Electrical muscle stimulation (or EMS) has recently been endorsed by famous celebrities as a way to build muscle, strengthen tissues, and essentially gain a better body without the time, pain, and training that you would normally need to get there. Hot on the heels of these claims is also the implication that it can help a variety of skin conditions: namely, how using an EMS device can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.
So how effective is electrical muscle stimulation for treating cellulite? As it turns out, not that much. While initial results show that it may be able to help with muscle building, most medical and health experts don't think that EMS can have any drastic effects on the body at all, much less visible improvements on the skin. If you're looking for something to remove cellulite, EMS isn't going to be a good option.
Electrical muscle stimulation involves you getting attached to electrodes all over your body, which deliver electrical impulses that cause involuntary muscle contractions to selected areas. This electrostimulation has a wide variety of supposed effects like increasing blood flow, melting fat deposits, and building muscle.
In fact, EMS applicators are often used to build muscle and lose body weight, since the muscle contractions that they cause are supposed to be equivalent to training that you'd experience in the gym. Combined with other factors like exercise, a healthy diet, and other weight loss products, electrical muscle stimulators promise to tone muscles and eliminate pockets of fat.
These same electrical impulses that build muscle fibers and muscle strength claim (by extension) work on cellulite deposits as well, since the skin becomes more toned and firm after EMS treatments. Because the muscle contraction can help tighten your skin and give it a smooth appearance, it's supposed to work on preventing the formation of cellulite - just like some body sculpting treatments.
Most medical experts and health professionals disagree with the claims of electrical muscle stimulation, saying that there are other factors at work that are needed to build muscle. Many think that no medical devices can offer a shortcut to getting muscle - and if any devices or procedures can do that, it's likely to be an invasive procedure that can do more harm than good.
Given that there's already a lot of doubt about the efficacy of EMS for its primary purpose, it's safe to conclude that its secondary benefits - primarily helping get rid of cellulite - won't work either. While there's still a lot of studies needed to confirm that EMS can work, the initial results suggest that people looking for its efficacy in treating cellulite look elsewhere.
Despite no scientific claims backing up the ability of EMS treatments against cellulite, some people’s interests continue to be piqued by it. If you're one of the people who are still insistent on trying EMS treatments, you should make sure to keep the following considerations in mind to make the most out of your treatment:
While the use of EMS devices isn't that heavily regulated, they still fall under the rules and regulations of the FDA. As much as possible, you should find a provider that has the certification and training to conduct electrical muscle stimulation treatments to avoid experiencing any severe side effects.
The non-invasive nature of EMS treatments means that they can theoretically be used by anyone. However, since it relies on electronic signals to work, people with pacemakers and other similar medical devices aren't eligible to get EMS treatments.
The results of EMS treatments aren't fully studied yet, so its efficacy will vary depending on person to person. If you get your EMS treatments and don't see results, you might need to stick a little longer with the treatment. However, keep in mind that even if you do see visible results, the different anatomies between each person mean that your results will not always be the same as someone else.
For people with heart conditions or other pre-existing chronic conditions, it's always a good idea to consult your primary care physician about your intent to get EMS therapy. They can provide recommendations so you can find specialists easier, or help you get through any side effects that you may experience.
Like most cosmetic treatments, EMS procedures are not covered by insurance and are paid out of your own pocket. Given that there's not a lot of clinics accredited to use EMS treatments, you should always do your own research to see if you're getting your money's worth.
QWO injections are the safest option for cellulite reductions, as these are proven to work and are also FDA-approved.. They're injected straight into the site of your cellulite deposits and are expected to show visible results in as early as 2 to 3 treatments. Unlike other methods for managing cellulite, QWO injections are especially effective given how they attack cellulite at its source.
Contrary to what most people think, cellulite isn't formed solely because of fat accumulation - rather it's a combination of many factors from skin sagging to aging. Cellulite forms when the skin surrounding your septae (the bands that connect your skin to your muscles) sag over time, which causes the dimpled appearance you associate with cellulite. Because they're deep in the skin, most conventional skin treatments won't reach this layer and won't do anything against cellulite.
QWO injections bypass this by going after the septae themselves, dissolving them so the rest of your skin can be flush with the surface of the surrounding area. These injections also increase your elastin and collagen production, which can strengthen the skin and make it more resilient against wear and tear.
Aside from being formulated to be especially effective against cellulite, there are other benefits that you can enjoy from getting QWO treatments:
Overall, QWO treatments are an easy, effective, and tested way to reduce the appearance of cellulite without the need for invasive methods like plastic surgery.
Electrical muscle stimulation may have some beneficial effects on the body, but the lack of evidence showing any long-term and effective results makes it ineffective for reducing the appearance of cellulite. Most medical experts agree that it's still too early to tell whether this device has any effect on muscle toning (and consequently body contouring), which drastically affects its capabilities for cellulite reduction.
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