Many of you know the frustrating feeling when you’ve dieted and exercised like crazy, lost weight, but still have annoying pockets of fat. In that case, further effort on your part is not likely to shift those stubborn areas. Likewise, if you have flabbiness or that wobbly bottom you inherited from your Mom, there’s not that much you can do to address these. 

That’s where we come in, with a choice of body contouring treatments designed to get rid of those unwanted bulges forever. The latest fat reduction techniques can target fat cells in isolation since fat contains very little water and is sensitive to temperature. However, with so many options to choose from, how do you select the right therapy for you? Let’s talk about two popular non-invasive options – CoolSculpting and RF Body Contouring. What are they, what do they do, and which one is the right choice for you? 

1. What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting applies cryotherapy (freezing) to fat cells. As a technique for lipolysis, this treatment is not new. However, it has evolved to become what is now an FDA-approved treatment for enhancing silhouettes.

Cryolipolysis kills fat cells by freezing, whereafter your body naturally processes the remains over time, eventually eliminating them and leaving you with improved contours. Your skin will automatically tighten across the area where the fat cells are now permanently removed. 

CoolSculpting is versatile, catering to both heavy and smaller regions such as the abdomen, waist, thighs, hips, back, love handles, and arms using five applicators of different sizes and shapes to fit the body’s natural curves and nooks. The treatment differentiates itself from others through addressing small, even awkward-to-reach places, such as in the armpit crease, bra area, inner thigh, above the knee, and under the chin, usually only treatable with invasive therapies. 

The advanced equipment uses freeze detection to apply the treatment evenly, quickly, efficiently, and painlessly. CoolSculpting targets even extensive problem areas in one session with the capability to apply narrower or wider applicators. You’ll likely only need one to two treatments, with improvement continuing for several months.

As reported by many users, an additional possible benefit of this therapy is skin tightening or dermal ‘thickening’ over the site of fat reduction over time. The outcome is smoother, tauter skin as well as a slimmer contour. 

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2. What is RF Body Contouring?

Another FDA-approved, pain-free treatment with no downtime, Radio Frequency (RF) Body Contouring, permanently minimizes the appearance of fat pockets while tightening the skin. 

In contrast to CoolSculpting, which uses cold to target fat, RF Body Contouring uses heat. By heating the skin to over 104 degrees, the therapy reduces fat cells and tightens the skin. The heat alters the connective tissue lying deep under the surface, allowing this network to ‘squeeze’ the fat cells more closely while also causing the fat cells to shrink. The treatment simultaneously encourages your body’s natural lymphatic response to help drain toxins and produce new collagen and elastin, further toning and tightening your skin.

RF Body Contouring offers immediate toning results, with improvements continuing across the following days and weeks. The main areas treated include the bottom, thighs, hips, and tummy. The technique is ideal for fatty areas and ‘orange peel’ skin. 

Unlike CoolSculpting, which typically needs one or two treatments, most users will require several sessions, with the final amount depending on your condition and goal. Expect one treatment per week for up to ten sessions. 

3. Which Treatment is Best for You?

Based on claimed outcomes, we recommend you consider the following before deciding:

• You are well-toned with smooth skin but with small, localized areas of fat: CoolSculpting is the perfect choice for you as your primary goal is to eliminate fat cells. Remove that irritating stubborn fat forever. 
• You have more extensive areas of fat, cellulite, or general flabbiness: CoolSculpting can address broad areas of adipose, with significant skin smoothing over the site. For more extreme cases of cellulite and flabbiness, also consider RF Body Contouring. 
• You don’t have time for more than one or two sessions: CoolSculpting usually requires fewer treatments than does RF contouring and targets most fatty areas for permanent fat elimination while leaving you with tauter skin and a smoother silhouette. 
• You have a limited budget: While CoolSculpting may cost a little more per appointment, the therapy usually necessitates fewer appointments and can address most of your needs. 

For the best result, discuss your concerns, goals, and time and budget constraints with your therapist for the most appropriate option for you.

As with any procedure, make your technician aware of any acute or chronic conditions, recent surgeries, and of course, if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Whichever your choice, don’t forget to keep up your healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, and stay hydrated to maintain your svelte physique. 

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