Body sculpting: muscle toning and definition with EMSculpt Neo

What is it and why does it appear?

Definition depends on two things: the volume of the muscle and the thickness of the fat covering it. Exercise works on both, but slowly, and in some areas, like the lower abs or the buttocks, with difficulty. The focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) of EMSculpt Neo causes supramaximal contractions, up to 20,000 in 30 minutes, which the muscle cannot do voluntarily; it is forced to adapt by increasing the volume and number of its fibres ^[1]. The radiofrequency heats the fat at the same time and triggers fat-cell apoptosis, so the muscle becomes more visible from two sides ^[2]. It is the treatment for people who train and want the 'last 20%', for women after pregnancy who want their core back, and for those returning from inactivity. It does not replace exercise; it complements it.

What to expect

Before and after: from the first session the muscles feel firmer. Visible definition builds over the 4 weeks and continues for 4–8 weeks after, as the fat is cleared. In studies abdominal muscle mass increases and the fat layer decreases measurably. It lasts with a stable weight and exercise; maintenance every few months is optional.

Tips

• Keep exercising: people who train see the result sooner
• Protein and sleep for muscle growth
• Water in the days after
• Stable weight