EMSCULPT NEO® Body Sculpting

Build Muscle. Reduce Fat. Stengthen Your Body.

Emsculpt is a noninvasive, FDA cleared procedure that builds muscle and reduces fat using high-intensity electromagnetic energy, with Emsculpt Neo adding radiofrequency for enhanced fat reduction.

Emsculpt uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to induce supramaximal muscle contractions, far beyond what voluntary exercise can achieve. These contractions stimulate muscle fibers to grow thicker and stronger, resulting in increased muscle definition and tone. The original Emsculpt primarily focuses on muscle building, while Emsculpt Neo combines HIFEM with radiofrequency (RF) heat, which targets fat cells for simultaneous fat reduction and muscle growth

Results and Effectiveness

  • Muscle gain: Up to 30% increase in muscle mass
  • Fat reduction: Up to 25–30% decrease in fat in treated areas
  • Functional benefits: Improved posture, core strength, and physical performance
  • Timeline: Visible results typically appear a few weeks after the final session, as muscle tissue continues remodeling
    Emsculpt is most effective for individuals who are already relatively fit and want targeted toning. It is not a substitute for overall weight loss or cardiovascular fitness

EMSCUPLT NEO® at a Glance

Session Length:

Up to 30 Minutes

Treatment Course:

6 sessions (1-2 times per week)

Downtime:

None

Technology:

High Intensity focused electromagnetic
(HIFEM) energy with radiofrequency (RF) heat

EMSCULPT NEO is a non-invasive body-contouring treatment that combines high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM+™) with radiofrequency (RF) energy in the same treatment. The electromagnetic energy creates powerful muscle contractions while the RF energy heats the treatment area. EMSCULPT NEO is FDA-cleared for multiple muscle-toning and body-contouring indications.

  • EMSCULPT NEO is designed to address two important components of body composition at the same time:

    • Build and strengthen muscle
    • Reduce localized fat
    • Improve muscle tone and definition
    • Firm and contour targeted areas of the body

    BTL reports clinical studies showing an average 25% increase in muscle thickness and 30% reduction in subcutaneous fat following a treatment series. Individual results vary.

EMSCULPT NEO uses two technologies simultaneously.

HIFEM+ electromagnetic energy stimulates intense muscle contractions that are much stronger and more frequent than the contractions most people can voluntarily produce during exercise.

At the same time, synchronized radiofrequency energy heats the muscles and surrounding tissues. This combination is designed to stimulate muscle adaptation while also producing a body-contouring effect on localized fat.

Depending on your goals, applicator and clinical eligibility, EMSCULPT NEO can be used on areas including:

  • Abdomen
  • Flanks
  • Buttocks
  • Front, back and inner thighs
  • Biceps
  • Triceps
  • Calves

Specific FDA-cleared indications differ depending on the body area, skin type and other factors, so your Thrive provider will determine whether a particular treatment area is appropriate for you.

A typical treatment takes approximately 30 minutes per treatment area.

That means you can work on muscle development and body contouring without spending hours in the clinic.

The standard treatment protocol typically consists of:

6 treatments | Approximately 30 minutes each | Usually 5–10 days apart or once weekly.

Your individual plan may vary depending on your goals, starting point and treatment area.

At Thrive, we may recommend additional or periodic maintenance treatments depending on your goals and progress.

Most clients describe the treatment as feeling like an extremely intense workout combined with a warming sensation similar to a hot-stone massage.

You will feel the muscles repeatedly contract during treatment. The intensity can be adjusted throughout your session to keep the treatment tolerable.

EMSCULPT NEO should feel intense, but treatment should not be painful. You may experience strong muscle contractions and warmth during your session.

Always tell your Thrive team if you experience pain or excessive heat so treatment settings can be adjusted appropriately.

Typically, no downtime is required. Most people can return to their normal daily activities immediately following treatment.

Some people may experience temporary muscle soreness similar to what they might feel after a challenging workout.

