EMSCULPT: 20,000 Crunches While You Nap? Say Less

Let’s face it — hitting the gym is great in theory. But in reality? You’ve got deadlines, dog walks, and about 57 other things you’d rather do than crank out another set of squats. That’s where EMSCULPT struts in: the body-contouring MVP that tones your muscles and burns fat while you literally lie there.

Yes, seriously.

Let’s be real — between dodging diet fads, convincing yourself to love burpees, and trying not to die mid-plank, the quest for a sculpted body can feel like a full-time job. But what if you could get the equivalent of 20,000 crunches or squats without breaking a sweat?

What Is This Sorcery?

EMSCULPT is the first and only device that both builds muscle and reduces fat. It uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to trigger what’s called supramaximal contractions. These are muscle movements so intense you can’t achieve them with voluntary exercise — even if you’re a gym beast.

How intense, you ask?

“You get almost 20,000 forced muscle contractions in a 30-minute session,” says Dr. David Kent. “That’s an unimaginable number of muscle contractions in that short period of time.”​

And it doesn’t just feel intense — it works. We’re talking thicker, stronger muscles, slimmer contours, and a lifted look in the places you want it most: abs and booty.

Real Science, Real Results

EMSCULPT isn’t a gimmick — it’s backed by multiple clinical studies using ultrasound, MRI, CT imaging, and even 3D photography. “The fat loss is undeniable because we’ve documented it by CT, ultrasound, as well as MRI,” says Dr. Kent. “You can measure the reduction in fat thickness, and you can actually see the increase in muscle mass, as well.”​

This technology doesn’t just sculpt bodies — it changes the game entirely. “This is a first-in-class technology. There’s no other technology that targets muscle,” he adds. “So, from that standpoint and my assessment, this is a must-have technology.”​

Bye, Brazilian Butt Lift. Hello, Smart Sculpting.

Let’s talk glutes. The demand for a perkier posterior is very real — but so are the risks of surgery. As Dr. Yael Halaas puts it, “The risks, especially with these black market illegal injection factories, are enormous for people who are interested in buttocks augmentation.”​

Enter EMSCULPT: a completely non-invasive, needle-free, knife-free alternative that tones and lifts the butt naturally. “When we apply EMSCULPT on buttocks, we can contract those gluteus muscles approximately 20,000 times in a 30-minute session, which is beyond what a person can accomplish through exercising,” says Dr. Mariano Busso. “The result is a tighter, more toned buttock. It gives you a little bit of a lift.”​

And it’s not just for the Instagram generation. “Older patients can benefit from EMSCULPT treatment of the buttocks,” says Dr. Halaas, though she notes it’s important to assess for skin laxity in advance. “Patients with excess laxity will get improvement in the muscle but they may need a concomitant treatment to truly improve the laxity of their skin.”​

Who’s It For?

You don’t need to be a fitness junkie to benefit. “Those patients that have been able to accomplish some good results going to the gym, but they want to go beyond, love this technology,” says Dr. Busso. “Of course, patients that do not go to the gym will also benefit tremendously.”​

In fact, it’s ideal for people who are too fit for other treatments. “Believe it or not, having patients seek treatment who are too small for other devices is as big of a problem as the people who are too big for those devices,” shares Dr. Carolyn Jacob. EMSCULPT fills that gap. Literally.​

What to Expect

• Treatment Time: 30 minutes

• Sessions Needed: Minimum of 4, spaced 2–3 days apart

• Downtime: None. Zero. Nada.

• Feels Like: “The EMSCULPT procedure feels like an intensive workout. You can lay down and relax during the treatment.”​

• Results: Tangible results are often felt right after; visible improvements usually appear two to four weeks after the final session — and continue getting better.

Bottom Line

EMSCULPT doesn’t just promise change — it delivers. “I see this as a perfect complement, really expanding the market, and doing things that we just haven’t been able to do before,” says Dr. Halaas. “It’s really accomplishing something that people want and haven’t been able to do before.”​

So go ahead. Skip the burpees. Book that appointment. And let 20,000 muscle contractions work their magic — while you blissfully do absolutely nothing.