What's The Difference Between Hot Sculpting and Cool Sculpting?

Since I've performed both of these treatments on other people, and have had both done on myself I think I'm in a pretty good position to clarify what the main differences are!

What is it?

Cool Sculpting is a machine that uses intense suction to draw tissue into an applicator which has cooling plates inside. Depending on the applicator the tissue is frozen for 35 to 60 minutes.
Afterwards the applicator is removed and the frozen tissue is kneaded out by the technician preforming the treatment. This helps to kill more fat cells for a better result.

Hot Sculpting is a non-invasive laser that is used to bring the temperature of the chosen area up to 40 degrees. Once this temperature is reached, it is maintained for ten minutes to achieve fat cell death.

What does it treat?

Cool Sculpting is meant for moderately sized pockets of fat but can also treat large areas such as a "spare tire" around the mid-section. Treatment areas are limited as the different applicators are made to fit very specific areas of the body.

Hot Sculpting is meant for smaller areas of stubborn fat, but can be used nearly anywhere on the body. The hand piece never even touches the skin, so it's much more versatile.


How many treatments are needed?

Cool Sculpting: For someone within their ideal BMI, one to two treatments usually does the trick.
Those who are heavier or have larger areas like the spare tire I mentioned, two or more may be needed. Treatments can be repeated 6-8 weeks apart.

Hot Sculpting: Five treatments are needed for any area. Treatments can be done as soon as every seven days.

Does it hurt?

Cool Sculpting: From my experience treating people and also being treated myself I can say with confidence that yes, it absolutely does hurt.
The process of the applicator going on with so much suction feels quite intense and when the cooling plates are turned on (before eventually going numb) there can be a strong stinging sensation.

Afterwards when the applicator is taken off, the frozen tissue begins to thaw and the technician starts their two minute kneading massage...that's the part that sends most people over the edge.

For myself, it was hands down the most painful body treatment I've ever had and brought me to tears every single time. Spending years treating people as a technician, I have to say no other treatment I've ever done caused so many people to faint or even vomit. It is not for the faint of heart!!

Hot Sculpting: From my experience treating people, some do say it causes a deep aching sensation after the ideal 40 degree temperature is reached.
From my experience treating myself, I have to say it was actually quite nice! It was warm and relaxing and I did not experience any kind of pain at all.

Is there downtime?

Cool Sculpting: There is no real downtime after the treatment however most people would be quite swollen, bruised and tender for anywhere from a couple days up to a couple weeks.
So things like going to the gym or doing anything overly physical were out.

The first time I had the treatment done I was horribly swollen and extremely sore to the point where I wore a tight tensor bandage around my abdomen for 5 days and 5 nights to keep me relatively comfortable.

Hot Sculpting: Zero downtime, no swelling, bruising or pain afterwards. Everyone can go right back to their normal routine.

How long do the results take?

Both Cool Sculpting and Hot Sculpting take 12 weeks after the last treatment to see the full effect. Both treatments kill fat cells right away, but it takes the body 3 months to flush out all the dead fat cells.

How long do the results last?

Both Cool Sculpting and Hot Sculpting are permanent.
The number of fat cells in ones body is set by the early 20's. When we gain weight, the fat cells expand and when we lose weight the fat cells shrink. We will always have the same number of cells unless we remove them with something like liposuction, or a non-invasive alternative.

How much does it cost?

Cool Sculpting prices are set by the company that makes the product, therefor you will not find that clinics offer competitive pricing.
It starts at $750 per applicator and goes down from there depending on how many you purchase at once. It's only clients with a lot of excess fat tissue (therefor needing more treatments) that get any significant discounts applied.

Hot Sculpting prices are controlled by the clinics and not the company who makes the laser, so prices may vary. Here Facial Esthetics One each treatment costs $549 per area or all five can be purchased at once to receive 20% off which is the same as getting the 5th one for free which is definitely some of the lowest pricing in the city.



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