If you struggle with stubborn pockets of fat around your tummy or are experiencing a loss of muscle mass around your middle, surgical procedures like a tummy tuck or liposuction are the procedures likely to come to mind first. However, these procedures require serious recovery time that many just don’t have available. But that doesn’t mean these areas of fat and weakened muscle tissue can’t be addressed. CoolSculpting and CoolTone are two non-surgical procedures that can help reduce fat and tone and strengthen muscles, delivering the body contours you have worked to achieve. While both CoolSculpting and CoolTone are procedures developed by Allergan, they each are designed to target different tissues within the body. CoolSculpting can target and eliminate fat cells not only in the abdominal area but also in the chin, arms, back, thighs, and knees. CoolTone, on the other hand, targets muscle tissue in the body, helping to tone and sculpt muscles in the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. CoolSculpting is FDA-approved for the effective non-surgical removal of stubborn fat cells in the body. CoolSculpting requires no needles, incisions, or downtime and instead targets fat cells with freezing temperatures. Instead, areas of fat are drawn into the CoolSculpting device to target the unwanted fat cells. This freezing kills the fat cells and the body gradually eliminates them, leaving you with the contouring goals you were looking for. Even though it’s called CoolTone, this procedure does not involve the use of cold or freezing temperatures. Instead, CoolTone works through magnetic muscle stimulation. This technology promotes involuntary muscle contractions in the targeted area for a few seconds followed by a rest period. These contractions work to tone and build muscle. This pain-free procedure can easily be done during your lunch hour and can help contribute to a firmer appearance. CoolTone, at this time, is FDA-approved for the muscles in the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. If you are looking for a complete abdominal makeover without surgical intervention, combining CoolSculpting and CoolTone can deliver exactly what you are looking for. Both of these treatment options complement each other well. You may decide to start with CoolSculpting and then find that targeting the muscles next will further enhance your new curves. For some, combining the two procedures at one time can create simultaneous results. If you are interested in seeing just how CoolSculpting and CoolTone can help you achieve your body contouring goals, call Kramer Plastic Surgery at 208-344-4900 today to schedule your consultation and take the first step to a new you. Author: Dr. Jonathan Kramer A board-certified plastic surgeon in Boise, Dr. Jonathan Kramer believes that plastic surgery goes well beyond what we see physically, and that it can bring profound life-changes. He earned his MD at Emory University and completed a two-year plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.
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