The Emsculpt procedure itself involves nothing more than a rubber pad being placed on the area you want toned, which produces electromagnetic waves that cause your muscles to involuntarily contract, thereby triggering the release of free fatty acids, which in turn breaks down fat deposits and increases muscle tone. On the upside, it shouldn't hurt too much (plus it's easier than doing a sit-up). In fact, dermatologist Dr. Margo Weishar explained, "It would be like doing 20,000 sit-ups in 30 minutes — well beyond the capacity of the most ambitious workout."
The body responds, similar to how it does with exercise, by rebuilding and repairing muscle tissue. Also similar to a big workout, you'll feel sore afterwards. Dermatologist Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson made it clear, however, that we shouldn't expect miracles as, "It is not a fat-directed therapy."
A full treatment consists of four 30-minute sessions (twice per week), but the results aren't permanent. You'll need to be on a six-month maintenance schedule to keep things tight. The biggest downside is that these faux abs don't come cheap, with sessions costing around $750 each.
