CoolTone

The newest device by Allergan, CoolTone uses a focused magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) to cause “supramaximal” muscle contractions.

Suddenly Slimmer Med Spa is one of the first medical providers in Phoenix who will offer CoolTone to its clients.

CoolTone technology penetrates the muscle layers and brings involuntary muscle contractions. The body responds to these contractions by firming up its muscle fibers, ensuing improved muscle conditioning.

Whether targeting stomach, buttocks or thighs, CoolTone strengthens, tones and shapes the muscles in the treated area, resulting in a more well-defined and toned appearance.

These contractions are much more powerful than the voluntary contractions that occur while performing exercises such as sit-ups and crunches.

The Emsculpt was released over a year ago and was one of the first muscle building devices on the market. The early indications are that CoolTone is more powerful than the Emsculpt based on the fact that many patients are able to tolerate the maximum power generated by the Emsculpt after only 1-2 treatments.

CoolTone has 50 percent more magnetic strength than the leading competitor Emsculpt (1.35 T versus 0.9 T) at the point of contact.

Allergan, the manufacturer of CoolTone, conducted multiple clinical studies with many patients specifically on the areas of the abdomen and buttocks. The studies measured fat and muscle with imaging (CT scans and MRI studies) by comparing before and after treatment photos. The results of the studies show how effective CoolTone is at increasing muscle mass.

Clinical studies show the best results with a total of 4 treatments for the abdomen and buttocks treated for 30 minutes, twice a week for 2 weeks. To maintain initial results, we recommend one treatment every 3-6 months.

Ideal candidates are already physically active and adhere to a healthy diet and lifestyle consistently, but desire more definition of their abs or lifting of their buttocks.

CoolTone is FDA-cleared for the abdomen and buttocks. However, other areas of the body may benefit from increased muscle tone and fat metabolism.

Areas well-suited for treatment may include:

Abdomen
Buttocks
Triceps (upper arms)
Thighs

CoolTone is not painful – it simply feels like a series of strong muscle contractions. Thinner patients may feel CoolTone treatments more and a decrease in energy. Many patients tend to instinctively smile or laugh during the first few minutes, then the body adapts to the rhythm of muscle contractions and it’s easily tolerated.

CoolTone is FDA cleared only for muscle building. At Suddenly Slimmer Med Spa, we recommend a combination of CoolSculpting, the best fat loss technology along with CoolTone as a complete body sculpting solution.

In clinical studies, patients gained 16% muscle mass after a series of 4 treatments with CoolTone.

No preparation is required prior to CoolTone treatment. As your muscles in the treatment area will be strongly contracting, prepare as you would prior to a rigorous strength training session at the gym. Empty your bladder and avoid a full meal prior to treatment.

A CoolTone treatment session lasts 30 minutes. Clinical studies were done as a series of 4 treatments total – twice a week for 2 weeks.

The area of treatment may be mildly sore, like a strength-training workout. This may persist for a day following treatment.

In the clinical studies, the estimated 16% increase in muscle mass and reduction of fat were measured 2 months after the 4th treatment. However, some patients noticed increased muscle tone of the abs one day following treatment.

Yes, clinical studies demonstrate an 11% reduction in diastasis recti following 4 treatments with CoolTone. Diastasis recti is a medical term describing the separation of the abdominal muscles. In extreme cases, it can cause a midline hernia (ventral hernia) or bulging of abdominal tissues. This most commonly occurs during pregnancy, as the belly increases in size to accommodate a growing baby. The increasing size of the womb stretches the abdominal muscles, leading to diastasis recti. CoolTone offers non-invasive means of improving diastasis recti.

Patients with significant fat stores may not be ideal candidates for CoolTone. CoolTone energy used to power CoolTone penetrates to approximately 7 cm. Those with thicker fat stores may not get as significant of muscle contraction, resulting in fewer results following treatment. Pregnant and nursing females should not undergo treatment with CoolTone. Women who are close to menstruation may find that it comes sooner or cramping is increased or intensified with CoolTone treatments, therefore we recommend not undergoing treatment during this time of the month.

Metal or electronic implants in the treatment area
Cardiac pacemakers
Implanted defibrillators
Implanted neurostimulators
Drug pumps
Malignant tumor
Hemorrhagic conditions
Epilepsy
Recent surgical procedures

Yes, focused magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) from CoolTone is considered to be safe. As mentioned previously, mild soreness similar to a muscle workout is normal and expected as a side effect from CoolTone treatments.

Yes, CoolTone can be combined with Coolsculpting to enhance fat reduction.