Emsella is a non-invasive pelvic floor treatment that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to stimulate repeated pelvic floor muscle contractions. At Satori Dermatology & Wellness, we offer Emsella in Franklin, TN for appropriate men and women seeking support for pelvic floor weakness, bladder control, and related pelvic wellness concerns.
Your care is led by Dr. Jill Crowell, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, in Satori’s private boutique setting. Treatment recommendations are personalized to your medical history, symptoms, clinical needs, and individual goals.
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Pelvic Floor Weakness Symptoms in Men and Women
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the pelvic organs and plays an important role in bladder control and core stability. When these muscles weaken or lose coordination, symptoms can include urinary leakage, reduced bladder control, and changes in pelvic support.
Symptoms can vary based on sex, medical history, and the underlying cause of pelvic floor dysfunction:
- Women may experience stress urinary leakage during exercise, urinary urgency or urge incontinence, or pelvic floor weakness following pregnancy and childbirth.
- Men may experience urinary leakage, post-void dribbling, or changes in continence during recovery after certain prostate procedures.
- Pelvic floor weakness may also contribute to changes in sexual function or pelvic stability in some individuals.
Because urinary and sexual symptoms can have multiple causes, pelvic floor strengthening is not appropriate for every patient. Dr. Crowell evaluates your symptoms, medical history, and relevant contraindications to determine whether Emsella is an appropriate part of your treatment plan.
How Does Emsella Work?
Emsella uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to induce repeated involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles while you remain seated and fully clothed. These contractions are designed to engage pelvic floor muscles without requiring the patient to perform voluntary exercises during the session.
At Satori Dermatology & Wellness, Emsella is provided as part of a physician-directed treatment plan based on your symptoms, medical history, and individual pelvic health needs. The treatment does not require needles, injections, or incisions, and most patients can return to their normal activities after a session.
Emsella is non-invasive, but it is important to understand what the treatment does and does not involve:
- No surgery or injections: Emsella does not require incisions, needles, or injectable treatments.
- No medication-based procedure: The treatment works through electromagnetic stimulation rather than prescription medication, and most patients can resume normal activities after the session.
- Not a standalone treatment for erectile dysfunction: Pelvic floor strengthening may support sexual function when muscle weakness is a contributing factor, but erectile dysfunction can have vascular, neurological, hormonal, and other causes that require separate evaluation.
For appropriate candidates, Emsella can be incorporated into a personalized pelvic wellness plan to target muscle weakness and support pelvic floor function. Because pelvic symptoms can have different underlying causes, Dr. Crowell evaluates each patient before recommending treatment.
What to Expect During Your Emsella Treatment
Before your first Emsella treatment, Dr. Crowell reviews your medical history, symptoms, and relevant health conditions to determine whether the treatment is appropriate for you. Emsella sessions typically take about 30 minutes, and you remain seated and fully clothed throughout the treatment.
During the session, you may feel tapping, tingling, and repeated pelvic floor muscle contractions. The intensity can be adjusted throughout treatment based on your comfort and response. Most patients can return to their regular activities after the session.
Who Should Not Have Emsella Treatment?
Emsella is not appropriate for everyone. Common contraindications and reasons to delay treatment include:
- Pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, neurostimulators, or other implanted electronic devices
- Certain metal implants in or near the pelvis or treatment area
- Pregnancy
- Other medical conditions, implanted devices, or recent procedures identified during your physician evaluation
This is not a complete list of contraindications. Dr. Crowell will review your medical history and implanted devices before recommending treatment.
Not all pelvic floor dysfunction is caused by muscle weakness. In a hypertonic pelvic floor, the muscles remain overly tight or have difficulty relaxing and coordinating normally. In these cases, additional strengthening may not be appropriate, and pelvic floor physical therapy may be a more suitable first-line approach. Dr. Crowell can evaluate your symptoms and medical history to determine whether Emsella or another type of care is more appropriate.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Emsella?
Emsella may be appropriate for adults with pelvic floor weakness who want a non-invasive treatment option and do not have contraindications to electromagnetic stimulation. Dr. Crowell may consider Emsella for patients experiencing concerns such as:
- Urinary leakage, including symptoms associated with stress or urge incontinence
- Pelvic floor weakness after pregnancy or childbirth
- Changes in urinary control following certain prostate procedures
- Pelvic floor weakness that may be contributing to sexual function concerns
These symptoms can have multiple causes, so candidacy is determined through an individual medical evaluation rather than symptoms alone.
Can Emsella Support Sexual Function?
