Body Contouring (EMS & Cryolipolysis)
BTL Emsculpt, fat freezing and muscle stimulation
Body contouring covers two main technologies: high-intensity focused electromagnetic muscle stimulation (BTL Emsculpt, Emsculpt Neo) and cryolipolysis fat freezing (CoolSculpting, Zimmer Z Lipo and many others). Emsculpt Neo added simultaneous RF fat reduction to the muscle protocol and drove a strong wave of patient demand. Cryolipolysis demand has cooled from its peak but remains a steady seller with the right marketing.
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BTL
Emsculpt Neo
HIFEM muscle stimulation with simultaneous RF fat reduction. Flagship body contouring platform; demand is strong but marketing-dependent.
Used from €60,000
Zeltiq
CoolSculpting
The original cryolipolysis system that created the category, freezing subcutaneous fat through applicators held on the treatment area. Superseded by CoolSculpting Elite, which is why original units now sell well below their replacement cost. Applicator cycles are bought from the manufacturer and are the real cost of ownership.
Used from €1,200
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Buying guide
These are the most expensive machines in the clinic and the most marketing-dependent: demand does not walk in the door, it is generated. Model your break-even honestly — an Emsculpt at full price needs a serious protocol volume to wash its face. The used market is active because clinics that under-marketed exit; that is your buying opportunity, but check applicator cycle counts (cryo applicators and EMS coils are lifed parts).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a BTL Emsculpt Neo cost?
New units are typically €120,000+ through BTL. Used Emsculpt (classic) machines appear from €30,000 and Neo units from €60,000 — verify service history and coil condition.
What do clinics charge for Emsculpt and fat freezing?
Emsculpt protocols sell at €600–€1,200 for a course of 4 sessions. Cryolipolysis runs €150–€400 per applicator area.
Is cryolipolysis still in demand?
Demand has settled below its 2019 peak but remains steady. It competes with injectable fat dissolving and EMS platforms — clinics doing well with it lead on visible before/afters and course pricing.