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Hoping to Shrink my Beer Belly

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Hoping to Shrink my Beer Belly

MichelinMan99July 30, 2018
I'm skeptical of these things but I don't have the luxury to wait around. I've done dieting in the past but always gained back and looking for a quick fix. I went to Dr. Katz's office and the staff was very professional and courteous. It's been 6 days since my last Emsculpt session and I'm waiting for results. How long will it take? Point of reference, i'm overweight. I'm not obese or too fat eye but I have a big belly and look horrible with my shirt off. I was told by Dr. Katz that Emsculpt will even work for me. I haven't started diet or exercise since the treatments. Will my belly start shrinking?

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Bruce E. Katz, MD

Bruce E. Katz, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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bkatz
August 6, 2018
Hi Michelin thank you for contacting us. Results from EMSCULPT can be seen in 3-6 months due to to the muscle contraction delivered from HIFEM technology. After an initial series of 4 treatments, periodic maintenance is recommended once a year. Reasonable dietary and exercise habits are also recommended. Please call our office if you have further questions and we would be happy to assist you.
MichelinMan99
September 25, 2018
Hi Dr. Katz, thank you for your reply. After 2 months there still isn't any positive results. My concern is that there isn't even any way to measure success. Before photos were taken (which weren't given to me) but there was no BMI or waist measurement. And the statistics that were given (i.e. 19% fat cell loss and x% muscle gain) were not backed up by any studies when I asked for them (turns out these were non-clinical tests at a handful of Dermatologists offices. Ultimately, I know that a Doctor with the reputation as Dr. Katz would not take on this product without knowing for sure it works so I'm still hoping that the 3-6 month window is when I'll see results (The result window kept getting further and further out). If it doesn't work after another month I'll probably ask for a refund.
Bleier
October 6, 2018
Thank you, MichelinMan99, for providing useful information.
vka
October 14, 2018
Do you have any before and after photos? Did you get ANY results? And wow, you got a money back guarantee? That's impressive! Hope everything worked out well for you!
MichelinMan99
October 16, 2018
I didn't get a money back guarantee. I just said that I'd ask for one. So it's at the 3 month mark and zero results. I am surprised a board certified doctor would offer such an unproven procedure.
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4 months post

Almost 4 months, no result

MichelinMan99November 12, 2018
It's been almost 4 months and zero results. I would say that if you currently have excess belly fat, don't get this procedure because it will be impossible to see results even if something is happening. I was taken in by all the local news channels doing stories on the "miracle" of emsculpt. I'm very disappointed.

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