Should I/should I not exercise the same treated areas prior and post Emsculpt?

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I’m really confused. - Some doctors recommend not to exercise the treated areas and rest them for a few days after Emsculpt, while others recommend exercising them a day after the treatment. - Also is it recommend to exercise them just before the treatment so my body can be prepared to take the highest level of Emsculpt (up to 100%) or it’s NOT recommended to exhaust the areas prior to the treatment?

William Lao, MD · Answer

If after Emsculpt neo you feel severely sore, which can happen, then you should rest your body and let the lactic acid clear out and getting ready for the next session, which usually should be in 5 to 10 days. But once you received a few treatment and the muscle is stronger, the sore feeling is actually less with each treatment then you can still do regular exercises after. It is important to remember to hydrate yourself well because that makes the RF energy work better in hydrated tissue.

Deborah Marciano, DO · Answer

Hi 
Emsculpt is a great device to melt fat and build muscle mass.There is no right or wrong answer. Since Emsculpt contracts muscles beyond what is possible through voluntary effort, there is no need for a warm up. On the other hand, It is always good to exercise the area of concern with or without Emsculpt treatment.
Be well,
Dr. Deborah Marciano

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

It makes no difference. You may feel a bit over-exercised if you do it after Emsculpt,  since Emsculpt has given you a workout. Emsculpt is far more powerful than a workout so it adds nothing to the final result to workout before or after a treatment.
Like exercise, the muscle building effect is delayed, and the hyperstimulus sets in motion a series of metabolic muscle reactions that result in muscle hypertrophy.
As for building up to 100 %, some people can do it right away, and others never, so just start at 30% and work up to where you are comfortable, ideally 100%.  It is easy to get used to if you are motivated.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may exercise before and after treatments, but in the areas treated, I would avoid excessive exercise. Be kinds to your muscles.

Georgine Nanos, MD · Answer

I would not work out the same area the day before the treatment. I recommend waiting at least 2 days post treatment to workout the same area.

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