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If you want to go for a body contouring treatment, but don't know which is better between coolsculpting and EMS? Look no further, in this blog post, we will discuss how coolsculpting and EMS work, the key difference between them, and whether or not you can combine the goodness of both treatments. This will help you decide which is the right one for you.
High Electrical Muscle Stimulation (High EMS) aims to increase muscle formation and is suitable for muscle toning. It uses High EMS to induce involuntary supramaximal muscle contractions, which promotes muscle growth. These contractions are so strong that they are not achievable through voluntary contractions, you would need to do an extremely large number of squats or crunches to obtain the same results as EMS treatments.
Emshape is a body contouring procedure that is designed to increase muscle mass and build new muscle fibers at treatment areas. The treatment will result in increased muscle mass and decreased fat.
CoolSculpting or fat freeze aims to remove fats in areas with fat bulges such as love handles, arms, thighs and abs. It applies cold temperatures to freeze fat cells without damaging the skin or organs. This is because fatty tissues are more sensitive to cold temperatures. A membrane is laid on the areas of the body with unwanted body fat and the fat freeze machine uses a suction cup to freeze the fats. The intense cold temperature will kill fat cells. These dead fat cells then get flushed out of your body through your lymphatic system naturally, leading to fat reduction.
Fat freezing treatment is intended for body contouring and subcutaneous fat removal, not to lose weight. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by following a balanced diet and regular exercise daily can increase the effectiveness of results from fat-freezing procedures.
Fat freeze uses cryolipolysis, a freezing technology, to target and kill fat cells. The applicator suctions the skin and fatty tissue into cooling cups which subjects them to a controlled cold temperature. This temperature is low enough to kill excess fat cells. A membrane is placed on the skin to ensure that the cold temperature will not damage the skin, muscle or nerve tissues.
High EMS to force the muscles in a treatment area to contract very hard involuntarily. This engages more muscle fibres compared to exercising, hence patients see results more quickly with less effort. Although there's no proof that EMS actually destroys fat cells as this treatment works by building muscle, some people have claimed that they've seen minor reductions in fat after treatment.
The difference between EMS and CoolSculpting is that fat freeze is meant for people who want to get rid of stubborn fat cells. This is a fat-reduction method for body contouring. On the other hand, EMS is designed to help build new muscle fibres and tone existing fibres for better-sculpted muscles.
Fat freeze uses a natural process where your body metabolizes and gets rid of the affected fat cells. Hence, it could take 2- 4 months before seeing results. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes having a good diet and working out regularly, the results will remain for a long period of time.
EMS results in visible improvements in muscle tone similar to that of working out for months. You will be able to start seeing results within two to four weeks of the final treatment. However, you need to keep using the muscles or they will go back to how they were before. You shouldn't use EMS as a substitute for exercise. Without a healthy lifestyle, you may need to return for treatment to maintain the results.
A single fat-freezing session ranges from $200-$500, while a single Emshape session ranges from $200-$700.
Yes, you can use these body contouring methods at the same time to lose fat and build muscle. After all, what's the point of building muscles if they're going to be hidden underneath the fats? By reducing fats with fat freezing and shaping your muscles with EMS, you will get a more toned and defined body.
If you are looking to remove fats, CoolSculpting or fat freeze is more suitable for you. If you are looking to build some muscles and tone your body further, EMS is more suitable. You can also combine both treatments for optimal results.
At Kosme Aesthetics, we conduct over 800 body contouring treatments per month and are very experienced in guiding you through the best treatment for your needs. Unlike other aesthetic salons, we do not have packages to hard-sell you and want to give you 2 free sessions before you decide if you would like to continue.
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