Hi Ripkobe1 - Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections (often called the P-shot when used for ED/ sexual health) can be very effective for treating degenerative conditions throughout the body- and yes, unfortunately, ED is a type of degenerative condition for many men. The issue is that there are few randomized studies looking at its impact for ED, and there are a wide variety of systems on the market for processing PRP. Some are more effective than others, and it's worth talking to 2 or 3 P-shot providers in your area to understand which systems they use. I also always combine radial and focused shockwave with the PRP injection as that has been shown to help activate the platelets for the best effect.Hope that helps.Cheers, Dr C
Hi Charming241101- while titanium based implants and clips are considered MRI / E-M energy safe, there is some risk that they may heat up slightly during the treatment. This risk is greater if the clamps are alloy, meaning they contain other metals mixed in with the titanium. If you can confirm the clamps are 100% titanium, your risk of any adverse effects is very low. Hope that helps. Cheers - Dr C
Yes, you can definitely use EMSCULPT to build leg muscle - quads, glutes, and calves. There are various protocols built into the unit depending on your goals - fat reduction, muscle build, or both. In our practice, we use the muscle building-focused protocols to build muscle for strength and injury recovery. Good luck!
Because the glute sessions are more focused on muscle build than fat reduction, I like the idea of 4 + 4. Remember, while you ARE building muscle, the process takes time and any meaningful changes may take months to appreciate.
While I alway advise exercising caution, I think you will be fine to undergo EMSCULPT. The abdominal protocol does not stimulate the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract to any meaningful degree (it would be a messy procedure for us all if it did!) and therefore you should not have issues related to the prior adhesions. Regarding the hamstring issue- two things: 1, the HIFEM energy will not penetrate far enough to meaningfully impact the titanium screws, and 2, there is little to no hamstring stimulation you will experience that would put that prior injury at risk. I have had some of my patients (and myself!) experience strong hip flexor contractions during the procedure to the point of lifting one or both legs off the table intermittently, but this would not impact the hip extensors muscles such as the hamstring. Enjoy!
