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CoolTone vs Emsculpt NEO (2026)

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Purchase cost: No new-price range is on file for either CoolTone or Emsculpt NEO. Request current quotes to compare purchase costs.
Practice fit: Both are listed under body contouring. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
New price range	Not published	Not published
Used price reference	$8,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026	$75,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
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New price range

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Not published
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: Not published

Used price reference

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: $8,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: $75,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Supplies & restrictions	Read supply costs & requirements Card-metered: a treatment card (cycle licence) must be in the console — the official IFU error T230 reads "No treatments remaining". Pipeline lists 50 TX and 100 TX CoolTone cards. No gel; applicator covers and straps are washable polyester. Card unit cost is Allergan-account only and not published. Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026 Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply View running-cost details	No per-treatment cycle card, gel, or disposable tip. Recurring spend is patient belts and paddle replacement when the paddle minutes counter ends (a capital cost). Used listing · Aug 31, 2026 View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Read supply costs & requirements
Card-metered: a treatment card (cycle licence) must be in the console — the official IFU error T230 reads "No treatments remaining". Pipeline lists 50 TX and 100 TX CoolTone cards. No gel; applicator covers and straps are washable polyester. Card unit cost is Allergan-account only and not published.
Manufacturer-provided · Aug 31, 2026
Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply
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BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: No per-treatment cycle card, gel, or disposable tip. Recurring spend is patient belts and paddle replacement when the paddle minutes counter ends (a capital cost).
Used listing · Aug 31, 2026
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK192940, K253408 Read FDA indication wording “The CoolTone is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs. The emFieldPro is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs.”	FDA record cited — see scopeK192224, K202199 Record scope: K192224 names BTL-899 and covers abdominal lipolysis and circumference reduction in skin types I–III. K202199 names BTL-899ST and adds thighs, retaining skin types I–III. These two cited indications concern fat and circumference; muscle-conditioning claims and newer applicators require their own applicable records and labeling. Read FDA indication wording “BTL-899 is indicated to be used for: • Non-invasive lipolysis (breakdown of fat) of the abdomen. • Reduction in circumference of the abdomen • The BTL-899 is intended for use with Skin Type I to Skin Type III.”

FDA status & indication

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: FDA ClearedK192940, K253408
Read FDA indication wording
“The CoolTone is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs. The emFieldPro is indicated to be used for: • Improvement of abdominal tone, strengthening of the abdominal muscles, development of firmer abdomen. • Strengthening, Toning and Firming of buttocks and thighs.”
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: FDA record cited — see scopeK192224, K202199
Record scope: K192224 names BTL-899 and covers abdominal lipolysis and circumference reduction in skin types I–III. K202199 names BTL-899ST and adds thighs, retaining skin types I–III. These two cited indications concern fat and circumference; muscle-conditioning claims and newer applicators require their own applicable records and labeling.
Read FDA indication wording
“BTL-899 is indicated to be used for: • Non-invasive lipolysis (breakdown of fat) of the abdomen. • Reduction in circumference of the abdomen • The BTL-899 is intended for use with Skin Type I to Skin Type III.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Chain adoption	2 recorded pairings	7 recorded pairings
Chains using it	SkinSpirit(Confirmed) bodenvy(Confirmed)	Ever/Body(Reported) VIO Med Spa(Confirmed) Schweiger Dermatology Group(Reported) OrangeTwist(Confirmed) iCRYO(Confirmed) SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed) Serotonin Centers(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	1

Chain adoption

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: 2 recorded pairings
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: 7 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: SkinSpirit(Confirmed)
bodenvy(Confirmed)
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: Ever/Body(Reported)
VIO Med Spa(Confirmed)
Schweiger Dermatology Group(Reported)
OrangeTwist(Confirmed)
iCRYO(Confirmed)
SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed)
Serotonin Centers(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: 0
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: 1

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone vs BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Attribute	Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone	BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO
Manufacturer	Allergan Aesthetics	BTL Aesthetics
Built by (OEM)	Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc.	BTL Industries
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) (EMS / muscle stimulation)	HIFEM + RF (EMS / muscle stimulation)
Launch year	2019	2020
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Allergan Aesthetics
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: BTL Aesthetics

Built by (OEM)

Allergan Aesthetics CoolTone: Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc.
BTL Aesthetics Emsculpt NEO: BTL Industries

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