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What’s the Difference: CoolSculpting vs. Emsculpt?

When sweater weather rolls around, it’s easy to get complacent about your body. A few rolls and bulges don’t seem as concerning when you’re not planning on wearing a swimsuit or crop top any time soon. Bikini season may be over until next summer, but taking care of your body still has benefits. Sexy curves fill out that sweater better. And, when you look your best, confidence follows.

Keep your body at its best this fall and winter with a body shaping treatment at Perceptions Aesthetic Spa. We have many options available, including CoolSculpting, Emsculpt, and Exilis Ultra skin tightening.
CoolSculpting vs. Emsculpt

What’s the Difference Between CoolSculpting and Emsculpt?

CoolSculpting and Emsculpt are both body shaping treatments, but they work in two very different ways to enhance your curves.

  • Emsculpt: Emsculpt builds and stimulates the muscles to burn more fat and tone the body. It uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to create frequent, rapid muscle contractions. By triggering muscle contractions that are stronger and more abundant than those you can achieve through natural exercise, Emsculpt can rapidly shape and tone an area. One study found an average fat reduction of about 19% with Emsculpt and muscle gains of approximately 17%. Emsculpt treatment takes about 30 minutes and requires no downtime. Results peak about two to three months after treatment.
  • CoolSculpting: CoolSculpting uses a scientifically proven process called cryolipolysis to freeze and destroy fat cells. Intense cold crystallizes fat, essentially destroying the treated fat cells. The body processes and removes these fat cells through natural elimination channels after treatment. CoolSculpting reduces the waistline (or the size of other treated areas) by eliminating fat. You can get this treatment anywhere you have excess fat, including under the chin, the waist, the arms, etc. On average, CoolSculpting patients reduce the fat layer by about 20% in a single treatment. A typical procedure takes about an hour with no downtime. Results appear gradually over two to three months after treatment.

CoolSculpting and Emsculpt are two of our favorite ways to shape and contour the body. Although they attack unwanted fat from different pathways, both yield stunning results.

CoolSculpting or Emsculpt: Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

CoolSculpting and Emsculpt are both body shaping options, but because they work differently, one treatment may be a better fit than the other. Our team can help you decide between our available non-surgical body sculpting options. Here are some general guidelines to help you understand the strengths of each treatment.

  • For a tighter tummy – Choose Emsculpt to get a sexy six-pack.
  • To tone and define – Emsculpt is ideal for shaping and sculpting muscles.
  • To target love handles or a muffin top – CoolSculpting is an effective solution for targeted fat removal.

Which Treatment Is Safer, CoolSculpting or Emsculpt?

Both CoolSculpting and Emsculpt are FDA-cleared with a proven safety record. Severe side effects are rare after either treatment. We’ll ask you questions about your medical history to make sure the treatment you choose is right for you. Contact Perceptions Aesthetic Spa to schedule your CoolSculpting or Emsculpt consultation. Our office phone number is (916) 844-0155.

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Nurse Elena

lena was raised in Sacramento and obtained her BSN from CSUS. Why did she choose to work at Perceptions? Perceptions has become her home away from home. “I love all the girls I work with. We really do have the best team. They are so knowledgeable and kind.” Fun facts: Elena has been married 17 years and has 4 children. She was born in Russia and is fluent in Russian!

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Kimberly, Esthetician

Kimberly has been a practicing Esthetician for 12 years (7 of those at Perceptions!). Her favorite treatment for clients? Vivace RF Microneedling because it always delivers stellar results! Her favorite treatment for herself? Clear + Brilliant because it keeps her skin youthful and glowing. When Kimberly isn’t giving her clients glowing skin, you’ll find her outdoors hiking, camping and backpacking.

Selyna, Esthetician

Selyna jumped into her career as an esthetician straight out of high school because of her passion for skin and the science of skincare. Outside of the workplace you can find her spending time with her husband and her pup Luna. Fun facts: She loves Chipotle so much that she had them cater her wedding! At 13 she was able to hit 75 mph fastballs. She’s a HUGE Disney girl!

Naomi, Lead Esthetician

What is most important to Naomi when when working with her clients? Developing a connection and building trust. Her favorite treatments? Vivace Microneedling, VI Peels, EMSculpt and MRT’s – She loves any treatments that provides great results! Naomi is most proud of being a member of the Perceptions Team for 10 years – and being happily married to her husband for 10 years.

Nurse Summer

Nurse Summer has been in the medical aesthetics field for 16 years. Her two favorite treatments are Botox (because it offers almost immediate results) and microneedling (where gradual results will make a difference in client’s long term aesthetic confidence). In her spare time Summer enjoys traveling with her family and teaching Zumba.

Nurse Jennifer

Nurse Jenn says her favorite treatment is dermal fillers because it gives her the opportunity to be artistic. She has been an RN for 18 years and loves working at Perceptions because it feels like working with “family”.

Nurse Susan

Nurse Susan is originally from Miami, Florida. She is a founding member of the Perceptions Team (over 18 years!) Her passion for aesthetic medicine comes from the long standing relationships she has built with her patients and coworkers over the years. Everyone loves Susan!