Why BodyFX RadioFrequency Fat Loss is Better Than CoolSculpting

The holidays are a time to indulge in homecooked family meals, sweet treats, exotic beverages and more. But in the back of our minds, many of us are saying to ourselves:  “I’ll start getting in shape in the New Year!” In fact, 20% of Americans say that losing weight is their number one New Year’s resolution, while another 20% say they’re going to exercise more to get in shape in 2024. 

If you’re one of the millions of men and women who are planning to start getting fit in January, you should know that there are several revolutionary fat loss and body sculpting treatments available that do NOT require diet or exercise. And the best fat loss and muscle building treatments are all available in one-stop at Spa Medica in Grand Rapids!

But if you’re thinking that “CoolSculpting” is the best fat loss treatment – it’s time to think again! Due to an aggressive advertising campaign of TV, print and Internet commercials, most Grand Rapids patients are already familiar with CoolSculpting “fat freezing”. But many patients are not aware that even better noninvasive body sculpting treatment exist – that utilize comfortable, warm Radiofrequency (RF) energy to remove fat, rather than the freezing cold CoolSculpting procedure.

In this article the fat loss experts at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids compare outdated CoolSculpting with newer radiofrequency “Body FX” treatment – to help you see the difference this new technology can make.

CoolSculpting vs Body FX Radiofrequency Fat Loss

CoolSculpting -the brand name for the process of Cryolipolysis- involves killing subdermal fat cells through freezing, allowing for them to be filtered out of the body through natural processes of waste removal. CoolSculpting can indeed result in loss of unwanted fat, but Grand Rapids patients should consider a number of important factors and disadvantages before choosing CoolSculpting.

Body FX Removes More Fat Than CoolSculpting

When weighing CoolSculpting and Body FX Radiofrequency fat loss against one another, Grand Rapids patients should first consider how much fat they wish to remove. Depending on the person, CoolSculpting patients can usually see their number of fat cells per treatment area reduced by 20% – 25% over a six month period – BodyFX RF produces up to a 30% fat loss, after only three months!

For this reason, if a patient desires more dramatic results, CoolSculpting may not be as effective of as option as Body FX Radiofrequency fat loss.

CoolSculpting Does NOT Tighten Skin

In choosing between CoolSculpting and RF Fat Loss, Grand Rapids patients must also consider whether or not they also wish to tighten the skin of the treatment area. While CoolSculpting does provide fat loss, the procedure is not capable of tightening the skin of the treatment area. In fact, the loss of volume caused by CoolSculpting often leaves the skin of the treatment area with substantial looseness and sagging.

However, Body FX fat loss treatments provide our Grand Rapids patients not only with incredible fat loss, but also skin tightening! RF fat loss treatments result in none of the droopy, sagging skin that can accompany CoolSculpting. Using radiofrequency energy, the Body FX fat loss treatment both melts away underlying fat, AND also causes the skin to visibly tighten. By heating and contracting the tissues of the target area, Body FX fat loss is able to provide our Grand Rapids patients with tight, toned skin that perfectly accentuates their loss of fat for a tight, toned looking physique

Additionally, CoolSculpting does not get rid of cellulite – so while you will lose some fat, you will still be left with the lumps, bumps and divots of cellulite after CoolSculpting.

Faster Results with Radiofrequency Fat Loss

Because CoolSculpting results are very gradual as the body eliminated the dead fat cells, patients typically do not see noticeable results for up to 6 months after treatment. However, Body FX fat loss patients at Spa Medica in Grand Rapids often see dramatic results in as little as 3 months. 

Grand Rapids patients torn between CoolSculpting and RF Fat Loss should also consider all potential side effects. For example, the vacuum effect of the CoolSculpting procedure can frequently result in severe bruising. In some cases, CoolSculpting patients also experience soreness whenever their treatment area is touched. This can last as long as a several weeks, and may also be accompanied by a feeling of numbness that can last up to 6 weeks. Swelling and a bloated feeling are also common among CoolSculpting patients, and can last as long as a month.

Because Body FX fat loss uses gentle thermal (heat) energy to melt and destroy fat, patients do not experience numbness, swelling, or bloating after treatment.

The choice between CoolSculpting and RF Fat Loss should also factor in the risk of the less common, but more serious complications sometimes faced by CoolSculpting patients. These can include skin damage, and long-lasting or severe nerve pain. CoolSculpting may also result in a visible depression occurring beneath the skin of the treatment area, caused by the loss of fat. In rare, but nonetheless serious cases, CoolSculpting may also cause patients to develop “adipose hyperplasia,” a condition that causes new fat to develop instead of being removed.

Other Advantages of RF Fat Loss

An additional advantage of Body FX RF Fat Loss is its ability to help treat cellulite, something experienced by many Grand Rapids patients also troubled by stubborn deposits of fat. While CoolSculpting, is not capable of treating cellulite. Body FX repairs the loss of elasticity and texture of the treatment area. Body FX RF Fat Loss has provided many of our Grand Rapids patients with significant improvement to cellulite.

Comfort is another consideration when choosing a fat loss method. Unlike the intense cold of CoolSculpting – bringing the fat cells to just above freezing – BodyFX RF fat loss feels like a warm massage. Using warm radiofrequency heat energy and mild vacuum pressure, Body FX RF fat loss is able to literally melt the fat cells away. And, as an additional advantage, Body FX RF fat loss patients are able to return to their daily routine as soon as their treatment is complete. While the treatment area may feel somewhat warm or appear slightly red after the procedure, such side effects usually resolve within a few hours. Body FX RF fat loss provides Grand Rapids patients with incredible results, free from pain, swelling, and bruising.

CoolSculpting generally takes two to four hour-long sessions, depending on the area(s) being treated  – and treatments are spread 6 weeks apart. Body FX RF fat loss does require a few more treatments (six to eight) – but they are only 30-minute treatments and are spaced only a week apart.

Most importantly, while CoolSculpting typically results in a 20 – 25% loss of fat in the treated area over a six month period – BodyFX RF produces up to a 30% fat loss, after only three months!

Body FX RF Fat Loss – Grand Rapids

At SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids we strongly believe in providing our patients with as much information as possible regarding their aesthetic procedure, and remind them that just because CoolSculpting is the most well-known body contouring treatment available, there are better options for meeting their fat loss needs.

For the above reasons and more, Spa Medica in Grand Rapids offers patients fat loss and skin tightening with Body FX RF Fat Loss, rather than CoolSculpting.

To learn more about the advantages Body FX RF Fat Loss has over CoolSculpting, schedule a consultation at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI – and get the sleek, slim, toned body you’ve always wanted.

Grand Rapids RF Fat Loss (Better Than CoolSculpting!) Grand Rapids: (616) 888-3890