{"id":22291,"date":"2026-07-02T20:37:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/muscle-electrostimulation-in-aesthetics-is-it-effective-benefits-and-2-real-cases\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T20:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:38:07","slug":"electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscle electrostimulation in aesthetics: Is it effective? Benefits and 2 real cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;22291&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Eval\u00faa este art\u00edculo&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Muscle electrostimulation in aesthetics: Is it effective? 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Let me tell you.<\/span><b>What benefits has it shown in studies <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and I&#8217;ll show you a couple of cases from our clinic.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742996790970{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744457245395{margin-bottom: 14px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761161742854{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750158356270{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#aesthetic-benefits-of-muscle-electrostimulation\" >Aesthetic benefits of muscle electrostimulation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#what-exactly-is-muscle-electrostimulation\" >What exactly is muscle electrostimulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#what-the-studies-say-does-it-really-work\" >What the studies say: Does it really work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#indications-and-areas-that-can-be-treated\" >Indications and areas that can be treated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#results-of-muscle-electrostimulation-2-real-cases\" >Results of muscle electrostimulation: 2 real cases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#1-patient-with-no-time-who-wants-to-define-abs\" >#1 Patient with no time who wants to define abs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#2-athlete-who-cant-improve-his-flabby-arms-and-buttocks\" >#2 Athlete who can&#8217;t improve his flabby arms and buttocks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#does-electrical-muscle-stimulation-replace-the-gym\" >Does electrical muscle stimulation replace the gym?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#would-muscle-electrostimulation-be-right-for-you\" >Would muscle electrostimulation be right for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/electrostimulation-muscular-benefits-aesthetic\/#literature\" >Literature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"aesthetic-benefits-of-muscle-electrostimulation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Aesthetic benefits of muscle electrostimulation<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930111324{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-exactly-is-muscle-electrostimulation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>What exactly is muscle electrostimulation?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930163587{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s some confusion, so let&#8217;s clear things up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscle electrostimulationis a technique that<\/span><b>It causes muscle contractions through electrical impulses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractions similar to those that occur with normal physical activity (they are not the same at a physiological level).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are impulses that somewhat mimic the signals our brain generates to control movement. They are applied with <\/span><b>electrodes placed on the skin, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connected to a device, or to special garments. It depends on the purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also commonly called <\/span><b>EMS <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by its acronym in English (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical Muscle Stimulation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is used in 3 fields due to its various benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/body-aesthetic-medicine\/\"><b>Body aesthetic medicine<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reshape the figure without surgery (which we will see in this article). It is also being used on the face.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fitness and sports, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to increase physical performance, strengthen muscles and accelerate recovery after training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rehabilitation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to treat muscles weakened by injury, surgery or pathology, or to prevent their atrophy during periods of immobilization or aging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><b><br \/>\nDon&#8217;t confuse it with TENS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation that uses electrical impulses to activate sensory nerve fibers. It is primarily used for pain relief. There is minimal muscle contraction.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930178781{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-the-studies-say-does-it-really-work\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>What the studies say: Does it really work?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930220588{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle electrostimulation has become fashionable at times, but it is a technology with a long history and a lot of research behind it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real boom was in the 20th century, especially from the 1980s onwards in the sports and physiotherapy fields. Its use in aesthetics is more recent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing on the latter, what benefits has it demonstrated?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there&#8217;s no solid evidence due to the variability between studies. Different methodologies and protocols prevent us from reaching a robust conclusion. But in general, it has been observed that EMS <\/span><b>increases strength, mass, and muscular endurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding physical appearance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It gives a firmer and more toned appearance. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It strengthens the muscle, so the area looks less flabby, firmer, and more toned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improves body contours. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some trials have observed, for example, a reduction in abdominal circumference and waist size. Patients have noticed that their clothes fit better after treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Helps reduce fat. