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How EmsculptNEO Body Sculpting Can Help Build Muscle

By TOTAL BODY AESTHETIC  |  August 30, 2023

Author Credit TOTAL BODY AESTHETIC

Building muscle has traditionally required hours in the gym, strict nutrition protocols, and years of consistent effort. While exercise remains essential for overall health, advances in body sculpting technology have introduced a powerful complement to fitness routines that can help patients build muscle more efficiently than ever before. EmsculptNEO, available at Total Body Aesthetic in Westchester, Los Angeles, is a revolutionary treatment that simultaneously builds muscle and reduces fat in a single 30-minute session.

For patients across the 90045 zip code and neighboring communities including Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, El Segundo, Culver City, and the South Bay, EmsculptNEO offers a scientifically proven way to enhance muscle definition, strengthen the core, and sculpt the body without surgery or downtime. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast looking to break through a plateau or someone beginning their wellness journey, EmsculptNEO can help you achieve visible, measurable results.

The Science Behind EmsculptNEO

EmsculptNEO is the first and only body sculpting device that combines two proven technologies in a single treatment: high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM+) and radiofrequency (RF) heating. The HIFEM+ technology induces supramaximal muscle contractions, the kind of deep, intense contractions that are impossible to achieve through voluntary exercise. During a single 30-minute session, the targeted muscles undergo approximately 20,000 contractions, forcing the muscle fibers to adapt by increasing in both volume and density.

Simultaneously, the RF energy raises the temperature of the fat layer to a level that causes permanent damage to fat cells, which are then naturally eliminated by the body over the following weeks. Clinical studies have demonstrated that EmsculptNEO can increase muscle mass by an average of 25 percent while reducing fat in the treated area by up to 30 percent after a series of treatments.

How EmsculptNEO Builds Muscle

The muscle-building mechanism of EmsculptNEO is based on the same principle that drives muscle growth in the gym: progressive overload. When muscles are subjected to resistance they cannot normally handle, they respond by growing stronger and larger. The HIFEM+ technology takes this principle to an extreme level, delivering thousands of contractions that engage 100 percent of the muscle fibers in the treatment area, something that even the most intense workout cannot accomplish.

These supramaximal contractions trigger a cascade of biological responses. Muscle fibers experience stress at a cellular level, prompting the release of growth factors and the formation of new muscle proteins. Over the course of several treatments, the muscle tissue undergoes remodeling, becoming thicker, denser, and more defined. Patients often report feeling stronger in their everyday activities and noticing improved performance during their regular workouts.

Treatment Areas and What to Expect

EmsculptNEO can be used on multiple areas of the body, including the abdomen, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs. Each session takes just 30 minutes, and there is no downtime afterward. During treatment, the applicator is placed on the target area, and patients feel intense muscle contractions interspersed with brief relaxation periods. Most people describe the sensation as unusual but not painful, similar to an extremely intense workout.

A typical treatment protocol consists of four sessions scheduled over a two-week period. Results begin to become visible within two to four weeks after the last session, with continued improvement for several months as muscle tissue continues to remodel and fat cells are eliminated. Many of our patients in Culver City and the South Bay incorporate EmsculptNEO into their regular fitness and wellness routines for ongoing body sculpting benefits.

Who Benefits Most from EmsculptNEO?

EmsculptNEO is ideal for a broad range of patients. Active individuals who want to enhance their gym results and achieve greater muscle definition find it particularly valuable. Postpartum women looking to rebuild core strength and address diastasis recti, the separation of abdominal muscles that commonly occurs during pregnancy, can benefit significantly from the deep muscle contractions EmsculptNEO provides.

Patients who are losing weight through diet, exercise, or GLP-1 medications like semaglutide often use EmsculptNEO to preserve and build lean muscle mass during their weight loss journey. Older adults who want to counteract age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, also find EmsculptNEO to be an effective tool for maintaining strength and mobility as they age.

Combining EmsculptNEO with Your Fitness Routine

EmsculptNEO is not a replacement for regular exercise, but rather a powerful complement to it. Many of our patients find that their workouts become more effective after EmsculptNEO treatments because the newly strengthened muscles can handle greater loads and perform more efficiently. The treatment can help break through fitness plateaus, improve athletic performance, and accelerate body composition changes that would take much longer to achieve through exercise alone.

EmsculptNEO at Total Body Aesthetic

At Total Body Aesthetic in Westchester, Los Angeles, we are committed to helping our patients achieve their body sculpting goals through the most advanced technologies available. EmsculptNEO is a cornerstone of our body treatment offerings, and our experienced team works closely with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan that aligns with their fitness level, body composition, and aesthetic objectives. We proudly serve patients throughout the 90045 zip code and communities including Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, El Segundo, Culver City, and the South Bay.