Watch my ozempic bum shake like the clappers in £250 treatment better than BBL - it fixed my droopy rear after fat jabs | The Sun
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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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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“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.
Tweakment Trials
NON-SURGICAL cosmetic procedures – dubbed tweakments - are experiencing a surge in the UK.
A recent survey revealed a 28 per cent increase in consumer spending on procedures such as Botox, fillers and skin rejuvenation in the past two years alone, highlighting a shift towards less invasive, safer enhancements.
Researchers at University College London predict that the UK injectables market will be worth a staggering £11.7bn by next year, thanks to the treatments being available everywhere from high-end clinics to local hair salons.
Today we launch a brand new series, The Tweakment Trials, which lifts the lid on the UK’s most popular and emerging non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
We will explore their benefits – and potential pitfalls – and provide guidance on how to undergo these enhancements responsibly and safely.
Government-approved organisation Save Face warns it is vital consumers use only accredited professionals, which is why they maintain a register of qualified practitioners who have been through rigorous assessments.
“Non-surgical cosmetic treatments can cause serious complications,” says Ashton Collins, director of Save Face, which provides a register of qualified practitioners.
“It is important that your practitioner is competent to identify and manage any complication should it occur.
"Research your chosen practitioner, visit their website to check testimonials and see examples of their work. And don’t be afraid to walk away If you do not feel comfortable."
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.
What are Brazilian Butt Lifts and why are they so popular?
Buttock enlargement surgery - known as a Brazilian butt-lift (BBL) - is used to make the bum look bigger, rounded and lifted.
Surgeons transfer fat, inject filler or insert silicone-filled implants.
It is the fastest growing cosmetic procedure but also one of the most dangerous, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
Many patients are travelling to the likes of Turkey or seeking out unregistered surgeons in the UK and are not given full information on the risks.
BBLs carry the highest risk of all cosmetic surgeries - with more than one death occurring per 4,000 procedures.
Due to celebrities undergoing such ops, many women are hoping to emulate their looks.
Consultant clinical psychologist Dr Anu Sayal-Bennett, a chartered member of the British Psychological Society, told the BBC: "Despite there being so much about body positivity, there are pressures for women - and men too - to look a certain way."
Many people travel abroad for the procedure because it is cheaper and advertising is "terribly seductive", combined with the idea of a beach holiday, added Dr Sayal-Bennett.
“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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