Q&A with Dr. Persky

30 year rhinoplasty results are wearing down: tip projection is lowering. What can be done?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had a closed rhinoplasty 30 years ago to remove a hump and refine the tip. The operation was a success that it produced a satisfactory concave profile and refined tip. But over the years the shrink wrap effect has decreased the projection of the lower half of the nose (upper […]

Should 2 paddles be used on abdomen when doing emsculpt? or can 1 do the trick?

A.They say “Two heads are better than one!” With Emsculpt 1 or 2 paddles can “do the trick.” If the abdomen is wide enough to accomodate two paddles without the paddles touching each other then 2 are used. If the abdomen is not wide then one paddle is enough. In both cases the abdominal muscles […]

Will Emsculpt ever be covered by insurance to help my scoliosis by building my core?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have scoliosis which causes me to suffer with back pain and poor posture. The only treatment I can do is workout my core. It is an ongoing effort and not sustainable. Emsculpt could help me build a stronger core more rapidly and consistently. I believe this could help me heal. […]

What if it takes longer than 2 weeks to complete 4 sessions?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had my first 2 sessions as planned, 3 days apart. My 3rd session was supposed to be Thursday, but was rescheduled to Monday because the EmSculpt machine was not working. Now my Monday appt has to be rescheduled because the technician won’t be there. I have to travel for a […]

Emsculpt ok on abdomen after abdominal liposuction over 8 years ago?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had abdominal liposuction about 8 years ago. I’d like to have 4 sessions of Emsculpt to tone up and get rid of my remaining tummy pooch. Does previous liposuction impact Emsculpt results? A.Yes, Emsculpt works well on patients who have had abdominal liposuction in the past. Good luck and be […]

How soon after Emsculpt should I expect results?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I just had my second session (of four, to be spaced out over two weeks). I see absolutely no difference, but in others’ reviews, it seems like they are seeing visible results immediately following each treatment. One other woman went so far as to say that she saw she had abs […]

Is EmSculpt safe if have a small PFO?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Is EmSculpt safe if have a small PFO? I ask since the procedure acts like an intense exercise that breaks down and rebuilds muscle fibers. A.I copied and pasted this information about patent foramen ovale (PFO) : Patentforamen ovale(PFO) is a hole between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of […]

Sculptra in right cheek. Two hours after injection napped for 2 hours. Got a deep crease line from the pillow. Will this smooth?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Had Sculptra in my face (right cheek) this morning. Got home two hours after injection and went to sleep for 2 hours. Woke up with a deep crease from my pillow right in the middle of the recipient area. Any general advice about this. For ex; how likely would it be […]

Why does it take time to see my Emsculpt results on my stomach and butt?

RealSelf actual patient comment: How long does it take to see my results on emsculp on my stomach and butt. I had 5 sessions that ended 3 weeks ago. A.Rome was not built in a day, nor will your ab and glute muscles build in day (or week) after EmSculpt. It takes time for muscle […]

Can you use emsculpt on hamstrings?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I had ACL reconstruction10 years ago, with a hamstring graft. Unfortunately the “donor” hamstring remains significantly weaker and smaller than the other hamstring, despite my efforts to build it up. Is there an emsculpt protocol for hamstings? Are physical therapists using emsculpt yet? A.Yes, Emsculpt may be used on the hamstring […]

Do your female patients see Emsculpt results on abdomen?

RealSelf actual patient comment: A nurse practitioner told me that men seem to have better fat burning results with Emsculpt than women. What are your experiences? I’m a woman looking for both fat burning and strengthening. (And it’s so expensive that I can’t afford to drop this $ for nothing). Am told am not a […]

Can Emsculpt be used for pectoral muscles?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I would like to know if emscuplt is effective for young men, to build up their shoulders and chest muscles. A.The strong electromagnetic waves of EmSculpt would be very dangerous directly over the heart muscle, one of the muscles of our body that we certainly do not wish stimulate with supra-maximal […]