Pelvic floor strength can play a role in sexual function for both men and women. When muscle weakness is a contributing factor, Emsella may be considered as a supportive pelvic floor treatment. For men with erectile dysfunction, pelvic floor strengthening addresses only one potential component of a condition that may also involve vascular, neurological, hormonal, medication-related, or other factors.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation may also be considered during recovery after certain prostate procedures when clinically appropriate and coordinated with the patient’s broader medical care.
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How Emsella Fits Into a Broader Treatment Plan
Emsella specifically targets pelvic floor muscle engagement, but pelvic and sexual health symptoms can involve more than one physiological factor. When appropriate, Dr. Crowell considers your symptoms, medical history, and underlying contributing factors before determining whether Emsella should be used alone or as part of a broader treatment plan.
For patients whose concerns also involve erectile function, Dr. Crowell may evaluate whether treatment aimed at other contributing factors should be considered separately from pelvic floor strengthening. For example, acoustic shockwave therapy may be discussed for select patients when vascular factors are part of the clinical picture.
If erectile dysfunction or another sexual health concern is also part of your clinical picture, Dr. Crowell can evaluate whether additional treatment is appropriate. Depending on the contributing factors, options may include acoustic shockwave therapy or, for select patients, P-Shot®/PRP therapy. These treatments address different aspects of sexual health and are recommended only after an individualized evaluation.
Your consultation is the first step in determining whether Emsella alone or another treatment approach is appropriate for your needs.
Your Emsella Treatment Process at Satori
Your Emsella treatment process begins with an evaluation by Dr. Crowell to review your medical history, symptoms, treatment goals, and potential contraindications. This screening helps determine whether Emsella is appropriate for your needs and guides your individualized treatment plan.
- Consultation: We review your symptoms, medical history, health conditions, and treatment goals to determine whether Emsella is an appropriate option.
- In-Office Treatment: You remain seated and fully clothed during a session that typically lasts about 30 minutes. Treatment intensity can be adjusted based on your comfort and response.
- After Treatment: Emsella typically does not require a formal recovery period, and most patients can resume their usual daily activities after leaving the office.
- Follow-Up: Your response to treatment is reviewed over the course of your treatment plan, and the number or timing of sessions may be adjusted based on your progress and clinical needs.
Treatment plans and results vary by patient. Emsella is commonly provided as a series of sessions, but your recommended schedule will depend on your initial evaluation and response to treatment.
Satori Dermatology & Wellness provides physician-led care in a private boutique setting at 1909 Mallory Ln, Suite 302, Franklin, TN 37067. Call (615) 905-4994 if you would like to discuss whether Emsella may be appropriate for your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emsella in Franklin, TN
Can Emsella Help With Erectile Dysfunction?
Emsella may provide supportive pelvic floor strengthening for some men when muscle weakness is one contributing factor to erectile or sexual function concerns. However, erectile dysfunction can also involve vascular, neurological, hormonal, medication-related, and other causes, so Emsella should not be viewed as a standalone ED treatment. Dr. Crowell can evaluate how pelvic floor health fits into your broader treatment plan.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
Satori typically recommends a series of six Emsella sessions, often scheduled twice per week over approximately three weeks. Your recommended number and timing of treatments may vary based on your symptoms, initial evaluation, and response to therapy. Dr. Crowell will discuss the appropriate schedule with you during your consultation.
What does the treatment feel like, and is there any downtime?
During Emsella treatment, you may feel tapping, tingling, and repeated pelvic floor muscle contractions as the intensity increases. The settings can be adjusted based on your comfort and response. Emsella typically does not require a formal recovery period, and most patients can return to their usual daily activities after the session.
Who Should Not Receive Emsella Treatment?
Emsella is not appropriate for everyone. Common contraindications include pregnancy, pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices, and certain metal implants in or near the treatment area.
Other health conditions, devices, or recent procedures may also affect candidacy. In addition, patients whose pelvic floor symptoms are related to excessive muscle tightness rather than weakness may require a different treatment approach, such as pelvic floor physical therapy. A clinical screening is necessary before treatment.
How Much Does Emsella Cost in Franklin, TN?
Emsella pricing depends on the number of sessions recommended in your treatment plan. Satori provides individualized pricing after your consultation. Financing options through ALPHAEON® Credit are available for many services. Contact our office to confirm current Emsella pricing, financing eligibility, and available payment options.
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If pelvic floor weakness is contributing to urinary leakage or other pelvic health concerns, Emsella may provide a non-invasive option for targeted pelvic floor strengthening. At Satori Dermatology & Wellness, treatment is physician-led and performed while you remain fully clothed, without incisions or injections and typically without a formal recovery period.
Because pelvic floor symptoms can have different underlying causes, your consultation includes a review of your symptoms, health history, and treatment goals to determine whether Emsella is appropriate for you. If another approach would better address your needs, your evaluation can help guide the next step in your care.