EMS body sculpting near you in Melbourne, FL
EMS body sculpting makes your muscles contract again and again while you lie still, to work on tone in the abdomen, buttocks or thighs. At Karisma Esthetics in Melbourne, one EMS body sculpting session is $125. It is a muscle treatment, not a weight-loss treatment, and it does not replace exercise.
Published · Written by Kay Woodson · Results vary.
What is EMS?
EMS stands for electrical muscle stimulation. The device triggers the muscle to tighten and release on its own, many times in a row, while you rest on the treatment bed. You feel the area clench and let go.
Not every "EMS" device works the same way. Some send a mild current through pads on the skin. Others use a magnetic field from an applicator placed over the muscle. Kay's device, the EMSlim Neo, is the second kind: its brochure describes an applicator that pairs a high-intensity electromagnetic field with radiofrequency heat. Kay bought it from and trained with Canta Esthetic, which sells the device. Karisma has not seen an FDA clearance number for the EMSlim Neo itself. The clearances often quoted for this kind of device belong to Emsculpt NEO by BTL, a different machine, so this page does not borrow them.
What a device can claim depends on what the FDA cleared it for. The EMSlim Neo brochure quotes fat and muscle percentages, but they are not tied to an FDA clearance Karisma has seen, so this page does not repeat them. It says what EMS is, not what it will do for you.
Is it the same as Emsculpt?
No. Emsculpt NEO is a branded device made by BTL. Here is how the two compare on what is known today.
| EMS Body Sculpting at Karisma | Emsculpt NEO (BTL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | High-intensity electromagnetic field with radiofrequency heat, per the EMSlim Neo brochure | HIFEM electromagnetic energy with synchronized RF heating, per BTL |
| Session | 15 or 30 minutes | 30 minutes, per BTL |
| Typical plan | At least 4 sessions | Four sessions, 5 to 10 days apart, per BTL |
| Price | $125 a session | Not listed by BTL, set by each clinic |
Emsculpt NEO details from BTL's site, checked October 29, 2026. Karisma does not offer Emsculpt.
Who is EMS body sculpting for?
Women who exercise and want extra work on the tone of one area, without needles or surgery. Kay finds it suits clients with low body fat and an active lifestyle.
Who should not book?
Kay checks the device maker's list before your first session. Not for you if you have a pacemaker or another implanted device, metal plates, a heart condition, an active hernia or epilepsy, if you are pregnant, or if you had surgery recently.
Questions about body sculpting
What is body sculpting?
A broad name for treatments that aim to change the shape or tone of an area without surgery. At Karisma, it means EMS for muscle and LPG Endermologie for the look of the skin. Body sculpting vs body contouring explains how the two terms differ.
Does EMS body sculpting really work?
It does make muscles contract, which is what EMS means. Whether a given device changes tone, and by how much, depends on that device and on what the FDA cleared it for. Until the device and its cleared indications are confirmed, Karisma makes no result claim for it. Results vary.
Does EMS burn fat?
Karisma does not claim it does. EMS is offered here for muscle tone only.
How many EMS sessions will I need?
Kay recommends at least 4 sessions. She often pairs EMS with Endermologie or red light in the same visit. [TO CONFIRM: spacing between sessions, Kay]
Can I pair EMS with another body treatment?
Yes. Kay often adds EMS to an Endermologie or red light visit. When Endermologie is part of the visit, bring your Endermowear suit: no suit, no Endermologie.
- Emsculpt NEO, BTL Aesthetics, checked October 29, 2026
- Karisma Esthetics booking page, GlossGenius
- EMSlim NEO brochure and Canta Esthetic training certificate provided by Kay Woodson, November 6, 2026