Microwave technology offers an approach to facial line and body silhouette care. LPHYSIO ThermaWave is designed to support face and body contouring as part of an ongoing aesthetic routine.
ThermaWave A Fourth Generation High Intensity Microwave Device
Clients increasingly seek care that goes beyond visible appearance to address more fundamental concerns. LPHYSIO has responded to this shift with the launch of ThermaWave. The company is the Korean importer and general distributor of France’s LPG® endermologie. It has also operated in aesthetic and rehabilitation medical device distribution for more than 15 years. ThermaWave is presented as a microwave device combining advantages associated with radiofrequency and ultrasound. It is designed to deliver thermal energy precisely to subcutaneous fat layers, with the manufacturer describing treatment as painless. One device supports targeted face and body contouring, with an emphasis on tissue-level care rather than temporary surface changes. Following its official launch in May, the product reportedly sold through three order batches within a short period.
POINT 1
Microwave Technology and Its Operating Mechanism
ThermaWave uses high-intensity microwaves at 2.45 GHz, an electromagnetic frequency corresponding to approximately 2.45 billion oscillations per second. The product description states that energy passes through the epidermis without loss and rotates water molecules within the body, generating frictional heat. The resulting deep heat is intended to support face and body contouring. This mechanism is described as targeting heat-sensitive fat cells to produce contouring changes.
POINT 2
Targeted Care for Individual Areas Reshaping Across the Face and Body
ThermaWave is designed for facial and body care addressing skin texture, contours, firmness, puffiness, and the double-chin area. It targets selected areas and delivers energy to deeper tissue at the intended site. Intensity can also be adjusted according to individual skin types and muscle conditions. This flexibility allows practitioners to customize treatments to each client’s condition and intended reshaping goals.
POINT 3
Care Designed to Minimize Pain and Damage Comfort for Practitioners and Clients
ThermaWave features a cooling system based on a hexagonal structural design. According to its product description, the system delivers thermal energy to deeper tissue while protecting the epidermis. The company describes treatment as allowing a prompt return to daily activities without downtime associated with redness, skin overheating, or swelling. This design is intended to reduce concerns about treatment-related damage while supporting effective care with minimal discomfort.
POINT 4
Treatment Through Clothing Without Conductive Cream Treatment Performance and Operational Efficiency
Unlike commonly used ultrasound or radiofrequency treatments, ThermaWave can be used through clothing without applying conductive cream. This reduces preparation and cleanup tasks, including cream removal and treatment-bed resetting. The approach is reported to improve appointment turnover and client satisfaction. These operational features have also contributed to word-of-mouth interest among industry professionals.
Thermawave Experiences in Practice
Kim Ji-yoon, Director of Bien Beau @bienbeau_yun
Q. What impressed most about Thermawave, and how does it differ from other face and body treatment devices?
“A distinctive beauty device suited to premium service”
Bien Beau is a premium aesthetic salon offering high-standard services. Our aim is to recommend appropriate programs based on each client’s condition. In that respect, I consider LPGO’s Thermawave well suited to premium aesthetic treatments. Devices used for specialized treatments can often be difficult to operate and require numerous precautions. Some also impose restrictions on clients’ daily activities afterward. This means more detailed communication is necessary before treatment. With Thermawave, those concerns were fewer, and satisfaction was high among both therapists and clients. Its simultaneous heating and cooling system was another factor in client satisfaction. In our experience, it allowed comfortable use on sensitive skin without irritation or safety concerns. What particularly impressed me was its capacity for both face and body contouring within a single system, helping improve treatment-bed turnover. Thermawave also supported combined programs on its own, which made it a highly efficient device in our practice.
Q. How is Thermawave used in practice, and how have clients responded?
“A comprehensive beauty device with simple controls for care extending beneath the skin’s surface”
Thermawave is straightforward to operate, even for novice therapists, making it an accessible device. Temperature adjustments are immediate, without complicated settings, and treatment can begin without a waiting period. It is an integrated care device based on deep heating. Its mechanism is intended to encourage sluggish flow throughout the body. Perhaps this helps explain feedback that surprised me beyond skin and body care. Some clients described feeling more comfortable after treatment, with less discomfort associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal issues. Several clients receiving abdominal treatment expressed satisfaction, saying, “My stomach felt so much more comfortable after the treatment.” I find its versatility particularly useful as a device for whole-body beauty care, addressing both the skin’s surface and deeper areas.
Q. Are there any specific tips for making the most of Thermawave?
“Make full use of its capacity for detailed customization”
Rather than a particular secret, I consider attention to detail the most important aspect of using Thermawave. Operating the device is straightforward, but designing a care program around each client’s needs remains the therapist’s responsibility. The program begins with understanding how its microwave energy works and explaining its intended effects to the client. Listening to the client’s needs and proposing a carefully tailored treatment is also essential. On the treatment day, I used a calming aroma to help the client relax physically and mentally. Throughout treatment, I closely monitored both the client’s responses and the skin’s reactions.
Q. Which client experience with Thermawave was most satisfying?
One memorable client had experienced persistent indigestion and stomach pain, with loss of abdominal firmness being her primary concern. We scheduled four weekly Thermawave abdominal treatments, and she reported an immediate change after the first session that deeply impressed her. She had left her abdomen largely unattended after childbirth. Aging and menopausal hormonal changes compounded her concerns, while exercise and other approaches had produced no noticeable improvement. We therefore conducted a particularly detailed consultation before treatment. I designed a customized abdominal care program intended to encourage sluggish microcirculation and provide stimulation aimed at supporting gastrointestinal and digestive function.
During treatment, we first focused on encouraging abdominal microcirculation through diaphragmatic breathing with aromatherapy. Manual therapy gently relaxed the fascia and skin layers around the tense abdomen. Alongside this, we used Thermawave to encourage abdominal circulation and firmness. Our aim was to ease abdominal discomfort and support firmness in loose, sagging abdominal tissue. Her response after this circulation-focused care was particularly memorable. “It felt as though something moved down inside, and then I burped naturally and felt so much more comfortable,” she said. She also described a deep warmth in the lower abdomen. “It feels as though things are gently loosening from within and becoming firmer, rather than just warming the surface,” she remarked with surprise. She was very satisfied, reporting that the comfort and sense of firmness continued well after treatment.
Editor Yoo Hye-seung
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The Signature Magazine – July 2025 Issue