Body Contouring · Brickell, Miami

Muscle Sculpting in Brickell, Miami

truSculpt fleX by Cutera is non-invasive muscle sculpting — Multi-Directional Stimulation triggers thousands of supramaximal contractions per 45-minute session, toning and building the abs, glutes, thighs, arms, and calves. Clinical studies show up to a 33% increase in muscle mass. No surgery, no downtime.

Medically reviewed by Morgan Winters, FNP-C1501 South Miami Avenue #201, BrickelltruSculpt® fleX by CuteraPart of: Body Contouring

Muscle sculpting applicators secured on a patient's upper arms during a non-invasive body contouring session at Miami Skin Spa in Brickell, Miami
From $650per area · memberships from $500/moSeries packages bring the per-session price down — your device, areas, and session count are confirmed with a written quote at your consult. See pricing.
No surgeryNo downtime45-min sessionsThree workout modesFDA-cleared device
45min
Per session — easy to fit in a schedule
33%
Muscle mass increase shown in clinical studies (up to)
0days
Downtime — straight back to routine
4–6sessions
For optimal results, 2–3 days apart
In the treatment room

Muscle sculpting in progress

The abdomen and glutes are our most-requested muscle groups, with arms and thighs close behind. Browse body contouring cases in our results gallery — we'll show area-specific examples at your consultation.

Electromagnetic muscle sculpting applicator positioned on the glutes during a body contouring treatment at Miami Skin Spa, Brickell

Glute toning in progress. Applicators are positioned to your anatomy, then cycle through thousands of contractions — lifting and firming without surgery.

Patient with toned, defined abdominal muscles after a non-invasive muscle sculpting series at Miami Skin Spa in Brickell, Miami

The goal: visible definition. A 4–6 session series builds tone and definition that keeps developing for weeks afterward.

Treatment photos from Miami Skin Spa in Brickell and the manufacturer's network. Individual results vary.

Your visit

What a muscle sculpting session looks like

Day 0
Consultation
We assess your body composition, fitness level, and goals, and build a personalized session plan.
+5 min
Placement
Handpieces are strategically positioned on the target muscle groups for your anatomy.
45 min
Treatment
Prep, Tone, and Sculpt modes cycle through thousands of contractions — intensity adjusted to you.
Same day
Back to routine
No downtime — just the satisfying soreness of a serious workout for a day or two.
4–6 sessions
Results build
Definition develops across the series, 2–3 days apart, and keeps improving for weeks.
The details

Everything you'd ask at the consult

Multi-Directional Stimulation, three workout modes

truSculpt fleX by Cutera uses Multi-Directional Stimulation (MDS) — electrical muscle stimulation delivered through handpieces placed directly on the target muscle groups. Each pulse triggers a true muscle contraction, and over a 45-minute session the device cycles through thousands of them, working the muscle harder than voluntary training can on its own. The intensity is adjusted to your fitness level throughout the session, and most clients compare the sensation to a deep tissue massage crossed with an intense workout.

What sets fleX apart is its three distinct treatment modes, each simulating a different workout type:

  • Prep — a twisting warm-up motion that prepares the muscles, increases flexibility, and reduces the chance of soreness.
  • Tone — contractions held to the point of exhaustion, then released, to build strength and improve baseline tone and endurance.
  • Sculpt — fast, deep, high-intensity contractions designed to grow muscle mass and definition. Clinical studies have shown up to a 33% increase in muscle mass over a treatment series.

Where Emsculpt Neo fits

We also offer Emsculpt Neo, which uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy plus radiofrequency to build muscle and reduce fat in the same 30-minute session. Both devices induce supramaximal contractions — contractions beyond what voluntary exercise can achieve — and your consultation determines which platform fits your body contouring goals. For the full landscape of options we offer, start with the Body Contouring hub.

Abdomen

The most requested area — sculpting and toning the core for a more defined waistline. If a layer of stubborn fat is hiding the muscle underneath, we usually address that first; start with our guide to toning stubborn fat.

Glutes

Lifting and firming the gluteal muscles for a rounder, more contoured shape — a non-invasive alternative for clients who want shape without implants or fat transfer. Stronger glutes and thighs can also improve the look of cellulite-prone zones, though true dimpling has its own treatment path.

Thighs & calves

Strengthening and shaping the inner and outer thighs, and defining calves that resist growth from training alone.

Arms

Enhancing the definition of the biceps and triceps — frequently paired with fat reduction on the upper arm when both muscle and a stubborn pocket are in play.

One clarification we make at every consult: muscle sculpting builds and tones muscle — it is not a fat-reduction or skin-tightening treatment. If loose skin or skin firmness is the real concern, a dedicated treatment like Morpheus8 Body usually comes first, and stubborn fat is the job of truSculpt iD or Emsculpt Neo.

