HOLD TIGHT

Professional Beauty content writer Ellen Cummings looks to tighten and tone with a course of Emsculpt Neo treatments

THE LOWDOWN

Emsculpt Neo from BTL is a noninvasive treatment that combines radiofrequency and high intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to reduce fat and build muscle through intense muscle contractions. This device is different from the original Emsculpt device through its inclusion of the radiofrequency heating technology which specifically targets fat cells, which are then removed from the body through natural metabolic processes.

Different types of applicators mean that Emsculpt Neo can be used on 10 different body areas: the abdomen, lateral abdomen, buttocks, inner thighs, saddlebags, front thighs, back thighs, biceps, triceps, and calves. The treatment protocol includes a series of sessions (the number to be determined by the practitioner) of 30 minutes each, with five to 10 days between each session. There is no downtime for the procedure, and patients can resume their daily activities straight away. Patients might start to notice tangible results immediately after the treatments, but optimal results are typically observed 90 days after the final session and can continue improving for several weeks after.

THE EXPERIENCE

I visited the Bank branch of Pulse Light Clinic for a consultation with Dr Matin Ahmadi – an aesthetic practitioner and cosmetic dentist who trains and gives clinical lectures in both dentistry and aesthetic medicine. After assessing my concerns – primarily a lack of tone in my abdominal area – Dr Ahmadi decided that the best course of treatment would be a series of Emsculpt Neo sessions to contour, firm and strengthen the area.

Over the course of three weeks in August, I visited Pulse Light Clinic’s Bank location for my sessions. Although Dr Ahmadi carried out the initial consultation and oversaw the whole process, the actual treatments were carried out by Cherrie, a senior technician at the clinic. After I had removed any clothing from the abdominal area, Cherrie placed the large applicator on my mid and lower abdomen and set the device off on its 30-minute session.

While the strong muscle contractions caused by the machine were a bit of a surprise at first, I got used to them after a few minutes and was able to relax and watch Netflix on the TV provided in Pulse Light Clinic’s treatment rooms. The radiofrequency aspect of the treatment was barely noticeable, with only a slight warmth indicating that it was operating. After the treatment, my skin was slightly reddened from the radiofrequency, but this wore off after a few minutes, and I was left feeling like I’d just done an intense ab workout. This feeling lasted a day or so each time, but it was completely tolerable, and I was able to carry out my daily activities as normal.

THE VERDICT

I noticed a difference in tone immediately after the first session, and this only improved as the sessions went on. I’ve always struggled to tone my lower abdominal area, regardless of how many ab workouts I did, but Emsculpt Neo has definitely helped shift that stubborn area of fat and create more definition. The results are still noticeable two months after the treatments, and I think they would be even better if I maintained consistent exercise and diet regimes.

BUSINESS BENEFITS

Emsculpt Neo is quick and easy to set up, and it doesn’t require supervision – so staff are free to carry out other tasks while the session is ongoing. It doesn’t need to be operated by a medical professional so the sessions can be administered by a trained beauty therapist, meaning medical professionals are free to carry out more advanced treatments for other patients. The device has a wide appeal because it can be used on several different areas, and it’s suitable for use on patients with a BMI of up to 35.