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies indicate that, since EMS makes the muscles work, it increases energy expenditure. Thus, it could indirectly facilitate a reduction in body fat percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effects on posture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing abdominal strength has been shown to improve posture. Specifically, in the lumbar region, it may reduce the visible curvature of the spine. This would provide a more define figure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nSomething curious has also been observed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EMS <\/span><b>It promotes adherence to treatments and habits <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to maintain the results. We see it in our patients at C\u00e0nons Clinics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you look better. Your confidence soars. Second, you feel better. Stronger. All of this.\u00a0 <\/span><b>It motivates you to exercise and take care of yourself.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s like a positive vicious circle.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930237817{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"indications-and-areas-that-can-be-treated\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>Indications and areas that can be treated<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930307100{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aesthetic muscle electrostimulation is indicated for patients seeking a non-invasive method for <\/span><b>to tone, firm or define the muscles. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is suitable for large areas such as the legs and small areas such as the arms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At C\u00e0nons Clinics we recommend it when there is no excess fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As a treatment to lift the buttocks and sculpt the abdomen. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To slim the waist, have firmer arms, shape the legs&#8230;Ultimately, to reshape the body, stylize the figure and enhance the musculature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>During periods of low physical activity. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have time for the gym, you lack motivation or energy, your job is very sedentary with complex schedules, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>After significant weight loss. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase muscle firmness, correct sagging skin and achieve a slimmer silhouette.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>As a complement to training. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To mark the most difficult areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Postpartum. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To strengthen the abdominal muscles and regain shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nWe get a lot of requests for it as we head into summer and for special events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We indicated it separately.<\/span><b>after lipolaser for a 360 approach to body contouring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat, skin, and muscle. With surgery <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/most-effective-current-treatments-to-eliminate-abdominal-fat-in-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we eliminate localized fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The laser tightens the skin and prevents sagging. EMS in the third postoperative month tones the muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way we achieve a much more beautiful overall result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>And what about cellulite? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/treatment-of-cellulite-and-flabby-legs-what-works-and-best-options\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more effective treatments for cellulite.<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMS used as a complementary therapy can help reduce its appearance somewhat, but techniques such as mesotherapy with agentsantilipodystrophic agentsThey work much better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as I mentioned before, it&#8217;s also being used on the face. We believe that for aesthetic purposes, muscle tone is less of a determining factor here.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771937018293{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782934229611{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930334585{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"results-of-muscle-electrostimulation-2-real-cases\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Results of muscle electrostimulation: 2 real cases<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930347442{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-patient-with-no-time-who-wants-to-define-abs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>#1 Patient with no time who wants to define abs<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930384792{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me tell you about a couple of cases so you can see the visible aesthetic benefits of muscle electrostimulation. These are real patients who came to C\u00e0nons Clinics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, a very common question that you might identify with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle-aged male patient who comes in with the desire to define his\u00a0 abs. He has\u00a0 <\/span><b>a very busy life that leaves him with no time to train <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and achieve it on their own. Normal weight. With hardly any obvious excess fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We applied <\/span><b>1 session of<\/b> <b>EMS con<\/b> <b>truFlex de Cutera <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(formerly called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/body-aesthetic-medicine\/muscle-remodeling-with-trusculpt-flex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truSculpt Flex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is a high-end, professional medical device. It allows us to precisely tailor the treatment to the patient&#8217;s fitness level, body shape, and individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes\u00a0 <\/span><b>just 15 minutes, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">super fast and effective. That&#8217;s one of its biggest selling points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following is noticeable after 2 weeks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flatter abdomen. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It looks &#8220;drier&#8221; and tighter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>more pronounced \u201cV\u201d shape. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lines are drawn more clearly plus they reach the bottom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A more athletic body. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a visible overall improvement in the figure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nLook at the before and after:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22278&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930450231{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782934413889{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\">Many patients mention that they feel stronger after EMS.