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CoolTone in Irvine, CA

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About CoolTone

CoolTone is an advanced, non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) to strengthen, tone, and define targeted muscle groups. Ideal for healthy individuals who work out and eat well yet struggle to achieve visible muscle definition, CoolTone delivers thousands of powerful contractions in a single 30-minute session. Patients love the treatment for its ability to sculpt the abdomen, lift the buttocks, and firm the thighs and arms with zero downtime.

Procedure Quick Facts

Duration of Procedure:
30 minutes per area
Anesthesia:
None required
Recovery:
No downtime; mild muscle soreness possible
Results Duration:
Long-lasting with periodic maintenance

What is CoolTone?

CoolTone is Allergan’s latest innovation in body sculpting, harnessing magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) technology to induce rapid, involuntary muscle contractions far beyond what voluntary exercise can achieve. The treatment energy penetrates the fat layer to reach the underlying muscle, creating contractions that build strength, increase muscle fibers, and enhance definition. Because CoolTone is non-surgical and FDA-cleared, there is no need for anesthesia, incisions, or downtime—patients simply relax while the device does the work.

What CoolTone Can Do for You

If you're considering CoolTone, South Coast Plastic Surgery is here to guide you through every step. Dr. Mark Song will develop a personalized plan that addresses your concerns and helps you achieve strong, sculpted contours without surgery.
  • Enhanced Muscle Definition
    CoolTone amplifies your workout efforts by producing supramaximal contractions that visibly define the abdomen, buttocks, arms, or thighs, giving you a more athletic appearance.
  • Strength Without Surgery
    By directly stimulating muscle fibers, CoolTone improves core strength and functional performance without incisions, anesthesia, or recovery downtime.
  • Complement to Healthy Lifestyle
    Patients who already exercise and eat well enjoy CoolTone as a finishing tool that fine-tunes hard-to-target areas and supports long-term fitness goals.
  • Quick, Convenient Sessions
    Each treatment takes only 30 minutes, allowing you to schedule sessions over lunch or between errands with no disruption to daily activities.
  • Zero Downtime & Minimal Discomfort
    Aside from temporary muscle soreness similar to an intense workout, most people return to work, exercise, and social events immediately after treatment.
  • Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Effect
    The MMS technology promotes circulation and collagen remodeling, offering subtle skin-tightening benefits alongside enhanced muscle tone.

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Key Benefits of CoolTone

Delivers thousands of muscle contractions in one session for visibly firmer contours
Improves core stability and posture through targeted abdominal strengthening
Enhances athletic appearance without the need for surgical intervention or downtime
Provides versatile treatment areas including abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and arms

Types of CoolTone

Abdominal Sculpting

Focused MMS energy induces deep contractions in the rectus abdominis and obliques to create a flatter, more defined midsection. Ideal for individuals who maintain a healthy weight but desire six-pack definition.

Buttock Lift

Targeting the gluteal muscles, this protocol mimics thousands of squats to lift and firm the buttocks. Perfect for patients seeking a subtle, non-surgical booty boost.

Arm & Thigh Toning

Smaller applicators treat the triceps or quadriceps/hamstrings, enhancing upper-arm firmness or thigh definition. Suitable for those wanting sculpted limbs without weights or repetitive gym sessions.

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Why Choose South Coast Plastic Surgery for Your CoolTone?

Beauty Inside-Out

We care for your inner wellness as much as your outer beauty. Every treatment is provided with warmth and exceptional care to help you feel confident and supported

Clear Expectations from the Start

Share your goals in detail before you even arrive using Adoreal's personalized assessment. Your specialist will understand exactly what you're hoping to achieve before your consultation begins, making your visit more focused and personal

Dedicated Follow-Up Support

Your care doesn't end when you leave our office. Our team provides personalized check-ins to monitor your results, answer any questions, and make sure you're completely satisfied with your outcome.

Precision & Artistry

Your treatment is performed by highly trained specialists
who understand facial anatomy at the deepest level. We combine technical precision with an artistic eye to enhance your natural beauty while keeping you looking like you

A Customized Approach to Body Procedures in Irvine & Ladera Ranch

No two bodies are identical, so we adjust CoolTone settings, applicator placement, and treatment frequency to match your muscle tone, fitness level, and aesthetic vision.

