EmSculpt Muscle-Building and Fat-Burning Non-Surgical Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions on EmSculpt Treatment

• What does EmSculpt feel like? Will it hurt?

  You will feel your muscles contracting, but you won’t be exerting effort. Most patients say this feels weird, but it’s not painful (you shouldn’t expect to feel a “zap” of the energy or anything like that). Watch the video below to hear patients describe the treatment in their own words.

  You should expect to feel sore after the treatment, just like you would after a good workout at the gym – this soreness usually appears 24-48 hours after the treatment, and is a good sign that muscle is being built.

   

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• Is there downtime? Will I need to take time off from work or social activities?

  No, there’s no downtime. You should expect to feel sore in the days following your treatments, just like you do after a strenuous workout, but no one will know about your treatment unless you tell them.

• How long until I see results from my EmSculpt treatments?

  Most patients report seeing changes to their body before they’ve even completed their treatment rounds with EmSculpt – that’s within the first 2 weeks. The very best results were proven during the clinical trials to be seen about 4 weeks after the last treatment (which is 6 weeks from the start date, in total). Take a look at our EmSculpt before and after photos.

• What is the treatment schedule like?

  Patients are generally recommended 4 treatments spread over 2 weeks, but sometimes this can vary, based on the individual’s needs. Individual treatment plans are created and quoted during the free consultation with a cosmetic physician at our practice.

• How long do EmSculpt results last?

  Results from any sort of muscle gain can be maintained with physical activity, but are not permanent. It is, of course, much easier to maintain these changes than it is to create them. So most patients find these results to be very long-lasting.

• Which is better- EmSculpt vs CoolSculpting?

  EmSculpt and CoolSculpting are pretty different – one is all about freezing away excess fat, and the other is focused on creating bigger, more defined muscles and removing that tiny layer of fat over top that often makes it hard to look as lean as you’d like. But a lot of patients ask this question, so we wrote a whole blog about EmSculpt vs CoolSculpting.

• How does EmSculpt work?

  EmSculpt is the first FDA-Approved treatment shown to simultaneously build muscle and burn fat during a treatment session without a patient having to exert themselves. This groundbreaking treatment triggers muscle contractions, to build muscle, and burn fat. EmSculpt Results is a unique technology that actually helps to build bigger and stronger muscles, while also reducing the layer of excess fat covering these muscles, making for a lean, athletic result. If you’ve been struggling to see tone and definition from your workouts but are already in pretty good shape, this is the procedure for you! Another interesting property of this treatment is its ability to actually heal diastasis recti, without surgery. EmSculpt is completely non-invasive, meaning there’s no needles, no surgery, no numbing, and no downtime. This makes it the perfect treatment for busy moms who are suffering from abdominal muscle separation, as well as athletes who don’t want to take time off from training to have a procedure. EmSculpt is presently FDA-approved for treating the stomach, the flanks or sides, and buttocks. EmSculpt has been proven to be most effective for these treatment areas currently; however, more treatment areas are being researched in order to offer a more complete body solution.

• How often do you need to do EmSculpt treatments for best results?

  At Reflections we usually recommend patients to complete four treatments spread out over a two-week period, however, this can vary based on an individual’s needs. A Reflections physician will develop individual treatment plans along with treatment quotes during the free consultation at our practice. Results achieved from EmSculpt treatments can be maintained with regular diet and exercise. If patients don’t maintain a healthy lifestyle results will not be permanent. This is why we recommend that patients establish a diet and exercise routine prior to having this treatment in order to ensure the longevity of the results.

• How effective is EmSculpt?

  In clinical studies, EmSculpt delivered these results:

  • 19% reduction of fat
  • 4 cm (1.5 inches) loss in waistline circumference
  • 16% increase in muscle mass
  • 11% reduction in abdominal muscle separation (called diastasis recti)
  • 5 x increase in fat metabolism (apoptotic index increased from 19% to 92% after treatment)
  • 80% patients with visible lifting effect of buttocks
  • 96% patient satisfaction

  At Reflections we usually recommend patients to complete four treatments spread out over a two-week period, however, this can vary based on an individual’s needs. A Reflections physician will develop individual treatment plans along with treatment quotes during the free consultation at our practice. Results achieved from EmSculpt treatments can be maintained with regular diet and exercise. If patients don’t maintain a healthy lifestyle results will not be permanent. This is why we recommend that patients establish a diet and exercise routine prior to having this treatment in order to ensure the longevity of the results.

• How long does a non-surgical butt lift last?

  Results from a Non-surgical butt lift are long-lasting. However, weight fluctuations, aging, and pregnancy can all take a toll on the body and may alter the results of your buttock lift. The best way to maintain long-term results is to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Results from any sort of muscle toning or building treatment can be maintained with regular exercise, but it is, of course, much easier to maintain these drastic changes. Butt lifting and building procedures are being talked about everywhere right now, but many women don’t realize that they don’t actually want a bigger butt; they just want a firmer, lifted and more toned butt. Just 1 EmSculpt treatment is the equivalent of doing 20,000 squats, which as we know is considered to be the best exercise to do for building a perkier sculpted butt. If you’re concerned about how long your butt lift treatment could last, we recommend making an appointment to see one of our cosmetic physicians for a consultation.

• How to lose belly fat with EmSculpt?

  EmSculpt is currently FDA-Approved for use on the abdomen (belly), flanks (love handles), and butt. These are the treatment areas which EmSculpt has been proven to be most effective for currently. However, more treatment protocols are being developed to tone and sculpt other body parts – so stay tuned for updates to this list. Emsculpt can help to build muscle and burn belly fat simultaneously. Using highly-focused electromagnetic energy, Emsculpt causes targeted muscles to contract 20,000 times in just 30 minutes. Not only does this strengthen the muscles, but it also speeds up metabolism for quicker fat loss. For new moms or patients with isolated belly fat, EmSculpt can help target muscles in a way you can’t with exercise alone. Stubborn belly fat post-pregnancy can be especially hard to eliminate with traditional manual exercise. Many new moms have used Emsculpt has a starting point to kick-off their new weight-loss and fitness regimen.