CoolSculpting or Emsculpt for arms?

Question

I would like to get rid of fat in my arms? I wanted to know if one procedure is better than the other? Also, is one less painful than the other? Thank you!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

CoolSculpting can reduce fat in the arms.  Normally, two treatment sessions are needed to obtain the best results and I would say that the treatment is not at all painful.  EmSculpt is a muscle toning treatment, so this would not primarily be focused on fat reduction.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you have small problem areas you can use non invasive methods like Coolsculpting with Vanquish or trusculpt iD to get small areas of fat reduced. Skin also tightens if you combine this with Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Inmode Forma/Contoura radiofrequency treatments. You boost the results from Coolsculpting if you add in Kybella injections to melt fat as well.  We often combine Coolsculpting with shock therapy like ZWave, EVIVE, and Cellutone to get even faster results, more improvement, and less risk of combinations like nodules, swelling, neuropathy or paradoxical hyperplasia. Coolsculpting often takes a few treatments separated 8 to 12 weeks apart to get significant improvement.   However, to get the most fat removal, contouring, skin tightening and definition, a VASER HI-DEF liposuction / liposculpture procedure with ThermiRF, Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite and fat grafting is your best bet. This will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a body contouring and hi-definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Pranav Shukla, MD · Answer

Hello Maria, To answer your question, I advise you to get the coolsculpting. Coolsculpting will help you eliminate unwanted fat with the fat freezing method. Emsculpt is a very powerful machine that can help to strengthen your muscles by contracting them involuntarily. You can expect some fat reduction with the emsculpt treatment, but if your main goal is to remove the fat cells, I will go with the coolsculpting.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Coolsculpting and Emsculpt will not provide you with the optimal results you are looking for. 
The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Maria,
Getting rid of fat in the arm area, while at the same time getting arm sculpting and skin tightening will be best achieved with a combination of Vaser liposuction and Renuvion j plasma. Non surgical technologies do not compare adequately.
Best. DrBrecht 
Seattle, Wa

CoolSculpting or Emsculpt for arms?

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Answer: Optimal Results: VASER Liposuction

Answer: Optimal Results: VASER Liposuction

Answer: Getting rid of arm fat : Liposculpting

Answer: Getting rid of arm fat : Liposculpting

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