Before your consultation, you can complete a brief personalized assessment from home, helping us understand your specific goals, concerns, and timeline. During your visit, we'll use advanced 3D imaging to show you a realistic preview of your potential results, giving you confidence and clarity in your decision. 

Comfort-First Treatment Environment

This personalized assessment ensures your consultation is tailored to your unique goals from the moment you walk in.

Our provider will also assess individual factors such as muscle tone, body fat percentage, and skin elasticity, along with your personal preferences to determine the best approach for your goals.

Am I a good candidate for CoolTone?

Ideal candidates are healthy individuals close to their goal weight who want enhanced muscle definition in specific areas. A consultation helps us evaluate your goals and confirm whether CoolTone or another treatment is best suited for you.
Overall good health with no contraindicating medical conditions
Body mass index within a healthy or slightly elevated range
Desire for improved muscle tone rather than significant fat reduction
Realistic expectations about the degree of muscle definition achievable
Commitment to maintaining results through a healthy lifestyle
Not pregnant or breastfeeding
Willingness to complete a series of initial sessions and periodic maintenance

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Your CoolTone Journey and Recovery

Comprehensive Consultation & Assessment

Your journey begins with a private consultation with Dr. Song or one of our aesthetic nurse specialists. This visit is focused on understanding what changes you'd like to see and whether CoolTone is the right solution for your concerns.

During your consultation, your provider will:

  • Discuss your target areas and desired level of muscle definition
  • Evaluate muscle tone, fat thickness, and overall health
  • Review how CoolTone works and what to expect during each session
  • Develop a customized treatment schedule (usually four sessions over two weeks)
  • Answer all questions about preparation, maintenance, and cost

Together, you'll create a plan tailored to your anatomy and lifestyle, with safety and realistic outcomes as the priority.

The CoolTone Procedure

CoolTone requires no anesthesia; you can relax comfortably while the device works.

During the procedure:

  • Applicators are positioned over the treatment area
  • Energy intensity is gradually increased to your tolerance
  • Magnetic pulses trigger thousands of involuntary muscle contractions
  • Provider monitors your comfort and adjusts settings as needed

After 30 minutes, the applicators are removed and you can immediately resume normal activities.

CoolTone Recovery Timeline

Recovery experiences vary, but most patients follow a similar general timeline.

Immediately after treatment

  • You may feel mild muscle fatigue similar to finishing a strenuous workout.

First few days

  • Mild soreness or tightness in treated muscles
  • No activity restrictions—light stretching encouraged
  • Hydrate well to support muscle recovery

Weeks 1-2

  • Progressive increase in muscle firmness
  • Completion of initial treatment series
  • Possible photographs to track early changes

Weeks 3-4

  • Definition continues to improve
  • Discuss maintenance schedule if desired

You'll receive personalized aftercare tips, including hydration, gentle stretching, and scheduling maintenance sessions to sustain results.

Your CoolTone Results

CoolTone results appear gradually as your muscles adapt and strengthen after each session.

Early results

  • Within the first two weeks many patients notice muscles feeling firmer and workouts becoming easier.

Following weeks

  • Visible toning and improved contour emerge, especially after completing the recommended four-session series.

Final results

  • Peak definition is typically appreciated around 8-12 weeks post-series and can be maintained with periodic booster sessions.

With proper fitness and maintenance treatments, CoolTone results can be long-lasting, helping you enjoy a more sculpted, confident physique.

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CoolTone Results and Safety Considerations

Understanding how technology, anatomy, and muscle conditioning affect CoolTone results can help you set realistic expectations and feel confident in your decision.

Achieving Natural-Looking Results

CoolTone enhances your own muscle fibers, so results develop naturally and integrate seamlessly with your existing physique. Our providers calibrate energy levels to match your fitness baseline, ensuring your contours look like the product of consistent workouts rather than abrupt changes. Realistic goals, combined with proper hydration and continued exercise, play key roles in achieving balanced, authentic results.

Where Are the Incisions?

  • CoolTone is completely non-invasive, so no incisions are made and scarring is not a concern.
  • None – non-invasive technology
  • Because the applicators rest on intact skin, there is no visible mark once the session ends.

