Dr Sylvain David
Though there are already many technologies on the body-shaping market that treat fat, there is only one that is capable of acting simultaneously on the muscles and fat – EMSCULPT®. BTL Industries presented a new revolutionary approach to reshape the body non-invasively able to treat the abdominal and buttock muscles and, as of recently the arms and calves.
Dr Sylvain David, a plastic surgeon who practises in the Centre Estétique Opéra, is proud to be able to offer EMSCULPT® to his patients, because “it is a real, cutting-edge device that allows us to offer a solution that did not exist until now.”
Dr David offers a wide range of solutions to his French and fo-reign patients, but the non-invasive EMSCULPT treatment has a special place in his practice. “EMSCULPT complements my surgical work. It can be offered on its own or as a complement to surgical procedures, such as liposuction or abdominoplasty. Body sculpting surgery treats excess fat or skin but does not strengthen the muscle tone.”
Unlike traditional surgery, EMSCULPT offers complete body sculpting. Dr David believes that EMSCULPT stands out with regard to other technolo-gies.“It’s the only technology that simultaneously treats excess fat and increases muscle mass”. It is a turning point for the future of body contouring. FDA Cleared and CE medically marked, EMSCULPT offers up a leading edge innovation which uses High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Energy (HIFEM®).
The machine generates a unique electromagnetic wavelength that passes through the skin and causes 20,000 muscle contractions in 20 to 30 minutes depending on the treated area. These so-called “supramaximal” contractions cannot be achieved by voluntary muscle action, but they lead to a quick metabolic reaction in the adipose cells. This strengthens and develops the muscles while reducing the fat layer, without affecting the surrounding tissues. A single session lasts 30 minutes for the abdomen and buttocks.
In 2019, BTL Industries launched the SMALL applicators, which can treat other parts of the body such as the triceps, biceps and calves. These 20-minute treatments expand the practices’ treatment list. MRI, CT ultrasound and histology – some of the most reputed scientific methods – have proven the device’s safety and efficacy in 15 clinical studies, which reassures Dr David and his patients.
The results achieved with EMSCULPT in generating muscle gain and fat loss are regular and constant, with an average 19% reduction in subcutaneous fat on the abdomen, a 16% increase in abdominal muscle, and a loss of 4.4cm around the waist.* Furthermore, the results are sustained over time – a peer-reviewed paper showed that the results were stable a year after the last treatment. The increase in muscle mass even improved on average up to 19%.*
For patients who want to improve their muscle definition and eliminate fat with different solutions than regular physical exercise, this device is ideal, since it does not heat up or cool down the tissues. EMSCULPT is a revolutionary treatment for male and female aesthetics, because its double action addresses main concerns.
Dr David says that, “EMSCULPT can be offered to everyone, but the results are even more significant when there is less than 3cm of subcutaneous fat. The treatment is well tolerated and requires no downtime.” The protocol involves four 30-minute sessions over two weeks for the abdomen and the buttocks. The applicators that conduct the electromagnetic waves are placed on the treatment area and held in place with a strap.
Dr David tells us which treatments are most popular with his patients: “the abdomen and buttocks, then the arms.” Though this innovative technology is attracting much interest from patients and doctors, it is the outstanding therapeutic results that matter. Clinical studies show an average 95% satisfaction rate among patients who have been treated.*
EMSCULPT has been acclaimed by patients and industry specialists alike for its innovative approach to body shaping. The device has been recognised by numerous awards among others: RealSelf “Most Worth It” procedure voted by patients, an “Anti-Aging” award from Harper’s Bazaar, or the “Anti-Aging and Beauty Trophy” within the “Best Non-Invasive Body Shaping Technology” category.
What will aesthetic body shaping treatments be like in the near future?
Patients will always seek to achieve a perfect body by undergoing quick, effective and preferably non-invasive treatments. Dr David says, “There will be no limits” in body treatments in the years to come. Using EMSCULPT is risk-free and requires no downtime. And the two approaches – surgery and new technologies – complement each other well. It is a new perspective for doctors all over the world, a new path in aesthetic medicine, beauty and anti-aging.
Dr Sylvain David: A surgeon specialising in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Médaille d’Or (gold medal) from University of Nice Hospital Centre. Former clinical head at the University of Nice. Former house doctor at the University of Nice. Member of the SOFCPRE (French Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery) and the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).
