- Jeffrey Viscomi | M.D.
The 3 Best Body Contouring Treatments to Try in 2025
Your body is your home. You should feel comfortable and confident in your skin, anywhere you go. Sometimes, even the most dedicated healthy eating and being active can’t quite bring results. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.
Body contouring can help you get to where you want to be. Body contouring is an umbrella term for any non-invasive procedure that reduces fat throughout the body. It’s been around for decades and has become increasingly popular in recent years. People realize how effective it is at eliminating stubborn fat and sculpting their dream bodies.
Plus, technological advances only make body contouring machines more effective.
Is more self-love on your new year’s resolution list? Get rid of insecurities with the top three body contouring treatments.
The three best body contouring solutions include CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, and Emsculpt NEO. Let’s investigate each and how they can improve your body’s appearance in unique ways.
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1. CoolSculpting Elite: Destroy Fat & Sculpt Your Figure
CoolSculpting freezes fat cells to reduce unwanted fat bulges. The device uses controlled cooling to eliminate fat cells and help you achieve stunning contours. The process takes about 30 minutes and is painless. You can return to work after the treatment, though you may experience mild swelling, tingling, or numbness at the treatment site(s). These side effects subside within 2-3 days without intervention. Of course, if you have concerns after a session, be sure to reach out to your provider.
Who is A Good CoolSculpting Candidate?
If you’re tired of looking at the fat that you can’t get rid of and are generally in good health, you are likely a good candidate for CoolSculpting. There should be at least enough fat to pinch and hold onto. However, more than three inches of fat to pinch might make you a better candidate for liposuction. If you are uninterested in lipo and are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, schedule a consultation. Your healthcare provider will evaluate and determine whether this is a good treatment for you.
What Areas Can You Contour with CoolSculpting?
With different applicators, CoolSculpting is incredibly versatile—you can target the chin, love handles, “pooch” around the abdomen, back rolls near the bra line, and even your inner thighs! Other popular treatment areas include underneath the buttocks (banana roll), as well as the chest (man boobs) and arms (bat wings). Once treated, you’ll notice smoother skin within 2-3 weeks. But, of course, as with any cosmetic procedure, each person’s experience with CoolSculpting varies.
What is the CoolSculpting Process?
Most patients tolerate CoolSculpting treatments with little to no discomfort. During your CoolSculpting appointment, a specialist places the cooling panel on your treatment area, which will reduce fat cells beneath your skin via cryolipolysis. This process exposes stubborn fat to extreme precise cooling. Freezing the fat cells at an extremely cold temperature causes them to crystallize and die.
At the same time, the surrounding tissue remains unharmed. The frozen fat cells trigger lipolysis, causing the body to break down the dead fat cells. After a few months, your body metabolizes the dead fat cells and processes them as waste. As a result, you’ll notice a slimmer, more attractive figure as the dead cells are removed from your system.
Contrary to what some might think, CoolSculpting is not a weight loss solution. With that said, it’s great for people close to their ideal weight but who want an alternative way of contouring their bodies without surgical procedures.
What Results Can I Expect to Achieve With CoolSculpting?
Many patients notice impressive CoolSculpting results following one or two sessions. On average, patients see up to a 25% reduction in fat after a CoolSculpting body contouring treatment.
How Soon Will I See Results After CoolSculpting?
It takes a few weeks for your lymphatic system to eliminate the destroyed fat cells after your CoolSculpting procedure. Therefore, full results are not seen immediately after treatment. Patient results vary, with individuals reporting noticeable fat reduction within four weeks.* Optimal results are seen 3 months after treatment.
CoolSculpting Elite Before and After*
*Results may vary depending on the number of sessions, treatment intensity, and individual body composition.
2. CoolTone: Freeze Stubborn Fat & Firm Your Physique
Instead of fat-freezing to reduce stubborn fat, CoolTone targets the muscles, creating powerful contractions to build them up. It works by a process known as magnetic muscle stimulation, which creates the equivalence of 25,000 sit-ups. The results are natural-looking and come with no downtime.
Who is An Ideal CoolTone Candidate?
If you’ve hit a plateau on your workout journey, it might be time to consider CoolTone for the boost you need. It’s highly effective for use on the abdomen, thighs, and glutes. As an added bonus, using CoolTone on your abdomen means you’re strengthening your core muscles. This brings posture improvements and less back pain. Whether you suffer from back discomfort or have specific trouble spots, this procedure offers a solution.
What Are the Main CoolTone Treatment Areas?
