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EmSculpt® NEO vs truSculpt® iD: Which is the Best Fat Removal Treatment?

Fat Reduction New York City

Losing weight is a struggle for many people in the population. What typically happens is a lot of weight is lost rather quickly, but stubborn portions of fat just won’t leave certain areas of your body. You try as hard as you can, but you can’t seem to shake these little pockets of fat. Surgical fat removal is an option, but it comes with numerous side effects, risks, and a long recovery time.

Thankfully, non-surgical fat removal is now more common than ever before. Manhattan Aesthetics offers two options for you to consider:

While both aim to do the same thing, there are differences between them. It’s worth reading up on each option to know which one is the best fat removal treatment.

EmSculpt NEO & truSculpt iD Manhattan

About EmSculpt® NEO

EmSculpt® NEO uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) energy to produce muscle contractions in targeted areas of the body. Doing this can build more muscle mass, which in turn leads to more fat loss. In essence, it assimilates the results of working out!

About truSculpt® iD

truSculpt® iD uses a different sort of technology to achieve fat loss results. Here, low-frequency monopolar radiofrequency energy is used to go deep into the adipose tissue and treat the fat pad. Essentially, this energy targets the fat cells and gently heats them so they are destroyed and flushed out of the body.

EmSculpt® NEO VS truSculpt® iD

As seen, both treatments will help you lose fat, they just do so in different ways. truSculpt® iD is more of a body sculpting treatment that only focuses on destroying fat cells and tightening the skin in the target area. It uses technology that heats the cells, leading to mild discomfort in the area as you will feel the heat go to work. Cooling sensations are also applied using a special handpiece, minimizing the discomfort as much as possible.

However, EmSculpt® NEO works in an entirely different way. It forces the muscles to contract, which supercharges your metabolism and helps you naturally burn more fat. Doing this can also disrupt fat cells at the base of the fat pad, meaning they can die and drain through the lymphatic system. Unlike the other option, EmSculpt® NEO doesn’t specifically target spot fat reduction, it focuses more on helping the body gain aerobic capacity to boost overall fat loss.

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Which Body Contouring Treatment is Right for You?

Choosing between EmSculpt NEO® and TruSculpt® ID depends on your goals and body composition. If you want to simultaneously reduce fat and build muscle, EmSculpt NEO® is the ideal choice. It works best for individuals who want to enhance muscle definition while achieving fat loss.

If your primary concern is fat reduction, TruSculpt® ID is an excellent option. It effectively eliminates fat cells in areas resistant to diet and exercise, making it a great choice for individuals focused on fat removal rather than muscle building.

During your consultation at Manhattan Aesthetics, our body contouring experts will assess your needs and recommend the best treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

How Long Do EmSculpt NEO® and TruSculpt® ID Results Last?

Both EmSculpt NEO® and TruSculpt® ID provide long-lasting results, but maintaining them requires a healthy lifestyle.

EmSculpt NEO® results can last indefinitely with proper maintenance. Since it builds muscle, continued exercise will help sustain and enhance your results. The fat reduction achieved is permanent, as treated fat cells are destroyed and do not regenerate.

TruSculpt® ID also delivers permanent fat reduction. The treated fat cells are eliminated and do not return, but new fat cells can develop with weight gain. Maintaining a stable weight is essential to prolong your results.

Benefits of EmSculpt® NEO

The true benefit of this treatment is that it lets you lose fat and build muscle at the same time. Stimulating muscle contractions will help you develop more toned and harder muscles. By increasing your muscle mass, you force the body to work harder to provide energy for these new muscles. In turn, this is what forces you to burn more fat than before, lowering your body fat percentage. Of course, this is all achieved without surgery and with minimal side effects.

Am I a Candidate for EmSculpt® NEO?

As this is a non-invasive treatment, lots of people make good candidates for EmSculpt® NEO. Typically, it is aimed at people within reaching distance of their target body weight who don’t have time to go to the gym and exercise every single day. This treatment can provide the same muscle-stimulating effects of the gym, making it a great supplement to your ongoing exercise program.

Take the Next Step

Ready to learn more about body contouring? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with our expert providers at Manhattan Aesthetics in New York, New York today.

Please fill out the form on this page or call our office during normal business hours at (212) 960-8172.


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