Perhaps you’ve heard of recent CoolSculpting technology and you’re wondering how it differs from Sono Bello micro-laser lipo.
A simple way to see it is that both treatments get the same thing done but via opposite routes. Where laser liposuction melts fat calls, CoolSculpting freezes them. Of course, the treatments don’t exactly achieve the same results.
CoolSculpting:
- Nonsurgical
- Effective for removal of small fat deposits
- Results are seen after a few weeks
- No recovery time required
While CoolSculpting is entirely nonsurgical and can effectively remove small areas of fat, it doesn’t have as strong of a body sculpting outcome. Laser liposuction, on the other hand, stands out in being able to remove larger fat deposits and more noticeably reshape the body.
Those who would prefer avoiding the anesthesia, injections and recovery time that laser lipo requires can opt for CoolSculpting to remove fat from problem areas around the waist, hips, and thighs.
CoolSculpting takes a few weeks to work but doesn’t require any recovery time. The cooling technology used targets fat cells and triggers a natural removal process. CoolSculpting can reduce fat cells by 20-30% and is especially suited to people who are 10 or 15 pounds away from their target weight.
For those who have a more significant amount of fat to lose, laser-liposuction can remove greater quantities of fat and often at a lower price.
Laser Liposuction:
- Minimally invasive
- Effective for removal of large fat deposits
- Results are seen immediately
- Some revocery time required
CoolSculpting vs. Laser Lipo: Which One Is Right For You?
Here is a helpful comparison chart to highlight some of the main and specific differences between CoolSculpting and laser liposuction.
| Coolsculpting & Laser Lipo Comparison Chart | ||
| General | ||
| Procedure | CoolSculpting | Laser Lipo |
| Surgical / Non-surgical | Non-surgical; Non-invasive | Surgical; Minimally invasive |
| Anesthesia | None | General |
| Procedure Time | 1-3 hours, depending on the area | About 2 hours, depending on the area |
| Results | Reduces bulges | Creates dramatic contour change |
| Target / Advantages | Best for small to moderate areas of fat | Best for larger deposits of fat |
| Treatment Areas | Good for abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs and bra-roll | Great almost everywhere |
| Amount of Fat Reducation | Up to 20% reduction in fat cells per treatment; Permanent fat reduction | Up to 70% reduction in fat cells per treatment; Permanent fat reduction |
| Cost | $2,000-$4,000 on average | $2,500-$4,500 on average |
| Side Effect / Risk | Minimal | No risk from general anesthesia, extremely low rate of other complications |
| Recovery time | No Downtime | 1-2 day recovery, mild tenderness 1 week; Compression garment worn for 2-3 weeks |
| Specific Area(s) | ||
| Procedure | CoolSculpting | Laser Lipo |
| Sample Area(s) | Upper, lower abdomen & flanks | Upper, lower abdomen & flanks |
| Time Required | 2.5-3 hours.... additional 2.5-3 hours of second treatment done for "lipo like" effectiveness | 2-2.5 hours....One session only |
| Results | 20%-25% permanent subcutaneous fat reduction per session | 60%-80% permanent subcutaneous fat reduction |
| Effectiveness | Results moderate and noticeable in 4 weeks -4 months | Results can be dramatic and noticeable in 7-14 days |
| Cost | $2,200-$5,500 on average | $3,000-$4,500 on average |
| Side Effect / Risk | Minimal | Small incisions which are discrete and usually fade; Less than 5% may have small contour changes which is amendable |
| Recovery time | No Downtime; Possibly some slight tenderness | A majority resume work and normal activities in as few as 1-3 days |
Is Sono Bello for Women Only.. or is it for Men , also ??
Thank You
Hi Gerard,
Yes, they do treat men. What areas of the body are you interested in getting treated? A free consultation to talk with their experts about medication questions! You can also check here for more detail.