Emsella in Newport Beach
A Non-Surgical Pelvic Floor Treatment for Bladder Control in Women and Men
A little leak when you laugh, sneeze or work out. Planning your day around where the restrooms are. Pelvic changes after having a baby or as menopause approaches, or leaks that started after prostate treatment. These concerns are more common than most people are told, and they can be hard to bring up.
At Beyond Restore in Newport Beach, Emsella treatment offers women and men a non-surgical way to strengthen the pelvic floor. You stay fully clothed, there are no needles, and most people go right back to their day. A full protocol is typically 6 sessions over 3 weeks, about twice per week. Your plan is guided by a physician-led team and built around your health history, hormones and goals, starting with a free consultation.
What Is Emsella?
Emsella is a non-invasive pelvic floor treatment made by BTL. It uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to activate the deep muscles that support your bladder and core. Emsella is FDA-cleared for the treatment of urinary incontinence. That clearance covers both women and men.
You sit on the Emsella chair fully clothed for a 28-minute session. According to the manufacturer, each session produces the equivalent of more than 11,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions, which are stronger contractions than you can create on your own with Kegel exercises.
What Emsella Can Help With
Women most often come to us about:
- Stress incontinence: leaks when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise
- Urge incontinence and frequent urination
- Pelvic floor weakness after childbirth or with menopause
- Postpartum or age-related changes in pelvic support and core control
- A feeling of being disconnected from your core
Men most often come to us about urinary leakage, including leakage after prostate treatment. See Emsella for Men below.
Some women also come to us about reduced sensation, vaginal laxity or changes in arousal or orgasm. Improved pelvic floor tone and circulation may help with these concerns, but these uses are off-label, meaning they’re outside Emsella’s FDA clearance, and results vary from person to person. We’ll talk honestly about what’s realistic for you.
How Emsella Works
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that works like a hammock under your bladder and bowel (and, in women, the uterus). When those muscles weaken, from pregnancy, childbirth, hormonal shifts, surgery or simply time, control and support can slip.
Emsella sends focused electromagnetic pulses through the seat of the chair to trigger strong, involuntary contractions across the entire pelvic floor, including muscles many people struggle to engage with Kegels. Over a series of sessions, those contractions help re-educate and strengthen the muscles, which can lead to better bladder control and a stronger pelvic foundation.
Think of it as a focused workout for muscles that are hard to train on your own, without needles or surgery.
Why Women and Men Choose Emsella
Support for Bladder Control
Over a series of sessions, stronger pelvic floor muscles can mean fewer leaks and less urgency, so you can laugh, lift or work out with more confidence. Results vary from person to person.
A Stronger Pelvic Foundation
Emsella works muscles that are hard to isolate with Kegels alone, which may help after childbirth or as your body changes with perimenopause and menopause.
Non-Invasive and Fully Clothed
There’s no surgery and there are no needles. You stay fully clothed and seated, and you’ll feel tapping, tingling or fluttering as your muscles contract. Most people go right back to work, exercise or their plans afterward.
Part of a Whole Women’s Wellness Plan
Pelvic health is often tied to hormones, so Emsella may be paired with bioidentical hormone therapy for women, the OMG-Shot or Morpheus8V. Your provider will recommend what fits your goals.
Emsella for Men
Emsella isn’t only for women. Its clearance for the treatment of urinary incontinence covers men as well as women, and the treatment is the same: fully clothed, seated on the chair, with no needles.
For men, Emsella may help with urinary leakage, including leakage after prostate treatment, by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles that support bladder control. Results vary, and it isn’t right for everyone. Your provider will review your health history and any prostate care first, and if you’ve had prostate surgery, we’ll make sure your urologist or surgeon has cleared you before you start.
Some men ask whether Emsella can help with erectile or sexual function. That use is off-label, meaning it’s outside Emsella’s FDA clearance, and we make no promises about it. We’ll talk honestly about what’s realistic at your consultation.
See the studies in men listed under Clinical Research below.
What to Expect From Emsella Treatment
A private, fully clothed treatment planned around your comfort and goals.
Before Your Session
Everything starts with a private consultation. We talk about your symptoms, your health history (including any pregnancies or prostate treatment), your hormones and your goals, and we explain how Emsella works and whether it fits. We keep these conversations relaxed, respectful and judgment-free.
During Your Session
You sit on the Emsella chair fully clothed for 28 minutes. You’ll feel tapping, tingling or fluttering as your pelvic floor muscles contract. Most people describe it as unusual but comfortable, and the intensity is adjusted to your comfort. A full protocol is typically 6 sessions over 3 weeks, about twice per week.
After Your Session
You can go right back to work, exercise or your plans. Some people feel mild muscle fatigue or soreness in the pelvic area, similar to after a workout, which usually fades quickly. If anything feels uncomfortable during or after a session, tell us so we can adjust your treatment.
Possible Side Effects
Emsella is non-invasive, but like any treatment it can cause side effects. The most common is mild muscle soreness or fatigue in the pelvic area, similar to after a workout, which usually fades quickly. Some people notice tingling or temporary pelvic or urinary discomfort.
Tell your provider right away if a session feels painful, so the intensity can be lowered or the session stopped. Contact us if you have pain that doesn’t fade, burning when you urinate, blood in your urine or signs of an infection after treatment.
Results Timeline
- Your protocol: a full Emsella protocol is typically 6 sessions over 3 weeks, about twice per week.
- After 2 to 3 sessions: many people begin noticing better bladder control.
- Maintenance: most people return for maintenance sessions every 3 to 6 months, depending on lifestyle, hormones and how their muscles respond.
