Nurse Practitioner
Megan Lafuente
West Hollywood
What Megan does
- Neurotoxins
- Dermal filler
- Hormone therapy
- Peptide protocols
- Medical weight management
- Lab work review
Body contouring
Supramaximal contractions your nervous system cannot produce on its own. This is a muscle-building treatment, which makes it the opposite of fat freezing, not an alternative to it.
$750$600per session
4 sessions for $2,400
New clients save 15% on your first treatment.
Four sessions is the protocol the treatment was designed around, usually run over two weeks. A single session is available but will not produce the studied result on its own. Maintenance sessions every few months hold it. The new-client discount applies to standard per-session pricing.
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Emsculpt · Abdomen
In short
Emsculpt uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to trigger supramaximal muscle contractions, far stronger and far more frequent than you can produce voluntarily. The muscle responds the way it responds to training, by building. It is a muscle treatment, not a fat treatment, which is the single most important thing to understand before booking.
The most common reason someone is disappointed by Emsculpt is that they booked it expecting CoolSculpting. They are close to opposites. CoolSculpting destroys fat cells and does nothing to muscle. Emsculpt contracts muscle thousands of times in half an hour and does nothing to fat. If you have a layer of fat over the muscle you want to see, building what is underneath will not reveal it, and we will say so at the assessment rather than after four sessions.
Units and cost
Every area is the same price. The protocol is what varies.
| Area | Typical units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Abdomen | 4 sessions | $2,400 package |
| Buttocks | 4 sessions | $2,400 package |
| Arms, biceps and triceps | 4 sessions | $2,400 package |
| Thighs, inner and outer | 4 sessions | $2,400 package |
| EmFace, cheeks | 4 sessions | $750 per session |
| EmFace, jawline | 4 sessions | $750 per session |
| Single session, any area | 1 session | $750 |
| Maintenance | Every few months | $750 per session |
Four sessions over about two weeks is the studied protocol. Treating two areas means two courses, not one, because each applicator treats one area at a time.
Treatment areas
Abdomen
$750
Core sculpting, the most treated area.
Buttocks
$750
A non-surgical lift through muscle rather than volume.
Arms
$750
Biceps and triceps, treated together.
Thighs
$750
Inner and outer, treated together.
EmFace, cheeks
$750
The same principle applied to facial muscle.
EmFace, jawline
$750
Jawline tightening and contour.
How it works
Why the contractions are stronger than anything you can do voluntarily.
An applicator delivers high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy into the muscle, which depolarises motor neurons and triggers contraction directly rather than through your own nervous system.
Because the signal bypasses voluntary control, the contractions are supramaximal: stronger and far more frequent than you could produce in a gym. A session delivers thousands of them.
The muscle adapts the way it adapts to training, with fibre growth over the following weeks. This is why the protocol is four sessions and why the result builds after the course rather than during it.
Which product
The most important comparison on this page, because they are opposites.
Starts working: Builds over 4 to 6 weeks. Lasts: Months, with maintenance. Builds MUSCLE. Does nothing to fat. Right when you are already reasonably lean and want more definition or a non-surgical glute lift.
Starts working: 1 to 3 months. Lasts: Permanent. Destroys FAT. Does nothing to muscle. Right when there is a pinchable pocket you want gone. $800 a cycle. If you want both, these are commonly run together rather than chosen between.
Starts working: 2 to 4 weeks. Lasts: Up to 12 months. Treat SKIN laxity. Neither builds muscle nor removes fat. A third distinct problem.
Starts working: Weeks to months. Lasts: As long as you keep it up. Free, and better for you overall. Emsculpt is not a substitute for it, and any clinic implying otherwise is overselling. It reaches a stimulus most people cannot reach voluntarily, particularly post-partum or post-injury.
Good to know
And where it is the wrong treatment entirely.
Supramaximal contractions build the muscle underneath, which shows when there is not much over it.
Muscle building rather than implants or fat transfer, with no downtime and no recovery.
Reaches a training stimulus that is hard to achieve voluntarily when the connection to a muscle group is weak.
Biceps and triceps together, inner and outer thighs together.
The same principle on the muscles of the mid-face and jaw, as a distinct treatment.
If a layer of fat covers the muscle, building the muscle will not reveal it. CoolSculpting is what treats that.
It reaches a stimulus you may not reach on your own. It does not replace the rest of what exercise does for you.
Aftercare
Nothing to recover from beyond feeling like you trained hard.
The area feels like it has had an intense workout. Mild soreness for a day or two is common and normal.
No restrictions at all. Normal training can continue.
Four sessions over roughly two weeks. Sessions are close together on purpose.
The muscle adaptation becomes visible. This is where the result actually appears.
Peak result from the completed course.
A session every few months holds it, in the same way training does.