<br \/>\nThe muscle stimulation is very noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930491445{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-athlete-who-cant-improve-his-flabby-arms-and-buttocks\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>#2 Athlete who can&#8217;t improve his flabby arms and buttocks<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930551577{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s move on to the second case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Female patient, 53 years old, athletic. Slim build. Good physical condition. Asks about sagging skin on her buttocks and drooping on the inner part of her arms.<\/span><b>No matter how much exercise does, sees no improvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This situation is also very common. Age and hormonal changes influence the lack of response to traditional training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We carried out <\/span><b>4 EMS sessions with truFlex, one per week. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting the electrode position precisely\u00a0 and its intensity ensures effective and safe stimulation. This is essential to prevent muscle imbalance, tissue stress, and pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure <\/span><b>\u00a0causes virtually no discomfort.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When done by a trained specialist. Homemade devices require caution. Besides, the benefits are not comparable to professional equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results one month after our patient:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Firmer arms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sagging in the triceps is no longer noticeable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifted buttocks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have gained roundness, projection, tone and smoothness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rejuvenated silhouette<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reduced sagging restores a youthful appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nBefore and after:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763211235002{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763211400788{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22282&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782931000509{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\">EMS is very useful for treating what is colloquially known as &#8220;bat wings&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763211406765{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782930981306{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782931032677{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\">Actual result, unedited. On our website <a href=\"https:\/\/definetusilueta.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">definetusilueta.es<\/a> you can see more cases<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750164957614{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782931049879{padding-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-electrical-muscle-stimulation-replace-the-gym\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Does electrical muscle stimulation replace the gym?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782931085412{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common question associated with muscle electrostimulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some have touted it as the ultimate method for achieving hard abs, firm glutes, and slender legs\u2026 effortlessly. Quickly. With benefits similar to or even better than those you&#8217;d get from hours and hours at the gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s get our feet back on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It is true that EMS has several advantages. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very efficient (short sessions produce great improvements), activates fibers that are difficult to stimulate with normal physical activity, and prevents impact to\u00a0 the joints. It is very useful if there is pain or mobility problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Now, it does not develop capabilities.<\/b> <b>such as agility, balance, and coordination <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility. Voluntary exercise does, and it also has metabolic and psychological benefits that EMS alone does not offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The studies are clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s a good complement to traditional training. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it&#8217;s an extra that allows you to accelerate your aesthetic goals, optimize your physical performance, work specific muscle groups, and strengthen weaker or unbalanced ones\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But it will never be a substitute. Not even for a healthy lifestyle.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper nutrition, rest, and other factors are aspects that we always advise on at the clinic to enhance and maintain results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So EMS isn&#8217;t worth it if you don&#8217;t have time to go to the gym?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the previous case. It was exactly the same situation as our patient. And you&#8217;ll see that he did improve significantly. Because that&#8217;s not the point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is that <\/span><b>it is essential to follow a minimum of healthy habits.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t have them from the start, we don&#8217;t even recommend the treatment. Because then it&#8217;s simply not worth it.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779908055072{padding-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750164957614{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782931100411{padding-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"would-muscle-electrostimulation-be-right-for-you\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Would muscle electrostimulation be right for you?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782931119154{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each case must be evaluated individually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical muscle stimulation is a cosmetic treatment with proven benefits. We have several patients like those mentioned before with fabulous results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <\/span><b>your needs and expectations dictate the terms.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting by determining whether it is skin, fat, or muscle that requires correction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand,the equipment is very safe in skilled hands, but there are <\/span><b>contraindications: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pacemakers, defibrillators, metallic implants, cancerous lesions, epilepsy, recent surgeries, and other very specific conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We always see it in the consultation to rule out risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why don\u2019t you come\u00a0 to the clinic and tell me about it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our clinics are located in Barcelona and Granollers. We&#8217;d be happy to assist you and determine what&#8217;s best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can make an appointment by calling 683 27 07 09<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can write to us via WhatsApp at that number or by filling out the form you can access from the button below.