The Technology

Miglou UHF Microwave Technology

Q: How is Miglou different from radiofrequency (RF)?

Conventional RF heats tissue based on differences in impedance between skin and fat. Miglou uses Ultra-High Frequency microwave energy with near-focusing technology, which its manufacturer describes as a more precise and efficient way to deliver energy to the target depth while minimising impact on surrounding tissue.

Miglou is a body contouring technology built on Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) microwave energy rather than the conventional radiofrequency most devices rely on. At SkinRev Lab, Miglou is the technology behind our SKINSHAPE treatment.

This page explains what the technology does and how it compares to other microwave systems. If you would like to book, the treatment itself and its pricing are on the SKINSHAPE page.

What Miglou does

Miglou delivers microwave energy at ultra-high frequency into the tissue, where it gently induces vibration and generates controlled warmth at the target depth. That warmth does two things at once: it acts on fat, and it stimulates collagen for firmer, tighter skin. A cooling system runs throughout to protect the skin surface and keep the treatment comfortable.

The distinguishing feature is near-focusing technology. Rather than spreading energy broadly, Miglou concentrates it toward the depth where it is needed, which improves the efficiency of the microwave delivery and helps limit its effect on surrounding areas. In practical terms, more of the energy does useful work and less is wasted heating tissue that does not need it.

Because it addresses fat, skin firmness and cellulite in a single pass, Miglou suits treatment areas where more than one of those concerns is present together — which is how SKINSHAPE is designed to be used.

Miglou UHF vs conventional RF

Most non-invasive contouring devices use radiofrequency, which heats tissue by exploiting the difference in electrical impedance between skin and fat. Miglou takes a different route. Its manufacturer describes it as based on Ultra-High Frequency rather than conventional RF, which enables a more precise and efficient approach to delivering energy to the target depth. The near-focusing design is what makes that efficiency possible.

Technology descriptions here are drawn from the manufacturer’s published material. Individual results vary, and no non-invasive treatment is a substitute for a healthy diet and physical activity.

Comparison

Miglou vs Onda Pro

Onda Pro, by DEKA, is the microwave device most people have heard of, so it is the natural point of comparison. Both are microwave-based; the differences are in how the energy is generated and delivered. SkinRev Lab uses Miglou and does not operate an Onda Pro system — the table is for comparison.

Miglou UHF microwave compared with Onda Pro Coolwaves
	Miglou	Onda Pro (DEKA)
Energy type	Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) microwave	Coolwaves patented microwave
Delivery approach	Near-focusing technology concentrates energy toward the target depth for efficiency	Separate Deep and Shallow handpieces for different depths
What it targets	Fat, skin tightening and cellulite together	Localised fat, cellulite and skin tightening depending on handpiece
Skin protection	Integrated cooling	Cooling as part of the Coolwaves system
Positioning	A single delivery approach tuned for efficiency across areas	Two handpieces chosen by depth of the target
Available at SkinRev Lab	Yes — as SKINSHAPE	No

Onda and Coolwaves are trademarks of DEKA and are named here for comparison only; SkinRev Lab is not affiliated with DEKA. Device characteristics are drawn from publicly available manufacturer material and vary by model, operator and settings.

The treatment that uses Miglou

SKINSHAPE — Microwave Body Sculpting

Fat, skin tightening and cellulite together, delivered with Miglou UHF microwave. Priced at $288 per 15 x 15 cm zone at 100 kJ per session, first-timer rate $88. Eight zones available including abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back, buttocks and double chin.

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Common questions about Miglou

What is Miglou?

Miglou is a body contouring device based on Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) microwave energy rather than conventional radiofrequency. It uses near-focusing technology to deliver energy efficiently to a target depth, generating controlled warmth that reduces fat and stimulates collagen while a cooling system protects the skin. At SkinRev Lab it is the technology behind the SKINSHAPE treatment.

How is Miglou different from radiofrequency?

Conventional RF heats tissue based on the difference in impedance between skin and fat. Miglou uses Ultra-High Frequency microwave energy with near-focusing technology, which its manufacturer describes as a more precise and efficient way to deliver energy to the target depth while minimising impact on surrounding tissue.

How does Miglou compare to Onda Pro?

Both are microwave-based body contouring technologies. Onda Pro (by DEKA) uses patented Coolwaves microwaves with separate Deep and Shallow handpieces. Miglou uses Ultra-High Frequency microwave energy with near-focusing technology to improve delivery efficiency. SkinRev Lab uses Miglou for its SKINSHAPE treatment and does not operate an Onda Pro system.

Which SkinRev treatment uses Miglou?

SKINSHAPE, our microwave body sculpting treatment, is delivered using Miglou technology. It targets fat, skin tightening and cellulite together, priced at $288 per 15 x 15 cm zone at 100 kJ per session, with a first-timer rate of $88.