Body Sculpting programs have been around now for over a decade and have become very successful. You can build muscle, kill fat and to some extent, tighten skin. In short, yes, body sculpting actually works. If you decide to try it, you must use an effective machine like the Emsculpt Neo and follow a consistent program. Not all body sculpting devices are created equal. For example, CoolSculpting may be one of the most popular brands on the market, but it is most certainly not the best.
Should you just take Ozempic instead? The answer is even more clear– if you lose weight with Ozempic (or Wegovy or semaglutide– or any of the GLP-1 drugs) you’ll have an even bigger reason to pursue body sculpting. In this article, we'll answer some of our most common FAQs about body sculpting, you’ll learn how and why body sculpting actually works, and why it can be a huge advantage if you’re going to try a weight-loss drug.
As children, we are taught that if something seems too good to be true, it is a scam. So, does body sculpting actually work? Beyond a shadow of a doubt, yes. Emsculpt Neo is FDA-approved to remove excess body fat and build underlying muscle. It is the only device that does both effectively.
There are several reasons why FDA approval is important. First, FDA approval means that the treatment you are considering is safe. Second, FDA approval means that the treatment you are considering is effective.
Before a particular treatment is approved, it goes through rigorous double-blind, third-party testing. Regardless of which treatment you find is right for your unique aesthetic goals, you can rest assured that it is perfectly safe and unbelievably effective.
Emsculpt Neo provides two treatments simultaneously. Emsculpt Neo works by harnessing the power of radiofrequency (RF) energy. This energy warms the deepest layers of your skin, triggering collagen production. This collagen production tightens the skin and corrects cellulite. Moreover, the heat liquefies the localized fat cells, reducing the circumference of the targeted regions.
Emsculpt Neo also uses high frequency electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to trigger supramaximal muscle contractions. This cannot be achieved in a gym. In just 30 minutes, your targeted muscles will contract an astonishing 20,000 times. This simultaneously tones the targeted muscles and burns an incredible number of calories.
The RF and HIFEM actually maximize each other's effects, achieving even more fat burning and muscle building in a single treatment.
There are many different devices out there to kill fat. How do they work?
If you heat the fat cells high enough, the cells undergo what is called “apoptosis” or programmed cell death. They get injured just enough for the cells to break down and be absorbed by the body. The fat inside the cells is released into the lymph system and you eventually clear that fat in your urine. A similar result happens if you freeze fat. A different process happens when you stimulate the muscles in a series of massive contractions, but the result is the same– the fat cells die.
Emsculpt Neo has been shown to safely and effectively build muscle. This device uses magnetic waves to cause massive contractions of the muscles. This is repeated over 20,000 contractions in a 30 minute session, resulting in very quick muscle build-up. The average muscle improvement with Emsculpt neo is 25% after a series of 4 sessions. There are other muscle-stimulation devices that have been developed to compete, but to date I have not seen evidence of great results from any of them.
Yes. The only device that does this is Emsculpt Neo. When Emsculpt first came out in 2018, it used HIFEM (high-frequency electromagnetic energy) to stimulate muscle contraction to build muscle. It was developed to work alongside the RF heating devices that melted fat. It worked on muscle, but scientists were surprised to find that it also killed fat on its own. Emsculpt was used in treatment regimens that included RF to maximize the fat loss. These treatments took a long time to do, since the devices could not be used at the same time. But then Emsculpt Neo was introduced in 2020, and this combined RF and HIFEM into one device that could perform both at the same time. This combination was found to improve both the fat reduction and muscle building ability– the RF heating improved the muscle results of HIFEM and and the HIFEM improved the fat reduction of the RF. The neo was found to reduce fat by 30% and improve muscle by 25%. To date I have not seen any other device deliver that kind of result.
Because of complications, freezing fat is falling out of favor. However, RF heating and massive muscle stimulation have proven safe with very minimal risk. RF heating devices vary in how they work, and some carry a higher risk of burns. Muscle stimulation has been found to be very safe, though it can occasionally irritate existing joint or tendon issues. As a personal example, I have found that Emsculpt Neo for my arms irritates my tennis elbow on my right arm. Everywhere else it actually feels really good. You can’t have RF or Emsculpt if you have metal in the area or a pacemaker or defibrillator.
Emsculpt Neo feels intense at first, but it does not hurt at all. Sometimes it feels like you might cramp, but it doesn’t. Once you ease into it, the experience is actually very pleasant. By the end of the treatment, most people can’t wait to do it again. The device feels warm but not too hot. Overall it is very well tolerated. Coolsculpting causes pain during the freeze and also during the thaw. Most people who have had both report that Emsculpt Neo is a breeze compared to Coolsculpting.
The great thing about body contouring, or body sculpting, treatments is they can be used to treat virtually any part of the body. Because Emsculpt Neo is so effective at toning targeted muscles, it is most often used to sculpt the chest, abdomen, and buttocks. However, it can also be used to remove excess fat from the upper arms, lower back, inner and outer thighs and love handles. To determine if a trouble region on your body is right for one of these treatments, it is best to book a consultation.
Ozempic (and all the drugs like it) has become incredibly popular as a way to lose weight. This class of drugs was originally developed to treat diabetes, but quickly became a go to for weight loss. So much so, that the maker of Ozempic can’t make enough of it, and people are getting it from all kinds of sources, most of which are actually illegal (places making it for research purposes only– not made for injection into human beings, purchased without a medical license and then being sold directly to patients illegally). If you are trying it, make sure you are getting it from a real doctor who gets the real drug and knows how to manage complications.
If you’re already on Ozempic and have lost weight, you know what it does to the body. Often the volume of fat burned leaves the skin droopy and the body looking almost unhealthy. Emsculpt Neo can maximize your results in fat burning and build muscle to keep a healthy physique. We have also seen that Emface (a device for lifting facial skin) can be very helpful for improving “O face” or “Ozempic Face.”
If you've lost weight using Ozempic or other similar drugs, you may want to combining body sculpting with Emface treatments to help improve the "Ozempic Face" effects. Or if you're struggling to sculpt the body of your dreams, even though you eat right and work out regularly, you may be the perfect candidate for body sculpting with Emsculpt Neo. This treatment doesn't just work– it is the most effective body sculpting treatment out there.
To determine if this revolutionary treatment is right for you, please contact us today at Glow Medispa in Seattle or Kirkland to schedule your initial consultation. You can call or book online here. We can't wait to meet you and help you achieve your ideal aesthetic.
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