HIFU or EmsculptNeo/Emsculpt for my tummy and love handles?

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I’ve been recommended HIFU to remover fat on my tummy and love handles, by the clinic I’m having VelaShape 3 (on legs) at. The clinic doesn’t offer Emsculpt, but I’ve read a lot about it and I’m curious to try. Which option do you feel would be best for me? Or is there another treatment I should consider? I’d like to generally tone up my mid section and improve the overall shape. I’m nearly 40, tall and quite slender (UK8/small) - just need a helping hand! Thanks!

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Both treatments will work. They will strengthen and tone your muscles. Your love handles will not be eliminate with EMSculpt however, as they are made up of fat, which would need to be removed.

Matthew Stanizzi, MD · Answer

The Emsculpt reduces fat buy building muscle.HIFU uses heat to kill fat.
If you have access to someone with EmSculpt Neo you can get both effects in on treatment. 
HIFU is cosmetic. Emsculpt is cosmetic but also makes you stronger. 
I do think that Emsculpt is better for fat reduction in the mid line. The love handles are in a spot that Emsculpt may be less effective.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The  treatments are completely different and do different things. Emsculpt simply causes temporary muscle strengthening. I’m not a big fan of nonsurgical fat removal options. They tend to be unpredictable and imprecise. When they work they create problems because of lack of precision. Most of the time they don’t work so they don’t cause those problems. For example cool sculpting when effective can leave what looks like a cell phone imprint from the suction cup used. You didn’t include pictures so we can’t really make an assessment.

Find the most educated, experienced and talented providers in your area and ask for their assistance. If you go to a med spa or aesthetic clinic you will get the treatments limited to their toolbox. Choose providers who have a fully loaded toolbox so you have access to all treatment options.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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