Onda Coolwaves Body Contouring in Studio City, Los Angeles
Onda uses Coolwaves microwave energy to reduce stubborn fat, soften cellulite and tighten loose skin, without surgery or needles.
Reshape Stubborn Areas with Onda Coolwaves
Onda is a non-invasive body contouring system built around Coolwaves, a patented microwave technology from DEKA. It is worth being precise about this, because Onda is often described as a laser and it is not. It works with microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, and that difference is exactly why it reaches fat the way it does.
Microwaves at this frequency are preferentially absorbed by fat cells. The energy passes through the surface and concentrates in the adipose tissue underneath, disrupting the membranes of fat cells so the body clears them through its own metabolic processes. Because the absorption is selective, the surrounding structures are largely left alone.
That same energy does two other things at once. It stimulates the connective tissue surrounding fat lobules, which is what softens the dimpled appearance of cellulite. And it causes thermal contraction of collagen in the dermis while prompting new collagen to form, which firms and tightens the skin above the treated area. Fat reduction, cellulite and skin laxity are usually treated as three separate problems requiring three different devices. Onda addresses all three in a single session.
An integrated cooling system holds the skin surface at 5°C throughout, so the energy goes where it is meant to go and the treatment stays comfortable.
Where it can be used
Onda is most commonly used on the abdomen, flanks, hips and thighs. It also treats the submental area under the chin and can be used on the face, using a smaller handpiece designed for lifting and firming rather than fat reduction.
Three handpieces work at different depths. The Deep handpiece targets larger areas of localised fat. The Shallow handpiece addresses cellulite and skin tightening closer to the surface. The Pocket handpiece is used for the face and under the chin.
Onda packages
Onda works as a course of treatments rather than a single visit, because the body needs time to clear treated fat and build new collagen between sessions. Each package below covers four sessions of the same area.
| Package (4 sessions) | Regular | Package price | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face, Chin & Neck | $3,200 | $2,400 | $800 |
| Arms | $4,800 | $3,600 | $1,200 |
| Stomach | $6,000 | $4,500 | $1,500 |
| Buttocks | $6,000 | $4,500 | $1,500 |
Treating more than one area, or combining Onda with another treatment, may change what makes sense for you. We will confirm your plan and pricing at your consultation before anything begins.
Who it suits
Onda is not a weight loss treatment and it is not a substitute for one. It is designed for people who are already near their target weight but have specific areas that have not responded to diet and exercise, or who want to improve skin firmness and the appearance of cellulite without surgery or downtime.
At your consultation, MJ Gandon, NP will assess whether Onda is the right approach for your goals, or whether something like medical weight loss should come first. Many patients combine Onda with peptide therapy or a supervised weight management plan for a more complete result.
Related treatments: Medical Weight Loss · Semaglutide · Peptide Therapy
FAQ
It depends entirely on what you are trying to fix. Onda suits people already close to their target weight who have stubborn areas that have not responded to diet and exercise, visible cellulite, or mild skin laxity. It is not the right answer if your main goal is losing weight, and we will tell you that at your consultation rather than sell you a package that will not deliver.
No, and this is the most common misconception. Onda uses microwave energy at 2.45 GHz, marketed as Coolwaves technology. Lasers work with light. Microwaves behave differently in tissue, which is what lets Onda reach fat beneath the surface while the skin above stays cool.
Onda has a genuine mechanism behind it. Microwaves at this frequency are preferentially absorbed by fat cells, disrupting their membranes so the body clears the contents metabolically. The same energy contracts collagen in the dermis and stimulates new collagen, which is the lifting and firming effect. Results build over weeks rather than appearing immediately, and they depend on the area treated and your own physiology.
Onda is priced by area as a course of four sessions. Face, chin and neck is $2,400 as a package, arms $3,600, and stomach or buttocks $4,500 each. Every package is discounted against the per-session rate, saving between $800 and $1,500 depending on the area. Treating more than one area or combining Onda with another treatment may change what makes sense for you, so we confirm your plan at consultation before anything begins.
Onda packages cover four sessions of a single area, spaced to give the body time to clear treated fat and build new collagen between visits. How many you actually need depends on the area and your goals, which your provider will assess at your consultation.
Yes, and that is its main advantage. Fat reduction, cellulite and skin laxity are usually treated as three separate problems requiring three different devices. Onda addresses all three in a single session, because the same energy that disrupts fat cells also stimulates the connective tissue around fat lobules and contracts dermal collagen.
Most commonly the abdomen, flanks, hips and thighs. The submental area under the chin and the face can also be treated using a smaller handpiece designed for lifting and firming rather than fat reduction. Three handpieces work at different depths: Deep for larger areas of fat, Shallow for cellulite and tightening, Pocket for the face and chin.
An integrated cooling system holds the skin surface at 5°C throughout, so most patients describe a warming sensation rather than pain. Onda is non-invasive, with no needles and no incisions, and most people return to normal activity the same day.
Because the body clears treated fat gradually through its own metabolic processes, results build over several weeks rather than appearing straight away. Skin firmness continues improving as new collagen forms, so the final result takes longer than the first visible change.
No. Onda is a contouring treatment for specific areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. If weight loss is your primary goal, a supervised medical weight loss programme is the better place to start, and we would rather tell you that than take your money for the wrong treatment.
