The Evolve system includes three different devices, each targeting a specific concern on the body. It uses radiofrequency (RF) and electromagnetic energy to remodel skin, treat cellulite, and improve muscle tone.
- Evolve Tite is a “remodeling” treatment that tightens lax skin. By generating heat through RF energy, it increases collagen production to smooth the skin. Multiple areas of the body can be treated during one session. Â
- Evolve Trim is designed to treat mild cellulite by reducing the appearance of dimpled skin. Multiple body areas can be treated.
- Evolve Tone uses electromagnetic energy to induce muscle contractions to tone abs, buttocks, legs, and arms. The treatment is similar to Emsculpt and CoolTone. The Evolve Tone device has multiple applicators, so you can have different areas treated simultaneously.Â
Evolve treatments can be done at lunchtime, with no downtime afterward.Â
Your skin in the treated area may be warm or red immediately following the procedure, but any side effects should be mild and fade within a few hours.
Pros
- None of Evolve’s treatments requires downtime.
- Treatments are relatively quick. Most treatments are completed in a half hour, with longer sessions that treat multiple areas taking up to an hour.Â
- All three Evolve devices were cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety in June 2019.
Cons
- Because these treatments are so new, there aren’t many clinical studies yet assessing their efficacy.
- RealSelf members haven’t yet weighed in on whether they’re “Worth It.”
The FDA has cleared Evolve devices as safe, but as with any cosmetic treatment, it’s important to find a well-trained provider.Â
If you’re worried about pain, many people describe the Evolve treatments as warm but comfortable. Your provider should also be able to make adjustments during your treatment, if you experience any discomfort.
You should not have any type of RF or electromagnetic treatments if you have a pacemaker or other device, like a cochlear implant, that may be affected by the energy or magnetic field. Your doctor will take your full medical history, to make sure you’re a good candidate.Â
If you’re pregnant, avoid Evolve or similar treatments.
The price you pay will largely depend on your provider's level of experience, where their practice is located, and how many areas you have treated.
The Evolve photos in our gallery have been shared by the provider who performed the procedure, with the patient's consent.