How many sessions you'll need

Most clients see noticeable results after 4–6 sessions, spaced 2–3 days apart — a series that fits inside a few weeks. You'll feel muscle engagement after the very first session; visible changes in tone and definition build as the series progresses and continue developing over the following weeks.

What the numbers say

Clinical studies of truSculpt fleX have shown up to a 33% increase in muscle mass over a treatment series. Your individual result depends on your starting muscle mass, body composition, and how consistently you complete the series — we set realistic expectations at the consultation.

Keeping your results

Muscle responds to stimulus — that's true in the gym and true here. Staying active preserves the gains, and periodic maintenance sessions keep tone and definition ahead of the curve. Many clients fold a monthly maintenance session into their routine after the initial series.

FDA-cleared, provider-performed

truSculpt fleX is FDA-cleared for muscle conditioning and is performed at Miami Skin Spa by trained providers after an individual evaluation. The treatment is non-invasive — no needles, no anesthesia, no incisions — and intensity is adjusted in real time so the session stays effective without becoming painful.

Who's a candidate

  • You want enhanced muscle definition and tone without surgery or downtime
  • You're a fitness enthusiast looking to push specific muscle groups past a plateau
  • You're rebuilding tone after a break from training and want a jump-start
  • You want to complement fat reduction with muscle building underneath

What we screen for

  • Pregnancy, implanted electronic devices (pacemakers, defibrillators), and metal implants in the treatment field.
  • Recent surgery in or near the treatment area, hernias, and certain muscular or neurological conditions.
  • If you're significantly above your goal weight, medical weight loss may be the better starting point — muscle definition shows once the layer above it thins.

Every plan is built by a licensed provider — meet the team.

No downtime — really

You can return to normal activities immediately after each session: work, errands, even the gym. There's nothing to bandage and nothing to hide.

What you may feel

  • Mild muscle soreness for a day or two — the same feeling as a hard workout, and a sign the muscle was genuinely worked.
  • A sensation of muscle firmness immediately after the session, reported by some clients.

Helping the series along

  • Stay hydrated and keep protein intake up — you're building muscle, and muscle needs raw material.
  • Keep your sessions on schedule; the 2–3 day spacing exists so each treatment builds on the last.
  • Keep training. The device complements your routine — clients who stay active see the strongest, longest-lasting definition.

What we pair it with

Muscle is one layer of the body contouring picture. Depending on your goals, we may pair or sequence muscle sculpting with:

  • truSculpt iD — the fleX's sister device on the same Cutera platform. The iD permanently reduces stubborn fat with Monopolar RF heat; fleX builds the muscle underneath. Treating both layers is the classic sculpted-look stack — and fleX's muscle stimulation supports lymphatic activity, which can help visible fat-reduction results along.
  • Emsculpt Neo — when you want muscle building and fat reduction in one 30-minute session, HIFEM + RF does both at once.
  • Morpheus8 Body — RF microneedling for skin laxity, crepey texture, and stretch marks that muscle work alone won't address.
  • Cellulite reduction — dimpling is a structural problem with fibrous bands; cellulite needs its own treatment path even when the glutes and thighs are toned.

Sequencing matters — your plan is built at the consultation.

Not sure muscle sculpting is the right tool? Bring your goal, not a device name. A consultation maps your body contouring goals to the right plan — truSculpt fleX, Emsculpt Neo, truSculpt iD fat reduction, or a combination.

Compare

truSculpt fleX vs the alternatives

An honest comparison — none of these devices replace training, and each solves a different problem. The right pick depends on whether your goal is muscle, fat, or both.

ApproachMechanismSessionWhat it deliversNotes
truSculpt fleXMulti-Directional electrical muscle stimulation, three workout modes45 minutesTargeted muscle toning and building — up to 33% mass increase in clinical studiesMuscle only; customizable intensity to fitness level; no fat reduction
Emsculpt NeoHIFEM electromagnetic stimulation + radiofrequency heat30 minutesMuscle building plus fat reduction in the same sessionBest when fat is part of the goal; the two-in-one option
truSculpt iDMonopolar RF heat (hyperthermia)15 minutes per areaPermanent fat-cell reduction — ~24% average in clinical studyFat only, no muscle effect; the fleX's sister device on the Cutera platform
Working outVoluntary contractions, progressive overloadOngoingWhole-body strength, cardiovascular health, and habit — the foundationDevices supplement training with supramaximal contractions; they don't replace it

We carry both muscle devices — the fleX for pure, customizable muscle work and Emsculpt Neo when fat reduction belongs in the same session — so the recommendation is based on your goal, not the machine we happen to own.

