EMSCULPT uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM) to build muscle and reduce fat. It causes abdominal and gluteal contractions stronger than exercise can produce. You lie back during treatment and return to your routine afterward.
I recommend it when time for exercise is limited, or when dieting hasn't given you the abdominal definition or buttock shape you want.
Dr. Soyoun Koo BTL Korea Advisory Board MemberMuscles may feel firmer immediately
Feels like an intense workout
No special preparation or recovery
More definition
for your abs and glutes
while you lie back
EMSCULPT from BTL in the UK was the world's first treatment to use high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM) to burn fat and build muscle. Repeated, strong contractions of the abdomen and glutes produce an effect comparable to doing a large number of sit-ups and squats in a short time.
This muscle-toning treatment can help when exercise and dietary changes alone have not achieved your goals. Energy acts on the fat and muscle layers without affecting the skin's surface. With no thermal damage, you can return to your usual routine immediately.
Thicker abdominal muscles create firmer definition. Repeated electromagnetic contractions, stronger than exercise can achieve, increase muscle fiber size.
Larger gluteal muscles lift sagging buttocks. Strong contractions while you lie down give the glutes stimulation comparable to repeated squats.
Fat in the treated area also decreases. Repeated, intense muscle contractions burn surrounding fat, reducing the thickness of the fat layer.
Narrows the gap between the rectus abdominis muscles after pregnancy or other changes. Strong contractions on both sides remodel the internal muscle structure.
Firmer muscle and less fat can reduce waist circumference. One treatment acts on both layers.
More defined muscle gives the body smoother, fuller contours. Energy passes through the skin's surface to act on muscle without thermal damage.
Body contouring results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
In 2024, BTL's country representative visited Dong-An Joongsim Clinic and designated us a Korea Research Advisory Clinic.
Dr. Soyoun Koo is a BTL Korea Advisory Board Member and Speaker. She has lectured to other doctors on her clinical experience since the original HIFEM technology arrived in Korea, including ways to improve treatment results.
We also offer BTL devices including EMSCULPT NEO, EMSELLA and EMFACE. Your doctor selects the device and number of sessions for each treatment area and concern.
I can engage my glutes more easily
I tried EMSCULPT because I still wasn't happy with my buttock shape despite exercising. The muscle stimulation felt strong at first, but I gradually got used to it. Later, when exercising, I felt I could engage my glutes more easily. Visually, it was more a slight change in shape than an increase in size.
My buttocks feel firmer and fuller
Even with regular exercise, I wasn't getting the fullness or lift I wanted. I discussed what to expect at an EMSCULPT consultation and went ahead. Afterward, my buttocks felt firmer and fuller. During exercise, the way I engaged those muscles felt different too. That was the part I was especially happy with.
My abdomen feels stronger
I had EMSCULPT hoping to strengthen my abdomen and improve its shape. It does feel as if my abs are stronger, but I haven't noticed a major visual change yet. I also started running, so I can't credit everything to the treatment. I'll keep exercising and taking photos to track it.
I notice my glutes more during yoga
I had EMSCULPT on my abdomen and buttocks, and the two areas felt different afterward. I gradually got used to the strong stimulation. During exercise and yoga, I felt I could engage my glutes more easily. The visible change in my abdomen was smaller, so I'm tracking the results for each area separately.
BTL's Alex Pang visited Dong-An Joongsim Clinic, presented the Korea Research Advisory Clinic designation, and discussed clinical experience with Dr. Soyoun Koo and Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho.
NEO adds radiofrequency to electromagnetic energy for greater fat reduction.
| Treatment | Energy | Session interval | Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSCULPT | HIFEM | At least 4 sessions, 2–3 days apart | 20 or 30 minutes |
| EMSCULPT NEO | Simultaneous HIFEM+ and RF | At least 4 sessions, 7 days apart | 30 minutes |
How does electromagnetic energy build muscle? A doctor with extensive HIFEM experience, including conference teaching, selects the areas and number of sessions. The muscles then change in three stages.
Electromagnetic energy creates muscle contractions stronger than voluntary exercise can produce.
Muscles begin adapting to the repeated, intense contractions.
Muscle fibers increase in number and size, remodeling the internal structure while fat is burned.
AbdomenButtocksCompare body treatments side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSCULPT | Visible right away | Lasts around 6 months | Minimal | No downtime |
| EMSCULPT NEO | Visible right away | Lasts around 6 months | Minimal | No downtime |
| CoolSculpting | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Minimal | No downtime |
| ONDA Body | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
| Hipfullen | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
Reduction in abdominal muscle separation
Average
Patient satisfaction
Multicenter study at 7 US sites
From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your body shape and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
This muscle-toning treatment has no downtime and can produce an immediate sense of improvement, so it can be scheduled the day before an important event. Your doctor adjusts the energy and areas to avoid lingering swelling or redness.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of body contouring. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your body.
Muscles can feel firmer immediately after treatment.
Results become clearer after the recommended course is complete.
The effects continue for several weeks after treatment ends.
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Your doctor discusses the areas that concern you and the contours you want.
Your doctor examines the area and recommends the number and spacing of sessions.
An applicator is placed over the area while you lie back and rest.
You can return to your usual routine without a recovery period.
Conference lectures and seminars with doctors from around the world.
Our doctors explain body contouring concerns in clear, practical terms.
Balanced body contouring means reducing subcutaneous fat while building the muscle beneath it.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho
Pinchable subcutaneous fat on the abdomen can be reduced without surgery using cooling, microwaves or electromagnetic treatments.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
Cellulite forms when fat pushes toward the surface while fibrous bands pull the skin downward. Losing weight alone often does little to address that uneven structure.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim ClinicEMSCULPT results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles both consultation and treatment, whether genuine equipment and consumables are used, and whether treatments can be combined for your body shape and concerns. Dong-An Joongsim Clinic is a BTL-designated Korea Research Advisory Clinic. We take time with every patient, and a doctor leads your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
You will feel strong contractions, much like an intense workout, but you simply lie down and rest during treatment.
Depending on the area, the usual course is at least four sessions, 2–3 days apart, lasting 20 or 30 minutes each. Your doctor will set the exact plan at your consultation.
You may feel a difference immediately, with clearer results after four sessions. The effects continue for several weeks afterward.
HIFEM causes up to 20,000 muscle contractions in 30 minutes. Their intensity exceeds what voluntary exercise can produce, changing the internal structure of the muscle.
| Manufacturer | BTL |
|---|---|
| Energy | HIFEM high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy2.5 T magnetic field, comparable to MRI |
| Applicator | Single or dual |
| Features | Nonionizing · Nonlaser · No thermal damage |
| Certifications | FDAMuscle building · Fat reduction |
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your body shape.
