Muscle Toning in Atlanta
CoolTone in Atlanta
Magnetic muscle stimulation that builds and firms the muscle underneath, at Artisan Beauté Buckhead.
CONSULTATION
Required
TREATMENT LENGTH
30 minutes
PROTOCOL
4 to 8 sessions, twice a week, for two to eight weeks
DOWNTIME
None
OFFERED AT
Buckhead
NOT SAFE WITH
Pacemakers, metal implants, copper IUD
The Approach
Toning, Strengthening, and Sculpting
CoolTone uses magnetic muscle stimulation to trigger thousands of powerful, involuntary contractions, far more than you could achieve on your own. Your muscles respond the way they do to training, becoming stronger, firmer, and more defined. CoolTone is FDA-cleared for toning, firming, and strengthening the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
Because CoolTone focuses on muscle, its results show most beautifully when there is little fat over the treated area. For patients who are already lean, CoolTone alone can create wonderful definition. For others, pairing it with CoolSculpting or medical weight loss first allows that new definition to shine through.
Candidacy
Is CoolTone Right for You?
You Are Likely a Wonderful Candidate If
You are already reasonably lean in the target area, and what you want is definition rather than fat reduction. You want stronger, firmer, more defined muscle in the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. You already train and want to accelerate or supplement what you are doing, rather than replace it. You can commit to a series of sessions and then to ongoing maintenance, because that is how the result is held. And you have none of the contraindications listed above.
When Another Treatment May Be Best First
If your primary goal is fat reduction or weight loss, CoolSculpting or medical weight loss is the ideal starting point, since CoolTone focuses on building muscle rather than reducing fat. If there is a layer of fat over the target muscle, addressing it first helps your new definition show beautifully. For loose skin, BodyTite or a surgical option offers lasting tightening. CoolTone works best alongside regular exercise as a powerful complement to your routine.
Safety First
Before You Book: Is CoolTone Safe for You?
CoolTone uses powerful electromagnetic pulses to create muscle contractions, so it is not suitable for everyone. Your safety comes first.
That is why every CoolTone treatment begins with a consultation, where your provider carefully reviews your medical history and any implants or devices before you begin.
You should not have CoolTone if you have:
- A cardiac pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator
- Any implanted electronic device
- Metal implants, including surgical plates, screws, or pins in or near the treatment area
- A copper IUD. If you have an IUD and do not know which type it is, find out before you book
- Any implanted device, metal hardware, or condition you are unsure about. Tell us before you book and we will check it against the device labeling.
The Procedure
How CoolTone Works
You lie down, fully clothed in thin fabric, and the applicator is positioned over the target muscle. Magnetic energy passes through your skin and through the fat layer, and it does not affect either. It reaches the muscle, and it triggers rapid, involuntary contractions.
You will feel warmth and strong contractions. Most patients describe it as unusual rather than painful and adjust within the first few minutes. After thirty minutes, you can return to your day with no downtime.
Afterward, expect soreness. The same soreness you would have from a hard workout, because functionally that is what your muscle just experienced. Take acetaminophen or an NSAID if you need to, and plan at least one rest day before your next session or a heavy training day.
Choosing
CoolTone or CoolSculpting: Which Is Right for You?
CoolTone
Muscle
- Builds and firms muscle with magnetic stimulation.
- Removes zero fat.
- Definition and strength in someone already reasonably lean.
- Second, once the fat layer has been addressed.
CoolSculpting
Fat
- Freezes and permanently eliminates fat cells.
- Builds zero muscle.
- A stubborn, pinchable pocket of fat.
- First, if there is fat sitting over the muscle.
One of our most popular pairings is CoolSculpting followed by CoolTone: reduce the fat layer first, then build beautiful definition underneath. Liposuction, BodyTite, and medical weight loss are also part of our body menu, and your provider will recommend the ideal sequence for your goals.
Longevity
How Long Do Results Last?
With regular exercise, healthy habits, and periodic maintenance sessions, your results can last beautifully. Like any muscle strength, consistency is key, so most patients plan for a maintenance session every few months.
