Q&A with Dr. Persky

Is there a difference between the FDA approved ‘Flex Belt’ and EMSculpt, besides cost? And if so, what is it?

RealSelf actual patient comment: The only difference that I can tell is that the Flex belt can only claim to strengthen your muscles, while EMSculpt can claim to build muscle and lose inches off your waist, but don’t both use EMS technology? A.The Flex Belt does stimulate muscles at a much lower intensity than Emsculpt. […]

Are there any devices that can tighten & lift the skin of the lower face drastically, almost as well as lower face lift?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’m 32 years old and a few years ago I had Botox in my jaw for TMJ. I feel the practitioner was too aggressive with the Botox. I don’t grind my teeth anymore, but now my lower face is starting to prematurely sag. I’m getting deep laugh lines and my lower […]

Is it safe for me to get Emsculpt on my abdomen after laparoscopy?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had a laparoscopic myomectomy 4 weeks ago (2/7). 7 fibroids removed (1 big, almost all pedunculated). Healing perfectly so far. My surgeon cleared me today to resume all exercise (boxing, strength training, etc.). I want to do Emsculpt on my abdomen but need to know when it will be 100% […]

Will another Fraxel help fix this texture, depressed marks, lines, etc?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have bad Fraxel results from Fraxel Restore.I got fraxel restore 11/21/2018, I have had fraxel’s in the past many years ago . All the lasers I have had in the past were ablative. I got horrible results from this fraxel, my face is super tight like I got a face […]

Will Emsculpt destroy the fat graft to my buttocks?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I recently had a lower body lift and fat graft to my buttocks and I love the result, however subtle. I think I have retained about 30% of the fat taken from outer/inner thighs. I do exercise regularly but I find it difficult to gain muscle, especially now at 52. Emsculpt […]

Is the Emsculpt treatment ‘wasted’ if you are dieting? Would someone on a big calorie deficit not really benefit from it?

RealSelf actual patient comment: From what I hear Emsculpt is like a really strenuous exercise, so would someone on a big calorie deficit not really benefit from it? Because the muscles wouldn’t be able to grow? A.Emsculpt will build muscle mass and reduce fat in patients who are dieting. The treatment will add to the […]

Can you affect the intensity/results of the treatment by stretching out your muscle?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Can you affect the intensity/results of the treatment? e.g. if you stretched out your muscle more like putting your arms above your head, is the treatment more intense/encourages the muscle to develop differently? I want a tighter core, not a thicker one Also does the treatment only target the abdominal muscle? […]

Is Emsculpt for everyone? Or only those who workout regularly and already have good muscle mass?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Not sure that muscle “mass” is the right term but I am wondering if emsculpt is actually for everyone? I’ve had 3 sessions on my butt now and 2 on the abs. It has done SQUAT for me! I am not a regular in the gym and definitely don’t have a […]

What happens if you only do one emsculpt treatment, or just less than the recommended minimum number, or weeks/months in between?

RealSelf actual patient comment: What happens if you only do one emsculpt treatment, or just less than the recommended minimum number, or weeks/months inbetween? Does the procedure need to be done multiple times in a short timeframe to be effective? A.There have not been any studies on the effect of just one Emsculpt treatment. For […]

Can you use Emsculpt if you have metal tooth implants or gold teeth?

A.It is safe to have Emsculpt with metal tooth implants and/or gold teeth as long as they are greater than 7 centimeters from the treatment paddles. Good luck and be well.

Will Emsculpt work for me If I have some flaccid skin ? I have more fat than skin. My skin doesn’t hang…

RealSelf actual patient comment: I also have a hernia that’s going to be removed before having the procedure done & I was told that I have some diastasis recti A.First and foremost, have your hernia repaired. The hernia repair should help with your diastasis recti. Once you have recovered and your surgeon gives you clearance, […]

Does this work on visceral fat? I have been told that liposuction will not work on visceral fat.

A.Unfortunately Emsculpt does not reduce visceral fat. Diet and exercise are the best way to reduce the fat that lies beneath your abdominal muscles. Good luck and be well.