Dr. Anna Avaliani is a leading female expert on Upper East Side in New York City specializing in cosmetic and laser surgery. She is a Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, ASLMS (American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr.Avaliani’s unique approach is very much appreciated and recognized locally and internationally by her loyal patient following. Her high-end clientele includes many celebrity models, actors, TV hosts, celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists, fashion designers, and many billionaires and influential people.

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Haute Beauty sits down to chat with Dr. Avaliani, to learn more about Emsculpt NEO, the newest technology that not only tones muscle and burns fat but addresses skin tightening all in one treatment. “It’s literally the best-kept body contouring secret that no one will ever know about except you,” says Dr. Avaliani, one of the first doctors to offer this treatment at her New York City practice.

HB: What is Emsculpt Neo?

Emsculpt Neo is a groundbreaking technology that combines muscle toning energy called HIFEM and fat burning all in one treatment. The best part it can also cause skin tightening since it is using radiofrequency technology?

HB: How does it work?

Emsculpt treats muscle, fat and skin. This is a totally different laser and should not be confused with EMSculpt because they are different, require different patient selection, and give different results.

The applicators can be used to treat abdominal or thigh fat and muscle. The small curvy applicators to treat arms, love handles/flanks, inner and outer thighs and calves will be released early or mid-2021.

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You will feel a gentle warming sensation in the first 3 to 4 minutes and then, you will be distracted with contractions on your abdomen and most likely will no longer even feel any heat, it will simply feel like a hot stone massage.

30 minutes versus 2.5 hours could be a game-changer for many busy people.

HB: Who is a good candidate for Emsculpt Neo?

EMSculpt NEO and EMSulpt, its predecessor, are not the same laser and do not do the same thing.

If you were a candidate for EMsculpt and have had the treatment done, it does not automatically mean you are a candidate for EMSculpt Neo. It is highly advisable and strongly recommended to have another expert consultation to determine whether you are a candidate for EMSculpt Neo treatment.

HB: What is recovery like?

It’s a no recovery, effective lunchtime procedure.

You can do it and your partner will never know about it as it leaves zero marks on the skin and offers no recovery after the treatment. One may see some redness where the heat was produced, but it will go away in about 1 hour. Mild tenderness or soreness may be present but that’s it.

HB: What is the cost of Emsculpt and Emsculpt Neo?

The average cost of EMSCulpt Neo treatment in NYC varies between $500-$1,500.