20 Mar Emsculpt Can Help With Sagging Knees
There are many signs of aging we overlook until it happens to us, including sagging knees. However, skin laxity in this area isn’t inherently a sign of getting older—in fact, it’s also known as “model’s knee” in very slender patients thanks to the phenomenon happening in so many models due strictly to low body fat. For years, the only option for sagging knees seemed to be a knee lift, but New Beauty now recommends Emsculpt as an option to address this concern. This non-invasive treatment is available at Parson Skin Center along with other options, such as microneedling, which can help provide lift of the skin in this area.
First, let’s consider what Emsculpt entails. It’s a painless, fast method that forces targeted muscles into 20,000 supramaximal contractions in just 30 minutes per site. You can use Emsculpt just about anywhere on the body, including the legs. Some of the most popular areas include the abs, buttocks, quads, and upper arms. Initially, most clients are recommended to undergo a series of 4 – 6 sessions spaced about one month apart to achieve foundational results. Then, maintenance sessions are recommended every six months. Emsculpt is not an alternative to a strength training regimen, but rather a complement to it or a way to set a healthy framework for a new gym routine. But how can Emsculpt help with sagging knees?
It’s All About the Quads
According to New Beauty, Emsculpt can be an alternative to a knee lift due to its ability to bulk up the quadricep muscles. When these muscles are toned, they provide a natural “lift” by attractively creating more volume that will hike up the skin around the knees. Sarcopenia is the term for natural age-related muscle loss, and we all start to experience it beginning in our late twenties. That’s why a good gym routine is a must for anyone. If you are interested in shapelier legs, getting Emsculpt to tone up those quads and get some gains can also help you reduce knee sagginess.
However, lack of skin quality can also be an issue leading to sagging knees. Specifically, the loss of collagen and elastin might be a factor. Just like with muscle mass, we also lose collagen and elastin production capacity throughout our skin as we get older. Luckily, there are many non-invasive and minimally-invasive treatments that can kick-start collagen production exactly where we want it. For the knees, microneedling can be a fantastic solution to stimulate collagen production. It works by creating tiny, painless micro-traumas at the target site. Although it requires micro-channels in the skin made by small needles, it actually feels more like a microdermabrasion treatment. Microneedling is well over 100 years old (though the technology has of course improved over the years) and is an effective way to “tell” the body to get started making more collagen and elastin. By combining Emsculpt for the quads with microneedling or another collagen induction therapy, you can achieve more youthful-looking knees.
Emsculpt Everywhere
Most people choose to get Emsculpt in multiple locations and you can opt for back-to-back treatments. For example, maybe you want to get Emsculpt on the quads as well as the abdomen—that’s doable in a one-hour appointment. Emsculpt requires no downtime so you can get right back to your day. However, keep in mind that as far as your body and muscles are concerned, you really did just do 20,000 lunges or other body-strengthening move. It’s important to drink water before and after your treatment as well as feed the muscles a good amount of protein right after the Emsculpt session. That way, muscles will recover faster, you’ll get better results, and you won’t feel quite as sore in the coming days.
Emsculpt quickly became a celebrity favorite treatment when it debuted a few years ago. Now you can discover the ticket to bigger, better muscles faster in just a few quick treatments. Emsculpt is backed by science and designed to fit into even the busiest lives. To find out more about this muscle-building option, schedule a consultation or appointment today. Connect with Parson Skin Center by giving us a call or filling out the online contact form.