- Jeffrey Viscomi | M.D.
CoolTone Vs. Emsculpt
Your Best Solutions for Fat Reduction, Muscle Definition, or Both
With the number of muscle-strengthening techniques available today, it’s no surprise that you’d feel some confusion trying to figure out which one is right for you. If they’re all claiming similar results, how do you choose?
The thing with using scientifically proven technology is that treatments can be completely customized for your individual concerns. Each body contouring device has its own unique strengths, so it’s a matter of understanding how your body goals relate to what the machine can do.
Two of the most popular treatments are CoolTone and Emsculpt (or its updated version, Emsculpt NEO). You’ve asked, and we’re here to tell. These top-ranking muscle-strengthening treatments face off below as we help you make a decision. Read on to learn more about each option, their similarities and differences, and anything else you need to know to make the best decision for your body.
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The Similarities Between Emsculpt and CoolTone
Both CoolTone and Emsculpt are FDA-cleared to strengthen and tone major muscle groups. They achieve this muscle strengthening by stimulating powerful contractions known as supramaximal contractions. Each treatment is 30 minutes and induces 20,000 supramaximal contractions.
Some patients are happy with the results they see after one of either treatment option. Others tend to prefer scheduling anywhere between two and four sessions with at least two or three days between. The more sessions, the more dramatic the results.
Regardless of which treatment you go with, either one brings more strength training than any person could achieve on their own. It’s simply not humanly possible to build muscle cells and strengthen existing fibers that fast. You’d have to physically do 20,000 exercises that target the area you’re hoping to tone, and even then, it’s not guaranteed. Both CoolTone and Emsculpt provide minimal pain, and convenient treatments with no recovery time necessary.
The difference lies in how each device achieves optimal results, and which method you prefer.
Emsculpt Before and After*
One way to better understand the results you can expect is by seeing how a treatment affects someone with a similar body type.*
CoolTone Before and After*
*It’s important to remember that results vary depending on your individual goals, number of sessions, and treatment of choice. The best way to understand the CoolTone treatment results you can expect is to schedule a complimentary consultation. Before and after pictures are a fantastic way to get an idea of what you like, which is why we share as many CoolTone before and after pictures as possible, but speaking with a professional will help address any questions you may have.
Emsculpt Vs. CoolTone: The Differences
Each of these treatments came from a different manufacturer. Emsculpt comes from BTL Aesthetics, while CoolTone comes from the same makers of CoolSculpting, the revolutionary fat-freezing treatment.
Besides their origins, CoolTone and Emsculpt have significant differences, including:
Emsculpt Has Fat Reduction Capabilities
One of the main things that sets these services apart is the duality of what they provide. CoolTone can only strengthen muscles, although it achieves highly desirable results doing so. Emsculpt, on the other hand, can reduce fat in targeted areas, plus tone muscles for more definition.
For some patients, this duality is the perfect solution – slimming down excess fat and then strengthening existing muscle for the finale. For others, fat reduction isn’t necessary. You might only need the extra help getting your muscles to tone. This gives you the flexibility to choose a treatment that only targets the areas you’re looking to enhance.
Emsculpt Has More Time on the Market
Emsculpt was the first FDA-cleared device to strengthen and tone muscles. CoolTone made its way to the market a few years after that. While Emsculpt has some advantages by being available longer, CoolTone makes up for its lost time by being one of the most revolutionary muscle-strengthening treatments.
CoolTone Has Revolutionary Muscle-Strengthening Advancements
As you know, both treatments induce contractions in the muscle tissues. But how they achieve those contractions is completely separate from one another.
CoolTone uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS), while Emsculpt uses Highly Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy. Emsculpt NEO takes its predecessor a step further by utilizing HIFEM energy and radiofrequency (RF) for additional fat cell death power. In studies monitoring patients that tried four rounds of Emsculpt or Emsculpt NEO, patients reported high satisfaction. There was an average of 2.0 mm increase in muscle thickness, a mean reduction of 2.8 mm (1/9 in) overall thickness.
CoolTone claims to have 50% more magnetic intensity measured in tesla (T) as compared to Emsculpt (1.35 T versus 0.9 T).
Each Targets Different Treatment Areas
CoolTone can strengthen the core, improving the abdominal muscles for firm results. It can also firm and strengthen the thighs and buttocks, providing a subtle lifting effect. This makes CoolTone a non-surgical butt lift alternative.
Emsculpt can do the same but is also cleared to effectively target other areas, so you can bring more definition to your:
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Arms
- Calves
- Thighs
Oftentimes, the choice of which treatment comes down to the area you want to define. But if you’re hoping to target an area that both options cover, it comes down to what you’d like to see in your results – fat reduction, muscle toning, or both.
Emsculpt & CoolTone Treatments in Strongsville, OH
Knowing the key differences between such popular body contouring treatments should help you on this journey toward reaching your body goals. If you live in the Strongsville, OH area and want to learn which muscle-strengthening treatment is best for you, contact Dōcerē Medical Spa and Laser Center. We are a leading provider of both CoolTone and Emsculpt.
During your initial consultation, you can speak with a licensed, knowledgeable treatment specialist. We have an exceptional staff happy to listen to your specific body goals and analyze your shape/size, ultimately determining which muscle-strengthening treatment will help you look and feel your best.
Give us a call at (440) 238-3331 or fill out the form below for muscle-strengthening treatments near you.
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Important Safety Information
CoolTone® is FDA-cleared to strengthen, tone, and firm the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Common side effects include muscle, joint, or tendon pain, muscle spasm, and skin redness.
Dr. Jeffrey Viscomi
Dr. Viscomi received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton. He then went on to graduate from Wright State University School of Medicine in the top 10% of his class. Following residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Viscomi began his Family Practice in Strongsville and quickly became a nationally recognized leader in primary care for his unique practice model. Dr. Viscomi is a member of the Aesthetics Practice Association and has completed extensive training in the use of laser in aesthetic procedures.