HIEMT Body Contouring
High-Intensity Electromagnetic Technology · Builds Muscle · Burns Fat · Pretoria
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What is HIEMT?
HIEMT (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Technology) offered by Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that builds muscle and burns fat simultaneously using radiofrequency. By emitting focused electromagnetic pulses, it induces involuntary supramaximal muscle contractions – up to 20,000 in a single 30-minute session.
Unlike a regular gym workout, HIEMT induces supramaximal contractions. These are involuntary muscle contractions at maximum intensity that the body cannot achieve on its own. A single 30-minute session performs the equivalent of roughly 20,000 to 30,000 crunches or squats. Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic has 4 paddles, allowing clients to target two areas simultaneously in a double session.
Key Treatment Details
Everything you need to know about HIEMT body contouring at Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic in Pretoria East.
How It Works
A step-by-step breakdown of what happens during and after your HIEMT body contouring session at Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic.
HIEMT emits focused electromagnetic pulses that pass safely through skin and fat to stimulate motor neurons in the muscle. This forces the muscle to contract involuntarily at supramaximal intensity - a level the body cannot achieve through voluntary effort alone. The rapid, repeated contractions force the muscle tissue to adapt, resulting in muscle growth (hypertrophy). To fuel these intense contractions, nearby fat cells are pushed into overdrive, triggering massive lipolysis (fat cell breakdown). This causes surrounding fat cells to shrink or undergo apoptosis (cell death).
Sessions are 30 minutes per treated area. Patients lie down while a paddle is strapped to the target area.
Clinical studies show an average muscle mass increase of 16% and a fat reduction of 19% in targeted areas after a standard treatment cycle. HIEMT targets the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and arms. For best results and additional body contouring, Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic advises combining HIEMT with CoolTech Fat Freeze.
You will feel intense, rapid tapping and deep muscle contractions throughout the 30-minute session. The sensation is unusual but the treatment is generally pain-free. The intensity level can be adjusted by your therapist.
A standard HIEMT treatment cycle typically involves a series of sessions, usually recommended 2 to 3 days apart. Your therapist will recommend the appropriate cycle based on your goals.
No. There is no recovery or downtime required after HIEMT. You may experience mild muscle soreness similar to a heavy gym session for a day or two, but you can return to normal activity immediately.
HIEMT is not suitable for pregnant individuals or those with implanted metal or electronic devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators or metal joint replacements in the treatment area. A pre-treatment screening is conducted at the clinic.
Clinical studies show an average muscle mass increase of 16% and an average fat reduction of 19% in targeted areas after a standard treatment cycle. Individual results vary.
Yes. For additional body contouring, Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic recommends combining HIEMT with CoolTech Fat Freeze. Your therapist can build a combined plan suited to your goals.
HIEMT targets the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and arms. With 4 paddles available, the clinic can treat two areas simultaneously in a single double session.
Combine HIEMT with CoolTech Fat Freeze
For the most complete body contouring result, Soma Laser and Skincare Clinic recommends combining HIEMT with CoolTech Fat Freeze. HIEMT builds muscle and initiates lipolysis while CoolTech permanently reduces stubborn fat deposits that resist diet and exercise. Your therapist can design a combined treatment plan tailored to your goals.
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