CoolTone is FDA-cleared to strengthen and tone the abdomen, firm the buttocks, tighten the thighs, and increase muscle tone in the upper arms and triceps.
CoolTone Procedure: What to Expect
The procedure isn’t painful, but you can expect to feel a repetitive muscle spasm as the CoolTone machine works. Electromagnetic pulses stimulate muscle contractions, strengthening the muscle fibers and burning some fat. Just like CoolSculpting, the sessions are short. You can schedule 30-minute appointments during your lunch breaks and comfortably return to activities afterward.
What Results Can I Expect to Achieve With CoolTone?
The CoolTone contractions strengthen the muscle fibers in the treatment site(s). As a result, patients notice a firmer, stronger, and more toned physique. Electromagnetic energy also triggers the body to produce more collagen, thereby tightening the skin. After a series of 6 to 8 treatment sessions, patients can achieve up to a 19% increase in muscle thickness and a 27.4% decrease in subcutaneous fat after 6 months.
How Soon Until I See Results After CoolTone?
Most patients in Cleveland see an improvement in muscle definition a few days following a CoolTone session. However, more significant results will take anywhere from two to four weeks to show. Your body may continue to build muscle for up to six months following your last CoolTone treatment. As with any cosmetic body treatment, results will vary.
CoolTone Before and After*
*Results may vary.
3. Emsculpt NEO: Burn Fat and Build Muscle
Can’t choose whether you want to eliminate fat bulges or build muscle? Maybe you want both? Emsculpt NEO distinguishes itself from CoolSculpting and CoolTone by simultaneously reducing fat and building muscle. Although we don’t offer this treatment, we believe in providing you with all the information so you can make an informed decision.
Who Is a Candidate for Emsculpt NEO?
A good candidate for Emsculpt NEO is someone who is in good health and is looking to tone and define specific areas of their body. An ideal candidate is also someone with a BMI of 35 or less. Additionally, it’s important to understand that since Emsculpt NEO uses magnetic muscle stimulation, metal cannot be near the treatment area. For example, copper IUDs need removal before a session.
Emsculpt NEO Treatment Areas
Emsculpt NEO is a versatile body sculpting treatment that can target many areas of the body that are difficult to tone and tighten. Some of the more popular Emsculpt NEO treatment areas among patients in Cleveland include the buttocks, abdomen, and inner and outer thighs. Additional treatment areas include the calves, flanks, arms, and obliques.
How Does Emsculpt NEO Work?
Using HIFEM (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Energy) radiofrequency to promote collagen production and muscle growth, Emsculpt NEO tightens skin and melts fat. Depending on the spots you’re treating and desired results, one or two applicators will sit on the treatment areas.
HIFEM technology stimulates supramaximal contractions that strengthen the muscles. Radiofrequency technology reduces fat and brings elasticity back. These involuntary contractions can feel a bit strange at first, as with any professional body contouring machine. You will begin at a lower intensity to let your body adjust. Your provider will carefully increase the intensity to maximize results throughout the 30-minute session.
Emsculpt NEO Results
There are three things that Emsculpt NEO enhances:
- Muscle definition: Not only will you notice a difference in your physical appearance, but you will also find that workouts become easier because you are stronger.
- Fat reduction: We tend to see about a 30% fat reduction due to the transformational capabilities of radiofrequency.
- Skin tightening: Radiofrequency is also the reason that this treatment is proven to bring patients tighter skin.
It is also an effective solution for improving rectus muscle diastasis. This is when abdominal muscles separate, commonly after pregnancy.
If you’re looking to lose the final bits of stubborn fat on your body while toning up, Emsculpt NEO is a promising option.
Emsculpt NEO Before and After*
*Results may vary. Your consultation is a good opportunity to learn what your individual results might be.
Slim and Sculpt with Body Contouring in Cleveland, OH
Ready to take the first steps towards a stronger, sculpted you? Visit Dōcerē Medical Spa and Laser Center if you’re considering body contouring to get your dream body in 2025. As one of the top-rated providers of CoolSculpting Elite and CoolTone treatments in OH, Dōcerē Medical Spa and Laser Center is the number one location for body sculpting and fat reduction in the Strongsville area. Call (440) 238-3331 to schedule a complimentary consultation. Our team is excited to surpass your expectations and help you achieve a total body transformation.
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Important Safety Information
CoolSculpting® is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges in 9 areas of the body. Some common side effects include temporary numbness, discomfort, and swelling.
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.