EM-Contouring with HIFEM (High Intensity Focussed Electromagnetic) technology induces supramaximal muscle contractions not achievable by voluntary action. When exposed to supramaximal contractions, the muscle tissue is forced to adapt to such an extreme condition.
The muscle responds with deep remodelling of its inner structure, the growth of myofibrils (muscle hypertrophy) and creation of new protein strands and muscle fibres (muscle hyperplasia). This process results in increased muscle density and volume.
Voluntary contractions may increase the demand for energy from fat cells. Released epinephrine signals the fat cells to initiate lipolysis. The fat stored in form of triglycerides is decomposed into free fatty acids (FFAs) and glycerol which are used as energy sources.
Intensive supra-maximal contractions enhance the release of epinephrine which triggers a cascade effect leading to supramaximal lipolysis in fat cells. Because the stimulation is so rapid and intensive, the lipolytic response is excessive and FFAs start over-accumulating in adipocytes.
The FFA overflow causes cell dysfunction and induction of apoptosis – programmed cell death. Dead cells collapse and are naturally flushed away.
