Singapore vs Seoul
Onda Lifting Price: Singapore vs Seoul (August 2026)
Onda Lifting costs from S$191 per session in Seoul, compared to around S$1,000–1,800 (full face) in Singapore — roughly 81% less.
Seoul price is for a 40kJ full-face Onda treatment (clinics dose anywhere from 10kJ to 200kJ, so each one's own figure is shown below).
Price comparison
| Singapore | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Onda Lifting (1 session) | S$1,000–1,800 (full face) | from S$191 |
| 3-session package | S$2,500–4,500 (3 sessions) | from ~S$573 |
| You save | — | ≈ 81% |
Seoul “from” = lowest listed price for a 40kJ full-face Onda treatment (clinics dose anywhere from 10kJ to 200kJ, so each one's own figure is shown below) at a clinic on this list. Package is that per-session floor × the reference course length. Approximate, as of August 2026. Singapore figures from public clinic price lists.
Does it pay for the flight?
- Return SIN⇄ICN flight: ~S$400
- Saving on a 3-session course vs Singapore: ~S$1,927
You come out ahead from the very first session — the saving vs Singapore already covers the flight. Onda is a repeat, multi-session treatment, so the per-session saving stacks up over a course rather than resting on one visit.
What is Onda Lifting, and how many sessions?
Onda (Onda Coolwaves) is the only aesthetic device that uses microwaves. They heat the deep layer where small fat pockets sit, so on the face it's the go-to for a soft jawline, a double chin and heaviness in the lower face — melting localised fat while tightening the skin over it. It's dosed in kJ, which is what you're actually paying for.
- Sessions
- 3 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart, is the usual course. Results build over 8–12 weeks as the treated fat clears and collagen remodels.
- Downtime
- None — some warmth and mild redness for an hour or two, and the area can feel tender to press for a day.
- Fitting it into a Seoul trip
- A 20–30 minute treatment with nothing visible afterwards, so it slots into any Seoul trip and pairs well with a booster or toning session on the same visit.
Why is it so much cheaper?
Unlike Rejuran or Potenza, Onda isn't a Korean product — the device is Italian, so nobody gets it at source. What Seoul has is volume: enough clinics running Onda that kJ is priced almost like a commodity, quoted openly on menus. Add a won that's weak against the SGD and the same dose costs well under the Singapore rate.
Watch the tourist markup
Some clinics quote foreigners a higher rate than locals. Seoul Glow List shows the local price, and kwak books you in directly — so you pay what Koreans pay, not a tourist markup.
Where to get Onda Lifting in Seoul
kwak-verified clinics that offer it, with their real prices.
Onda is dosed in kJ, and some clinics quote “lines” instead — so a lower price means a smaller dose, and a 10kJ welcome trial is not a full-face treatment. Check each clinic's kJ and compare like-for-like.
| Clinic | Area | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachcell Clinic★5% backOnda 40kJ (face/body) | Sinsa | S$191 | View & book → |
| Project You Clinic★5% backOnda Migllow 40,000J (face or body, 1 area) | Hongdae | S$277 | View & book → |
| Sinsa Serea ClinicOnda lifting 10kJ | Sinsa | S$66 | View & book → |
| Lifton Dermatology5% backOnda 60kJ | Sinsa | S$478 | View & book → |
| Aive ClinicOnda 100k lines | Sinsa | S$641 | View & book → |
FAQ
Is Onda Lifting cheaper in Korea than Singapore?
Yes. Onda Lifting starts around S$191 for a 40kJ full-face Onda treatment (clinics dose anywhere from 10kJ to 200kJ, so each one's own figure is shown below) in Seoul, versus about S$1,000–1,800 (full face) in Singapore — roughly 81% less.
Is it safe to get Onda Lifting in Seoul as a foreigner?
Every clinic here has a doctor set the kJ and the handpiece for your face. Get the kJ figure in writing before you book — it's the one number that makes two Onda quotes comparable. Every clinic on our list is a licensed Korean clinic that ranks well on Koreans' own review portals (Naver, Kakao, Google), and kwak books you in personally.
How many sessions do I need and can I do them in one trip?
3 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart, is the usual course. Results build over 8–12 weeks as the treated fat clears and collagen remodels. A 20–30 minute treatment with nothing visible afterwards, so it slots into any Seoul trip and pairs well with a booster or toning session on the same visit.
Do Seoul clinics charge tourists more?
Some walk-in clinics do quote a higher "foreigner price". Seoul Glow List shows the local rate, and where a clinic has confirmed the price applies to foreigners it's tagged — so you pay what locals pay, not a tourist markup.
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. Clinics that handle English or Chinese are tagged, and for the rest kwak bridges the booking and communication for you. A few also offer a paid interpreter.
Is it worth flying to Seoul just for Onda Lifting?
Onda is a repeat, multi-session treatment, so the per-session saving stacks up over a course rather than resting on one visit. A return SIN–ICN flight is roughly S$400, and most people make a short holiday of it rather than flying purely for the treatment.