Is Emsculpt The Slimming Hack You've Been Waiting For?

For the most part, the adage "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," always applies. But even so... and despite the fact that I actually love working out and enjoy eating healthy foods, Emsculpt posts kept catching my eye as I scrolled through Instagram. Could it be the exception to that old adage? Could it possibly be "too good" and "true?"

In case your feed hasn't been inundated with enticing Emsculpt posts (the way mine has), here's a primer: Emsculpt is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, electromagnetic procedure that claims to eliminate fat cells and tighten muscles with zero down time. You're in and out of the doctor's office in less than an hour. Many of the posts I've seen feature glowing postpartum women showing off their bodies, which look no different than their pre-baby bodies. (Who wouldn't be intrigued?)

A very frequent Emsculpt advocate is fitness influencer Lauren Ashley, who just happens to be married to a plastic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive body sculpting and skin tightening, Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Ashley looked stunning pre, during and post pregnancy, so naturally I wanted to know more. Like many women I've seen on social media (seriously, check out the "Emsculpt stories" on Dr. Neinstein's page), she credits the treatment with helping her get rid of stubborn fat.

But there are many important questions to consider. For starters, does Emsculpt actually do what is says it does? Does it work for everyone? And, of course, we all want to know how much it costs...

Image courtesy of Dr. Ryan Neinstein