Electrical Muscle Stimulation.

Electrical impulses trigger repeated muscle contractions to tone targeted muscles.

250–800
Dubai price range: 4–6 weeks
Starts to show: ~6–12 months without continued training or maintenance
Results typically last

What it’s best for

Also known as:

EMS body treatment

Illustrative body showing areas commonly treated with Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Arms

Abdomen & Waist

Thighs & Buttocks

How it works

Adhesive electrodes or contact pads are placed over a chosen muscle. Small electrical impulses travel through the skin and trigger repeated contractions. With an appropriate programme, this can exercise the muscle and temporarily change its firmness. It uses direct electrical current, unlike magnetic-field muscle devices.

Place
Contact pads are positioned above the chosen muscle.
Pulse
Electrical pulses travel through the skin and cause that muscle to contract repeatedly.
Tone
After repeated sessions, muscle tone may improve modestly while the fat layer remains unchanged.

What changes, and when

A systematic review/meta-analysis of 26 studies (1,183 participants) found whole-body electrical muscle stimulation produced significant improvements in muscle mass and strength and reductions in body fat, although protocols varied.²

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Starts to show4–6 weeks
02
Peak result8–12 weeks
03
About half remains~3–6 months
04
Mostly faded~6–12 months without continued training or maintenance

What it costs

250–800

Indicative price range; not a clinic quote. One EMS/body-toning session; indicative Dubai range.

25,000

Electrical Muscle Stimulation range

What it involves1

Procedure

No skin break; electrical impulses trigger muscle contractions through surface electrodes

Downtime

None

Recovery

Temporary muscle fatigue or soreness

Aftercare

Hydrate and allow recovery if muscles are sore

Main risk

Excessive muscle injury or prolonged pain

Rare with appropriate screening and dosing