If your holiday calendar is already filling up with parties, family photos and reunions with people you have not seen all year, October is the month to start thinking about your body contouring plan. Both CoolSculpting® Elite and EMSCULPT NEO® deliver real results without surgery or downtime, but neither one works overnight. Starting now gives your body the time it needs to catch up with your calendar, so you can see results in time for holiday festivities.
Why Timing Matters for Nonsurgical Body Contouring
CoolSculpting Elite uses controlled cooling to target and eliminate stubborn fat cells in areas like the abdomen, hips, thighs and flanks that do not respond to diet and exercise. Most of our Twin Cities patients notice initial changes around 3 weeks after treatment, with results continuing to develop over the following months as the body naturally clears the treated fat cells. That means that a treatment booked in early October will put you well into that visible-results window by the time holiday parties start, with continued improvement carrying into the new year.
EMSCULPT NEO works differently, pairing radiofrequency energy with electromagnetic muscle stimulation to burn fat and build muscle in the same session. It is not a one-and-done treatment. A full course is typically 4 sessions spaced about 5 to 10 days apart, so simply completing the recommended series takes around 3 to 5 weeks. Some patients notice changes after their first few sessions, though the most noticeable results typically build over the following weeks. Starting your EMSCULPT NEO series in October means your treatments are finished well before the holidays, with your results developing right on schedule for the holiday season and beyond.
Which One Is Right for You
CoolSculpting can be a great fit if fat reduction in a specific area is your main goal and you want a single appointment rather than a multi-visit series. EMSCULPT NEO is worth considering if you are also interested in toning and strengthening muscle, since it targets both fat and muscle at once. Many of our patients choose one or the other based on their goals, though some combine treatments across different areas. A consultation with Dr. Harrington and her team is the best way to figure out which treatment, or combination, best fits your goals and timeline.
Both nonsurgical body contouring options require essentially no downtime, so you can schedule a session on a lunch break and return to normal activity right away. Many people find that this allows them to easily schedule their treatments around busy fall schedules.
Start the Conversation Now
If you want to be able to enjoy the best nonsurgical body contouring results before the holidays, it’s best to start planning in the fall, not the week before Christmas. If you have been considering CoolSculpting Elite or EMSCULPT NEO, now is the time to schedule a consultation and build a timeline around your goals and your calendar.
Ready to get started? Contact Harrington Plastic Surgery & Med Spa or give us a call at 651-290-7600 to schedule your consultation today.
