Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) CoolTone

EMS/HIFEM muscle stimulation · Magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS)

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What it's actually cleared for: Magnetic muscle stimulation for improvement of abdominal tone, plus strengthening/toning/firming of buttocks and thighs

Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify

New: $50k–$90k|Used: $15k–$35kmarket estimate, no email required

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Bottom line

The muscle-stimulation companion to CoolSculpting whose real value is the Allergan ecosystem — Alle loyalty integration and co-marketing to Botox/CoolSculpting patients. As a standalone it trails Emsculpt NEO on brand recognition and lacks a combined RF fat-heating mode. Buy it if you're already an Allergan account wanting an attach-rate play; think twice if brand-agnostic. No per-cycle consumable cards, unlike CoolSculpting.

Overview

Allergan's Emsculpt competitor, bundled with CoolSculpting

How it works

The science

Magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) — rapidly alternating magnetic fields induce electrical currents in muscle, forcing supramaximal contractions beyond voluntary exercise. A 30-minute session drives thousands of contractions, producing hypertrophy and strengthening over a series. Cleared for strengthening, toning, firming abdomen, buttocks, thighs. Does not meaningfully reduce fat — results need already-lean patients. Allergan markets ~1.35T peak intensity; field strength at the muscle depends on coil design and positioning, not the headline number.

Patented tech

Active Magnetic Pulse (AMP) is Allergan's branding for its MMS coil-and-pulse design; functionally the same electromagnetic-induction mechanism as HIFEM, engineered around BTL's patent estate.

Origin

Marketed by Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie, US); hardware widely understood to be built on a European OEM platform (commonly attributed to Zimmer MedizinSysteme, Germany) — verify.

FDA & regulatory status

FDA ClearedCleared via 510(k)

What it's actually cleared for:

Magnetic muscle stimulation for improvement of abdominal tone, plus strengthening/toning/firming of buttocks and thighs

510(k) numbers

K192940; K253408

Regulatory data is compiled from public FDA 510(k) records and may lag recent clearances. Always confirm status with the manufacturer before purchase.

Treatment economics

What practices charge

~$200-500 per session; standard initial course of 4 sessions over ~2 weeks at ~$800-2,000; 6-8 session packages ~$1,500-3,000 with quarterly maintenance. Prices slightly below Emsculpt in most markets.

Consumables & recurring cost

No per-treatment cycle cards — main recurring costs are applicator wear and straps; low annual reality, a few thousand dollars at most in a busy practice. Confirm applicator service-life terms.

Ideal for

Best-fit practice

Practices in the Allergan ecosystem cross-selling muscle toning through Alle. Patients skew fit and lean — 25-55, gym-adjacent, low BMI — plus a smaller functional/core-strength segment.

Compliance

Medical director & delegation

Class II prescription device; typically requires a medical director with treatment delegated to trained staff — state delegation rules vary.

Contraindications & screening

Implanted electronic devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators, pumps), metal implants including copper IUDs near the field, pregnancy; also hernias, recent surgery, seizure disorders.

Ownership

Warranty & service

~12 months standard with extended coverage via Allergan; expect ~$5,000-10,000/year contracts — verify AbbVie terms at quote.

Resale & used market

Used/recertified units at ~$20k-50k depending on applicators and hours, but thinner liquidity than Emsculpt — buyers default to the category leader; flat-to-declining values.