THE PERFECT FUSION

BELO MEDICAL GROUP’s latest technologies offer a quick and effortless

solution to achieving the washboard abs of your dreams

Summer’s calling. Don’t we all desire tight, sculpted abs? It has always been a struggle to achieve, unless you are genetically gifted. A combination of not just healthy eating habits—a very strict diet of calorie and macro counting, and an intensive exercise routine of weights and cardio are required. We’ve heard it all before, no pain, no gain. But thanks to science, that adage is now a thing of the past. There is a slew of machines out there that claims to trim inches off of belly fat by melting it and contouring the body. Several technologies out there use microwave, ultrasound, heat, and cryo, and of course the fastest and most reliable, liposuction.

BELO EMSCULPT

Every year new machines are invented to provide better results for body sculpting. The Belo Medical Group introduced the Emsculpt machine last November. This machine is different from most body sculpting machines as this does not only melt fat, but builds muscle to sculpt the body as well. This machine is suited for someone like me who wants to tone, shape, and attain those nicely sculpted abs I’ve been dreaming about. After all, our bodies are composed of a third of muscles.

This machine is the only one that builds muscle and burns fat at the same time, for a slimmer and toned appearance. It uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology that creates muscle contractions by sending electromagnetic energy, not achievable by normal exercise. Astonishingly, a 30-minute session is equivalent to 20,000 muscle contractions or 20,000 sit-ups. Imagine that. I had the opportunity to try it in a program designed for me to tighten and define my abdominal area. The team will strap one or two paddles on your stomach area attached for a good 30 minutes. It has a gauge of intensity depending on how much you can take. I opted for two paddles, because as they always say, the more the better.

On my first session, I started at 30% intensity. At this level, I already felt intense muscle contractions that I was holding my breath (that, or I couldn’t breathe) with each contraction. It really felt like I was working out. And when my muscles started to get used to it, the intensity progressed to 40%, going as high as 60% in my first session. At that time, I didn’t think I could've taken a higher intensity. Since I already have less than an inch of pinchable fat, it penetrated directly to my muscle with not much fat interference. After my second and third sessions, I’ve gradually increased my starting intensity to 40% and 50%. My highest was at 90% by the time I ended my third session. After each session, I felt that my abdominal area was getting tighter and more defined. I was also a bit tired—as if I just finished working out in the gym. In fact, my abdominal muscles were still sore until the next day. A great thing about it is that it has no downtime. I’ve already started to see visible differences in my abdominal area after four sessions of Emsculpt procedure, as required by the ever-reliable Dr. Vicki Belo.

BELO VISCERO SCULPT

According to the team, for optimal results (considering what I'm trying to achieve), combine the treatment with their newest machine called Viscero Sculpt. This machine is exclusively available at Belo Medical Group's clinics. It was recommended that I do it twice a week in tandem with my once a week of Emsculpt. My main body problem is my abdominal area because of visceral fat. Visceral fat is said to be the most stubborn form of fat and the hardest to eliminate. Fitness experts say a strict diet of tuna or chicken breast combined with an intensive workout routine of cardio and weights will get rid of it. Needless to say, it is almost impossible to remove.

The primary action of this device is to stimulate the reduction of visceral and body fat stores. It uses low magnetic energy that aims to target and contract smooth muscle fibers. The secondary action of controlled micro pressure on the skin allows lymphatic drainage to eliminate toxins and metabolic waste, thereby increasing body metabolism. As we age, our metabolism slows down. This is why I believe that this machine is perfect for me. The Viscero Sculpt aims to decrease visceral fat and also claims to decrease elevated liver enzymes.

This 45-minute treatment is an easy procedure, with no pain and no inconvenience at all. You can just relax and watch Netflix on your phone or have other procedures done, such as a vitamin drip, during this session. Viscero Sculpt is deadly to fat cells that are resistant to diet and exercise, a.k.a. the subcutaneous fat layer. Imagine just laying down, and getting your lower body into the suit. The suit inflates and constricts, from your feet up to the abdominal area. Then, you will feel that tingling sensation going up your feet. It was so relaxing that I was able to sleep during the session.

THE RESULT

The perfect combination of the Belo Emsculpt and Viscero

Sculpt gave me quick results after four sessions each. Besides the fact that my abdominal area feels tighter and more defined, my body fat percentage decreased from 16.3% to 15%. Also notable is that my metabolism has greatly improved. I wish to finish the required number of sessions of the Emsculpt and Viscero Sculpt to sustain and achieve the results I want.

For visible results, four to five sessions are suggested for

Emsculpt, with a maintenance session every 2-3 months. For Viscero Sculpt, twelve sessions are recommended with a reexamination after a month's rest.

More than aesthetic beauty results, reducing fat and improving our metabolism will have long term benefits to us. Self-care is necessary. Loving yourself also means loving your own body and putting a little bit of attention to it, similar to when you take care of your mind and soul. And feeling good about your body will bring you closer to a happier life.