Is Emsculpt for everyone? Or only those who workout regularly and already have good muscle mass?

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Not sure that muscle “mass” is the right term but I am wondering if emsculpt is actually for everyone? I’ve had 3 sessions on my butt now and 2 on the abs. It has done SQUAT for me! I am not a regular in the gym and definitely don’t have a good muscle definition generally speaking in my body (be it arms, legs, core anywhere). Think I might have wasted the money!!

Kevin Haney, MD · Answer

Everyone should benefit from Emsculpt to a degree. Your provider may not have explained proper expectations in detail. You'll notice peak results anywhere between 2-6 months after treatment due to the way your body breaks down fat and builds muscle. 4 is the minimum recommended sessions, so don't give up yet! Healthy diet and exercise highly recommended as with any other non-surgical body contouring treatment as well. Best of luck to you!

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Emsculpt works well for almost everyone.  It is important that prospective patients be carefully examined and evalulated prior to their treatment.  It does work well on those who are not regulars in the gym, we have even found it beneficial in patients who are unable to work out because of other problems (injuries, etc.)  Although some patient may see results as early as a few weeks, the muscle building effects of Emsculpt continue for months after your last treatment.  Give it at least 2 months, at which time you should have your follow up appointment with your physician to compare before and after photos as well as having an additional "maintnenance" treatment session.  Good luck and be well.Dr. PEncino, CA

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

EMSculpt will cause hypercontractions of the buttocks and/or abdomen in everyone. It does take the body weeks to months to build the muscle that has been treated so the effects are not noted immediately. We have had extremely high satisfaction from our patients, so it appears to work quite well on just about everyone. Give it some time to build your muscle and discuss your concerns with your provider.
Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Quintessa

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Your question is difficult to answer without an in-person evaluation or at least some pictures. In general, EMSculpt to the abdomen and buttocks requires at least 4 sessions over a 2 week span. Some people may need more. Results can take 1-2 months after your final treatment. Make sure you follow up with your treating physician to compare your before and after pictures. Best wishes.

Bhavlene Panesar, MD · Answer

Anyone can benefit from improved strength of their core muscles.  If you are more fit then the results may be more immediate.  However, the muscle engagement can often be seen immediately after your 4th treatment.  Then the muscle continues to improve for up to 6 months after.  Also the overlying fatty tissue on the abdomen can take up to 12 weeks to be eliminated.
Don't lose faith.  Be patient and follow up with your practitioner for regular post treatment follow up pictures to see your results. 
Good luck.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

Yes, super fit people will have a visible 8-pack sooner than people who are less active, but people of all ages and all fitness levels can benefit. Most people feel stronger after Emsculpt treatments. Better posture due to a stronger core is another benefit. For people who are not in their best shape, Emsculpt can help work the muscles to make them feel better, look better and even get people motivated to get to the gym regularly.

Raminder Saluja, MD · Answer

My classic patient that I think is great for Emsculpt is someone with less than 7 cm of "pinchable" fat in the abdominal area or someone wanting a more "athletically" toned buttock area.  Emsculpt creates 20,000 high amplitude contractions to help build muscle mass and in the abdominal area, to minimize fat.  I consult patients that this supports and active lifestyle, or builds back core muscle, lost from years of less than optimal muscle building.  It is important to note though, if a patient is truly, inactive, while Emsculpt will help to build muscle, it will not turn your abdominal area into a 6-8 pack ab, but you will feel tighter in that area than if not done.Also, give it time, it takes 4 treatments delivered biweekly and takes between 4-6 weeks to begin to see results that continue to improve over 3-6 month time period.  In a meeting at the end of March, increased muscle mass was still appreciated at 1 year.  I do think that there is not a simple cookie cutter recipe to all patients.  There have been a handful of patients that I have done 5 treatments on or that we recommend a "booster" at 3-6 months.Consult with your physician to check your progress.Hope that helps.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions, Emsculpt may be your solution to toning unresponsive areas of fat. It also stimulates powerful muscle contractions that are much higher than what the body can typically achieve through exercise. Each patient’s results vary and it also depends on your eating habits. We recommend patients follow a healthy regimen and have a series of at least 4 treatments per area for ideal results. I recommend following up with your provider and going over your options and additional treatments. Best of luck!

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