Q&A with Dr. Persky

I heard Emsculpt builds muscle in addition to melting fat. Can it help build my muscles for me?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I recently lost 80lbs (went from 220 to 140) and was told by my personal trainer at the gym that I need to build muscle to help with my excess skin. Can Emsculpt help me with this? I do not want to get a tummy tuck. A.Emsculpt does build muscle as […]

Emsculpt for arms and shoulders (off label)?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Wondering if any of you doctors have tried Emsculpt off label for biceps, triceps, or shoulders since the results for abs and butt are so great? Or does the present applicator not allow for it? Is the company testing/working to develop protocols for other body parts? A.Great question, while I was […]

Is the Emsculpt procedure known by a different name? I’ve tried Googling “Emsculpt” and only see realself.com in my results.

RealSelf actual patient comment: Where do I go to get more information on this procedure, how it works, who is a good candidate, how much it cost, and who provides this service? Thank you. A.Emsculpt is a brand new technology that flattens and tones the abdomen and lifts the buttocks without any cutting, needles, or […]

Are Emsculpt results permanent?

RealSelf actual patient comment: How long do Emsculpt results last if I maintain a normal body weight? A.Emsculpt results are long lasting, permanency depends on the patient. Just like going to the gym and working out, the results that you see must be maintained. Patients who have Emsculpt are loving their treatment results for up […]

How many treatments of Emsculpt for abdomen? How long between treatments?

A.For the abdomen we treat patients for 30-min 2 times a week, spaced 2-3 days apart for 2 weeks, a total of 4 treatments. Patients will likely be treated for maintenance after about a year.Depending on the individual patient in my practice I may adjust the treatment for their particular needs. Having had the treatment […]

With Emsculpt how many treatments are needed for “maintenance”? 1? 2? Etc.

RealSelf actual patient comment: I am going to give this a try. Everyone references maintenance. What number of treatments does it require? A.I once asked threebeautiful women, “What is Beauty?” The first answered, “It’s a feeling in your heart.”, the second answered, “You know it when you see it.”, the third said, “Beauty is maintenance!!!” […]

Will Emsculpt work for me?

RealSelf actual patient comment: Dear Doctors please give me your opinion on none invasive laser technology EM SCULPT which is promise to induce strong muscular contraction not achievable through workout and promise to lift and firm buttocks. I am 48 years old woman in very good shape and weight 115 lb all my life but […]

Is Emsculpt cost effective? I don’t have much fat in me but like to tone and lift my bottom.

RealSelf actual patient comment: Emsculpt cost effective. I don’t have much fat in me but like to tone and lift my. bottom Please give me advice I don’t want waste big cost if results are minimal and not long lasting. Thank You A.Emsculpt is a great new safe and effective non-invasive treatment that lifts the […]

I had a hip replacement in December 2017. Should I avoid Emsculpt? Could it damage the new joint with the energy waves?

A.Emsculpt may be used on patients with hip replacement. The electromagnetic energy should not be directed over the hips. Emsculpt should not be used immediately above any metal implants in the abdomen or buttocks. As with any procedure it is very important that you share with your treating physician any history of implants. Good luck […]

Emsculpt and exercise during treatment period?

RealSelf actual patient comment: I have another Emsculpt question. Think I’m gearing up to try it. Do you just refrain from exercising the body parts being treated during the two-week period but can do other exercise? So if getting abs and butt treated, avoid direct abwork and squats but could otherwise lift, run, and play […]

Can Profound be performed on the forehead, around eye areas?

RealSelf actual patient comment: During my consult with a doctor, he said profound can only be done on lower face, not around eyes or forehead. Is there a reason why? And why are some doctors doing it on you tube? A.I nearly always treat my Profound patients on their forehead and around their eyes. As […]

Strange side effect from Profound RF.

RealSelf actual patient comment: Procedure was 16 days ago. The only bruising left is under my eyes. By day 2, I developed an indescribable smell inside my nose. Most everything I eat takes on the bad aroma. On day 5, I worried there was an infection & started amoxicillin. My only other symptom is tenderness […]