BODY CONTOURING CONSULTATION
When Fat Reduction Isn’t Enough, Consider Muscle in Your Body Contouring Plan
EMSCULPT NEO is a non-invasive body contouring device that combines High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) muscle stimulation with radiofrequency (RF) energy.
For areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and arms, EMSCULPT NEO offers a body contouring approach that considers both fat and muscle. At Lijin Clinic, we assess your body shape, goals, lifestyle, and health status before recommending a personalized treatment plan.
WHAT THIS TREATMENT ADDRESSES
Body contouring concerns are different for everyone.
Changes in your silhouette after weight fluctuations, specific areas that remain a concern despite regular exercise, or the desire for a firmer, more defined shape—each person has different body contouring goals. At Lijin Clinic, we assess your current body shape and desired changes together, then consult with you to determine whether EMSCULPT NEO is appropriate for your individual concerns and goals.
EMSCULPT NEO is not a substitute for weight loss. The degree of change and individual satisfaction may vary depending on factors such as your physical condition, treatment plan, and lifestyle habits.
TREATMENT AREAS
Which Areas Can Be Treated?
You can consult with our medical team about a range of areas, including the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, thighs, arms, and calves.
Treatment suitability and the appropriate approach are determined by
the medical team after assessing your areas of concern and individual body shape.
Arms
Helps refine the appearance of the arms for a firmer, more defined silhouette.
Buttocks
Supports natural-looking volume and firmness for a smoother, more defined contour.
Thighs
Targets the thighs with a balanced approach to help create a slimmer, more proportionate contour.
Calves
Helps create a firmer, more naturally defined leg contour.
Abdomen
Combines muscle stimulation and fat reduction to help create a firmer, more defined abdominal contour.
HOW IT WORKS
Fat Reduction and Muscle Strengthening at the Same Time
EMSCULPT NEO uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat the treatment area while High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy induces muscle contractions.
During your consultation, we focus on whether this combination is appropriate for your individual body contouring goals.
RF Energy: Targeting the Fat Layer
Radiofrequency (RF) energy delivers heat to the treatment area to support fat reduction. Treatment suitability is assessed based on factors such as your skin condition, fat layer, and the characteristics of the treatment area.
RF
HIFEM Energy: Stimulating the Muscles
High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy induces muscle contractions to support muscle strengthening and improved firmness. During treatment, you may feel repeated muscle contractions, and the intensity is adjusted according to your individual condition.
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YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY
From Consultation to a Personalized Treatment Plan
We don’t recommend a predetermined approach right away.
Through consultation and a medical assessment, we first review your safety considerations and goals, then develop a personalized treatment plan.
Through consultation and a medical assessment, we first review your safety considerations and goals, then develop a personalized treatment plan.
1
Consultation and Health Assessment
We review your health status, previous treatment history, goals, and areas of concern.
2
Treatment Area and Intensity Planning
The treatment areas and intensity are determined based on your body shape and skin condition.
3
Approximately 30-Minute Treatment
The applicators are positioned on the treatment area, and the session proceeds while monitoring the sensation of warmth and muscle contractions.
4
Personalized Aftercare Plan
We provide guidance on post-treatment care and recommend a program tailored to your individual needs.
BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT
Pre-Treatment Screening for a Safe Procedure
EMSCULPT NEO treatment suitability and planning may vary depending on your individual health status and goals. During your consultation, we first review relevant safety considerations before proceeding with treatment.
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Pre-Treatment Health Check
We review underlying medical conditions, current medications, and any recent surgeries or treatments in advance.
02
Check for Implanted Devices and Metal Implants
Please inform the medical team if you have an implanted electronic device, such as a pacemaker, or any metal implants.
03
Discuss Your Goals and Treatment Areas
We review your desired treatment areas and body shape with you, then discuss an appropriate treatment plan with the medical team.
COMPLETE YOUR BODY CONTOURING
Treatments to Consider
If you would like to address the fat layer and skin firmness in addition to muscle stimulation, you can also discuss other body contouring treatments during your consultation. The medical team will recommend appropriate treatments and their sequence based on your areas of concern, skin condition, and individual goals.
