Q&A with Dr. Persky

I am not currently pregnant, but what are the consequences of a treatment overlapping a very early pregnancy?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I am considering Emsculpt for my buttocks, however am also trying-but-not-thing to conceive with my husband. I am not currently pregnant, but what are the consequences of a treatment overlapping a very early pregnancy, as in a pregnancy that is not yet detectable on at home test? If there is a […]

Is more than 4 Emsculpt sessions needed? What power level should be used?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I am intrigued by Emsculpt. I called a Dr’s office who provides it and the receptionist said that a “bare minimum “ of four treatments (at $3000!) would be needed. Everything I’d read suggested it was four treatments. $3000 is already a heavy lift for me. I don’t want to waste […]

What can I do for my under eye hollows, fuller lips, marionette lines and forehead?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’m 22 but I’ve been through many traumatic experiences and illness and consequently I’ve already damaged my “youthful” look. I have always had some serious hollow eyes, which you can’t see in the first photo due to lighting and expensive concealer. I also want to get fillers for my lips and […]

Will the tear troughs improve with time once my sleep is restored?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I am a 32 year old female. I’ve had severe insomnia for the past 10 months, and have a lost a lot of fat volume in my face, elasticity in my skin, and now have two very noticeable creases (tear troughs) under both eyes that are hyperpigmented. Also, will I recover […]

Nonsurgical options for lower abdomen? Will Emsculpt work?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have 3 kids and have developed a slight bulge in my lower abdomen that will not go away with diet and exercise. I have a fear of surgery so I have been looking into non surgical options. Emsculpt was recommended. But will it really work for this? I hate to […]

Can I do anything after the last Emsculpt treatment to improve my results? Drink water, or sauna etc?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Emsculpt – do i do anything afterwards? A.The best way to insure that your EmSculpt results are optimal is to maintain a healthy life style. That includes a healthy balanced diet, multivitamins, drinking at least five8 oz. glasses of water per day (stay hydrated), and regular exercise. Over 6 months, your […]

Can I do EMsculpt on my abs with Essure coils in Fallopian tubes?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I’ve had Essure for about ten years. I did Emsculpt on my butt and thighs without any issues and I’m wondering if doing EMsculpt on my abs is not advised? I know the company says metal implants are a contraindication, but from looking at Essure it seems there’s very little metal […]

Emsculpt muscle spasms? Could this be a side effect?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I recently had two emsculpt treatments to my abdominal area. I’m already fit and have a BMI around 21. The procedure was very uncomfortable and sort of painful at times because of such such contractions. A couple days after my second treatment I noticed very frequent, small muscle spasms in my […]

Would Emsculpt make me loose the little fat I have in my butt?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I am considering emsculpt but not sure if I should use it for my stomach or butt. I have a very flat butt and heard emsculpt could help because it exercises the muscle but it also says it burns fat and I cant afford to lose any fat in my bottom. […]

Will Emsculpt be safe if I have dental implants?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have the. “ALL ON FOUR UPPER DENTAL ARCH ” will emsculpt treatment on stomach be safe A.Yes, EmSculpt is safe in patients who have metallic dental implants (as long as you are not treating your facial muscles!) As long as the metallic implant is more than 7 centimeters from the […]

Can I get Emsculpt after BBL?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I just got BBL 3.5 weeks ago and would like to get EMSculpt at some point to build muscle as well. How long do I need to wait after the BBL surgery so I don’t jeopardize the fat? My surgeon does not have experience with EMSculpt so he really couldn’t comment […]

Does Emsculpt work for diastasis recti after a pregnancy?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have gotten two opinions about my diastasis recti with two plastic surgeons that recommend a surgical option, I am not ready at this moment to go under the knife. Would Emsculpt help me? A.Yes, Emsculpt does reduce diastasis recti (the separation of the abdominal muscles) by about 11%. The company […]