CoolSculpting vs CoolTech, which one to choose in Dubai?

CoolSculpting vs CoolTech, which one to choose in Dubai?

Cryolipolysis, aka fat freezing, destroys fat cells by freezing them. The destroyed fat cells get carried out of the body through the lymphatic system and the removed fat cells are known to not regenerate. Since CoolSculpting got approved by the FDA in 2010, many different systems have been introduced to the market, and cryolipolysis has been known as one of the most efficient body slimming methods taking advantage of the latest technology.

Prices of Fat Freezing in Dubai

For fat freezing in Dubai, you can expect to pay between AED500 to AED1,500 per session for abdominal area treatment. The cost can vary according to the number & size of the treatment area. 

Among fat freezing treatments, due to its brand recognition and proven track record, those providers using CoolSculpting will charge higher than others using other brands such as CoolTech. 

What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is the first fat freezing technology that cleared FDA approval in 2010. CoolSculpting devices are manufactured by an American company called ZELTIQ, which was acquired by healthcare conglomerate Allergan (that produces Botox and Juvederm) in 2017. CoolSculpting has been a pioneer and flag-bearer in the fat freezing (or cryolipolysis) to the level that people sometimes confuse CoolSculpting as a treatment itself. 

What is CoolTech?

CoolSculpting’s huge success in the global aesthetics market immediately drew attention from multiple ambitious and capable manufacturers in the world. Among them, the most successful machine has been CoolTech. CoolTech is manufactured by Cocoon Medical in Spain that specializes in non-invasive lasers and cryolipolysis (i.e., fat freezing). 

CoolSculpting vs CoolTech: Similarities

• Developed based on non-invasive cryolipolysis technology that freezes and destroys fat at -8 Degrees Celsius
• Use handheld applicator(s) to apply suction and freezing onto the target area(s)
• Treatment duration of about 45 min

CoolSculpting vs CoolTech: Differences

• CoolSculpting is globally adopted with longer track record whose safety and effectiveness is proven through the practice 
• As market leader, CoolSculpting devices are 30~50% more expensive than CoolTech devices with similar spec
• CoolTech uses 2 applicators allowing multiple area treatment in a single session whereas CoolSculpting uses single applicator (original model)

Which clinic operates Coolsculpting in Dubai?

As of Sep. 2021, Below clinics are found to provide fat freezing treatment with CoolSculpting

• American Hospital Dubai  

  

  17 reviews

  American Hospital, Dubai

  Oud Metha
  Dubai

• Lucia Aesthetic Dermatology Center  

  

  LUCIA Aesthetic & Dermatology Center

  
  Dubai

• NOVOMED  

  

  4 reviews

  Novomed Centers, Dubai Marina

  Dubai Marina
  Dubai

• Kaya Skincare Clinic (operates both CoolSculpting and CoolTech)

  

  Kaya Skin Care Clinic, Jumeira1

  Jumeira - 1
  Dubai

• Aesthetics International  

  

  Aesthetics International

  
  Dubai

• Kings College Hospital London Hospital  

  

  30 reviews

  King's College Hospital London, Dubai Hills Hospital

  Dubai Hills
  Dubai

• CosmeSurge  

  

  Cosmesurge, Dubai Marina

  Dubai Marina & Jumeira Beach
  Dubai

• Silkor Laser Medical Center

  

  Silkor Laser Medical Center, Jumeirah

  Umm Suqeim - 2
  Dubai

• Nova Clinic  

  

  Nova Clinic

  Al Manara
  Dubai

• Eternal Clinic
• DNA Health  

  

  dna health

  Al Sufouh - 1
  Dubai

• American Excellence Medical and Dental Center Dubai  

  

  American Excellence Medical And Dental Center, Dubai

  Jumeirah 3
  Dubai

Which clinic operates CoolTech in Dubai?

Below clinics are known to provide fat freezing treatment with CoolTech

• SlimSpa
• Zo Skin Centre  

  

  Zo Skin Centre, Mirdif

  Mirdif
  Dubai

• Kaya (operates both CoolSculpting and CoolTech)  

  

  Kaya Skin Care Clinic, Jumeira1

  Jumeira - 1
  Dubai

• American Outpatient Clinic  

  

  American Outpatient Cinics (AOC)

  Nad Al Hamar
  Dubai

• Al Das Medical Clinic

  

  AL DAS Medical Clinic

  Palm - Jumeira
  Dubai

What other systems are available in Dubai?

Some clinics use machines other than CoolSculpting and CoolTech

• Elite Style Polyclinic: YETI 2.0 360: Made by an Italian company “ITS Group”, YETI machines are using 8 cooling cells for the applicator vs 2 cells of other brands, claiming it provides faster cooling and more constant temperature to the treatment area 

  

  3 reviews

  Elite Style Polyclinic

  Trade Center - 2
  Dubai

• Biolite aesthetic clinic: LipoCryo is another fat freezing system developed in Spain. It uses a single applicator

  

  Biolite Aesthetic Clinic

  Umm Suqeim 2
  Dubai

    

What do I need to know about possible side effects of fat freezing?

As a non-invasive treatment, cryolipolysis is known to be comparatively safe and usually entails minimal side effects. Common side effects of fat freezing are tugging, stinging sensation as well as temporary redness, swelling and sensitivity at the treatment site. 

A very rare but recently reported side effect of cryolipolysis is Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia. According to a study, the chance to develop this side effect is supposed to be about 0.0051% or 1 in every 20,000 treated patients. Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a symptom where the fat in the cryolipolysis treated area does not get smaller in size, but actually grows bigger requiring liposuction to remove it. 

Note: This is NOT an exhaustive list covering entire providers in Dubai. It is based on the team's analysis conducted in Sep 2021.