AS electrical pulses surge into my bottom, I peer over my shoulder and see my cheeks going like the clappers.

But just as I thought the sight of my sagging glutes bouncing up and down like a pair of past-their-prime beach balls was about as humiliating as it could get, my chirpy aesthetic nurse, Katie, leans down and tells me: “Just as a warning, you may pass wind.”

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The Sun’s Bizarre editor Ellie Henman reveals her experiences of undergoing EmSculpt, an alternative to the controversial BBL procedureCredit: David Cummings

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Ellie, 36, says her bottom is far plumper after just four sessionsCredit: David Cummings

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Ellie during her EmSculpt session

Luckily my bowels didn’t let me down and I’m now proudly sitting on a rear which is remarkably fuller – and peachier – than before.

And it’s all down to a popular new treatment, EmSculpt, which has seen a surge in popularity as Brits turn away from going under the knife for Brazilian Bum Lifts [BBLs] and opt for non-surgical procedures instead.

I’m sold, thanks to my own rump rapidly decreasing in volume after I started using weight loss jab Mounjaro.

While the little weekly prick helped me lose almost three stone in weight, it turned my previously peachy behind into something that resembled something more like an overripe tangerine.

Don’t get me wrong, BBLs still appear to be all the rage, and in 2023 became the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure in the UK.

But it is also the most dangerous.

The procedure involves using liposuction to remove fat from areas like your thighs or stomach and injecting it into the buttocks to give your bum a more rounded and lifted look.

Mortality rates for the op are widely reported, with British nurse Demi Agoglia dying after having the procedure in Turkey last year.

An inquest later told how the 26-year-old passed away three days after the op following a “catalogue of poor care”.

But there is a safer non-surgical alternative to the BBL which is taking the UK by storm.

And that is why I have found myself in the plush Baker Street clinic of top aesthetic Doctor Leah Totton, who is pioneering the treatment EmSculpt.

In layman’s terms, EmSculpt involves two large paddles being strapped to your buttock cheeks which pulse “high intensity electromagnetic energy” into them to make your muscles get to work.

“Each treatment is the equivalent of 24,000 squats,” Dr Leah tells me.

“It’s a really safe and straightforward alternative to BBL surgery.

“And that’s because it works without needing to break the skin.

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EmSculpt pioneer Dr Leah TottonCredit: Dan Charity - The Sun

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The machine put Ellie's glutes through the equivalent of 24,000 squats in an hourCredit: supplied

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Ellie's bum, pictured before the treatment, had 'rapidly decreased in volume' after she started using Mounjaro

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Many patients reference Kim Kardashian as inspiration in their search for an hourglass silhouetteCredit: Instagram

“You don’t need to have any general anaesthetic.

“It is simply working to electrically stimulate the gluteal muscles – the muscles of the bum – and strengthen them.

“It uses HIFEM+ Technology to induce powerful muscle contractions that exceed what’s possible in a conventional workout. These contractions strengthen and tone muscles while also enhancing muscle definition.

“It’ll make your buttock area more perky and give your bottom a fuller appearance.”

The hourglass silhouette continues to be a highly sought-after aesthetic goal among patients

Dr Leah

I’m not the only person who has turned to a non-surgical treatment to try to get their bum back after losing weight.

“We have a lot of patients who come to the clinic because they’ve had bariatric surgery, gastric sleeves or are taking weight loss injectables such as Ozempic,” Dr Leah explains.

“A lot of them describe that their bottom looks more flat and EmSculpt is a safe way of making that area more pronounced.”

Naturally, there is only one woman Dr Leah’s patients reference when asked what kind of results they want to achieve.

“The hourglass silhouette continues to be a highly sought-after aesthetic goal among patients, with many referencing celebrities such as Kim Kardashian as inspiration for this,” she says.

“It is important to note that everybody’s body is different, so results will vary depending on the individual.”

While I’m not expecting to be able to balance a glass of champers on my rump – like Kim did when she broke the internet with THAT famous photoshoot for Paper Magazine in 2014 – after just one session I could see a difference.

My bottom appeared rounder and more shapely and even my partner Tom, who normally wouldn’t notice if I dyed my hair black, noticed it too.

And incredibly, there wasn’t even an ounce of discomfort the following day – despite my mother’s fear that I’d end up “walking like John Wayne”.

In fact, the whole process was painless, which is remarkable when you think the machine has put my glutes through the equivalent of 24,000 squats in under an hour.

After finishing my four sessions, my bottom is far plumper than before I started taking Mounjaro – and I am genuinely impressed

Ellie Henman

Katie, who performed my treatments, explained: “The EmSculpt machine taps out the lactic acid during the treatment.

“So that aching feeling you get after doing squats at the gym isn’t there. It’s very clever.”

I’d agree – after each of my four treatments, I never had an issue with muscle ache or discomfort.

For exercise-phobics like me, this treatment is ideal. And in terms of the cost, in comparison to what you’d pay for a BBL, you’d be laughing all the way to the bank.

“BBL surgery costs between £6,000 to £12,000,” Dr Leah explains.

“EmSculpt by comparison is £250 a session and we do four of those. So it’s £1,000 for the treatment and results last for 12 months.

“There are also significant differences in terms of the risks and the recovery time for each.

“But with the results you get for your money, you can see why demand for non-surgical BBLs is increasing.

“EmSculpt can be used on other parts of the body, including the abdomen, arms, hamstrings, and calves. And results can last for up to 12 months with a healthy and active lifestyle.”

The horror stories I’ve read about BBL surgery have put me off for life, but with EmSculpt, I could see myself coming back for more.

After finishing my four sessions, my bottom is far plumper than before I started taking Mounjaro – and I am genuinely impressed.

The humiliation I first felt when pulling down my trousers to show off my drained derriere has now vanished – and putting on my rarely used workout gear, I genuinely felt so confident.

The cost wouldn’t put me off either, as I could pay for a yearly course of EmSculpt just by giving up my £4.20-a-day large Costa Coffee latte.

Not only would my waistline thank me for it, but my bum would be shouting it from the rooftops.

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EmSculpt costs £1,000 for four sessions and the results last for 12 months

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She now feels much more confident in her 'rarely used workout gear'Credit: David Cummings

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The whole process was painless for Ellie and didn't leave her 'walking like John Wayne'Credit: David Cummings

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