What is the difference between Emsculpt and Coolsculpt fat freezing for removing fat?

Doctor's Answer

Both Emsculpting and Coolsculpting are non-invasive body shaping therapies for people who are looking for therapies to help improve their body contours and are not meant for weight loss. They work differently and target different groups of people.

Coolsculpting works via the principle of Cryolipolysis. By delivering precise and controlled cooling to the targeted fat cells under the skin, the fat cells get frozen and crystallised, and subsequently undergo apoptosis/cell death. Over time, these fat cells are eliminated by your body and this results in a more sculpted contour over the treated area. It is a form of body contouring treatment that is suitable for people who have unwanted or stubborn fat in targeted areas and suitable candidates for fat-freeze/cryolipolysis treatment are those with noticeable bulges in certain areas that they wish to improve but want a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.

Emsculpt uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology to induce supramaximal muscle contractions which are not achievable through voluntary contractions. Through this, muscle tissue is forced to adapt to such extreme conditions and responds with a deep remodelling of its inner structure that results in muscle buidling and body sculpting. This is more suitable for those who do not have excess fat tissue and are just looking to improve the tone and shape of his/her abdomen and buttocks through muscle building.

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