There are few things more frustrating than being super conscious about healthy eating and exercising your heart out — only to see subpar results in the mirror, with certain lumpy trouble spots refusing to budge.
Is there no justice?
Sometimes those stubborn areas where unwanted fat settles can contribute to your feeling self-conscious, so much so that you shy away from donning a bathing suit or other styles you long to wear.
There’s good news, though.
At Nu Wave Medical Center, Dr. Gurprit Sekhon offers an innovative noninvasive treatment that “zaps” those problem areas safely, so you can feel confident again. The revolutionary treatment she adopted is called Emsculpt NEOⓇ, which is proving to be very popular with patients because of its many benefits.
It’s certainly not the only body contouring treatment out there, but we argue it’s the best. In this post, we’re going to show why Emsculpt NEO outshines another common body contouring treatment, CoolSculptingⓇ.
First, let’s cover an important fact to know about fat. There are basically two types: subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat is fat that’s visible right beneath your skin, while visceral fat lies deeper within your body, surrounding your organs. Too much visceral fat is a health threat, while subcutaneous fat has even been found to be protective in certain instances.
Body contouring treatments work to eliminate some of the subcutaneous fat in your targeted treatment area for a smoother, better appearance. You need to remember, though, that these clinical approaches are cosmetic. They’re not considered — and don’t contribute to — health-related weight loss (though we do offer a medical weight loss program, as well, for patients seeking that treatment).
Emsculpt NEO and CoolSculpting work in different ways to achieve the desired effect. Emsculpt NEO uses both radiofrequency (RF) energy and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to smooth out those unwelcome pockets of fat so you can feel — and look — your best.
Treatment works because the RF energy produces heat that obliterates the fat cells, while the HIFEM energy contracts the muscle fibers in your treatment area in a supercharged way that’s simply not achievable when you work out. After treatment, your body naturally eliminates the fat cells that have been destroyed.
Emsculpt NEO is versatile, in that it can noticeably change your:
How is CoolSculpting different? It works on unwanted fat by freezing it. Paddles are used to contain the targeted treatment area where the fat will be frozen, and the paddles are left in position for anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes.
There are numerous reasons why Emsculpt NEO is superior to CoolSculpting:
Emsculpt NEO is painless and comfortable, whereas CoolSculpting feels quite cold. You can experience strong muscle contractions during treatment with Emsculpt NEO, but the treatment is warm, and our patients have even said it reminds them of a hot stone massage.
CoolSculpting treatments require more of your time — up to an hour and 15 minutes — as compared to Emsculpt NEO, which only takes about 30 minutes.
There’s no downtime or discomfort after Emsculpt NEO treatment, but following CoolSculpting, you may experience bruising, swelling, redness, tingling, and sensitivity.
Emsculpt NEO beats CoolSculpting when it comes to ultimate results, as well. CoolSculpting reduces fat by only 20-25%, but Emsculpt NEO has a fat reduction success rate of an impressive 30%.
It’s easy to see why Dr. Sekhon chose to offer Emsculpt NEO over CoolSculpting — it’s a better treatment all around, from the treatment experience to the desired results.
Dr. Sekhon explains to patients that though Emsculpt NEO, treatment is completely customizable. She typically recommends that patients receive four treatments, with 5-10 days in between sessions.
If you’re discouraged with how you’re looking — despite all your hard work — it’s time to consider Emsculpt NEO treatment. Contact our Panama City Beach office at 850-493-6948 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sekhon, or use our convenient online booking tool.
