Most people come to EMSculpt NEO to lose stubborn fat and sculpt visible abs. It works — radiofrequency (RF) energy heats and permanently destroys fat cells, reducing fat by an average of 30%. But here's what surprises people: at the same time, HIFEM technology triggers supramaximal muscle contractions that increase muscle mass by 25%. That means you don't just lose the fat — you build the sculpted, defined abs underneath it. Patients quickly discover the strength gains carry over to better athletic performance, improved posture, and a stronger core for everything they do.
EMSculpt NEO uses two technologies simultaneously to deliver results that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve. First, radiofrequency (RF) energy heats fat cells to the point of permanent destruction — a process called apoptosis. Your body naturally flushes these destroyed fat cells over the following weeks, reducing fat by up to 30%. At the same time, HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) energy triggers thousands of supramaximal muscle contractions per session — contractions far more intense than anything you could achieve voluntarily at the gym. These contractions force the muscle fibers to adapt, remodel, and grow, increasing muscle mass by an average of 25%. The result: you lose the stubborn fat layer AND build the toned, sculpted muscle underneath it. Many patients are surprised to discover that beyond the visible sculpting, they feel measurably stronger — better core stability, improved athletic performance, and less back pain.
Meet with Dr. Bromberg's team. We assess your goals, medical history, and determine if EMSculpt NEO is right for you.
Lie back and relax while the applicator delivers dual energy: RF heats and destroys fat cells, while HIFEM triggers thousands of supramaximal muscle contractions. 30 minutes per area.
Zero downtime. Return to all normal activities immediately. Some patients describe mild soreness like after a good workout.
Fat reduction from RF develops over 2-12 weeks as your body flushes destroyed cells. Muscle sculpting from HIFEM is visible by month 3. Most patients are surprised by how much stronger they feel — better core, better performance.
EMSculpt NEO is the only non-invasive body contouring device that simultaneously deploys two energy modalities to address two tissue types in a single session. Radiofrequency (RF) energy heats subcutaneous fat to 43-44 degrees Celsius, triggering apoptosis — irreversible programmed cell death. Over the following weeks, the body's lymphatic system permanently eliminates these destroyed fat cells. They do not regenerate.
Concurrently, High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy drives the targeted muscles through 20,000+ supramaximal contractions per session — contractions at an intensity and recruitment level impossible through voluntary exercise. While a gym workout recruits 40-60% of motor units in a muscle, HIFEM approaches 100% recruitment, forcing adaptation through fiber hypertrophy and hyperplasia. The clinical result: 30% fat reduction and 25% muscle increase, measured by MRI and CT imaging across more than 30 peer-reviewed studies.
Select a specific condition below to read a detailed mechanism of action for how this dual-energy technology addresses that condition.
Every EMSculpt NEO treatment at Bromberg Wellness is personally supervised by Dr. Steven J. Bromberg — a physician with over 40 years of clinical experience. Not an aesthetician. Not a technician. A doctor.
Bromberg Wellness is a division of Bromberg Chiropractic — a Cambridge medical practice trusted since the 1980s.
Book Free Consultation →Every treatment plan is overseen by Dr. Steven J. Bromberg — not an aesthetician, not a technician. A doctor with four decades of medical experience.
We operate as a medical practice with clinical standards. Most Boston-area EMSculpt providers are aesthetician-led med spas. That distinction matters for your safety and results.
EMSculpt NEO's dual HIFEM + RF technology is backed by 30+ peer-reviewed clinical studies. FDA-cleared for both body contouring and functional wellness. RF destroys 30% of fat. HIFEM builds 25% more muscle. Both in one session.
Radiofrequency (RF) energy heats stubborn fat cells to the point of permanent destruction — a process called apoptosis. Your body flushes these dead cells over the following weeks. They don't grow back. That's how EMSculpt NEO achieves a 30% fat reduction.
HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology triggers thousands of supramaximal contractions per session — far more intense than any gym workout. Your muscle fibers are forced to adapt, remodel, and grow, increasing muscle mass by 25%. That's how you get sculpted, visible abs.
Most patients come in to lose fat and sculpt their abs. What surprises them: the HIFEM-built muscle is real, functional muscle. Patients report better athletic performance, stronger lifts, improved posture, and less back pain. The strength gains are the bonus nobody sees coming.
"I came in wanting to lose my belly fat and actually see my abs. The fat is visibly gone — but what shocked me is how much stronger my core feels. I'm running faster and my back pain is gone."
Stubborn belly fat → discovered core strength, 4 sessions
"I just wanted to sculpt my abs for summer. Four sessions later, the fat layer is gone and I can actually see definition. But the real surprise? My lifts at the gym went up 15%. The strength gains are real."
Ab sculpting → improved athletic performance, 4 sessions
"The RF energy literally melted my love handles — I can see my obliques now. I was skeptical, but the results are real and clinically proven. My golf swing is better too, which I didn't expect."
Love handles → discovered rotational strength, 4 sessions
* Individual results may vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences.
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