Emsella is a non-surgical, FDA-cleared technology that uses electromagnetic pulses to produce super-maximal (stronger than you can achieve on your own) deep pelvic floor muscle contractions. This strengthens the muscles and helps with both male and female stress and urge urinary incontinence, as well as intimate health issues that can occur with aging or after pelvic surgeries. It has helped some patients with bowel incontinence as well. You sit, clothed (but no ferrous metal near the seat), for a series of six or more 28-minute sessions over 3 to 4 weeks. Each session is equivalent to 11 to 12,000 super-maximal Kegel exercises. This rehabilitates your ability to retain and stop urine flow, can improve male and female orgasm, and enhances ejaculatory force and vaginal laxity. It is part of our erectile dysfunction treatment program.
How the Procedure Is Performed
During Emsella treatments, you can wear clothes. You will sit comfortably on the Emsella chair and find the position that produces maximal contraction for you. Settings will be adjusted to your comfort each session.
The procedure typically includes:
- Positioning yourself on the Emsella chair
- Delivery of targeted electromagnetic pulses
- Adjustment of intensity and program based on comfort
The treatment is non-invasive and does not require anesthesia.
Procedure Details
- Duration: 28 minutes per session
- Anesthesia: None required
- Setting: In-office procedure
- Emsella is not offered to patients with implanted electronic devices and metal implants, or ferrous metal IUDs (Copper is OK) near the treatment area
What It Can Help With
Emsella is ideal for patients seeking improvement in urinary and bowel continence and vaginal laxity, improved intimate health.
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
To prepare for Emsella treatments, patients should:
- Eat and hydrate normally
- Wear comfortable clothes or gym apparel without metal buttons or zippers near the treatment sites
- Avoid irritation and overuse of the treatment area
- Follow all instructions provided during consultation
- Do not get your electronic watch, phone, or computer near the magnetic applicators
What to Expect and After Care
After treatment:
- Mild tenderness may occur, like working out an area(s) well
- There is no downtime
- Normal activity can be resumed immediately
- Hydrate well to flush out lactic acid that can accumulate during your treatment
Patients should:
- Complete recommended treatment sessions
- Continue a high-protein diet and exercise
- Attend follow-up visits as needed
Treatment Timeline
- A series of treatments is typically recommended
- Gradual improvement over several months
- Can be repeated to maintain and/or until the desired results are achieved
- Can be combined with other modalities to optimize your results
Results
Emsella electromagnetic therapy can gradually improve and maintain urinary incontinence and sexual function in both men and women by utilizing super-maximal deep pelvic floor muscle contractions to rehabilitate pelvic floor function. It is often paired with O-Shot and P-shot (PRP) injections, ThermiVa, Acoustic Wave Therapy, hormone optimization, and other modalities to better meet your treatment goals.
Results vary depending on the patient.
Consultation
Accurate assessment is essential to developing a successful treatment plan. During your consultation, Dr. Z or ARLV Staff will review your medical history and discuss your current issues and goals to determine whether Emsella treatments may be part of a program to help you optimize and maintain genitourinary function.