You may experience mild muscle fatigue, tenderness or soreness following treatment.

Think of it like completing an intense workout. The FDA notes that magnetic-field body-contouring treatments can cause temporary muscle soreness or cramping.

Some people begin to notice changes relatively soon after their treatment series, while body-contouring and muscle-development changes may continue to become more noticeable over the following weeks and months.

Results vary based on body composition, lifestyle, treatment area and individual response.

No!

EMSCULPT NEO is a body-contouring and muscle-conditioning treatment, not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for medical weight loss.

The FDA specifically notes that non-invasive body contouring should not be considered a weight-loss treatment.

At Thrive, we focus on much more than the number on the scale. We look at:

Fat mass + Muscle mass + Strength + Body composition + Metabolic health

Can EMSCULPT NEO be used while I'm losing weight?
For appropriately selected clients, EMSCULPT NEO can be an excellent addition to a comprehensive weight-loss program.

One of our biggest priorities during weight loss is not simply losing weight — it is losing fat while protecting muscle.

This is especially important for individuals undergoing significant weight loss.

Thrive may combine nutritional strategies, adequate protein intake, resistance training, body-composition monitoring and EMSCULPT NEO as part of an individualized plan.

Absolutely.

EMSCULPT NEO should complement—not replace—strength training, cardiovascular exercise, quality nutrition, adequate protein, hydration and healthy lifestyle habits.

Our goal isn't to find shortcuts.

Our goal is to use advanced technology alongside healthy behaviors to help optimize your results.

EMSCULPT NEO may be appropriate for adults who want to:

  • Strengthen targeted muscles
  • Improve muscle tone
  • Improve abdominal firmness
  • Enhance body contours
  • Address localized areas of fat
  • Complement a fitness or weight-management program

Your Thrive team will review your medical history, goals and treatment area before determining whether treatment is appropriate.

EMSCULPT NEO is not appropriate for everyone.

Important contraindications and precautions can include:

  • Pacemakers
  • Implanted defibrillators
  • Implanted neurostimulators
  • Other electronic implants
  • Certain metal implants in or near the treatment area
  • Drug pumps
  • Pregnancy
  • Certain active infections or inflammatory conditions
  • Certain cardiovascular conditions
  • Active malignancy
  • Injured or impaired muscles
  • Recent surgery in the treatment area
  • Impaired ability to feel temperature or pain

Because EMSCULPT NEO uses both electromagnetic and RF energy, it is important to disclose all implanted devices, metal, prior surgeries and medical conditions before treatment. FDA guidance also advises patients with implanted devices or metal in the treatment area against certain magnetic-field and RF treatments.

A consultation and screening should always be completed before beginning treatment.

This requires careful screening.

Electromagnetic and radiofrequency treatments can interact with certain metal or electronic implants.

You should tell your Thrive provider about any joint replacement, surgical hardware, screws, plates, mesh, implanted device or other metal anywhere near the proposed treatment area before treatment.

No. Pregnancy is considered a contraindication for treatment.

Let your provider know if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, recently delivered, or are breastfeeding before scheduling treatment.

No.

Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure designed to physically remove fat.

EMSCULPT NEO is completely non-invasive and focuses on muscle conditioning plus localized fat reduction/body contouring without incisions, anesthesia or surgical recovery.

The right approach should de individualized depending on your unique situation and goals.

Maintenance is individualized.

After completing your initial series, the Thrive team can evaluate your progress and determine whether periodic maintenance sessions would help support your goals.

Your lifestyle, exercise program, nutrition and body-composition changes all influence how often maintenance may be beneficial.

At Thrive Wellness Center, we don't believe your progress should be based only on what the bathroom scale says.

Depending on your program, we may incorporate STYKU 3D body-composition scanning to evaluate changes such as:

  • Body measurements
  • Circumference changes
  • Body composition trends
  • Progress over time

Real patient testimonials and results. (Individual results may vary)