MUSCLE BUILDING TREATMENT

What are StimSure® and BTL Emsella®?

Press-ups, sit-ups and squats. StimSure® and BTL Emsella® simulate muscle contractions like in the exercises above, which ultimately leads to muscle building.

StimSure®

StimSure treatment and BTL Emsella StimSure® uses electrical impulses to build muscles in a controlled way, with up to 24,000 muscle contractions in a 20- to 30-minute application. This is how it works: The muscles contract and relax again due to the electromagnetic stimulation. Generally, this is the same as exercising with weights or other physical exertion. However, the effort is not nearly as high.

BTL Emsella

BTL Emsella is a medical chair that can strengthen the pelvic floor. It is often used to effectively treat bladder weakness and stress incontinence, and it can also be employed to increase sexual sensation. Many women use this treatment method to strengthen the pelvic floor after childbirth, which is already possible a few weeks after delivery and during breastfeeding. With the chair, it is also possible to train the buttocks and leg muscles as well as the abdominal and back muscles – without any physical exercise at all. One session with the BTL Emsella® corresponds to about 11,500 contractions.

For whom is the treatment suitable?

StimSure® and BTL Emsella® are suitable for all those who would like to have more muscles without having to exercise for a long time and sweat in the gym. Problem zones can also be stimulated and ‘exercised away’. The muscles grow efficiently and naturally, and they’re even strengthened in the long term.

Which areas can be treated?

Generally, all muscle groups can be worked on and strengthened with StimSure®. With BTL Emsella, patients sit on a special chair. All the muscles that touch the chair are stimulated. During treatments, many patients focus on problem areas that bother them. These include:

• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Upper arms
• Buttocks
• Chest

What should be considered before the treatment?

Before the procedure, you should refrain from taking blood thinners for about 14 days. If in doubt, consult your doctor. You should avoid alcohol and cigarettes on the treatment day, including after the treatment. Apart from that, you can rest assured that you are in the best hands with Dr Duve. If further preparations are necessary for your treatment due to your unique situation, he will point this out in advance in a personal consultation.

Ansonsten können Sie ganz beruhigt sein; Sie befinden sich bei Dr. Duve in den besten Händen.

How does the treatment work?

With Dr Duve, the treatment already begins with the first contact. During a personal meeting, he will inform you about the treatment, the minimal risks and the possible side effects. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn everything about the treatment process in detail. The StimSure® treatments involve the stimulation of the muscle groups and are conducted over a period of about four weeks to ensure best results. The treatment with BTL Emsella is also carried out several times at regular intervals so that the muscles become firmer and stronger through repeated stimulation.

What should I consider after the treatment?

There is no need for a rest period after muscle stimulation with StimSure® and BTL Emsella®. You can go about your normal leisure activities as usual. Additional exercises can also be done immediately after the treatment. However, slightly reddened skin due to the triggered contractions is possible and to be expected. Muscle soreness is also possible; however, you do not need to be afraid of severe exhaustion like after exercising.

When will the result be visible?

As with normal exercise, it takes time before the results are visible. But over time, the muscles get stronger and the fat breaks down. You will see visible results after a few weeks.

How much does the treatment cost?

Prices depend on the area of the body and the extent of the treatment. Dr Duve will tell you the exact costs during a personal consultation. With StimSure®, prices start at EUR 100; a session on BTL Emsella® starts at EUR 150.

What side effects can occur?

The risks are low. Slight muscle soreness and redness are possible – just like after exercising. However, the side effects usually subside quickly.