Your Sessions
Your Sessions, Results, and Maintenance
Here is the protocol and what to expect at each stage.
After each session
Muscle soreness, like a hard workout. No downtime. Rest at least one day before the next session or heavy training.
2 to 4 weeks
Initial results begin to show as the muscle adapts.
Over about 2 months
The full series, 4 to 8 sessions.
3 months
Full results visible as muscles continue to strengthen and tone.
Every few months, ongoing
Maintenance sessions keep your muscles strong and your results lasting.
Like any strength training, consistency is what keeps your results looking their best. Regular exercise, healthy habits, and a maintenance session every few months will help your new definition last beautifully.
Your Experience
Your Personalized Treatment Experience
Consultation
We screen for contraindications, which is not a formality on this device. We assess whether your concern is muscle, fat, or skin, and we tell you honestly if CoolTone is the wrong tool, or the right tool in the wrong order.
Treatment
Thirty minutes. You are clothed. You feel warmth and intense contraction. Most patients adapt quickly.
Between sessions
Soreness, like a hard workout. At least one rest day. Keep training and eating well.
Results and maintenance
Initial changes at two to four weeks, full results at three months, and maintenance every few months to hold them.
The Practice
Why Patients Choose Artisan
A Complete Body Contouring Menu
With CoolTone, CoolSculpting, BodyTite, liposuction, and medical weight loss all under one roof, your provider can design the ideal plan and sequence for your goals.
Careful Safety Screening
Every CoolTone patient is thoroughly screened for cardiac and metal contraindications before treatment begins.
A Complete Approach to Your Body
Atlanta’s all-female team, with more than 25 years of combined experience, evaluates fat, muscle, skin, and weight together to create one cohesive plan.
A Clear, Personalized Plan
You will leave your consultation with a specific session count based on your goals, along with a maintenance plan to keep your results lasting.
FAQ
CoolTone FAQs
Who cannot have CoolTone?
Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker, an implanted defibrillator, any implanted electronic device, metal implants including surgical plates or screws, or a copper IUD. These are absolute contraindications. If you have an IUD and do not know which type, find out before you book.
Does CoolTone burn fat?
CoolTone focuses on building and firming muscle rather than reducing fat. For fat reduction, CoolSculpting or liposuction is the ideal choice, and many patients pair one of these with CoolTone for beautiful results.
Will I see results if I have a layer of fat over the muscle?
CoolTone will strengthen the muscle, and results show most clearly when there is little fat over the area. For many patients, reducing the fat layer first with CoolSculpting allows their new definition to shine through.
What is the difference between CoolTone and CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting freezes and permanently removes fat cells. CoolTone builds and strengthens muscle. They do opposite jobs and are frequently sequenced together: remove the fat layer, then build the definition underneath so it actually shows.
Do I still need to exercise?
Yes. CoolTone is a wonderful complement to regular exercise, and patients who stay active see the most beautiful, lasting results.
Do I need a consultation?
Yes. Your provider will review your medical history and screen for contraindications to ensure CoolTone is safe for you.
How much does it cost?
It is a series of sessions plus ongoing maintenance, which makes it a recurring expense rather than a one-time cost. We give you the total across the series at consultation, including what maintenance looks like, so you can plan for it.
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients need between four and eight CoolTone sessions, and your provider will recommend a specific plan at your consultation.
How long do results last?
With continued diet, exercise, and maintenance sessions, results hold. Without them, muscle detrains the same way it does when you stop going to the gym. Plan for maintenance every few months as part of the commitment.
Does it hurt?
Not painful, but strange. You feel warmth and intense involuntary muscle contraction, and most patients adapt within the first few minutes. Afterward you feel the same soreness you would after a hard workout.
What areas can be treated?
Abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
Is there any downtime?
None. Thirty minutes and you go back to your day. Expect soreness, and plan at least one rest day before your next session or a heavy training day.
Stronger, More Defined, More Confident
Visit us for a consultation, and your provider will design a personalized plan with the ideal treatment sequence for your goals.