What are the long term effects of EMSculpt on a fit individual who works out regularly and keeps clean diet?

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For someone who exercises 4Xweek at moderate-high intensity & maintains clean diet 1. Since EMSculpt stimulates muscles at the intensity not naturally possible, does it reduce the effectiveness of regular workouts? 2. Would muscles in the treated area still respond to normal workout? 3. What is the impact if doesn't do additional maintenance EMSculpt treatments (but keeps up exercise & diet) 4. What is the recommended frequency of maintenance treatment for a healthy & fit person like above.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi gymbomom,Great questions, all of which I have positive answers for and good news for you.  Emsculpt builds muscle mass and reduces fat as well as decreasing the waist.  Just today I had a patient thank us for her Emsculpt treatments, saying that she could not be happier with her results.  She not only sees great improvement in her muscle tone of her abs and buttocks, but was especially thrilled that she is able to work out much better, stronger, and longer while feeling much more powerful. Emsculpt actually enhances the effectiveness of your regular workouts.  Think of Emsculpt as an added benefit workout, you can and should continue your regular workouts and your muscles will respond even better than before your Emsculpt because of the increased size and number of muscle fibers.  Maintenance Emsculpt treatments are encouraged to continue building muscle, but even without any further treatments beyond the first 4 in the series, muscle continues to build over 12 months. I recommend that my patients have their first single complimentary maintenance treatment at about 6 weeks.  Beyond that it is up to the individual, Emsculpt can be like a "super" gym membership where my patients are allowed to return as they see fit...no pun intended.  Good luck and be well.Dr. PEncino, CA

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

These are all great questions. For someone who is already fit, Emsculpt is the perfect treatment to maintain the results gained at the gym and/or a healthy lifestyle. Emsculpt will not reduce the efficacy of your workout but enhance the results. Your muscles will still respond to a normal workout. Emsculpt maintenance treatments are not necessary but are recommended. And lastly, the recommended treatment plan varies from patient to patient. Call to schedule an in-person consultation with your local provider to learn more about what's the right treatment plan for you.  Best of luck!

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

First, EMSculpt does not reduce the effectiveness of regular workouts. Secondly, any muscle, whether it's been treated by EMSculpt or not will respond to exercise. Thirdly, we aren't completely sure what impact a lack of EMSculpt maintenance has on the muscles. Obviously, muscles that no longer are "worked" will shrink, but will the larger muscles that EMSculpt shrink if the patient continues to workout regularly, I don't think so. Lastly, we recommend a maintenance treatment every quarter, but if the patient is working out regularly do they truly need this maintenance treatment? We don't know.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for the question, after analysing your question.. I can tell the results are great. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.Best of lucks :)Dr. Luis Mejia

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

These are exactly the kinds of question I would like answered, and the kind that can only be answered after a large group of patients have been treated as part of a study.  Those studies do not exist. Mainly, you have to rely on the advice of those who have just forked over $139,000.00 for the system.  Or on the company's website, actress Drew Barrymore says "All the cool girls are doing it."Common sense would tell me that once you stop working the muscle at a given level, it will return to it's pre-treated condition.

Jamé Heskett, MD · Answer

Hi, This is a great question!
First of all the whole emsculpt process stimulates a process called epigenetics which simply put is a change in the expression in your muscle making genes. Intense contractions sends a message to the brain and the brain responds by increasing the expression of your muscle making system. This is a long term change to your physiology for making muscle. Since this proceedure is relatively new.....a few years.......information of long term protocols are still evolving. That being said, the body has terrific memory and wants to support whatever fitness level you are working at as long as the genes are turned on. In my personal experience (I am 51 yo, lifelong fit person) however when I did emsculpt I wanted to experiment with your very question. At the time I did the emsculpt (abs, butt, thighs) I stopped working out somewhat intentionally for approximately 6 mos. I did 4 sessions emsculpt over 2-3 weeks per the protocol and then did not do any maintenance until 3 mos later with 2 sessions. After the first 4 sessions, I felt confidently stronger, will less back pain as well as noticing more cut flat abdomen (and this was at the holiday season). But to me what was most remarkable was that at  mos post I had an opportunity to take a hot power yoga class on a trip. I thought..."I haven't done power yoga in 6 mos, I am going to get my butt kicked".....Well, I kicked butt in that class and it was hard. So to me that was the proof of long term benefit from just the emsculpt. I have since resumed my fitness and the emsculpt has only helped keep me excel in my athletics and remain injury free. I feel like my core is rock solid. Everyone should do this treatment at any stage of fitness, because it can only enhance your pursuit of fitness and overall well being. 
I am a year out from my first sessions and still realizing the benefit. I do emsculpt boosts when I've slacked on my training to get me back into it which is about every 3-4 mos. 
I hope this helps
All the best to you
Dr, Jamé

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your insightful questions!  EmSculpt is an exciting new technology using magnetic energy to stimulate muscle contractions and build muscle.  It will not reduce the efficacy of your normal workouts, only enhance your results.  The muscles will still respond to traditional workouts.  While maintenance is beneficial, it is not required.  Without maintenance, over time, some of the results may dwindle (just as if someone stops going to the gym).  Our patients have maintenance treatments at varying intervals.  Some of our patients choose monthly maintenance, while other have treatments a few times a year.  It depends on how aggressive someone wants to be in maintaining results.

Blue Medi Spa - Sherman Oaks - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi thank you for your question.  You will see the best results from Emsculpt if you exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.  The Emsculpt will actually enhance your workouts in the future.  It will not reduce the effectiveness of future workouts.  At our practice the patient completes four Emsculpt treatments initially and can choose to do two additional after that in the series.  It was found that results plateau after a series of 6 treatments.  The patient will follow up in 1-3 months where it is recommended to do a maintenance treatment.  Maintenance treatments can be done once a month, but it is always dependent on the patient and their particular goals.  Best of luck!

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent questions. See my responses below:Emsculpt will not reduce the effectiveness of your workouts and in fact you may see yourself performing at a higher level.Muscles in the treatment area will continue to benefit from your normal workout program.Enhancement treatments can be performed 4 to 6 weeks after your initial series allowing for a recovery time. To maintain the effects of Emsculpt we suggest a couple of treatments 4 to 6 months after completing your initial series.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Vicky Koh, MBBS · Answer

Emsculpt has various indications but based on your question, I’m assuming you are keen to maintain your abs.
1) No it doesn’t. Bear in mind, Emsculpt has greater intensity then your regular exercises hence it contracts your muscles harder and faster; which then stimulates more muscle growth. This does not subtract from your regular exercise, though as you mentioned, it cannot match the intensity of Emsculpt hence it will not stimulate that level of muscle growth. (2) Yes it would. Refer to the statement in (1). (3) As normal exercises cannot compare the intensity of Emsculpt, this may cause gradual weakening of your muscles over time. However this is subjective, each individual is different and there many people out there who can have abs without Emsculpt. (4) I generally recommend a maintainence session of 1-2 sessions every 6 months.

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