Emsculpting is a body sculpting method that uses magnetic fields to develop your muscles for better definition. The procedure can be performed in a doctor's office in under an hour. Here are four things you should know about Emsculpting:

1. Your muscles will be targeted directly.

Emsculpting utilizes magnetic fields generated by electromagnets to directly target your muscles. The Emsculpting device is placed on the area you wish to tone and firm. Your doctor will turn it on, and it will be left in place for roughly half an hour. The electromagnetic waves from the device will cause your muscles to contract rapidly, in a way that's similar to the contractions created when you intentionally move your muscles. Your muscles will become more toned and defined as a result of the procedure.

2. You can experience fat loss.

The effects of Emsculpting mimic the changes your body undergoes when you exercise. In addition to building up your muscles, Emsculpting can reduce your fat. As your muscles rebuild themselves following the procedure, they will consume additional calories. Some of your fat will likely be burned as part of this process. You should expect to lose a few inches off your waist when you choose Emsculpting.

3. You should be relatively fit before your procedure.

Emsculpting is most effective when it's used as the finishing touch in your body sculpting regimen. If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, the results are likely to be unnoticeable. In order for your toned muscles to be visible, you should be near your goal weight already. If you're not sure that you're a good candidate for the procedure, schedule a consultation with your cosmetic doctor. They can evaluate your body and give you an idea what results you can expect from Emsculpting. They may suggest other cosmetic procedures in conjunction with Emsculpting, such as liposuction or cryolipolysis, if your body fat percentage is currently too high for Emsculpting alone.

4. Your muscles may feel sore the next day.

Emsculpting is a comfortable procedure that doesn't require anesthesia of any kind. You won't be pricked by a needle for local anesthesia because the magnetic waves created by the Emsculpting machine are gentle. You might feel a strange sensation while your muscles contract, but the feeling should fade as your treatment progresses. Patients report no significant pain in the days following their Emsculpting procedure. The muscles that were treated may feel tender and sore for a couple days, but the pain should be comparable to an intense workout.