Emsculpt in San Francisco

Name: EmSculpt
Brand: Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics
Rating: 4.9 (194 reviews)

Emsculpt is now available at our Cow Hollow and Larkspur locations.

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Tone Your Look without Surgery Emsculpt at HVME in San Francisco

Does the idea of building muscle and reducing fat while relaxing sound too good to be true? It is not, thanks to Emsculpt, an FDA-cleared treatment that treats your abdominal area, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs. You can build a six-pack without doing a single sit-up! It’s not just about looking and feeling strong; toned muscles help heal wounds, boost immunity and organ function, and keep us balanced, which prevents injury and spine problems. Emsculpt is also an option four to six weeks after childbirth to help the 60% of women whose abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy (a condition known as diastasis recti).

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What Is Emsculpt?

Emsculpt uses high-intensity electromagnetic therapy to trigger hundreds of fast muscle contractions per minute to grow new muscle fibers, building muscle size and strength. Because a lot of calories are needed to fuel these contractions, Emsculpt also significantly increases fat metabolism (clinical studies have shown a five-times increase).

You would need to do 20,000 sit-ups or squats to equal the muscle-building results that are achieved with just one Emsculpt session. Sit-ups and squats do very little to reduce fat and cannot generate targeted fat loss, unlike Emsculpt, which burns off local fat stores in the treatment area. Emsculpt was first FDA-approved in 2014.

Is Emsculpt Right for Me?

Ideal candidates for Emsculpt in San Francisco at HVME are healthy adults who have a BMI that is under 25; who are looking for an alternative to surgeries like butt implants, liposuction, or tummy tucks; or who simply want to tone up their physique.

Emsculpt may also be beneficial to athletes recovering from an injury by speeding up the rehab process and building back muscle that has been lost while injured. Stronger muscles can also help prevent injury.

Emsculpt may not be performed during pregnancy or on people with metal in their bodies, including pacemakers and copper IUDs. Ask about any metal dental implants, as they are likely far enough away from the treatment area to pose no issues.

Key Benefits and Typical Results

When you join us for your initial consultation, you’ll get to ask your provider any questions you might have about Emsculpt and what it can do for you. Your provider will walk you through the experience and some of the primary benefits, which include many of the following:

Boosted metabolism
Stronger muscles
Short sessions
Quickly evident results
Confidence in decades of safe use and studies

No scars
No post-surgical recovery time
Aided injury recovery and prevention
Zero recovery time
The addition of approximately 16% to existing muscle

Reduced lower back pain
Non-invasive treatment
An approximately 1.5-inch reduction in waist size
The elimination of about 19% of your fat cells*
A 96% patient satisfaction rate

*Typical results of study subjects. Results vary.

How Do I Prepare for Treatment?

A complimentary consultation is required prior to your Emsculpt treatment. We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing to your appointment.

What Happens During the Treatment?

Some find the sensation of an Emsculpt treatment odd, as your muscles will act involuntarily and in a way that feels unnatural. The treatment is not painful and is completely safe.

Your practitioner will slowly increase the intensity of the treatment during your appointment until it reaches a level that is comfortable for you. Most treatments typically last 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the treatment area.

Is There Any Post-Treatment Care or Downtime?

There is no downtime, and you can immediately return to your regular activities. During treatment, the waves of energy are alternated with a “tapping” phase, which eliminates lactic acid build-up and limits soreness. Some patients report mild muscle aches afterward, like a gym workout.

How Long Until I See Results?

Initial results may be seen immediately after your first session. You can expect to see your final results three months after your appointments.

How Long Will My Results Last?

Just as skipping your gym workouts leads to muscle atrophy, your Emsculpt results will fade over about six months to a year unless the muscles are worked regularly. We can sustain your results with a maintenance treatment regimen.

Strength-building workouts also help. Fat cells destroyed by Emsculpt are permanently removed from your body. That does not mean the remaining fat cells in the area can’t get larger, so maintaining a healthy diet is important.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

A typical plan involves four to six treatments spaced two to three days apart. During the initial consultation, we’ll customize a treatment plan for you.

What’s the Science?

We build our muscles by contracting them repeatedly and consistently over time. When we work out, our muscle contractions are voluntary, initiated by signals from our brains. Emsculpt contractions are forced by high-intensity, focused electromagnetic energy.

These strong contractions cause the muscles to adapt and release chemicals locally, a catalyst for a deep remodeling of their structure. This leads to firmer, larger muscles and a more toned appearance.

An Emsculpt treatment also releases epinephrine, a naturally occurring chemical that tells fat cells in the treatment area to break down naturally. These fat cells are permanently removed from your body and won’t return.

Discover the HVME Difference

Visiting HVME means getting to experience beauty on your own terms, thanks to a series of simple, effective, non-surgical treatments that work. At each one of our San Francisco and Marin County locations, you’ll find yourself working with a highly trained and compassionate staff who will remain dedicated to helping you along your cosmetic journey. We’ll work with you to craft a customized treatment plan that sees you both looking and feeling your absolute best. Ready to get started with EmSculpt in San Francisco? Reach out to HVME and set up your initial consultation today.

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