Fit for Fit Patients: Emsculpt NEO as a Supplement to Exercise

High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM®) energy induces short bursts of powerful muscle contractions in the treated area.¹ These supramaximal contractions lead to muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia.²

The launch of the original Emsculpt by BTL in 2018 marked the first aesthetic application of HIFEM. (Emsella for women’s health launched in 2017.) Emsculpt NEO innovates by adding RF energy to the mix. Treatment can be targeted to the abdomen, buttocks, arms, and calves to trim fat and build muscle. By strengthening the core, patients may report additional benefits of treatment, such as reducing back discomfort.

There is no “typical” body contouring patient. Some are of higher BMIs—and Emsculpt NEO is approved to treat people with body mass indexes (BMIs) of up to 35. But many patients at or close to a healthy BMI simply desire a reduction in fat or an increase in muscle tone. Some patients are even high-performance athletes.

With Emsculpt NEO treatments, patients see up to a 28-30 percent reduction in fat and a 24-25 percent increase in muscle.

The patient shown here is a 30-year-old nurse who doesn’t have a lot of time for working out. She tries to stay fit but simply couldn’t achieve the results she desired through her diet and exercise regimen. She felt her abdomen needed slimming. She had four Emsculpt NEO treatments for the abdomen and was thrilled with the results.

1. Jubeau M, Sartorio A, Marinone PG, et al. Comparison between voluntary and stimulated contractions of the quadriceps femoris for growth hormone response and muscle damage. J Appl Physiol. 2008;104(1):75-81.

2. Halaas Y, Duncan D, Bernardy J, Ondrackova P, Dinev I. Activation of Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells by a Device Simultaneously Applying High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Technology and Novel RF Technology: Fluorescent Microscopy Facilitated Detection of NCAM/CD56. Aesthet Surg J. 2021;41(7):NP939-NP947.