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CoolSculpting® vs Cryo Body Sculpting: How They Compare

Both use cold to target stubborn fat. Here is how they differ in approach, and why so many of our clients arrive after trying the other.

Amanda Banks, Founder and International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist
By Amanda Banks, International Grand Master Permanent Makeup ArtistPublished June 9, 2026 · 6 minute read
CoolSculpting® vs Cryo Body Sculpting

Cold-based

Both target fat with controlled cooling

Up to 60 min

A cryo session at Eastside

FDA-Cleared

The cryo technology used

10,000+

Cryo sessions performed

CoolSculpting® and cryo body sculpting both use controlled cooling to target stubborn fat, but they differ in approach and experience. CoolSculpting® is a branded fat-freezing procedure that uses applicators to suction and cool a fixed area. Cryo body sculpting at Eastside Microblading & Beauty uses FDA-Cleared cooling applied more flexibly across the treatment area, in sessions of up to 60 minutes, each followed by a Lymphatic vibration treatment post session. The studio has performed 10,000+ cryo sessions and frequently sees clients who come in after CoolSculpting® results that did not hold the way they hoped. Neither approach is a weight-loss treatment and neither delivers permanent results, since you can still gain weight. Your plan and your first-session offer are set on a pre-visit suitability review.

Written by Amanda Banks, founder of Eastside Microblading & Beauty and International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist. 10,000+ treatments performed across the Bellevue and Scottsdale studios.

What each one is

CoolSculpting® is a well-known branded fat-freezing procedure. It uses applicators that suction the tissue of a fixed area and cool it to target fat cells, which the body then clears over time.

Cryo body sculpting at Eastside Microblading & Beauty also uses cold to target fat, but the cooling is applied across the treatment area more flexibly rather than through fixed suction applicators. Sessions run up to 60 minutes and are each followed by a Lymphatic vibration treatment post session to support the body’s natural processing. The technology is FDA-Cleared.

Both work on the same underlying idea, cooling fat cells so the body clears them gradually, and both build results over weeks rather than instantly.

How they differ in practice

The practical differences come down to how the cold is applied and how the experience feels:

  CoolSculpting® Cryo body sculpting at Eastside
Application Fixed suction applicators on a set area Cooling applied flexibly across the area
Session Varies by provider and applicator Up to 60 minutes, plus a Lymphatic vibration treatment post session
Plan Set by the provider Most areas need a series; your plan is set on your call
Technology Branded device FDA-Cleared cooling

We keep the comparison factual. Both are cold-based fat-reduction approaches, and individual results vary in either case. What we will not do is promise that one is universally better for everyone, because the honest answer depends on you.

Why clients come to us after CoolSculpting®

A pattern we see often: clients come to Eastside Microblading & Beauty after CoolSculpting® results that did not last the way they hoped, or that did not deliver the change they wanted in the areas they cared about. We share that as client experience, not as a claim that one technology beats another, because results depend on the person, the area, and the plan.

What we offer is an honest plan and a clear-eyed frame. Cryo body sculpting is a body-contouring approach for stubborn areas that resist diet and exercise. It is not a weight-loss treatment, and results are not permanent because you can still gain weight. Within that honest frame, a planned series of sessions can make a real difference, and your plan is built around your specific goal. For how a series is decided, see how many cryo sessions you need.

Considering cryo after CoolSculpting®?

Book a pre-visit suitability review. The studio designs an honest plan for your goal and confirms your offer: your first full cryo session for $149 (normally $350) plus a free $100 gift card toward future sessions.

How Eastside Microblading & Beauty approaches the comparison

We talk about CoolSculpting® openly because our clients do. Many have already tried it, and they want to understand how what we do is different before they commit again. We think they deserve a straight answer rather than a sales pitch.

So we keep it factual: both are cold-based, both clear fat gradually, and results vary by person in either case. Where we are confident is in the honesty of our plan and the experience itself, sessions of up to 60 minutes, a Lymphatic vibration treatment post session, and a series matched to your goal rather than a fixed promise.

Common Questions

CoolSculpting® vs cryo — FAQ

What is the difference between CoolSculpting® and cryo body sculpting?+

Both use controlled cooling to target stubborn fat. CoolSculpting® uses fixed suction applicators on a set area, while cryo body sculpting at Eastside Microblading & Beauty applies cooling more flexibly across the area in sessions of up to 60 minutes, each followed by a Lymphatic vibration treatment post session. The cryo technology is FDA-Cleared.

Is cryo body sculpting the same as CoolSculpting®?+

They share the same underlying idea, cooling fat cells so the body clears them gradually, but they differ in how the cold is applied and in the session experience. Eastside Microblading & Beauty sets your plan on a pre-visit suitability review.

Are the results permanent?+

No. Neither approach is a weight-loss treatment and neither delivers permanent results, because you can still gain weight afterward. A planned series can meaningfully reduce stubborn areas that resist diet and exercise.

Why do people switch from CoolSculpting® to cryo?+

Some clients come to Eastside Microblading & Beauty after CoolSculpting® results that did not last the way they hoped, or that did not change the areas they cared about. Results depend on the person, the area, and the plan in both cases.

How do I start with cryo at Eastside?+

Book online with a $50 deposit credited toward your first full cryo session for $149 (normally $350). New clients also receive a free $100 gift card toward future cryo sessions; it cannot be applied to the first promotional session. The offer covers one area. The studio reviews suitability before your visit.

Ready for an honest plan?

You can book online or request a personal recommendation. The studio designs a plan for your goal and confirms your first-session offer at the Bellevue or Scottsdale studio.

Amanda Banks, Founder and International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist

About the Author

Written by Amanda Banks

International Grand Master Artist

Former AAM Board Member

10,000+ Treatments

Founder, Beauty Angels Academy USA

Amanda Banks is the founder of Eastside Microblading & Beauty and the lead permanent makeup artist at the Bellevue studio. She is an International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist, a former member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation Board of Directors, and the founder of Beauty Angels Academy USA, a training network operating in 100+ countries. Amanda has personally performed and supervised over 10,000 treatments, and every artist at the studios is trained by her to the same Eastside Standard.

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