Future Perfect

The treatment works by emitting both high intensity electromagnetic and radio frequency energies at the same time to trigger deep muscle contraction that’s not possible through standard physical workouts alone (equivalent to 20,000 crunches). Meanwhile, advanced radiofrequency heating causes the muscle temperature to raise by several degrees, preparing the muscles for exposure to stress, similar to a warm-up. In less that 4 minutes, the temperature in subcutaneous fat cells reach between 42-44°C, ensuring they are permanently damaged before they are naturally expelled from the body over 12 weeks.

While undergoing two treatments at once may seem like a lot to handle, the treatment is not only bearable, but actually quite enjoyable. You can visibly see your stomach and leg muscles contracting, while the periodic knocking sensation that kicks in every few minutes disperses any build-up of lactic acid. During the 30-minute session, the radiofrequency energy heats the muscles to the point of apoptosis, or cell death. My therapist dialled the intensity from 0 to 100 (I hovered around 80 for most of my first session but got to 100 for the last five minutes; during the subsequent three sessions, I spent the first 10 minutes at 90, then went up to 100.

Having the heat makes the contractions easier and warming up the muscles allows for a more effective treatment, as they’re very synergistic. Five different body areas can be treated in total (including thighs, abdomen and arms). There’s zero downtime and results can be seen two-to-four weeks after your final session. And I did – subtle but noticeably different – with my legs and stomach – certainly more contoured. Better still, there’s no muscle ache to contend with post session which is a major plus. Perhaps