How is Trusculpt Flex different from Zeltiq Aesthetics's CoolSculpting in removing excess tummy fat?

Doctor's Answer

Trusculpt Flex is a device developed for building and toning muscle by replications of muscle contractions that mimic that of squats, crunch and twist .

Cool sculpting is primarily a device for the non invasive reduction of fat .

The pros of Coolsculpting are:

1. Well documented efficacy in reduction of subcutaneous fat - average up to 25%.
2. Treatment generally well tolerated although there can be some discomfort during the initial vacuum suction.
3. Usually able to see results after 2 or more treatment.sessions .

The cons of Coolsculpting:

1. The suction pads can only treat the areas it can gain access to .
2. Typically you need at least 2.5 cm of pinchable fat to be treated.
3. Sometimes there can be cases of uneven treatment results especially at the edges .
4. Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia is a rare complication.

The pros of Trusculpt Flex:

1. Well documented efficacy in building muscle mass with an average increase of around 30 % after 4-6 treatments.
2. Secondary benefit of fat reduction of about 15 %.
3. Well tolerated with no downtime
4. No significant complications .
5. Early results seems to suggest that it might have some effect on reducing visceral fats.

The cons of Trusculpt Flex:

1. The cost which ranges from $400 to $500 per session.
2. You need a minimum of 4-6 treatments to see results .

Hope this helps

Regards
Dr KK Chew

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