CoolSculpting and heated sculpting are two FDA approved non-invasive body contouring procedures that can help remove unwanted fat cells from the body.
This is particularly important in tackling stubborn fat from various parts of the body when diet and exercise alone are inadequate.
CoolSculpting is limited to pinchable areas of fat that can be vacuumed into the device applicator handle, while heated sculpting is able to reach a wider area with non-pinchable fat. This makes the heated sculpting the more versatile choice between the two.
Coolsculpting has the potential for uneven fat pockets, nerve damage and the infamous shark-bite appearance while heated sculpting has the added advantage of collagen stimulation and skin tightening.
CoolSculpting can take up to 60 minutes for just one treatment area and up to several hours for large areas, while heated sculpting can take as little as 15 minutes for a single treatment area and as little as 45 minutes for a full treatment session.
Coolsculpting is also a much more expensive procedure due to the manufacturer’s branding of the device. There are several heat sculpting devices on the market such as the Vela Shape or V shape. These devices are generally more cost effective thereby keeping the cost of the treatments lower.