuction — those are separate approaches with their own price bands and recovery. If your main goal is dissolving a small fat pocket, fat-dissolving injections sit at a lower price point; for larger volumes, surgical liposuction is a different category.
Cheaper is not automatically better or worse: the right choice depends on whether you are targeting fat volume, skin tightening, or both, and on the body area involved. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic can map your goal to the appropriate treatment rather than to a single device.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every Onda figure above is VAT-inclusive: Korea's 10% value-added tax is already built into the standard self-pay rate.
The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (Special Tax Treatment Control Act, Articles 107-3 and 107-4) expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026, so these treatments are not refundable at the airport this year. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
FAQ
How much does Onda Coolwaves cost in Korea?
A face session runs about ₩399,000–550,000 (≈$259–357), and body sessions run ₩700,000–1,300,000 (≈$455–844) depending on the energy delivered, with small areas from ₩150,000. These are standard self-pay list prices with VAT included.
Why does Onda body pricing vary so much?
Onda body treatment is quoted by energy in kilojoules and by the number of zones. A 60 kJ session treats a smaller or lighter area than a 120 kJ session, so the range reflects how much of the body is treated and at what intensity.
Is Onda for fat or for skin tightening?
Both. Onda uses microwave energy that targets fat and skin laxity together, which is why it is used for body contouring as well as tightening. Which effect matters most to you is worth confirming at consultation.
Does the Onda price include VAT, and can I get it refunded in 2026?
The prices here are VAT-inclusive. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026, so it is not refundable this year.
How do I get an exact Onda quote instead of a range?
Share the area you want treated and your goal, and a free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic returns an itemized won quote listing the zones and energy, with no markup added.
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