I have gotten two opinions about my diastasis recti with two plastic surgeons that recommend a surgical option, I am not ready at this moment to go under the knife. Would Emsculpt help me?
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February 17, 2020
Answer: Does Emsculpt work for diastasis recti after a pregnancy?
Great question! Thanks for the photo since it does appear that there is an umbilical hernia present. Multiple studies have shown Emsculpt is great for helping diastasis recti but I would first recommend getting consultation with a general surgeon to see if the hernia should be fixed. Umbilical...
The ideal emsculpt protocol is still a work in progress. Protocol 2 used for buttocks improves muscle tone without affecting fat. (Protocol 1 used for the abdomen also reduces fat, a permanent result.) The recent 6 month and 12 month results confirm long lasting improvement of muscle mass a...
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The most significant contraindication to Emsculpt use is the presence of metal in the area being treated. This would mean surgical clips, copper IUD's, orthopedic pins or plates. Most of the time bladder sling surgeries do not have any metal involved but...