Is SculpSure More Effective than CoolSculpting?

A beautiful brunette wearing a bikini compares the CoolSculpting treatment and the Sculpsure treatment.
A beautiful brunette wearing a bikini compares the CoolSculpting treatment and the Sculpsure treatment.

CoolSculpting vs. SculpSure: Is SculpSure More Effective than CoolSculpting?

One uses heat, the other cold. Both dissolve fat. Both are non-invasive treatments that let you get back to your day with minimal to no downtime. SculpSure and CoolSculpting are safe, effective body contouring treatments, but is one better? 

Weight loss goals are not always easy to reach with regular diet and exercise. While we hope that that’s all it takes, sometimes, our bodies need a little extra support on the journey. And when that happens, many individuals choose to partner with medical spas for that much-needed boost to get things moving. Then it’s a matter of finding the best treatment or combination of treatments depending on your specific goals. 

The right med spa will have a team of specialists ready to help you. They will guide you through the process, answering questions and addressing concerns while creating a treatment plan that’s unique. You’ll have the best recommendations for your goals, and after your treatments are complete, your med spa team should be there for you with tips for maximizing results. That way, you can determine the best body contouring solution for yourself, knowing you have made an informed decision.

A beautiful woman in swimwear compares the CoolSculpting treatment and the Sculpsure treatment.

The Difference Between CoolSculpting and SculpSure

Both treatments use a form of lipolysis technology but in very different ways. CoolSculpting freezes fat away using cooling technology known as cryolipolysis. This fat-freezing ability allows the device to target unwanted fat cells, freezing them until they no longer serve a purpose, and dissolve so the body’s lymphatic system drains the excess with time.

SculpSure, on the other hand, uses laser lipolysis (fat heating) technology to melt fat cells away. It’s among the many popular laser services that rejuvenate and empower patients to leave feeling more confident than when they came in. After all, body sculpting is meant to help you feel like your best self. It’s an empowering solution to concerns that are sometimes out of your control.

CoolSculpting Fat Freezing

There are two versions of CoolSculpting, the original legacy version, and CoolSculpting Elite. CoolSculpting Elite is more advanced, reducing more unwanted fat than its predecessor. The idea of freezing fat to death came back in the day when two Harvard scientists found a correlation between children eating ice cream and popsicles and losing cheek fat in the face. This discovery inspired the creation of CoolSculpting, where specialists place applicator pads on the treatment area to transmit cooling energy and destroy unwanted fat.

CoolSculpting Elite can target more areas than SculpSure can, including:

  • Under the chin (double chin)

  • Underarms (bat wings)

  • Bra and underbust rolls

  • Stomach (abdomen)

  • Side fat (love handles)

  • Below the buttocks (banana roll)

  • Inner thighs

  • Outer thighs

  • Ankles and calves

CoolSculpting treatment at KP Aesthetics in Newtown Square

It takes about three months to see full results from CoolSculpting. Patients often choose to schedule multiple CoolSculpting sessions to get the most from treatment, as the fat reduction takes place gradually, and adding treatments maximizes results. You can see for yourself in these CoolSculpting before and after images.

CoolSculpting Treatment Times

Each CoolSculpting session typically takes between 25 minutes to an hour. With the original CoolSculpting machine, only one area could be treated at a time. Now that CoolSculpting Elite exists, its dual applicators can treat two areas within one session.

SculpSure Fat Melting

SculpSure is non-invasive like CoolSculpting, but by emitting pulses of laser heat energy below the skin with applicator pads. Using a balance of cooling plates to regulate the temperature, SculpSure liquifies fat cells for the body to process over the next few weeks.

While it doesn’t treat as many areas as CoolSculpting, SculpSure is highly effective on:

  • Stomach

  • Love handles

  • Back and bra fat

  • Inner thighs

  • Outer thighs

  • Submental fullness (double chin)

CoolSculpting vs. SculpSure treatment comparison article

Most patients opt for two treatment rounds with SculpSure. Early results start to show around six weeks, while the full results show after about 12 weeks.

SculpSure Treatment Times

As a faster treatment than CoolSculpting, SculpSure is known as a “lunchtime lipo” solution. It takes about 25 minutes for a session, treating up to four areas in one sitting. No matter which body contouring option you choose, speaking with a knowledgeable professional during a personalized consultation will help you choose the perfect plan.

Candidates for CoolSculpting Vs. SculpSure

Neither of these options is meant for those who are obese. CoolSculpting and SculpSure work best on those who are already close to their goals but struggle with stubborn areas. Instead of replacing exercise and a nutritional diet, body sculpting treatments are meant to complement the journey. They help to target areas that are hard to sculpt on your own.

