If you are researching non-surgical body sculpting in Jacksonville, three names come up more than any others: CoolSculpting®, truSculpt, and SculpSure. All three are FDA-cleared. All three reduce fat cells without surgery. None of them are the same treatment. They use different technologies, achieve different outcomes in different patient profiles, and suit different concerns. This guide covers how each works, what the clinical evidence shows, and how to figure out which one is the right conversation to be having for your specific situation.
New Day Medspa in Jacksonville offers CoolSculpting® body contouring. This practice does not offer truSculpt or SculpSure. This comparison is for education and helps Jacksonville patients understand what each technology does before consulting a provider.
What Does This Article Cover?
- How CoolSculpting®, truSculpt, and SculpSure work and what makes each different
- What the clinical evidence shows for each technology's fat reduction outcomes
- Which patient profiles tend to suit each treatment
- Why CoolSculpting® has the longest clinical track record and what that means practically
Key Takeaways
- CoolSculpting® uses cryolipolysis to freeze and permanently destroy fat cells in targeted areas. FDA-cleared since 2010 and available in nine body areas, it has the longest published clinical evidence base of any non-surgical fat reduction technology currently available.
- truSculpt uses monopolar radiofrequency to heat and permanently destroy fat cells. FDA-cleared, no downtime, and clinically proven to reduce fat by an average of 24% per treatment in studies published by Cutera.
- SculpSure uses a 1060 nm diode laser to heat and destroy fat cells in 25-minute sessions. FDA-cleared in 2015 with a 24% average fat reduction per session in clinical studies, but with more skin tone contraindications than radiofrequency or cryolipolysis technologies.
- A systematic review of 19 cryolipolysis studies published in PMC/NIH found CoolSculpting® produced average fat layer reductions of 14.67% to 28.5% per treated area with no significant systemic metabolic effects.
How CoolSculpting® Works
CoolSculpting® uses cryolipolysis: controlled cooling applied to a specific fat pocket that drops the temperature of fat cells to the point where they undergo apoptosis, a natural programmed cell death process. Surrounding skin, nerves, and muscle are unaffected because fat cells freeze at a higher temperature than other tissue types.
The applicator creates suction that draws the target tissue between two cooling panels. Sessions run 35 to 60 minutes per area. Treated fat cells die gradually over the following weeks. The body's natural metabolic and immune processes clear them over two to three months. Results build progressively, with peak visible reduction at 8 to 12 weeks.
A systematic review of 19 cryolipolysis studies published in PMC/NIH found average fat layer reductions of 14.67% to 28.5% per treated area, with no significant changes in blood lipid levels or liver function, confirming the treatment is localized and does not affect systemic metabolism. (PMC/NIH, Cryolipolysis for Fat Reduction and Body Contouring, 2015)
FDA-cleared since 2010, CoolSculpting® has more published peer-reviewed clinical evidence than any other non-surgical fat reduction technology on the market.
How truSculpt Works
truSculpt uses monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy at 2 MHz to deliver targeted, uniform heating of the subcutaneous fat layer. Unlike CoolSculpting®, which works through cold, truSculpt heats fat cells to the point of permanent cell death while the skin's surface remains comfortable throughout the session.
The handpiece glides across the treatment area rather than sitting stationary in an applicator. A single session covers multiple areas within one hour. Most patients describe a warm, hot stone massage-like sensation during treatment. There is no downtime. Sessions run approximately 15 minutes per area.
According to Cutera, the manufacturer, clinical studies show truSculpt iD achieves an average of 24% fat reduction in a single treatment. (Cutera, truSculpt iD, via BioSpace)
One distinguishing characteristic: truSculpt is compatible with all skin tones and all body types, including patients with higher BMIs where CoolSculpting® applicators may not engage tissue as effectively. The handpiece-based delivery system is not limited by whether a fold of tissue can be suctioned between panels.
How SculpSure Works
SculpSure uses a 1060 nm diode laser to deliver heat to the subcutaneous fat layer. Four flexible applicator frames attach to the treatment area and alternate between heating and cooling cycles over a 25-minute session. The cooling keeps the skin surface comfortable while the laser heats the fat cells below to 42°C to 47°C, triggering apoptosis and natural clearance by macrophages over six to twelve weeks.
