CoolTone
CoolTone® Magnetic Muscle Toning
Hello Muscle Tone…
Meet CoolTone®, Allergan’s latest innovation in body contouring. CoolTone is a noninvasive treatment that uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS) technology to strengthen, tone and firm your muscles. With CoolTone, you can build even more muscle mass than possible at the gym, and it’s achieved during a quick and relaxing treatment.
HOW DOES COOLTONE® WORK TO BUILD MUSCLE?
CoolTone’s Magnetic Muscle Stimulation delivers safe yet effective pulses of magnetic waves to the target muscles. Muscle tissue is a conductive material, as opposed to skin and fat tissues. Because of this, the magnetic field from MMS generates a current as it passes through the muscles. The current forces the muscles to contract and subsequently generate new muscle fibers.
These involuntary muscle contractions from the high field electromagnetic device are stronger and faster than what you could achieve during a voluntary workout. The result is strengthened muscle fibers and enhanced muscle conditioning for larger, stronger muscles.
WHAT ARE THE COOLTONE® TREATMENT AREAS?
CoolTone is FDA cleared to treat the muscles in the following areas:
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Thighs
After CoolTone, you can enjoy stronger, firmer abdominal muscles, a more round and lifted butt, and more toned, defined thighs.
WHAT IS THE COOLTONE® PROCEDURE LIKE?
At your appointment, your specialist will place the CoolTone applicator paddles over your target muscles. Depending on which area is being treated, you may be lying on your back or your stomach. Once you are comfortable and the device is in place, it will be turned on to deliver the magnetic energy that induces muscle contractions.
IS COOLTONE® PAINFUL?
Most patients say treatment is very comfortable and not painful at all. You can read, watch television or simply relax during your CoolTone treatment.
HOW LONG IS A COOLTONE® SESSION?
Each treatment session takes about 30 minutes, so you can come in on your lunch break or while running errands for this quick muscle-building “lunchtime” treatment.
HOW MANY COOLTONE® TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
The best CoolTone results are generally achieved with a series of six treatments. The average patient will require four treatments for ideal results.
HOW OFTEN CAN YOU DO COOLTONE?®
You can undergo CoolTone treatments twice per week. We recommend this frequency for your initial treatment series, and subsequent touch-up treatments can be performed as needed.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER COOLTONE® TREATMENT
WILL I NEED DOWNTIME AFTER COOLTONE®?
No, you will not need any downtime to recover after CoolTone. While we recommend you don’t exercise the targeted muscles for about a day, you can still work out the rest of your body right after treatment.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS FROM COOLTONE®?
Similar to if you had worked out intensely, you may experience muscle soreness in the target area. Your skin may also be a bit red after treatment, but this will resolve within a day.
WHEN WILL I SEE MY COOLTONE® RESULTS?
Your CoolTone results will be visible within two to four weeks of treatment. The best results will be noticeable a few weeks after the final treatment in your series.
HOW LONG DO COOLTONE® RESULTS LAST? ARE THEY PERMANENT?
Your increased muscle mass and improved muscle definition will generally last up to six months. Just as the results from exercising your muscles don’t last without maintenance, your muscles will gradually return to their former size and strength if you don’t exercise them or undergo more CoolTone treatments.
HOW CAN I MAINTAIN MY COOLTONE® RESULTS?
To maintain your strengthened muscles, you can undergo repeat CoolTone treatments every three to six months. At Ridenour Plastic Surgery, we can help create a customized maintenance plan based on your goals.
Following a healthy lifestyle and exercising the target muscles can also help maintain your CoolTone results for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
About CoolTone®
HOW MUCH IS A COOLTONE® SESSION IN ST. LOUIS?
In general, you can expect the cost of a single session of CoolTone to range from $750 to $1,000. This price can vary depending on the St. Louis plastic surgery practice you go to and the experience of your provider.
The total cost of CoolTone will be based on the treatment area and the number of treatment sessions needed to achieve your goals. At your consultation, we can provide you with the specific cost of your CoolTone treatment series.
CAN COOLTONE® HELP DIASTASIS RECTI?
Diastasis recti is abdominal muscle separation, which often occurs due to pregnancy and significant weight gain. CoolTone can help restore the abdominal muscles back together to improve this condition. The degree of improvement will depend on your individual condition and the number of CoolTone treatments you undergo.
DOES COOLTONE® MAKE YOU STRONGER?
Yes, as a result of increased muscle mass from CoolTone, you will be physically stronger. For example, treatment of the abdomen can increase your core strength and is equivalent to performing approximately 2,000 crunches, which can improve your posture and reduce back pain.
DO YOU BURN CALORIES DURING COOLTONE®?
Yes! As the magnetic energy of CoolTone causes your muscles to contract, your body also burns calories.
DOES COOLTONE® BURN FAT?
Fat reduction isn’t the primary goal of CoolTone, but as a result of strengthening the muscles, some nearby fat cells are usually burned.
DOES COOLTONE® TIGHTEN SKIN?
Although CoolTone is designed to strengthen your muscles, tighter skin is often a secondary result. As the magnetic energy is administered, it increases blood circulation in the skin, which is beneficial for producing collagen and elastin. This creates tighter, firmer skin. Additionally, as muscle mass increases, your skin will appear tighter over the larger muscles.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COOLSCULPTING® AND COOLTONE®?
While both of these nonsurgical body contouring devices are developed and manufactured by Allergan, they work in different ways and target different tissues. CoolSculpting uses cooling technology to safely freeze and eliminate unwanted fat. CoolTone targets muscles to increase their strength and tone.
If desired, CoolSculpting and CoolTone can both be performed during your appointment to reduce fat and build muscle at the same visit.
IS COOLTONE® BETTER THAN EMSCULPT®?
Both Emsculpt and CoolTone are designed to build muscle. However, CoolTone is said to have 50 percent more magnetic energy (magnetic flux density) than Emsculpt for faster and more dramatic results. The technology they use is also different; CoolTone uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation, while Emsculpt uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy.
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STRENGTHEN AND TONE YOUR BODY WITH COOLTONE® IN ST. LOUIS
At Ridenour Plastic Surgery, it’s our mission to help you feel confident, comfortable and beautiful in your own skin. To learn more about CoolTone® or schedule a consultation, contact or call board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Brock D. Ridenour and his team in St. Louis, Missouri, at (314) 501-7946 today.
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