Your providers

Why our Brickell providers

Results depend on decisions made in the room — handpiece placement on your anatomy, mode sequencing, and intensity matched to your fitness level. Every session is run by a trained provider in a medical aesthetics setting in the heart of Brickell.

Morgan Winters, FNP-C

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner whose body-contouring plans sequence muscle sculpting with fat reduction and skin tightening over a realistic timeline — built around your training routine, not instead of it.

Meet Morgan →

Amy Betancourt, MA

Licensed medical aesthetician with 13+ years of experience in non-invasive body contouring — muscle sculpting, truSculpt iD fat reduction, Emsculpt Neo toning, and Forma radiofrequency skin tightening.

Meet Amy →

Meet the whole Miami Skin Spa team — and see the work in our results gallery.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Muscle sculpting starts at $650 per area for a single session, with series packages and monthly memberships (from $500/mo) that bring the per-session price down. Your plan — device, areas, and number of sessions — is confirmed with a written quote at your consultation. See our pricing page for current rates.

Each truSculpt fleX session lasts approximately 45 minutes. Emsculpt Neo sessions, when that's the better-fit device, run about 30 minutes.

Most clients see noticeable results after 4–6 sessions, spaced 2–3 days apart. You'll feel muscle engagement after the first session, with visible improvements building over the series.

You can start feeling results after just one session — visible changes in tone and definition typically appear over a 4–6 session series and continue developing over the following weeks.

No — it complements exercise by targeting specific muscle groups with supramaximal contractions impossible to replicate through voluntary training. Clients who stay active see the strongest and longest-lasting results.

No. You can return to normal activities immediately after each session. Mild muscle soreness similar to post-workout soreness may occur for a day or two.

Most clients describe it as feeling like an intense workout — strong contractions, but not pain. The intensity is adjusted to your comfort and fitness level throughout the session.

Yes — truSculpt fleX is FDA-cleared and safe when performed by trained professionals. We screen for contraindications like pregnancy, implanted electronic devices, and recent surgery in the treatment area at your consultation.

truSculpt fleX uses Multi-Directional Stimulation (electrical muscle stimulation) with three customizable workout modes and focuses purely on muscle. Emsculpt Neo uses HIFEM plus radiofrequency to build muscle and reduce fat in the same session. We offer both — the consultation matches the device to your goal.

The abdomen, glutes, thighs, arms, and calves. Multiple muscle groups can be addressed across a treatment plan, and the handpieces are positioned to your anatomy at each session.

Yes — muscle sculpting is often part of a comprehensive body contouring plan alongside truSculpt iD fat reduction, Emsculpt Neo, or Morpheus8 Body skin tightening. Our practitioners build the sequence at your consultation.

Muscle responds to stimulus, so results last longest when you stay active. With an active lifestyle and periodic maintenance sessions after the initial series, improved tone and definition can be maintained for months and beyond.

Reach new heights in body sculpting

In the heart of Brickell, our team designs muscle sculpting plans around your body composition, fitness level, and goals — so each 45-minute session works as hard as you do, then sends you straight back to your day. Patients come to us for non-surgical muscle toning from across the Miami area, with free, convenient on-site parking at 15th Street & S. Miami Ave.

Miami Skin Spa · Brickell · 1501 South Miami Avenue #201, Miami, FL 33129 · 305-557-1615

Medical disclaimer. Muscle sculpting is a medical aesthetic procedure performed by a trained provider after individual evaluation. Results are not guaranteed; candidacy, sessions, and degree of muscle improvement vary by person, and cited figures describe study populations, not promises. Muscle stimulation devices complement — and do not replace — exercise, and are not weight-loss treatments. All procedures carry risks and contraindications — discuss benefits, risks, alternatives and your medical history with your provider before treatment.
References

Sources

  1. Cutera — truSculpt manufacturer platform and clinical information (truSculpt iD and truSculpt fleX). https://cutera.com/us-en/products/trusculpt/
  2. U.S. FDA — Non-Invasive Body Contouring Technologies overview (electrical muscle stimulation, RF, cryolipolysis, laser lipolysis). https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/aesthetic-cosmetic-devices/non-invasive-body-contouring-technologies
  3. Doucet BM, Lam A, Griffin L. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for skeletal muscle function — review of EMS parameters, strengthening effects, and clinical applications. Yale J Biol Med, 2012. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3375668/
  4. Manuskiatti W, et al. Monopolar 2 MHz RF plus electrical muscle stimulation for abdominal circumference reduction. Lasers Surg Med, 2022. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9828667/
  5. American Society of Plastic Surgeons — non-surgical body contouring procedures overview. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/nonsurgical-fat-reduction