Is Scarring a Concern?

  • CoolTone does not create incisions or scars, making it an excellent choice for patients who prefer an aesthetic enhancement without surgical marks.

Scar Healing Timeline

  • Not applicable—CoolTone does not involve incisions.

Understanding Risks and Safety

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Understanding Risks and Safety

CoolTone is generally safe when performed by a trained provider in an accredited facility. However, certain contraindications and minor side effects should be reviewed.

Potential risks may include:

  • Temporary muscle soreness or cramping
  • Mild redness or tingling at treatment site
  • Muscle fatigue similar to intense exercise
  • Rare risk of muscle strain if intensity is too high
  • Contraindicated for patients with metal or electronic implants
  • Not recommended during pregnancy

Your provider will review these risks with you in detail during your consultation and explain how they are minimized through proper screening and technique.

Reducing Your Risk

  • Your safety is a top priority at South Coast Plastic Surgery. Steps taken to support a safe CoolTone experience include:
  • Thorough medical history and implant screening
  • Gradual increase of energy intensity to your comfort level
  • Treatment performed and supervised by trained medical professionals
  • Detailed post-treatment instructions and follow-up communication

By choosing an experienced team and following guidance closely, most patients experience only mild, short-term soreness and enjoy impressive muscle-toning results.

How Much Does CoolTone Cost in Irvine, CA?

The cost of your procedure will vary based on a variety of factors. During your consultation, your doctor will discuss your desired outcomes in detail and provide a fully transparent breakdown of all associated costs. Our practice helps patients achieve their aesthetic goals with a variety of financing options.

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Dr. Song performed my breast implant surgery nearly 10 yrs ago with the ideal breast implant. I've had no issues in this time. I live on the other side of the country now, but I would've loved to come back for removal, since I'm on an all natural journey. I hope to find someone who can take care of me, keep me safe, & assured during & after surgery as Dr. Song & his staff did.

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Thank you Dr. Song. I’m 10 days post opp and am so happy with my experience with my mommy makeover! I can’t tell you how comfortable Dr. Song and his staff made me feel throughout this whole process. Surgery is a bit of a scary decision and sometimes I agonized about for years but I can promise you are in the best care with this team. I highly highly recommend them and am already so happy with my results !

Frequently Asked Questions About CoolTone

Everything you need to know about CoolTone, explained by South Coast Plastic Surgery's experts

About the procedure

How does CoolTone differ from traditional exercise?
CoolTone induces supramaximal contractions—far stronger and faster than voluntary exercise—leading to greater muscle fiber recruitment in less time.
Is CoolTone FDA-cleared?
Yes, CoolTone is FDA-cleared for strengthening, toning, and firming the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs.
How many CoolTone sessions will I need?
Most patients complete a series of four sessions over two weeks for optimal results, though personalized plans may vary.
Is there any downtime after CoolTone?
No downtime is required. You may feel muscle soreness similar to a hard workout but can resume normal activities immediately.

Recovery & Results

When will I see results?
Many patients feel stronger within days; visible definition typically appears after completing the treatment series and continues to improve for several weeks.
How long do results last?
Results can last long term with periodic maintenance sessions and a healthy lifestyle.
Is CoolTone safe for everyone?
CoolTone is safe for most healthy adults, but those with implanted metal or electronic devices, certain medical conditions, or who are pregnant should avoid treatment.
What side effects might I experience?
Common side effects include temporary muscle soreness, mild redness, or tingling in the treated area.

Safety & Risks

Does insurance cover CoolTone?
CoolTone is considered a cosmetic treatment and is not covered by insurance.
Are financing options available?
Yes. We partner with CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit to offer flexible monthly payment plans.
Do I need to keep exercising after CoolTone?
Yes. Regular exercise and a balanced diet help maintain and enhance your CoolTone results.
Can CoolTone be combined with other treatments?
Absolutely. Many patients combine CoolTone with CoolSculpting or skin-tightening procedures for comprehensive contouring.

Cost & Insurance

Does insurance cover CoolTone?
CoolTone is considered a cosmetic treatment and is not covered by insurance.
Are financing options available?

Yes, We partner with Cherry and CareCredit to offer convenient monthly payment plans for qualified applicants.

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