Weight Loss Vs. Fat Loss Treatments
Getting Rid of Fat Without Surgery
The adult body has a fixed amount of fat cells. When we gain weight, the body does not create more fat cells. Instead, the fat cells expand to accommodate the extra fat.
Similarly, the body does not get rid of fat cells when it loses weight. The cells simply shrink when the fat is metabolized. Hence, fat reduction treatments like liposuction and CoolSculpting are different from weight loss treatments that reduce hunger cravings and boost the metabolism.
The Difference Between Fat Loss and Weight Loss
Although fat reduction and weight loss produce similar results, the two treatments are fundamentally different.
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.
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.
One solution will suit you better, depending on your body composition and goals. Or, since many medspa clinics offer both weight loss and fat loss options, sometimes patients combine the two for maximum results. Let’s go through your options.
Non-Invasive Fat Removal That Reduces Stubborn Pockets of Fat
Fat-freezing and fat-melting technology can minimize excessive fat pockets for those struggling with losing fat in specific areas. Freezing fat is not a suitable weight loss option or solution for obesity. Instead, it’s the best for patients who can’t seem to maintain a healthy weight, even with all the best efforts put forth with lifestyle choices.
KYBELLA® Injections
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 destroys fat cells underneath the chin. It reduces submental fullness which helps you in losing fat for a more defined profile.
How Much Does KYBELLA Cost?
As with any cosmetic treatment for weight loss or fat reduction, the cost varies for a number of 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 will cost $600, with most patients using one or two vials in total.
CoolSculpting® Elite
CoolSculpting, and the latest version, CoolSculpting Elite, is a fat reduction treatment, not a weight loss treatment. It is FDA-cleared for fat reduction in nine areas of the body, including:
- 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
When you gain weight, your existing fat cells (the number of which is fixed) will expand. When you lose weight, your current fat cells shrink. The number of cells in your body will remain the same through weight loss and gain. 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. This may obscure your CoolSculpting results.
CoolSculpting Before and After*
CoolTone® Strengthens Muscles and Reduces Fat
CoolTone is a quick, easy solution for sculpting the abs, butt, and legs. Unlike CoolSculpting’s fat-freezing technology, CoolTone uses electromagnetic energy. This stimulates muscle contractions to tone and strengthen the target muscle, which also slims down excess fat so you lose weight.
What this means is that while CoolSculpting focuses on targeting and destroying fat, CoolTone stimulates muscle improvement. Whichever area you choose to treat, the CoolTone device prompts motor nerves to contract for the equivalent of 20,000 crunches, lunges, or squats. Many patients actually choose to combine CoolSculpting with CoolTone to fully boost their body contouring results. After treatments are complete and results show, maintain muscle mass by eating a proper nutrient-dense diet and exercising regularly.
CoolTone Before and After*
Weight Loss Treatments at Med Spas
If you want to lose weight overall, instead of slimming and toning one specific spot, you’ll need something other than fat reduction options. When you combine a prescription weight loss medication with an active, healthy lifestyle, you can see more transformation than you would hitting the gym daily.
Semaglutide Injections
Originally brought about as a medication for those with type-2 diabetes, Semaglutide for weight loss has become increasingly popular due to its dramatic results. 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.
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. There are also generic Semaglutide options available, so it’s good to talk with your provider to ensure that you’re choosing the right solution for your goals.
Your Semaglutide Results
Originally brought about as a medication for those with type-2 diabetes, Semaglutide for weight loss has become increasingly popular due to its dramatic results. 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.
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. There are also generic Semaglutide options available, so it’s good to talk with your provider to ensure that you’re choosing the right solution for your goals.
Customize Your Personal 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.
*Keep in mind that results vary. Treatments cannot guarantee results. Our information is based on years of research and working with patients to find the right solution for individual concerns.
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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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