Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) CoolTone
EMS/HIFEM muscle stimulation · Magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS)
The Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) CoolTone typically sells new in the $50k–$90k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $15k–$35k. Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) CoolTone holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
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
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| Manufacturer | Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) (subsidiary, since 2020) · Distribution: direct |
| Category | Body Contouring |
| Technology | Magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | $50k–$90k |
| Used price range | $15k–$35k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
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
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.
Recent industry events
How we source company dataOwnership and corporate changes at Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) that can affect warranty, service and parts availability.
- May 2020
AbbVie completes acquisition of Allergan
AcquisitionAbbVie completed its acquisition of Allergan plc on May 8, 2020, making AbbVie the owner of Zeltiq and CoolSculpting. Allergan had itself acquired Zeltiq for ~$2.475B in April 2017. Largest ownership change touching the US aesthetic device market in this period.
Source: PR Newswire; SEC filings
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.
Chains using this device
SkinSpirit
Medspa · 60 US locations · Company site
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History
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August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial
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