Emsculpt NEO
Emsculpt NEO changes your shape without surgery. In a series of 30-minute sessions, electromagnetic energy contracts your muscles thousands of times, the equivalent of 20,000 sit-ups, while radiofrequency heat reduces the fat layer above them. It is pain free, there is no downtime, and you can come in on a lunch break and go straight back to work.
What isEmsculpt NEO?
Emsculpt NEO is a non-surgical body contouring treatment that does two things at once. HIFEM+ energy, high-intensity focused electromagnetic pulses, forces the muscle into thousands of supramaximal contractions in a single session, far beyond anything voluntary exercise can produce. At the same time, radiofrequency gently heats the fat layer to 42 to 45 degrees Celsius, a temperature that triggers fat-cell apoptosis; the damaged cells are flushed out by your body over the following weeks.
Clinical studies of the technology show an average 30% reduction in fat and a 25% increase in muscle mass after just four 30-minute sessions over two weeks. It has also been shown to reduce visceral fat, the harmful fat that wraps around the organs, by up to 14% in the treated area.
We are among the first practices in the nation, and one of the first in Cincinnati, to offer the Emsculpt NEO Edge applicators. Their slim design follows the body's curves, opening up areas the standard applicators could not treat well: love handles, the back, and the inner thighs. For patients who want more, our proprietary EMSCULPT TRIO protocol pairs NEO with treatments such as Thermage, ThermiTight, and Morpheus8, planned at your consultation.
Who is Emsculpt NEO for?
Emsculpt NEO is for people who work at their body and want the definition to finally show.
Emsculpt NEO is not a weight-loss solution; it is body contouring for specific areas. At your consultation your provider reviews your goals and tells you honestly whether NEO alone, a muscle-only protocol, or an EMSCULPT TRIO combination will get you there.
You are close to your ideal weight
NEO works across a wider range than earlier devices, effective from a BMI of 18 up to 35, but it contours rather than replaces weight loss.
You want visible muscle definition
People who already work out but cannot get the tone they want, especially in the abs, glutes, or thighs.
Stubborn fat pockets will not budge
Even fit, active people carry isolated fat in the love handles, lower belly, or inner thighs. NEO targets exactly those spots.
You have no time for downtime
Sessions are 30 minutes, there is nothing to recover from, and you can return to work and to exercise immediately.
You want muscle only
If fat is not the issue, a supercharged HIFEM muscle-building protocol skips the fat-reduction component entirely.
Where EmsculptNEO works
Large applicators treat the stomach and back; contour applicators handle the arms, calves, and thighs; and the new Edge applicators follow the body's curves for love handles, the back, and inner thighs.
Select an area on the figure to see what NEO does there.
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Results you cansee and feel.
These photographs come from the Emsculpt NEO before and after gallery published on our previous website. Your own plan and session count are designed at your consultation. Drag the handle to compare.
See all Emsculpt NEO resultsIndividual results vary. These photographs are from the treatment gallery on the practice's previous website and are not a guarantee of your own outcome.
See Emsculpt NEO at our office
These videos explain the device, the mechanism, and the results, from how HIFEM and radiofrequency work together to the arrival of the Edge applicators at our Montgomery Road office.
If you would rather talk it through, a consultation covers everything you see here, for your body.
Whatto expect.
Book a consultationPricing depends on the areas treated and whether an EMSCULPT TRIO package is right for you. Your personalized plan and quote come from your consultation.
Each session lasts 30 minutes, enough time to check email or browse your phone. A routine of four sessions over two weeks is the standard protocol.
Absolutely none. Come in on your lunch break and go right back to work, and return to your normal exercise immediately after treatment.
Clinical studies show about 30% fat reduction and 25% more muscle mass after four 30-minute sessions over two weeks, with fat continuing to clear in the following weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What is Emsculpt NEO?
A non-surgical way to change your body shape, delivered in a series of 30-minute sessions. It adds radiofrequency fat reduction and skin tightening to the original Emsculpt, which only stimulated muscle, and is often equated to doing 20,000 sit-ups in 30 minutes.
How does Emsculpt NEO work?
Two technologies run at once. HIFEM+ electromagnetic energy forces thousands of supramaximal muscle contractions per session, and radiofrequency heats fat cells to 42 to 45 degrees Celsius, causing them to die off and be flushed out by your body over the following weeks.
What results can I expect?
Clinical studies show around 30% fat reduction and a 25% increase in muscle mass after four 30-minute sessions over two weeks, with no downtime and no pain.
Can Emsculpt NEO reduce visceral fat?
Yes. It has been demonstrated to reduce visceral fat in the targeted area by up to 14%. Visceral fat wraps around the organs and is especially hard to shed, so reducing it benefits your overall health as well as your shape.
What does the treatment feel like?
It is pain free. Many patients describe a warm but pleasant sensation; others feel a tickle during the muscle contractions and may even laugh through it.
Is there any downtime?
None at all. You can come in on a lunch break, go right back to work, and return to your normal exercise immediately after treatment.
How many sessions will I need?
A routine of four sessions is recommended to reduce fat and build muscle, typically scheduled over two weeks. If you only want to build muscle without fat reduction, a supercharged HIFEM-only protocol is available.
What areas can be treated?
The abdomen, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs, and with the new Edge applicators also the love handles, back, and inner thighs.
What are the Edge applicators?
A new slim applicator design that contours the body's curves more effectively than the standard shape. We are among the first practices in the nation, and one of the first in Cincinnati, to offer them.
Am I a good candidate?
The best candidates are close to their ideal weight, with an ideal BMI range of 18 to 35, and want muscle definition or targeted fat reduction in a specific area. It is not a weight-loss solution.
What is EMSCULPT TRIO?
Our proprietary protocol that combines Emsculpt NEO with treatments such as Thermage, ThermiTight, and Morpheus8 for results beyond what NEO achieves alone. Your personalized TRIO package is discussed at your initial consultation.
How much does Emsculpt NEO cost?
Pricing depends on the areas treated and your treatment plan. You receive a personalized quote at your consultation.
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Medically reviewed by Shalini Gupta, MD, Harvard-trained dermatologist and founder of The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center. Last reviewed September 2026. This page is for education and is not a substitute for a personalized medical consultation.