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761155271013{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/contacto-barcelona\/\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color='#0b4f99' data-hover-color='#ffffff' class=\"qbutton  center default\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-color: #0b4f99; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-family: raleway; text-transform: none; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; border-radius: 0px;-moz-border-radius: 0px;-webkit-border-radius: 0px; background-color: #0b4f99;\">Ask for more information<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742581325125{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742997113718{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907544632{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"literature\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Literature<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;d like to investigate further\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u00f3pez A. <\/span><b>Historia de la electroterapia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Internet]. Universidad de Le\u00f3n; 2022 [accessed 17 jun 2026]. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/buleria.unileon.es\/bitstream\/handle\/10612\/15209\/Historia_Electroterapia.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAll\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mukherjee S et al. <\/span><b>Electrical Stimulation and Muscle Strength Gains in Healthy Adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A Systematic Review. J Strength Cond Res. 2023;37(4):938-950. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36731008\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoo HJ et al. <\/span><b>Effects of electrical muscle stimulation on core muscle activation and physical performance in non-athletic adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023;102(4):e32765. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9875983\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esteve V et al. <\/span><b>Efecto de la electroestimulaci\u00f3n neuromuscular sobre la fuerza muscular, capacidad funcional y composici\u00f3n corporal en los pacientes en hemodi\u00e1lisis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Nefrolog\u00eda. 2017;37(1):68-77. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scielo.isciii.es\/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S0211-69952017000100068\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hsu MJ et al. <\/span><b>Effect of neuromuscular electrical muscle stimulation on energy expenditure in healthy adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sensors (Basel). 2011;11(2):1932-42. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3274051\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choi EJ et al. <\/span><b>Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Waist Circumstance in Adults with Adbominal Obesity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-Controlled Trial. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2018;56(214):904-911. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8827604\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porcari JP et al. <\/span><b>The effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation training on abdominal strength, endurance, and selected anthropometric measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. J Sports Sci Med. 2005;4(1):66-75. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3880086\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulup\u0131nar S et al. <\/span><b>Comparing the effects of 25-minute electrical muscle stimulation vs. 90-minute full-body resistance training on body composition and strength<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A 20-week intervention. J Exerc Sci Fit. 2025;23(4):349-359. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1728869X25000541\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Said FHM et al. <\/span><b>Effects of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on body composition among working adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Internet]. qjssh; 2026 [accessed 17 jun 2026]. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qjssh.com\/index.php\/qjssh\/article\/view\/1120\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moradi A et al. <\/span><b>Electromagnetic muscle stimulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A retrospective study of patient experience. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022;21(1):271-278. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9292684\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teoli D, Dua A, An J. <\/span><b>Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Internet]. StatPearls;2024 [accessed 17 jun 2026]. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK537188\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enoka RM et al. <\/span><b>Electrical Stimulation of Muscle: Electrophysiology and Rehabilitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Physiology (Bethesda). 2020;35(1):40-56. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31799910\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744631800858{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747146993790{padding-bottom: 36px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21424&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742579865118{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span style=\"color: #065894; font-size: 1.4em;\">Dr. V\u00edctor Hern\u00e0ndez Machado.<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #065894; font-size: 1.4em;\"><b>Medical Director of C\u00e0nons Clinics<\/b><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px !important;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Plastic surgeon<\/strong> specializing in facial surgery and body contouring, with experience in the private sector <strong>since 2001<\/strong>. I advocate for honest aesthetic surgery and medicine in which results improve, not change. <strong>Registered doctor<\/strong> in Barcelona number 30493, member of the <strong>SECPRE<\/strong> and <strong>general secretary<\/strong> of the Spanish Society of Surgical Medical Lasers (SELMQ).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/canons-team\/dr-victor-hernandez-machado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curr\u00edculum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/victorhernandezmachado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Muscle electrostimulation. It is a treatment that arouses both interest and skepticism.Nowadays there is a high demand for aesthetic purposes. Does it really improve your physical appearance &#8220;effortlessly&#8221;? 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