SculpSure received FDA clearance in 2015 for non-invasive lipolysis of the flanks and abdomen. According to a study published in PMC/NIH that evaluated the SculpSure 1060 nm diode laser system, the device has since been used clinically for targeted fat reduction in multiple body areas, with its FDA clearance and clinical use documented in the published literature as an established non-invasive lipolysis tool. (PMC/NIH, Clinical Study of the 1060 nm Diode Laser for Post-Liposuction Deformities, 2019)
Sessions run 25 minutes per area with no downtime. Results are visible at 6 weeks and complete at around 12 weeks as the body clears treated fat cells through natural lymphatic processes.
CoolSculpting® vs truSculpt vs SculpSure: Direct Comparison
Which Technology Has the Strongest Evidence Base?
CoolSculpting® has the longest clinical track record of any non-surgical fat reduction technology. FDA-cleared in 2010, it has 15 or more years of peer-reviewed studies across multiple body areas, multiple demographic groups, and multiple independent research institutions. The systematic review of 19 studies cited above is one of dozens of available peer-reviewed publications.
truSculpt iD launched in 2018 and has a growing body of clinical evidence, primarily from manufacturer-sponsored trials and a smaller number of independent studies. The 24% fat reduction figure comes from Cutera's own clinical data, which is legitimate but represents a shorter evidence timeline than CoolSculpting®.
SculpSure, cleared in 2015, sits between the two in terms of evidence base. Independent studies confirm the 24% reduction claim, and published data show safety and outcomes across different treatment areas.
For patients who prioritize the most extensively studied technology with the largest peer-reviewed evidence base, CoolSculpting® leads.
Who Suits Each Treatment?
CoolSculpting® is best suited for: Patients at or near their goal weight with specific, pinchable stubborn fat pockets in targeted zones. The applicator requires tissue that can be drawn between the cooling panels, which works best in areas with defined soft fat deposits. Nine FDA-cleared body areas. Strong evidence for abdomen, flanks, thighs, under the chin, upper arms, and back fat.
truSculpt is best suited for: Patients with a broader range of body types, including those with higher BMIs where the CoolSculpting® applicator may not engage effectively, or where the fat distribution is flatter rather than concentrated in a pinchable pocket. All skin tones. No applicator suction limitation.
SculpSure is best suited for: Patients with light to medium skin tones seeking fast 25-minute sessions, patients where flat fat areas (rather than raised folds) are the primary concern, and patients where treating multiple areas simultaneously in a single session is a priority.
Expert tip: The most common mistake patients make when choosing between body sculpting technologies is selecting based on session time rather than technology-to-anatomy match. A 25-minute SculpSure session is appealing, but if the tissue distribution in your target area does not suit laser delivery, results will be less consistent than a longer CoolSculpting® session properly matched to your fat pocket. Ask any body sculpting provider to specifically explain why their technology suits your anatomy, not just how fast the session is.
Interested in finding out whether CoolSculpting® is the right fit for your specific areas in Jacksonville? Book a complimentary consultation at New Day Medspa where a licensed ARNP or PA assesses your fat pockets, skin, and goals before recommending any treatment plan.
Why New Day Medspa Offers CoolSculpting®
New Day Medspa chose CoolSculpting® because it has the most extensive clinical evidence base of any non-surgical fat reduction technology available. Fifteen or more years of peer-reviewed data across the nine FDA-cleared body areas gives providers and patients the clearest picture of what to expect realistically. For these areas, in which patients, across which timelines.
The cryolipolysis mechanism also produces no systemic metabolic effects, confirmed across multiple independent studies. The treatment is localized, which gives patients confidence in what the technology is doing and how the body processes it.
For patients at or near their goal weight with specific stubborn pockets, CoolSculpting® at New Day Medspa starts at $399 per treatment or $99 per month with financing through Cherry, PatientFi, Afterpay, and Klarna.
About New Day Medspa
New Day Medspa is a medically guided aesthetic practice in Jacksonville, FL. All CoolSculpting® body contouring treatments are performed by licensed ARNPs and PAs. Every new patient receives a complimentary consultation and a full assessment of treatment-area candidacy before scheduling any sessions.
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