The adaptation fades as any training effect does. It is muscle, and muscle responds to use.
Is it for you
Emsculpt is suitable for a wide range of adults looking to build muscle, reduce fat, and improve their physique.
During your consultation your provider will assess you and review your medical history to make sure this treatment is safe and appropriate for you.
Your timeline
Four sessions over two weeks, then a wait.
Frequently asked
Emsculpt is an FDA-cleared body sculpting treatment that uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology to induce supramaximal muscle contractions. During a 30-minute session, the device delivers approximately 20,000 contractions to the target area—far more than you could achieve through voluntary exercise. These intense contractions force muscles to adapt, increasing muscle mass while also triggering fat cell destruction.
Many patients notice their muscles feeling firmer and more toned after the very first session. However, the most significant results develop over 2-4 weeks following your final treatment session as your muscles continue to build and fat continues to reduce. The recommended protocol is 4 sessions scheduled 2-3 days apart over a 2-week period. Full results are typically visible within 2-6 weeks after completing the treatment series. Does Emsculpt hurt?
Emsculpt is not painful. Most patients describe the sensation as intense muscle contractions—similar to an extremely effective workout. The intensity is gradually increased during your session to ensure comfort. You may feel mild muscle soreness afterward, similar to what you’d experience after an intense gym session, but there is no downtime and you can resume all normal activities immediately.
The recommended initial protocol is 4 sessions over approximately 2 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Some patients opt for additional sessions to further enhance their results. After the initial series, maintenance sessions every 3-6 months are recommended to sustain your muscle gains and keep your sculpted look. Your provider will create a personalized plan based on your goals.
Emsculpt is FDA-cleared to treat five body areas: the abdomen (for a more toned and defined core), the buttocks (for a non-surgical butt lift), the upper arms (biceps and triceps for sculpted arms), the calves (for improved definition and strength), and the thighs (for toning and firming). Multiple areas can be treated, though each area requires its own set of sessions.
No, there is absolutely no downtime with Emsculpt. You can return to work, exercise, and all daily activities immediately after your session. Some patients experience mild muscle soreness similar to post-workout soreness, but this is temporary and does not limit your activities. Many patients even schedule sessions during their lunch break and return to work right away.
Emsculpt is ideal for healthy adults who are looking to build muscle, reduce fat, and improve their body contour. It works best for individuals who are already relatively fit but want enhanced definition, as well as those who struggle with areas that don’t respond well to diet and exercise alone. Candidates with a BMI under 30 tend to see the best results. Our providers will assess your goals during a complimentary consultation.
Emsculpt results can be long-lasting, especially when combined with a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a balanced diet. The muscle gains achieved during treatment are real and can be maintained like any muscle built through exercise. The fat cells destroyed during treatment are permanently eliminated. However, maintenance sessions every 3-6 months are recommended to sustain and build upon your results over time. Individual results may vary. Emsculpt is an FDA-cleared device for strengthening, toning, and firming the abdomen, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs. Consult with our medical professionals to determine if Emsculpt is right for you. The content on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Patient testimonials reflect individual experiences and results may vary.
Enhance your results
What pairs well with neurotoxin.
The opposite treatment, for fat rather than muscle. Commonly run alongside Emsculpt rather than instead of it.
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For loose skin over a treated area, which neither muscle nor fat treatment addresses.
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Physician-supervised programmes, where the goal is weight rather than composition in a specific area.
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Recovery and performance support, commonly used alongside a body composition programme.
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The molecule is the same everywhere. Who holds the syringe is not.
Nurse Practitioner
West Hollywood
What Megan does
The most common Emsculpt disappointment is someone who wanted fat removed. That gets caught at the assessment here, not after four sessions.
$750 a session, $2,400 for the protocol. Every area is the same price.
Four sessions is what the treatment was designed around. We will not sell you eight.
CoolSculpting, Emsculpt and Morpheus8 are all on the same menu, so the recommendation is not shaped by what we own.
This is not a substitute for exercise and we will not pretend it is. It reaches a stimulus that is genuinely hard to reach alone.
Standardised training and the same protocols in every location.
Find a center
Available at all 22 centers. Pick your closest for directions, hours and local pricing.
West Hollywood, CA
8550 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 101
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Westlake Village, CA
968 South Westlake Blvd, Ste 10
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Las Vegas, NV
1825 Festival Plaza Dr, Ste 180
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Henderson, NV
120 S Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 174
Henderson, NV 89012
Bee Cave, TX
3944 Ranch Rd 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 100
Bee Cave, TX 78738
San Antonio, TX
23110 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, Ste 203
San Antonio, TX 78257
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Medically reviewed by the BHRC clinical team. Last reviewed August 2026.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Treatment suitability, pricing and results vary by individual and are confirmed at consultation with a licensed provider.