Both treatments are considered permanent solutions for unwanted fat loss. However, It’s important to remember weight loss and fat loss treatments are not the same. Not all fat cells in a treatment area are removed with fat loss solutions like CoolSculpting and SculpSure. There will still be surrounding fat cells, so you should maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Gaining weight can enlarge the remaining cells, but you can help to balance everything with both lifestyle choices and maintenance treatments in the future.

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Is SculpSure More Expensive Than CoolSculpting?

If you’re choosing between SculpSure and CoolSculpting, the cost won’t impact your decision much, as they are both similar. Depending on the size of the treatment area and how many areas you plan to sculpt, SculpSure and CoolSculpting price varies between two and upwards of six thousand dollars. Remember that cost is only part of the equation – you should find a provider that you trust, who has your best interests in mind and experience to support their expertise.

CoolSculpting Vs. SculpSure: Body Contouring in Philadelphia

You deserve to look and feel like your best self. If you’re struggling with unwanted fat that’s making you feel self-conscious, you’re not alone. Come visit our Philadelphia med spa, and talk with professionals who understand your situation and can help create a plan that works for you. Give us a call at 484-420-4094 today for a free consultation!

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Kimberly Costalas, RN

Nurse Injector for Cosmetic Medicine and Certified Coolsculpting Specialist
Kim has over 10 years of patient care experience and has been performing aesthetic services since 2011. She trained with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has had many private, one-on-one sessions and instruction from Merz Pharmaceutical. She has had extensive, individual training by Zeltiq (the maker of CoolSculpting) representatives and attended CoolSculpting University for further instruction.

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Weight Loss Vs. Fat Loss Treatments

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Weight Loss Vs. Fat Loss Treatments

Getting Rid of Fat Without Surgery

The adult body has a fixed amount of fat cells. When we gain weight, the body does not create more fat cells. Instead, the fat cells expand to accommodate the extra fat.

Similarly, the body does not get rid of fat cells when it loses weight. The cells simply shrink when the fat is metabolized. Hence, fat reduction treatments like liposuction and CoolSculpting are different from weight loss treatments that reduce hunger cravings and boost the metabolism.

The Difference Between Fat Loss and Weight Loss

Although fat reduction and weight loss produce similar results, the two treatments are fundamentally different.

Fat reduction treatments eliminate fat cells from the body. And since the body does not create new fat cells, once the stubborn bulge is frozen and excreted from the body, those cells are gone for good. The body does not replace dead fat cells. Nor can they grow back, which leads to long-lasting results.

When it comes to losing fat with a med spa, you can target specific areas of the body better to reduce unwanted fat pockets. Weight loss programs help people reach an overall goal weight. Custom treatment plans help guide you through the process and maintain results. 

One solution will suit you better, depending on your body composition and goals. Or, since many medspa clinics offer both weight loss and fat loss options, sometimes patients combine the two for maximum results. Let’s go through your options.

Non-Invasive Fat Removal That Reduces Stubborn Pockets of Fat

Fat-freezing and fat-melting technology can minimize excessive fat pockets for those struggling with losing fat in specific areas. Freezing fat is not a suitable weight loss option or solution for obesity. Instead, it’s the best for patients who can’t seem to maintain a healthy weight, even with all the best efforts put forth with lifestyle choices.

KYBELLA® Injections

If you struggle with a double chin, you’re already aware of how difficult it is to get rid of. There are only so many exercises you can do without seeing much change before it’s time to turn to something else. That’s when patients come to professionals at medical spas. 

KYBELLA destroys fat cells underneath the chin. It reduces submental fullness which helps you in losing fat for a more defined profile.

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How Much Does KYBELLA Cost?

As with any cosmetic treatment for weight loss or fat reduction, the cost varies for a number of reasons. For starters, your location has an impact on pricing. So does the expertise of the provider you’re turning to. Plus, your KYBELLA cost also depends on how many sessions you need. 

At KP Aesthetics, one vial of KYBELLA will cost $600, with most patients using one or two vials in total.

CoolSculpting® Elite

CoolSculpting, and the latest version, CoolSculpting Elite, is a fat reduction treatment, not a weight loss treatment. It is FDA-cleared for fat reduction in nine areas of the body, including:

  • Upper arms
  • Flanks (love handles)
  • Abdomen and stomach area
  • Fat under buttocks (banana roll)
  • Inner and outer thighs
  • Back
  • Bra fat area
  • Under the chin
  • Jawline area

When you gain weight, your existing fat cells (the number of which is fixed) will expand. When you lose weight, your current fat cells shrink. The number of cells in your body will remain the same through weight loss and gain. Fat eliminated through fat freezing with CoolSculpting is gone for good.

