CoolTone in
Marietta & East Cobb
FDA-cleared electromagnetic muscle stimulation to build, tone, and firm the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs – no surgery, no needles, no downtime. Performed under the oversight of our board-certified dermatologists.
What Is CoolTone?
CoolTone is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS) technology to strengthen, tone, and firm muscles in the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs – without surgery, needles, or downtime.
Unlike CoolSculpting, which targets fat cells, CoolTone works directly on muscle tissue. Focused electromagnetic energy penetrates through skin and fat to stimulate motor neurons, triggering powerful involuntary muscle contractions that build muscle density and definition beyond what exercise can achieve.
At DESSNA, CoolTone is performed by our licensed aesthetician team under the oversight of our board-certified dermatologists – ensuring you receive medically supervised body contouring with the highest standard of safety and results.
How CoolTone works
Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS)
CoolTone uses focused electromagnetic energy to penetrate through skin and fat, directly stimulating motor neurons in muscle tissue. This triggers powerful involuntary muscle contractions that are impossible to achieve through voluntary exercise alone.
Supramaximal Contractions
Each 30-minute session triggers approximately 25,000 supramaximal contractions – far beyond what any workout can produce. These extreme contractions force muscles to adapt, building strength, density, and definition over time.
FDA-Cleared Technology
CoolTone is FDA-cleared for strengthening, toning, and firming the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. It is the same electromagnetic muscle stimulation technology used in physical therapy, applied to aesthetic body sculpting.
Complement to CoolSculpting
CoolTone and CoolSculpting work synergistically. CoolSculpting reduces the fat layer while CoolTone builds the muscle beneath – creating a more sculpted, defined appearance that neither treatment achieves alone.
Why CoolTone Delivers Results Exercise Can't
Understanding the science behind muscle stimulation explains why CoolTone achieves definition that diet and exercise alone cannot replicate.
Muscle Tone Plateau
Even with consistent exercise, many people struggle to achieve the muscle definition they desire. Voluntary muscle contractions engage only 30–40% of muscle fibers at maximum effort. CoolTone's supramaximal contractions engage nearly 100% of muscle fibers simultaneously – building density and definition beyond exercise limits.
Age-Related Muscle Loss
After age 30, adults lose 3–5% of muscle mass per decade (sarcopenia). This natural decline reduces metabolism, strength, and body definition. CoolTone counteracts this by triggering muscle hypertrophy – the same adaptive response that builds muscle through resistance training, but at a much greater intensity.
Genetics & Body Composition
Genetic factors influence where your body stores fat and how your muscles respond to exercise. Some individuals have stubborn fat deposits overlying muscles that prevent visible definition despite consistent training. CoolTone builds the muscle layer directly, improving definition regardless of genetic body composition tendencies.
Post-Pregnancy Core Weakness
Pregnancy stretches and weakens the abdominal muscles, sometimes causing diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominis). CoolTone strengthens the deep core muscles, improving abdominal tone and stability in patients who have completed their families and are looking to restore pre-pregnancy definition.
How We Perform CoolTone at DESSNA
We customize every CoolTone plan to your anatomy and goals – selecting the right treatment areas, intensity, and protocol to deliver visible, natural-looking muscle definition.
Body Assessment & Consultation
Your aesthetician performs a thorough assessment of your target areas, muscle tone, and body composition goals. We review your medical history, discuss realistic expectations, and determine whether CoolTone, CoolSculpting, or a combination protocol will deliver the best results for your specific anatomy and goals.
CoolTone Treatment Session
The CoolTone applicator is placed on the target area – abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. Electromagnetic pulses trigger approximately 25,000 supramaximal muscle contractions over 30 minutes. You will feel intense muscle contractions during the session, similar to an extreme workout. Most patients find it comfortable enough to relax or read.
Results & Maintenance Plan
Initial results are noticeable within 2 – 4 weeks as muscles strengthen and define. Optimal results develop over 4 – 8 weeks after completing your treatment series. We recommend a series of 4 sessions spaced 2 – 3 days apart for best outcomes, followed by periodic maintenance sessions to sustain results.
