ONDA 60,000 J (60 kJ) and 100,000 J (100 kJ) are cumulative energy specifications for the entire treatment. They are not shot counts or the intensity at a given moment. Our clinic uses 100,000 J as the full-face reference, but 60,000 J is also used for the full face; in that case, if there is an area you care about more, I often concentrate more energy there. Whether 60,000 J or 100,000 J suits you is decided at the consultation after seeing the area and facial condition.
When you see 60,000 J or 100,000 J, first confirm which area and how much of it the figure covers, and how the energy is distributed. The same total used over different areas, or concentrated on different regions, represents a different treatment.
Joules also cannot be converted into shots. They record cumulative energy, not how many times the tip moves or how hot the treatment feels at a given moment.
ONDA uses joules (J) to express the cumulative energy delivered over the entire treatment. In kilojoules, 60,000 J = 60 kJ and 100,000 J = 100 kJ. This is different from the intensity used at a given moment: intensity describes the setting during treatment, while total joules describe the energy accumulated over the whole treatment.
Our clinic uses 100,000 J as the reference for the full face, and 60,000 J and 100,000 J are common specifications. 60,000 J is also used for the full face; in that case, if there is an area you care about more, I often concentrate more energy on it. The price list also includes 10,000 J and 40,000 J, so 60,000 J and 100,000 J should not be understood as the only two fixed answers for every treatment area.
Our clinic lists ONDA in four specifications by total joules: 10,000 J (10 kJ) ₩150,000, 40,000 J (40 kJ) ₩390,000, 60,000 J (60 kJ) ₩660,000 and 100,000 J (100 kJ) ₩990,000. Listed prices exclude VAT; 10% is added at checkout. See our price list for the full list and conditions.
When comparing a quote from another clinic, first convert both to the same unit (joules or kJ), then check the area covered and the allocation as described in the next section. Do not compare only the price per 10,000 J.
Start with the treatment area and its size. Even when the same total joules are listed, the full face, lower face and a smaller area may receive different energy placement and have different treatment priorities.
Next, check the tip and how the energy is distributed across each area. Different tips have different purposes. If one 100,000 J plan distributes energy evenly and another concentrates it in a particular area, the total figure alone does not make the two plans equivalent.
Only then consider the intensity and heat sensation during treatment. Feeling more heat describes only the sensation or setting at that moment. It does not prove that more energy accumulated over the whole treatment, and it does not by itself prove a better result.
I first assess the treatment area, facial fat thickness and distribution of laxity. I then choose the suitable joule specification and allocate the energy according to the condition of each area. The 100,000 J full-face figure is a reference, not a fixed answer for every face; when 60,000 J is used for the full face, more is often concentrated on the area you care about. A facial shape label alone cannot determine whether to use 60,000 J or 100,000 J; that is decided at the consultation after seeing the area.
During treatment, the intensity is kept at a suitable level. There is no need to make the heat painful in pursuit of a number. Under that condition, more cumulative energy usually has a relatively larger effect, but the relationship is not a fixed proportion and greater pain does not mean a better result.
A larger total also does not mean every area should be reduced by the same amount. When there is little fat under the cheekbones, I do not over-reduce that area; that judgment is covered in whether ONDA causes hollow cheeks. If your main concern is the jawline or a double chin, continue to how to choose for an ONDA double chin in Korea. First distinguish fat thickness from the distribution of laxity, then consider where the energy should be allocated.
| What to compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Total joules | This is the cumulative energy for the entire treatment; first check whether the figure covers the same treatment area |
| Treatment area and size | The same number of joules can be distributed differently across the full face, lower face or a smaller area, changing the treatment focus |
| Tip and energy allocation | Tips serve different purposes and energy can be allocated differently by area; the total alone cannot show that two treatments are the same |
| Intensity and heat sensation during treatment | These reflect the treatment process; they do not replace total joules or prove the result |
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