Maintaining your new, slimmer physique with diet and exercise is essential. While frozen cells cannot grow back, nothing stops your remaining fat from expanding to accommodate weight gain. This may obscure your CoolSculpting results.

CoolSculpting Before and After*

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CoolTone® Strengthens Muscles and Reduces Fat

CoolTone is a quick, easy solution for sculpting the abs, butt, and legs. Unlike CoolSculpting’s fat-freezing technology, CoolTone uses electromagnetic energy. This stimulates muscle contractions to tone and strengthen the target muscle, which also slims down excess fat so you lose weight.

What this means is that while CoolSculpting focuses on targeting and destroying fat, CoolTone stimulates muscle improvement. Whichever area you choose to treat, the CoolTone device prompts motor nerves to contract for the equivalent of 20,000 crunches, lunges, or squats. Many patients actually choose to combine CoolSculpting with CoolTone to fully boost their body contouring results. After treatments are complete and results show, maintain muscle mass by eating a proper nutrient-dense diet and exercising regularly.

CoolTone Before and After*

Woman's buttocks before and after cooltone treatment at KP Aesthetics in Newton Square, PA.

Weight Loss Treatments at Med Spas

If you want to lose weight overall, instead of slimming and toning one specific spot, you’ll need something other than fat reduction options. When you combine a prescription weight loss medication with an active, healthy lifestyle, you can see more transformation than you would hitting the gym daily.

Semaglutide Injections

Originally brought about as a medication for those with type-2 diabetes, Semaglutide for weight loss has become increasingly popular due to its dramatic results. Semaglutide is the active ingredient, which acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. That means it helps increase feelings of fullness, suppressing the appetite for better control.

Once success became standard for diabetics using Semaglutide, pharmaceutical companies began working on semaglutide for weight loss. Now, Semaglutide medications are also for adults struggling with obesity or who are overweight with at least one medical condition.

Dosages prescribed come in different amounts ranging from 0.5 mg to 1 mg dosage per week for diabetes while ranging from 2.4 mg to 7 mg per week for weight loss. As a long-term medication, Semaglutide in non-diabetics has been shown to result in 11% weight loss at the highest recommended dose. There are also generic Semaglutide options available, so it’s good to talk with your provider to ensure that you’re choosing the right solution for your goals. 

Your Semaglutide Results

Originally brought about as a medication for those with type-2 diabetes, Semaglutide for weight loss has become increasingly popular due to its dramatic results. Semaglutide is the active ingredient, which acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. That means it helps increase feelings of fullness, suppressing the appetite for better control.

Once success became standard for diabetics using Semaglutide, pharmaceutical companies began working on semaglutide for weight loss. Now, Semaglutide medications are also for adults struggling with obesity or who are overweight with at least one medical condition.

Dosages prescribed come in different amounts ranging from 0.5 mg to 1 mg dosage per week for diabetes while ranging from 2.4 mg to 7 mg per week for weight loss. As a long-term medication, Semaglutide in non-diabetics has been shown to result in 11% weight loss at the highest recommended dose. There are also generic Semaglutide options available, so it’s good to talk with your provider to ensure that you’re choosing the right solution for your goals. 

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Customize Your Personal Weight Loss & Fat Reduction Treatments in Philadelphia

No matter what your body needs to help get things back on track, the team at KP Aesthetics is here to help. We are happy to sit down with you to discuss your current goals and concerns. Getting rid of unwanted fat might feel like a challenging time, but you don’t need to go through it alone. We can offer the advice you’ve been looking for as you choose between weight loss and fat loss solutions.

If you’re in the Philadelphia area, don’t hesitate to call 484-420-7094 to learn more about CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Semaglutide, and KYBELLA treatments in the Newtown Square area.

*Keep in mind that results vary. Treatments cannot guarantee results. Our information is based on years of research and working with patients to find the right solution for individual concerns.

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Nurse Injector for Cosmetic Medicine and Certified Coolsculpting Specialist
Kim has over 10 years of patient care experience and has been performing aesthetic services since 2011. She trained with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has had many private, one-on-one sessions and instruction from Merz Pharmaceutical. She has had extensive, individual training by Zeltiq (the maker of CoolSculpting) representatives and attended CoolSculpting University for further instruction.

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