There are so many fads and trends out there, it’s hard to know which ones work and are worth the money. Emsculpt is one of those that has pretty eye-catching statistics about toning muscle and giving you abs (among other areas they offer to help).

I recently tried Emsculpt in Castle Rock at The Skin Company, and here’s what I thought and how it worked.

What is Emsculpt? In their own words, Emsculpt is the FDA-cleared, non-invasive device that can help you tone and shape your body into the figure you deserve. It uses specialized high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to trigger results that diet and exercise can’t provide.

• Improve abdominal muscle definition
• Lift and shape the buttocks
• Sculpt and define the abs
• Strengthen the glutes

It essentially builds and tones muscle where you need it most. For me, that was my stomach/abdomen. Give me that six-pack please and thank you.

Emsculpt For My Abdomen

I decided to get Emsculpt for my abs, to help build and tone the muscle, or lack thereof there. My abs have always had stubborn fat and I don’t know if there are enough crunches in the world to balance my wine intake.

It uses HIFEM technology to penetrate the skin to deliver 20,000 supramaximal contractions, which is basically 20,000 crunches in the span of 30 minutes. It’s like working out without actually working out. Imagine if you worked out on top of this crazy treatment – mind.blown.

What Does Treatment Consist Of?

My treatment consisted of four 30-minute treatments/session at The Skin Company in downtown Castle Rock. You go into a private room and let the technician size up your area to see if you can use one or two paddles. For me, they used two, which is like double time (and it’s the same price).

The machine goes up to an intensity of 100 – for my first session, we got up to 75. It’s slightly uncomfortable but doesn’t hurt.

Emsculpt Statistics:

These are all numbers given by the company, but I definitely think they are compelling and worth sharing.

• 19% reduction in subcutaneous fat
• 16% increase in muscle mass
• Average reduction of 4.4cm
• 96% satisfaction with treatment results

Is There Any Downtime?

Nope, none, zero. After each of my sessions, I ran errands, met friends for lunch, came back home to work, or even hit up a workout class at Shred415.

When Will You See Results?

I think the standard answer for everyone is that this will vary. For me, I noticed some soreness – like I had just done 20,000 crunches – each day following the treatment. You will see the best results in about 2-4 weeks after treatment, and it will continue to improve (i.e. see more results) for several weeks following your treatments.

My Pro Tip When Doing Emsculpt

I always take my own before and after photos, whether it’s for BOTOX, Emsculpt or a juice cleanse. It’s not that I don’t trust others to do it, but I want to see for myself, and know that the photos haven’t been doctored or edited. I highly recommend this even for something like teeth whitening.

How Much Does Emsculpt In Castle Rock Cost?

Again this varies based on holiday specials, etc. but your consultation is free. Most places will also let you try the device, so you know what it entails (again, not painful) while discussing realistic expectations and if it’s the right treatment for you.

For Emsculpt in Castle Rock, it’s $3,000 for your initial treatment, which is always four complete sessions. They also offer maintenance packages (like before a beach vacation, which I highly recommend).