I want to get emsculpt on my lower abdominal pouch. Where should the emsculpt paddles be placed?

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I want to get emsculpt on my lower abdominal pouch. Where should the emsculpt paddles be placed? Internal and external obliques? to pull my stomach in? Or directly down center on rectus abdominis? I'm worried placing it on the rectus abdominis will just give me a muscular pouch.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Diva Mom,Emsculpt will achieve your goals.  To treat the lower abs, the paddles should be placed downward towards your toes.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Hampton A. Howell, MD · Answer

Hi.  Depending on your anatomy, you may be able to have 2 paddles placed side-by-side and those would likely end up stimulating both the rectus muscles as well as the oblique muscles.  I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to help guide you through this process.  
Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

For almost all patients, the midline placement of the paddle just under the ribs stimulates the entire abdominal musculature including the rectus and even the external obliques. The entire area is effected by the elctromagnetic field. EMSculpt will not only improve the tone and thickness of the muscle, but will "tighten" the core and give you a better shape. It will also reduce the fat over the muscle, but only by 20% or so. We often combine EMSculpt with Coolsculpt or even liposuction to give amazing results.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are targeting the abdominal muscles then the EMSculpt applicators should be placed in such a manner to stimulate maximal contraction of the rectus abdominis muscle group. This is why you should be under the care of an experienced physician and not just a "technician". You need an in-person consultation and examination to determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for the treatment. Best wishes.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Proper paddle placement has the device nestled up against the rib cage. The magnetic field is dome shaped. For most, this placement will effectively stimulate the whole of the rectus abdominis muscle length (upper and low). In rare cases (longer torso), a second paddle can be applied to obtain more complete and uniform coverage.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Jamé Heskett, MD · Answer

Hi, 
At my clinic we will often use 2 paddles on someone with a large abdominal pouch so that all of the abdominal muscles are targeted. We usually will focus one on the lower abdomen and make sure that the client is contracting the lower abdominal muscles. This is sometimes quite low. It really depends on how you are shaped and so we place based on your individual needs. Someone should be assessing you before during and after the treatment to make sure that the paddles are targeting you accurately. It is definitely not a one size fits all placement. If your provider is not paying attention to your individual needs, I would ask them to make sure that the lower abdominal are properly targeted. 
I hope this helps as this treatment should only make your abdominal area look better regardless of where your problem area is. 
All the best, 
Dr. Jamé

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. For most patients a single paddle placed over the center on the rectus abdominis gives excellent results. The contractions will extend well beyond the rectus abdominis. In larger individuals, usually men, we occasionally use two paddles but this is not common. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I wouldn’t worry so much about the technician placing the panels on the correct location as I would being or not being a good candidate for this procedure. Describing having a pooch doesn’t sound like it makes you a great candidate for this device. I’m guessing your primary problem is related to skin laxity.This technique will only strengthen muscles. It does much better in those with no skin laxity and minimal body fat. you should also remember that it’s a temporary treatment. Just like when you stop exercising muscle atrophy start kicking in within a week.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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