Can I gain weight after Emsculpt?

Question

If Emsculpt is taking away fat from my abdomen, what happens if I gain weight? Will it go back to the abs or will it go to another area so that my thighs, etc are bigger than they were before?

Deborah Pan, MD · Answer

Emsculpt is primarily for building fat and some minor fat reduction, and will not appreciably change your weight at all. If you gain weight after treatment it will distribute globally, and maybe only slightly less so in the Emsculpt treated areas.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Randi,
Emsculpt treatment results in a loss of abdominal fat and a building of abdominal muscle, just like working out intensely, say like doing 20,000 crunches or squats in 30 minutes!!!  Just like working out, if weight is gained, it will be distributed throughout the body in the usual areas that fat accumulates.  Hopefully your Emsculpt treatment serves as motivation to continue diet and exercise programs that keep you from gaining excess weight.  Good luck and be well.
Dr.P

Nicole Hayre, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. Emsculpt treatment will help you gain muscles and lose fat, however, the treatment itself will not result in significant weight loss.  If you were to gain weight after the treatment, weight gain will be distributed throughout the body.  If you lose a significant amount of fat with EmSculpt on the abdomen, it is possible that future weight gain will be in a somewhat different distribution than if you had never had EmSculpt.  Please seek a certified health care provider to determine if you are an ideal candidate for the procedure.

Anna M. Paré, MD · Answer

This is a great question to ask. The EMSCULPT treatment, actually bodysculpting treatments in general, typically do not affect weight. The weight of fat is a lot lighter than you realize compared to the size, so when you reduce or deplete fat cells, your weight usually won't fluctuate much from the treatment alone. Same with EMSCULPT, but it is working primarily on building muscle. The amount of change, however visible, more than likely will not show much of a difference on the scale. This treatment is for patients with less than 2" of fat on their abdomen or buttocks so the fat reduction change is not dramatic as would be with a treatment like CoolSculpting or Vanquish ME.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Similar to any body contouring procedure it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you gain weight it will be distributed throughout the body. For more information, please make sure you get a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. As with any form of fat destruction or fat removal, weight gain following a procedure or treatment will result in fat cells somewhere in your body becoming larger in size and/or number. Should a patient gain weight following this procedure, it cannot be predicted where that weight gain would occur.  It is important to continue to make healthy lifestyle choices and not view this as a weight loss solution. An ideal candidate is near their ideal weight and looking to gain more definition and tone to the targeted areas. Most patients are highly motivated following this procedure to make healthy lifestyle choices.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Lisa Airan, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. EmSculpt uses non-invasive high intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to stimulate muscle contractions. One treatment can be compared to performing the equivalent of 20,000 abdominal crunches. Fat loss in the treated area is permanent but an individual can still gain weight after treatment if he or she does not maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many of our patients feel motivated to keep weight off after doing a treatment such as EmSculpt.

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