Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss Treatments: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to reaching body goals, terms like “weight loss” and “fat loss” are typically used interchangeably. But, they are not the same thing–understanding the difference is crucial in choosing the treatment path for your goals.
At KP Aesthetics in Newtown Square, PA, we offer advanced solutions for you to look and feel your best. Whether you want to improve your shape or slim for the scale, we can help you find the right treatment.
Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss: A Quick Comparison
Understanding Your Fat Loss Options
Fat reduction treatments eliminate fat cells from the body. And since the body does not create new fat cells, once the stubborn bulge is frozen and excreted from the body, those cells are gone for good. The body does not replace dead fat cells, nor can they grow back, which leads to long-lasting results. That said, it’s important to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, as there are still remaining fat cells that can expand.
CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat cells–it’s ideal for people near their target weight who want to contour specific areas. CoolSculpting treats stubborn fat in areas such as:
- Upper arms
- Flanks (love handles)
- Abdomen and stomach area
- Fat under buttocks (banana roll)
- Inner and outer thighs
- Back
- Bra fat area
- Under the chin
- Jawline area
This treatment is non-surgical, with no downtime, and permanent fat reduction results. Fat eliminated through fat freezing with CoolSculpting is gone for good.
Maintaining your new, slimmer physique with diet and exercise is essential. While frozen cells cannot grow back, nothing stops your remaining fat from expanding to accommodate weight gain.
CoolSculpting Before and After*
*Results may vary.
CoolTone is a quick, easy solution for sculpting the abs, butt, and legs, using electromagnetic energy. This energy stimulates muscle contractions to tone and strengthen the target muscle, which also slims down excess fat so you lose weight.
Whichever area you choose to treat, the CoolTone device prompts motor nerves to contract for the equivalent of 20,000 crunches, lunges, or squats (relative to the treatment area). Many patients choose to combine CoolSculpting with CoolTone to fully boost their body contouring results. After treatments are complete and results show, you can maintain muscle mass by eating a proper nutrient-dense diet and exercising regularly.
CoolTone Before and After*
*Results may vary.
If you struggle with a double chin, you’re already aware of how difficult it is to get rid of. There are only so many exercises you can do without seeing much change before it’s time to turn to something else. That’s when patients come to professionals at medical spas–KYBELLA and CoolSculpting can both be used to sculpt the chin, but they do so in different ways.
KYBELLA® injections destroy fat cells underneath the chin. This reduces submental fullness, which helps you lose fat for a more defined profile.
KYBELLA Before and After*
*Results may vary.
How Much Does KYBELLA Cost?
As with any cosmetic treatment for weight loss or fat reduction, the cost varies for several reasons. For starters, your location has an impact on pricing. So does the expertise of the provider you’re turning to. Plus, your KYBELLA cost also depends on how many sessions you need.
At KP Aesthetics, one vial of KYBELLA is $600, with most patients using one or two vials in total.
Understanding Your Weight Loss Options
When it comes to losing fat with a med spa, you can target specific areas of the body better to reduce unwanted fat pockets. Weight loss programs help people reach an overall goal weight. Custom treatment plans help guide you through the process and maintain results.
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved injection, that supports medical weight loss by regulating appetite and improving metabolism. Ideal for patients with a higher BMI, they help reduce overall body weight when combined with healthy lifestyle changes. Semaglutide is the active ingredient, which acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. That means it helps increase feelings of fullness, suppressing the appetite for better control.
From Diabetes to Weight Loss: How Semaglutide Became a Powerful Obesity Treatment
Once success became standard for diabetics using Semaglutide, pharmaceutical companies began working on semaglutide for weight loss. Now, Semaglutide medications are also for adults struggling with obesity or who are overweight with at least one medical condition.
Dosages prescribed come in different amounts ranging from 0.5 mg to 1 mg dosage per week for diabetes while ranging from 2.4 mg to 7 mg per week for weight loss. As a long-term medication, Semaglutide in non-diabetics has been shown to result in 11% weight loss at the highest recommended dose.
Can You Combine Weight Loss with Fat Loss Treatments?
Yes! Many patients combine weight loss treatments with body sculpting to reach their goals faster. For example, you may begin Semaglutide injections and follow up with CoolSculpting once you’re closer to your goal weight.
Customize Your Weight Loss & Fat Reduction Treatments in Philadelphia
No matter what your body needs to help get things back on track, the team at KP Aesthetics is here to help. We are happy to sit down with you to discuss your current goals and concerns. Getting rid of unwanted fat might feel like a challenging time, but you don’t need to go through it alone. We can offer the advice you’ve been looking for as you choose between weight loss and fat loss solutions.
If you’re in the Philadelphia area, don’t hesitate to call 484-420-7094 to learn more about CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Semaglutide, and KYBELLA treatments in the Newtown Square area.
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Kimberly Costalas, RN
Nurse Injector for Cosmetic Medicine and Certified Coolsculpting Specialist
Kim has over 10 years of patient care experience and has been performing aesthetic services since 2011. She trained with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has had many private, one-on-one sessions and instruction from Merz Pharmaceutical. She has had extensive, individual training by Zeltiq (the maker of CoolSculpting) representatives and attended CoolSculpting University for further instruction.
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