Is There a Treatment that Removes Fat and Tightens Skin at the Same Time?

For years, body contouring meant choosing a lane. Want fat reduction? Try CoolSculpting or liposuction. Want tighter skin? That’s a separate device, often a separate appointment, sometimes a separate provider altogether. Stubborn pockets of fat and loose, lax skin tend to show up together, yet most treatments only address one half of the problem.

Onda Pro changes that equation. This advanced device tackles fat reduction, skin tightening, and cellulite improvement in a single treatment, and we’re excited to now offer it at Awaken Aesthetics.

How Onda Pro Actually Works

Onda Pro relies on Coolwaves technology, a form of microwave energy that behaves differently than the radiofrequency or cooling-based devices you may already know. It offers science-backed results that have become known worldwide. 

The Science Behind Coolwaves

Instead of cooling fat cells (like CoolSculpting) or relying purely on surface heating (like traditional radiofrequency), Onda Pro delivers controlled 2.45 GHz microwave energy that passes through the skin’s surface and targets subcutaneous fat and connective tissue directly.

• Selective targeting: The energy concentrates on fat cells and fibrous tissue while sparing surrounding structures
• Built-in cooling: Continuous surface cooling keeps skin comfortable throughout treatment, even as deeper tissue heats up
• Dual-action heating: The same energy that disrupts fat cells also triggers collagen contraction and remodeling, which is exactly why this device tightens skin and reduces fat simultaneously

Three Specialized Handpieces

Onda Pro doesn’t use a one-size-fits-all applicator. It comes equipped with three handpieces engineered for different depths and areas:

• Deep handpiece: Reaches larger fat deposits in areas like the abdomen, flanks, and thighs
• Shallow handpiece: Targets more superficial concerns, including cellulite and finer skin laxity
• Pocket handpiece: Designed for smaller, more delicate areas like the jawline and chin

This range lets your provider customize a single session around exactly what your body needs, rather than forcing every area through the same settings.

What Onda Pro Can Address

Fat Reduction

The microwave energy disrupts fat cell membranes, triggering a natural process where the body gradually clears disrupted cells through the lymphatic system over the following weeks.

Skin Tightening

Heat generated during treatment causes immediate collagen fiber contraction, followed by longer-term collagen remodeling that continues to firm skin over the following months.

Cellulite Improvement

Onda Pro also targets the fibrous septa, the connective bands beneath the skin responsible for cellulite’s dimpled appearance, helping smooth out texture alongside fat and skin improvements.

Where Onda Pro Works Best

This treatment suits a wide range of areas across the body and face:

• Abdomen and flanks
• Thighs and saddlebags
• Upper arms
• Back
• Submental area (under the chin) and jawline

What to Expect From Treatment

Sessions typically run 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the areas treated, and most patients see optimal results after a series of three to four sessions spaced roughly four weeks apart. Because Onda Pro doesn’t require incisions, needles, or significant recovery time, you can generally return to normal activities immediately afterward.

Results build gradually rather than appearing overnight. Expect initial firmness and smoothing within the first few weeks, with full fat reduction and skin tightening effects developing over two to three months as your body processes disrupted fat cells and rebuilds collagen.

Why Combining Fat Reduction and Skin Tightening Matters

Treating fat alone can sometimes leave skin looking loose over the newly reduced area, especially in patients with mild to moderate skin laxity to begin with. By addressing both fat volume and skin structure in the same session, Onda Pro helps avoid that mismatch, leaving contours that look smoother and more proportional rather than simply smaller.

Is Onda Pro Right for You?

Onda Pro works well for patients who are close to their goal weight but dealing with stubborn, localized fat and skin that’s lost some firmness, whether from aging, weight fluctuations, or pregnancy. It’s not a substitute for significant weight loss, but it’s an excellent option for refining and tightening areas that diet and exercise haven’t fully resolved.

If you’re curious whether Onda Pro fits your goals, our team at Awaken Aesthetics can evaluate your specific areas of concern and build a treatment plan designed around what your body actually needs.

Take the Next Step

Want to learn more about what you can expect from Onda Pro? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA, to learn more by calling (310) 791-2233