Body sculpting in Philadelphia, PA, describes a group of cosmetic procedures designed to make your body look slimmer and more toned. Also known as body contouring, it can include such well-known surgical procedures as liposuction or abdominoplasty. There are, however, non-surgical procedures that are used in body sculpting.
What is Emsculpt?
Emsculpt is a technology used for body sculpting in Philadelphia, PA. It has been approved by the FDA and is a non-invasive procedure that uses electromagnetic energy to tighten muscles and reduce fat cells. It can currently be used on the abdomen or buttocks.
The Emsculpt machine emits electromagnetic pulses that cause the patient’s muscles to contract 20,000 times during a half-hour session — far more and far faster than during a conventional workout. The contractions strengthen the muscles and cause them to release chemicals that break down fat cells.
Emsculpt, however, should not be used as a substitute for exercise. Emsculpt works only on the buttocks and abdomen; it does not do anything for muscles elsewhere, and it does not help the cardiovascular system. Many exercises provide a workout for different muscle groups. A squat, for example, uses muscles in the thighs, calves, buttocks, and lower back. It also increases heart rate.
What happens during a treatment session?
The patient will lie down during treatment, and the doctor will place a device about the size and shape of an iron on the treatment area. It will emit electromagnetic energy that causes involuntary muscle contractions.
Emsculpt is not painful; it simply feels like an intense workout. Most patients will need four sessions over two weeks to get the desired results. Many patients will start to see results two to six weeks after treatment. The effects on the muscles can last for over six months while the effects on the fat cells are permanent.
