Does Emsculpt actually make you stronger?

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Does Emsculpt actually make you stronger? I’m having trouble strengthening my leg from knee surgery. I’m wondering if I have Emsculpt treatments done on that thigh, would it help me strengthen my upper leg muscles?

Kevin Haney, MD · Answer

Great question! It certainly couldn't hurt by strengthening the muscles around the knee. Given there will be some recovery time related to the knee surgery, but it should have no ill effect toward your recovery. Make sure your provider reviews the contraindications with you and you review them with your doctor/surgeon before you begin treatments.Possible contraindications for Emsculpt treatments are metal or electronic implants in the treatment area, cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, implanted neurostimulators, drug pumps, malignant tumor, hemorrhagic conditions, epilepsy, and (the one that may apply most to you) recent surgical procedure. So consult your doctor, but typically after healing you should be able to build leg muscle back with Emsculpt! Best of luck!

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Jojo,Yes, Emsculpt not only builds muscle mass and reduces fat but also stregthens the muscles treated. We have treated patients who are rehabilitating from injuries and have been pleased with their results.  Good luck and be well.Dr. PEncino, CA

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. EmSculpt can definitely help build muscle. I have used this for patients that may have had injuries where one side is weaker than the other. Whether it is in the thighs, calves, arms or just wanting to strengthen the core muscles, EmSculpt is a remarkable device that can rapidly build muscle. When considering some of these off label approaches, I would definitely go to a plastic surgeon who has experience with EmSculpt in these off label uses.

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

With innovative HIFEM (High-Intensive Focus ElectroMagnetic Field) technology, EMSculpt builds muscle. Currently EMSculpt is FDA approved to treat the abdomen, buttocks, and legs. However, there is no protocol for the legs....yet. So placing the panels on your legs is "off label." Be sure to check back in with the board certified plastic surgeon you are working with once there is a plan in place to treat your quadriceps muscles!

Jessie Cheung, MD · Answer

Emsculpt can be used "off-label" for muscle groups besides the abs and butt. We have seen increased strength to the arms and legs, and even the upper back, from targeting those muscle areas.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

EMSculpt is a modern and innovative form of muscle strengthening and toning. With the use of high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy, EMSculpting targets your muscles to contract with supramaximal contractions, which cannot take place with voluntary muscle activity such as exercise.

Grace Liu, MD · Answer

Hi,Emsculpt is FDA cleared for muscle toning.  If that muscle that is toned is in the thigh, it should increase the strength in that thigh.  Make sure you don't have any metal in the hip or knee in the treated thigh.Warmly,Dr. Liu

Kristina McAteer, MD · Answer

Hi Jojo...thanks for your question.
The EmSculpt treatment does build muscle and with it, strength. Most recently one of my patients reported a significant increase in core strength after having the four treatment series. He indicated that his ability to hold a plank, complete sit-ups and crunches, as well as participate in yoga and pilates activities was much more effective. Good luck with your decision. EmSculpt is a remarkable tool.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. This technology is still relatively new and we are constantly finding new applications for it. Currently, it is only FDA-cleared to use on the abdomen and buttocks, but many providers are using it "off-label" to treat arms, thighs, and even the back muscles. I believe it does make you stronger! Many patients report being able to do more yoga poses that require the abs, and feeling less low back strain. We will see where the future takes us with this instrument.

Rachel McKinzie, DO · Answer

The first FDA indications of EMSCULPT were for abdomen and buttock. However, we have just been cleared by the FDA for treatment of legs. However, the protocols haven't been provided by the company yet. That being said, there is no reason to think that skeletal muscle in your legs would behave any differently than the proven benefits of muscle strengthening of the skeletal muscles in the abdomen and buttock (16%+ growth). There are many practitioners who have been treating "off label" with emsculpt on the legs and other body parts with great results, but now we can treat "on label" with Emsculpt. Please find a provider in your area to see just how functional Emsculpt can be for you.

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