CoolTone is helping my abs. Yay!

I’ve been looking into Emsculpt and Cooltone for a little bit; I chose Cooltone due to cost. Most places wanted 4K for 4 sessions of Emsculpt and I found a place that offered Cooltone at $3K for 12 sessions. (I ended up getting an $800 rebate so it was $2,200 total for my abs.)
Obs, I went with the Cooltone.
It’s a weird feeling, the paddles on your abdomen. It comes in bursts of intensity: you clench your abs with the machine, followed by a tapping (to clear out the lactic acid build up that can make you sore) At first, it's intense but it’s amazing how quickly a body adapts.
I was able to get to maximum strength midway during the second session, thereafter, maximum strength after 5-6 minutes. It’s really important to get to 100% with each paddle. (For best results.)
I did have a tiny bit of soreness the first 2 sessions but then no soreness after that.
I’ve had 6 sessions so far and this is what I’ve noticed:
Pros:
1. My lower back no longer gets sore. This was my main rationale for the money spent. For this reason alone, I’m quite happy
2. I’m starting to see/feel some definition in my ab area. I’ve struggled with some extra covid pounds so the definition isn't showing as much as it would have in say, January. I do feel like as I drop those extra pounds, the definition will improve.
3. When I touch my abs, I can feel the muscle building and my general core strength continues to improve.
Cons:
1. The first 3 sessions made my ovaries sore and I did have spotting. I’m assured this is “nothing to worry about “ but it’s still unnerving. The last 3 sessions, my ovaries didn't hurt nor were they sore for days afterwards. So that's been a nice improvement.
2. Cost + Ongoing cost. I’m told that Cooltone needs more maintenance sessions than Emsculpt. Now, this could be a ploy to sell more by my provider, as Cooltone officially claims it’s similar in maintenance to Emsculpt. Regardless, it’s a chunk of change.
3. My provider is extremely tough to schedule with. As per Cooltone recommendations, 2x's a week for maximum efficacy. I've not had more than 3 in a 2 week period. Although I'm assured this won't hinder my final result, it's frustrating. And I feel like they're just saying that because it's convenient for them.
I would recommend that before you buy a package, confirm the availability first. I was assured this was "no problem" prepayment. After I paid, it was different. Grr...
Due to my period (not recommended during menstruation) and as I said, the schedule was goofed up so I don't go back for my other six sessions for over a month. :/.
I'll post my before and after pics then. And an update.

I’m going to leave it at “unsure” until I’m finished with my 12 sessions. I also just bought a package of 12 for my glutes. I’m a bit more skeptical about this making a huge difference, as other reviewers have been underwhelmed.
It was an impulse buy as it was half price that day.

It may be too late to add this but just in case: Review500.
Due to scheduling issues, I have only had 1 Cooltone Ab treatment so far in November. It’s not ideal but I still have 4 more scheduled close together towards the end of the month. (12 total)
I feel muscle building on my abs. It’s giving me extra motivation not to stress eat— as much.
So far, the Abs have been worth it. I was worried at first I had wasted my money and time, and money.
I am seeing a small difference, best of all, I’m feeling a difference in strength and my lower back doesn’t feel sore anymore.
If only I hadn’t had a few extra Covid pounds sneak on, ugh. After my last treatment, I’ll post the before and afters the spa took.