EMTONE (Cellulite & Skin Laxity)

EMTONE is BTL's treatment for cellulite and skin laxity, combining two energies at once — thermal radiofrequency and targeted mechanical (acoustic) pressure — to address the several factors behind dimpled, loose skin. The heat boosts collagen and improves circulation while the mechanical energy disrupts fibrous bands and stimulates the tissue. At BB Health Clinic it is used on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and hips, and also for stretch marks, scars and sagging skin. It suits clients wanting smoother, firmer skin on areas prone to cellulite without downtime.

EMTONE tackles cellulite as the multi-factor problem it is. Dimpled, uneven skin results from a combination of enlarged fat chambers pushing toward the surface, fibrous septae tethering the skin down, reduced skin elasticity, poor local circulation and metabolic waste build-up. EMTONE delivers thermal and mechanical energy simultaneously to address these together: radiofrequency heat stimulates new collagen and elastin and improves microcirculation and metabolism in the area, while targeted pressure energy (acoustic waves) mechanically disrupts the fibrous bands and stimulates the tissue. Delivering both at once is more effective than addressing each separately. At BB Health Clinic an applicator is moved over the cleansed skin of the target area while it warms and vibrates; the sensation is warmth with an intermittent tapping pressure, and there is no downtime — clients return to normal activity straight away, perhaps with brief redness. Sessions take around 20 to 30 minutes per area. The clinic treats the abdomen, buttocks, the backs of the thighs and the hips, prices single sessions alongside discounted four- and six-session courses, and offers a ten-session full-legs package; EMTONE is also used at the clinic for stretch marks, scars and general skin laxity. EMTONE suits adults who want to smooth the appearance of cellulite and firm crêpey or lax skin on the thighs, buttocks, abdomen or hips, including after weight change or pregnancy. Because the improvements depend on collagen remodelling and circulatory change, a course of four to six sessions, typically once or twice a week, gives the best result, with continued improvement over the weeks afterwards and occasional maintenance to preserve it. Results vary between individuals and it is not a weight-loss treatment. It is avoided with certain implanted devices and in pregnancy; suitability is confirmed at the consultation.