How should I decide between 1-applicator and 2-applicator Tx’s for the abdomen? Do they differ in terms of efficacy?
When possible, it is recommended for all patients to be treated with both applicators. Both applicators must be in full contact with the skin, not hovering laterally, or going beyond the treated area. This will ensure that all abdominal muscles are activated. Using 1 applicator at a time is only recommended for petite patients. Both treatments are equally efficacious.
What is the difference between Protocol 1 and Protocol 2?
P1 includes pulsed sections that induce significantly longer supramaximal contractions, these are at higher frequencies and are sustained for multiple seconds. These pulses trigger a massive lipolytic reaction which results in fat apoptosis. As such, it is ideally suited for abdominal treatments.
Protocol 2 does not include these longer pulsed sections and is thus intended for strengthening muscle, while limiting the disruption of fat in the buttock where it is not desired.
Am I going to kill fat when treating the buttocks?
It was proven by multiple studies that buttock fat is less metabolic active than fat in abdomen. Because of this, the body does not respond to EMSCULPT procedure with fat apoptosis when treating the buttocks.
Why does the recommended protocol encompass 4 Treatments? Would different protocols fetch even better results?
The protocols are based on years of clinical testing. Muscles have the highest potential for improvement during the first few treatments, which corresponds with what have been proven in studies for physical exercise.
Every additional treatment may bring an incremental improvement, but not a more dramatic result. A study by D. Kent MD confirmed this with a 8-Tx protocol trial. The 4×30 min protocol is the best balance between time of the patient/physician and the clinical results, thus ensuring the highest ROI.
How long do the results last?
EMSCULPT has shown scientifically to cause apoptosis, which is irreversible cell death. The results are thus long lasting. Clinical studies show these results are fully maintained 3 to 6 months post treatments. Previous general research also confirms that after intense exercise, muscles preserve gains and improvement for at least 6
months.
The energy penetrates deep. Is it safe? Does it affect internal organs?
Magnetic technology has been around for decades and its safety has been proven through dozens of studies. The only tissue responsive to the energy are motor neurons, therefore it has no effects on other tissues including the organs.