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Emsculpt Muscle Treatments
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Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago & Glenview, IL is led by Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is quadruple board-certified.

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What is EMSCULPT®?

Emsculpt muscle treatments are a one-of-a-kind technique that assists both men and women gain muscle. The EMSCULPT treatment is similar to an intense workout.

EMSCULPT helps you gain muscle and shape your physique. It is a high-intensity electromagnetic treatment that is used to expand existing muscles and generate new muscle fibers. The Emsculpt technique is now FDA approved for treating your abdominals, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs. For example, it is a fantastic non-surgical option for a Brazilian butt lift and is also highly effective and safe for mommy makeover in post-partum women.

Emsculpt Abdomen Before After

How Does EMSCULPT work?

EMSCULPT is based on concentrated high-intensity electromagnetic radiation. A single EMSCULPT session generates thousands of strong muscular contractions, which are critical in increasing muscle tone and strength. The muscle thickness was increased by 21.31 percent on average*.

These strong induced muscular contractions are not possible with voluntary contractions. Muscle tissue is compelled to adapt to such harsh circumstances. It responds with a profound alteration of its inner structure, resulting in muscle growth and body shaping.

(See video at the end of the blog)

Non Surgical Butt Lift Emsculpt

Strengthen Your Muscles and Sculpt Your Body

Building muscle and strength takes time and perfect form. The Emsculpt muscle treatments use big applicators are not shape dependant due to their design and performance. They allow thousands of muscular contractions to occur, resulting in muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia.

Because Not All Muscles Are Created In The Same Way

Trainers and bodybuilders ranked the most difficult muscles to grow. By providing 20k contractions, the Emsculpt tiny applicators correctly trigger your muscle’s motor neurons while also ensuring proper form and technique to strengthen, develop, and tone muscles, even in the most difficult.

Sculpting Abs

Emsculpt® sculpts the abs while also increasing muscular mass, resulting in well-defined abs. One treatment with this one-of-a-kind technology is equivalent to 20,000 sit-ups.

Emsculpt Chicago Before And After

Benefits Following Childbirth & Reduction in Diastatis Recti

A Study was done in post-partum women who were treated with four emsculpt treatments in the abdomen to see its effects on abdominal separation following childbirth. Abdominal separation was reduced by 22.65 percent on average*. It is the only study providing evidence of non-invasive reduction in diastatis recti.

The Science Behind Why People Say YES to EMSCULPT

Many multicenter studies utilizing the most recognized scientific methodologies have been conducted to assess efficacy and safety (MRI, CT, US, and Histology) 16 percent average muscle mass gain 96 percent average patient satisfaction.

Questions and Answers

Body sculpting is an aesthetic technique used to modify and improve the appearance of your body.

1. Who Is a Candidate for the Emsculpt Body Sculpting Treatment?

Emsculpt can help everyone. More information can be obtained from your service provider. Consult your local provider to see whether EMSCULPT is suitable for you.

2. Emsculpt may be used to treat what parts of the body?

The Emsculpt technique is now FDA approved to treat the belly, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs.

3. What is the duration of an Emsculpt treatment?

Each treatment lasts 20-30 minutes depending on the area being treated and requires a minimum of four sessions spaced 2-3 days apart. Your provider will work with you to provide a treatment plan that is personalized to your unique needs.

4. How Do the Emsculpt Muscle Treatments Feel?

The EMSCULPT technique is similar to a strenuous exercise. During the therapy, you can lie down and rest.

5. Is Emsculpt associated with any downtime or pre/post-treatment preparation?

EMSCULPT is non-invasive and does not need any recuperation time or pre/post-therapy preparation.

6. How Soon Will I See Emsculpt Treatment Results?

Immediately following the therapy, you begin to notice actual improvements. Positive outcomes are generally reported two to four weeks after the final session, and they continue to improve for several weeks after that.

7. Do you want to gain strength or muscle?

Muscles are essential to your general health, regardless of age. Muscles makeup 35% of your body and are responsible for movement, balance, physical strength, organ function, skin integrity, immunity, and wound healing.

Excited about this technology? The next step is to schedule a consultation to find out what EMSCUPLT can help you achieve your goals!

*Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. inney BM, Lozanova P. High intensity focused electromagnetic therapy evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging: Safty and efficy study of a dual tissue effect based non-invasive abdominal body shaping. Laser Surg Med. 0(0). doi:10.1002/lsm.23024

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