ONDA
Microwave Body Contouring
While Emsculpt NEO focuses primarily on muscle stimulation to enhance body contours, ONDA is a body contouring treatment that takes both the fat layer and skin firmness into consideration. After assessing the condition and concerns of each treatment area, we recommend a personalized approach suited to your individual needs.
Fat Layer
Area-Specific Volume Concerns
We assess areas of concern such as the abdomen and flanks.
Firmness
Skin Condition
We review your skin condition and individual treatment goals.
Personalized
Treatment Plan
Whether treatments should be combined and how they should be spaced is determined after consultation.
Combination treatment is not necessary for everyone. Treatment suitability, sequence, and intervals are determined by the medical team based on your health status and the condition of each treatment area.
WHO IS IT FOR
When to Consider EMSCULPT NEO
- • You want to address both firmness and body contours following changes in weight.
- • You want to manage specific areas such as the abdomen, arms, or thighs alongside your exercise routine.
- • You want to consult with the medical team first to determine whether EMSCULPT NEO is appropriate for your body shape and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
A. EMSCULPT NEO is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that simultaneously delivers High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) and radiofrequency (RF) energy.
HIFEM stimulates neuromuscular tissue to induce powerful, repetitive muscle contractions, while RF delivers thermal energy to the tissue, providing thermal stimulation to adipose tissue. The principle behind EMSCULPT NEO is the simultaneous delivery of these two energies—targeting muscle and fat respectively—through a single applicator.
In a randomized controlled clinical study of 72 participants who received simultaneous RF and HIFEM treatment to the abdomen, ultrasound measurements at three months showed an average 28.3% reduction in subcutaneous fat thickness and an average 24.2% increase in rectus abdominis muscle thickness. These findings refer to changes in the thickness of specific abdominal tissues measured in the study, not changes in total body fat or overall muscle mass. Individual results may vary depending on factors such as body shape, tissue condition, and treatment area.
At Lijin Clinic, our medical team assesses your current body shape, fat distribution, muscle condition, and desired body contour before determining whether EMSCULPT NEO is appropriate for you and developing an individualized treatment plan.
Ref.
1. Samuels JB, Katz B, Weiss RA. “Radiofrequency Heating and High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Treatment Delivered Simultaneously: The First Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial.”
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2022;149(5):893e-900e. PMID: 35259147.
A. EMSCULPT NEO can be applied to various areas where body contouring may involve both fat and muscle, including the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, thighs, and arms.
Clinical studies using RF and HIFEM have evaluated a range of body areas, including not only the abdomen but also the buttocks, inner and outer thighs, flanks, and upper arms. However, the size and level of evidence vary by treatment area, with relatively more specific clinical data reported for the abdomen.
Even for the same treatment area, fat distribution and thickness, muscle condition, body shape, and desired silhouette can vary from person to person. The specific treatment areas, applicable applicators, and number of sessions are therefore determined after the medical team assesses your physical condition and discusses your goals with you.
Ref.
1. Duncan DI. “Safety and Efficacy of Simultaneous Application of High-intensity Focused Electromagnetic Field and Synchronized Radiofrequency for Non-invasive Fat Reduction and Muscle Toning in Inner Thighs: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation.”
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2022;15(8):28-32.
2. Duncan DI, Busso M. “Effectiveness of combined use of targeted pressure energy, radiofrequency, and high-intensity focused electromagnetic fields to improve skin quality and appearance of fat and muscle tissue in different body parts.”
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023;22(1):200-205.
3. Katz B. “Concomitant use of radiofrequency and high intensity focused electromagnetic field energies for full-body remodeling: MRI evidence-based prefatory trial.”
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023;22(1):193-199.
A. A single treatment session generally takes about 30 minutes. Most people can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment, although temporary muscle soreness, warmth, or redness may occur depending on the individual.
A. A program of approximately four sessions is commonly used. However, the number of sessions and treatment intervals may vary depending on your individual body shape and goals. A detailed treatment plan will be provided after consultation with the medical team.
