Emsculpt Neo in Brickell, Miami

Two energies, one 30-minute session

Emsculpt Neo is the first body contouring device to address muscle and fat simultaneously. Radiofrequency (RF) heat warms the muscles — like a warm-up before exercise — and as they heat, the subcutaneous fat layer under the skin heats too, leading to reduction of the targeted fat cells, which are then slowly resorbed and removed by the body. At the same time, high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM+) creates alternating magnetic fields that produce electric currents in the tissue, forcing the muscles into supramaximal contractions far beyond what voluntary exercise can achieve.

HIFEM energy contracts your muscles up to 667 times in one minute — an average of 18,000 contractions over a single 30-minute session. Think how many bicep curls, squats, and crunches you would need to do to match that. Sometimes searched as EMS body sculpting or "neo sculpting," it works the full muscle at an intensity no workout — or gym-grade electrical muscle stimulation — can reach.

Emsculpt vs Emsculpt Neo

The classic Emsculpt is the original device, using HIFEM energy to build muscle only. Emsculpt Neo adds synchronized radiofrequency heating, which reduces fat cells in the same session — heat also increases blood flow to the muscles, supporting faster, stronger muscle building. Neo is the two-in-one choice when you want fat loss in addition to muscle.

Built by BTL Aesthetics

Emsculpt Neo was invented by the Boston-based company BTL Aesthetics, which has won awards for being a global pioneer in contouring procedures. It is the only FDA-cleared device that uses HIFEM and radiofrequency energy together to sculpt muscle and fat.

Fat reduction and muscle building, together

In clinical studies, the average patient saw approximately a 25% increase in muscle mass and strength and a 30% reduction in subcutaneous fat in the treated area after four treatments — your results may vary. That dual action is why Emsculpt Neo is widely considered a benchmark among non-surgical body contouring treatments: it targets the stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise while building muscle definition underneath. After your series, you should also notice you can perform more repetitions at the gym and feel stronger — it supports athletic performance as much as appearance.

Love handles

Some people — women especially — are prone to fat accumulation around the abdominals and hips that causes love handles. The HIFEM and radiofrequency energy together reduce fat cells and increase muscle strength and definition to improve the contour, and the larger, stronger muscles support a faster metabolism, which can make results easier to maintain.

Cellulite and skin tone

Emsculpt Neo is not intended as a cellulite treatment, but it can help reduce its appearance in some cases — the RF heat supports skin firmness in the top layers while the muscle work lifts fibrous tissues to reduce minor cellulite. For true dimpling, a dedicated cellulite reduction plan is the better tool.

Abdomen

Target stubborn belly fat and strengthen the core muscles for a leaner-looking abdomen and improved waistline contour. By stimulating supramaximal contractions traditional workouts can't achieve, one series delivers the equivalent of up to 20,000 crunches.

Flanks

The flanks are prone to stubborn fat that's hard to shift with diet or exercise alone. Our Edge Applicators are designed specifically for the flanks, delivering heat and magnetic energy simultaneously with the largest spot size in the industry combining HIFEM+ and RF technologies — next-level contouring without downtime or surgery.

Arms

For the notoriously hard-to-tone upper arms — whether you're combating "bingo wings" or chasing more definition in your biceps and triceps — small applicators target the arms for a lean, sculpted look.

Buttocks

A non-surgical "butt lift": toning the gluteal muscles and reducing the fatty layers, like doing 20,000 squats in a single 30-minute treatment — firmer, rounder, lifted, without surgery.

Thighs

Inner and outer thighs respond well — the applicators target the quadriceps and hamstrings, reducing fat and strengthening muscles for slimmer, more toned legs.

Calves

Emsculpt Neo can also define and sculpt the calves for a leaner, more muscular appearance — for athletic looks or balancing your lower body's proportions.

How many sessions you'll need

Emsculpt Neo is designed to be completed in 4 to 6 sessions — the equivalent of about 3 months of exercise sessions in four treatments. Sessions can be done every 4 to 5 days; your muscles need time to recover and your body needs time to dispose of the treated fat cells. At Miami Skin Spa, your initial series is typically scheduled about once a week.

When results appear — and how long they last

Visible improvements can be seen after the first session, with optimal results typically appearing 4–6 weeks after the full series as the body processes the treated fat cells and builds new muscle. Results generally last 6 to 12 months: once the treated fat cells are processed they do not return — though new fat can develop in the area — while muscle toning typically holds 6 to 12 months without maintenance or routine exercise. We recommend maintenance visits every 3 to 6 months, paired with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Multiple devices, fewer visits

Because we have multiple Emsculpt Neo devices in clinic, we can often treat more than one area in the same visit, streamline larger sculpting plans, and even accommodate side-by-side sessions for friends who want to sculpt together.

FDA-cleared, non-invasive

Emsculpt Neo is FDA-cleared for non-invasive lipolysis (fat reduction) and for hypertrophy and hyperplasia of targeted muscle groups (muscle building) in the abdomen, buttocks, arms, thighs, and calves. There are no needles, no incisions, and no anesthesia.

Who's a candidate

• Adults who want to reduce fat and build muscle simultaneously
• Those seeking a non-invasive alternative to liposuction or surgery
• People with stubborn fat areas resistant to diet and exercise
• Individuals with a BMI of 35 or under looking to improve muscle tone and definition
• Busy clients who want to address multiple treatment areas in fewer visits
• Anyone wanting to enhance athletic performance or body contour

What we screen for

Patients who are pregnant or nursing, and those with metal or electronic implants in the treatment area, are not candidates. A BMI over 35 also rules out treatment. Emsculpt Neo is not meant as a weight-loss treatment — if weight itself is the goal, our medical weight loss program is the right starting point, with sculpting layered in afterward.

Side effects

Side effects are few: most people have temporary muscle soreness, hunger, and fatigue equivalent to a strenuous gym workout, and some experience redness or swelling in the treatment area — all of which resolve within a day or two. Every plan is built by a licensed medical provider after an individual evaluation — meet the team.

No downtime

Return to daily activities immediately after each session — recovery is similar to a particularly intense workout. The contractions stress the muscle fibers the same way heavy lifting or a hard run would, so expect mild soreness that resolves within a day or two.

Between sessions

• Give yourself at least two to three days between appointments; up to a week is fine if that suits your schedule.
• Rest the treated area for a few days so your body has the time it needs to recover.
• Stay hydrated — your body is actively processing the treated fat cells.

Continued improvement

Results improve over time as your body continues to process treated fat cells and build muscle — the change at week six is bigger than at week one.

What we pair it with

Emsculpt Neo is one device in a complete muscle sculpting and body contouring toolkit. Depending on your goals, our team may recommend pairing or sequencing it with:

• truSculpt iD to clear a stubborn fat pocket first, then Emsculpt Neo to build the muscle underneath — the stack behind many of our best contouring results. (Like truSculpt flex, both are FDA-cleared non-invasive treatments; only Emsculpt Neo also reduces fat.)
• Morpheus8 Body when fat reduction reveals loose skin underneath — RF microneedling tightens the abdomen, arms, and thighs and improves stretch marks.
• A dedicated cellulite reduction plan for dimpling on the thighs and glutes.
• Medical weight loss first when there's more than 15–20 lbs between you and your goal — then sculpting to finish the contour.

Sequencing matters — some pairings share a visit, others alternate over weeks. Your plan is built at the consultation.