Body contouring can refer to two very different treatments: major surgery (complete with skin and fat removal) or noninvasive nonsurgical body contouring, which reduces fat and sculpts the body without surgery.
Here at Integrative Medica Spa in Salt Lake City, Utah, experienced naturopathic physician Dr. Jake Schmutz — Dr. Jake — and our dedicated team focus on innovative, science-based treatments that don’t compromise your safety or require lots of downtime.
We’re proud to offer a highly innovative body contouring treatment called EmSculpt Neo® right in our office.
Starting body contouring now can help you look your best when swimsuit season arrives. You can look forward to it instead of dreading it!
This month, we’re sharing the must-know facts about EmSculpt Neo body contouring.
How nonsurgical body contouring works
EmSculpt Neo body contouring combines two innovative types of technology, high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy and radiofrequency energy, to reduce fat and build lean muscle. The two technologies work hand-in-hand to help you build your swimsuit body.
To start your treatment, we position the EmSculpt Neo treatment applicator directly over the treatment area and attach it using a comfortable fabric band. There are three unique EmSculpt Neo applicators, each specially designed for certain areas.
Some common treatment areas as you get ready for the summer include:
- Abdomen
- Flanks (love handles)
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Arms
- Calves
Treatment sessions are generally comfortable. You’ll feel some intense muscle contractions along with a sensation similar to a hot stone massage for around half-an-hour. We generally recommend a series of four treatments, performed at 5-10 day intervals.
What nonsurgical body contouring can do for you
Body contouring delivers radiofrequency energy into the fatty tissue and muscles under your skin. The energy transforms to heat, which ruptures excess fat cells.
Over time, your body’s lymphatic system disposes of the liquified fat like any other waste product. The fat cells are flushed out of your body, and they can’t grow back.
Radiofrequency energy also heats up your muscles, making them more receptive to HIFEM energy. The HIFEM energy causes about 20,000 rapid muscle contractions in one treatment session.
This leads to rapid muscle remodeling, giving you the effects of many workouts, much faster than would ever be possible otherwise.
Our patients love body contouring because it allows for measurable improvements in their bodies. In fact, in clinical studies, patients lost 30% of their extra fat in the treated areas, and also experienced a 25% improvement in muscle thickness.
Ultimately, this means you can get a sculpted, lean, and toned look that you’ll be proud to show off in a swimsuit.
After completing your series of treatments, optimal results are usually visible at about the 90-day mark. So, if you start now and pair treatment with a natural weight loss plan, you can be swimsuit ready just in time for the warmer weather.
Request an appointment online or call our office at 385-437-6756 to jump-start your bikini body prep now.