Can you affect the intensity/results of the treatment by stretching out your muscle?
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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? Thank you
A.Emsculpt works by electromagnetically stimulating the nerves of the abdominal and Gluteal (buttocks) muscles resulting in supra-maximal muscle contractions which in turn increases muscle mass and tone and decreases superficial fat. There have not been any studies comparing the results of Emsculpt while stretching versus being relaxed. We recommend that patients relax as it is the muscle stimulation and contraction that causes the benefits of the treatment. Other than the abdomen, the buttocks, thighs, and calfs are currently also being treated. Emsculpt has just announced new smaller curved paddles specifically to treat the arm biceps and triceps as well as the inner thighs. Good luck and be well.