CoolTone Options at Our Marietta Practice
Your CoolTone protocol is customized to your target areas, goals, and whether you want to combine with CoolSculpting for comprehensive body sculpting.
CoolTone Abdominal Toning
Electromagnetic stimulation of the rectus abdominis and oblique muscles. Builds core strength, improves muscle definition, and can help address diastasis recti. Most patients see visible improvement in abdominal tone within 4 – 8 weeks.
CoolTone Buttock Lifting
Targeted stimulation of the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus muscles. Creates a natural lifting and firming effect without surgery. Ideal for patients seeking improved gluteal definition and shape.
CoolTone Thigh Toning
Strengthens and firms the quadriceps, hamstrings, and inner thigh muscles. Improves overall leg definition and tone. Particularly effective when combined with CoolSculpting for inner thigh fat reduction.
CoolTone Series Protocol
A series of 4 sessions spaced 2 – 3 days apart delivers the most significant and lasting results. Each session builds on the last, progressively increasing muscle density and definition. Most patients achieve their best results 4 – 8 weeks after completing their series.
CoolTone + CoolSculpting Combination
The most powerful body contouring approach: CoolSculpting first to reduce the fat layer, then CoolTone to build muscle definition beneath. This strategic sequencing maximizes the visual impact of both treatments for a sculpted, athletic appearance.
CoolTone Maintenance Plan
Periodic maintenance sessions (every 3 – 6 months) sustain and build on your CoolTone results. We design a personalized maintenance schedule based on your goals and lifestyle to keep your results looking their best.
CoolTone vs. Exercise: Understanding the Difference
CoolTone is not a replacement for exercise – it's a powerful complement that achieves what exercise cannot:
CoolTone: ~100% vs. exercise: 30–40% at maximum effort
~25,000 supramaximal contractions in 30 minutes
Muscles contract beyond what voluntary effort allows
Specific muscle groups treated with focused energy
Return to normal activities immediately after treatment
Why CoolTone at a Dermatology Practice Matters
Safety Through Medical Oversight
At DESSNA, CoolTone is performed by our licensed aesthetician team under the direct oversight of board-certified dermatologists. Any skin or health concern identified during your treatment is immediately flagged and addressed. You are not just getting a cosmetic treatment – you are getting medically supervised care.
Honest Assessment & Realistic Expectations
Not everyone is an ideal candidate for CoolTone. Our dermatologists honestly assess whether the treatment will deliver meaningful results for your specific anatomy and goals – and will recommend the right combination of treatments (or tell you if a different approach would serve you better). This integrity separates a medical practice from a sales-driven med spa.
If you want more defined muscle tone in your abdomen, buttocks, or thighs, a CoolTone consultation at DESSNA gives you both the aesthetic result and the medical expertise to do it safely and effectively.
What Our Patients Say
“Doctor Edward Chen is the BEST! He's very professional, very caring, he will always give you his honest advice. He helped my son who had acne issues – his skin now looks great like never before.”
“Dr. Candace Green has a very warm bedside manner and makes you feel very comfortable! Great office, staff, and overall experience.”
“The office is well run and Dr. Green is thorough.”
CoolTone FAQs
Answers to the questions our Marietta and East Cobb patients ask most about CoolTone muscle toning.
Most patients describe CoolTone as feeling like an intense workout – powerful muscle contractions that are strong but not painful. The intensity can be adjusted during your session based on your comfort level. After treatment, you may feel mild muscle soreness similar to post-workout soreness, which typically resolves within 24 – 48 hours.
Ready to Build Stronger, More Defined Muscles in Marietta or East Cobb?
Your first step is a CoolTone consultation with our aesthetician team. We will assess your target areas, discuss your goals, and create a personalized treatment plan to build the muscle definition you want.
Each 30-minute session triggers ~25,000 supramaximal muscle contractions – the equivalent of an extreme workout.
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