Everyone responds differently, and individual results vary. We’ll build a schedule with you at your consultation.
Is Emsella Right for You?
Emsella is appropriate for most healthy adults, women and men. It’s often a good fit if you:
- Are dealing with bladder leaks, urgency or pelvic pressure
- Want to rebuild pelvic tone after having a baby
- Have urinary leakage after prostate treatment
- Are noticing pelvic changes during perimenopause or menopause
- Want a non-surgical option before considering anything more involved
- Are already doing BHRT, PRP or pelvic floor physical therapy and want added support
Who Should Wait
Emsella may not be recommended if you are pregnant or could be pregnant, have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, or have metal implants in or near the pelvic area. Tell your provider if you have a bleeding disorder, cancer in the pelvic area, a heart condition or recent pelvic surgery, or, for women, a copper IUD, so they can adjust your plan or suggest an alternative.
If you’ve recently had a baby, we’ll make sure you’ve been cleared by your OB or provider before starting. After prostate surgery, we’ll make sure your urologist or surgeon has cleared you first. If your symptoms are new, sudden or painful, or come with blood in your urine or signs of an infection, those deserve a medical evaluation first.
Want the full picture? Read our guide, Emsella in Newport Beach: what to expect.
How Emsella Compares With Kegels and Other Options
Emsella is one of several pelvic health and wellness options we offer. Here’s how it fits:
| Your main goal | Option to ask about |
|---|---|
| Bladder leaks, urgency or pelvic floor weakness, with a fully clothed, non-surgical treatment | Emsella |
| Urinary leakage in men, including after prostate treatment | Emsella, alongside the care you get from your urologist |
| Learning to engage your pelvic floor yourself, with guided exercises | Kegels and pelvic floor physical therapy, on their own or alongside Emsella |
| Perimenopause and menopause symptoms | Bioidentical hormone therapy for women |
| A PRP-based intimate rejuvenation treatment | OMG-Shot |
| Radiofrequency treatment for vaginal tissue | Morpheus8V |
| Postpartum core concerns in the abdomen | EmSculpt NEO |
Emsella vs. Kegels and pelvic floor therapy: Kegels and pelvic floor physical therapy are valuable, and we don’t see Emsella as a replacement for either. Emsella can be used on its own or as a boost alongside them. The difference is intensity: Emsella triggers stronger contractions than most people can produce voluntarily, and it reaches muscles that are hard to isolate on your own.
For more on sessions, candidacy and pairings, read our Emsella guide. If you’re also thinking about your abdomen after pregnancy, our EmSculpt NEO guide explains how that treatment works.
How Much Does Emsella Cost in Newport Beach?
Your cost depends on how many sessions your plan includes and whether Emsella is combined with other treatments. Because every plan is different, we don’t list one price. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s included and what it costs at your free consultation, before you decide anything.
Emsella packages and maintenance plans are available; ask about them at your free consultation.
Financing through PatientFi, CareCredit and Cherry is available for all services, including Emsella.
Clinical Research on Emsella
Emsella has been evaluated in peer-reviewed clinical studies. Individual results vary; ask your provider whether it is right for you. Studies on sexual function look at off-label uses, outside Emsella’s FDA clearance. We list these sources for reference only; links open PubMed, the publisher’s page or a free full-text copy in a new tab.
Peer-Reviewed Studies
- Samuels JB et al. Safety and Efficacy of a Non-Invasive High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Field (HIFEM) Device for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Enhancement of Quality of Life. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2019. PubMed | Free full text (PMC)
- Silantyeva E et al. A Comparative Study on the Effects of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Technology and Electrostimulation for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Muscles and Urinary Incontinence in Parous Women: Analysis of Posttreatment Data. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2021. PubMed | Free full text (PMC)
- Sacarin G et al. Prospective Comparative Study of EMSella Therapy and Surgical Anterior Colporrhaphy for Urinary Incontinence: Outcomes and Efficacy. Healthcare (Basel). 2025. PubMed | Free full text (PMC)
Studies in Men
- Tosun H et al. Evaluating the Efficacy of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Therapy for Postprostatectomy Incontinence in Men. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management. 2025. Peer-reviewed study. PubMed | Free full text (PMC)
- Brandeis J, Lu S. 133 Pelvic Floor HIFEM in Men Improves Ejaculation. The Journal of Sexual Medicine (Supplement 1). 2022. Conference abstract, not a full peer-reviewed paper. Sexual function is an off-label use. DOI
Articles and Reviews
- Pavcnik M et al. Evaluation of Possible Side Effects in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence with Magnetic Stimulation. Medicina (Kaunas). 2023. Systematic review of chair-based magnetic stimulation. PubMed | Free full text (PMC)
- Sacarin G et al. Chair-Based Magnetic Pelvic Floor Stimulation and Female Sexual Function in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025. Systematic review. Sexual function is an off-label use. PubMed | Free full text (PMC)
- Deshpande J, Singh CK. Emsella: A breakthrough, non invasive technology for treatment of incontinence. Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research. 2023. Short communication. DOI
- Attewell D. Revolutionising treatment for urinary incontinence and enhancing intimate wellness with EMSELLA. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing. 2025. Practitioner article. DOI
What People in Newport Beach Are Asking
How many Emsella sessions do I need?
A full protocol is typically 6 sessions over 3 weeks, about twice per week. Your plan is customized to your goals and how your muscles respond, and many people return for maintenance sessions every 3 to 6 months.
Does Emsella help with intimacy and sensation?
Some women report improved sensation and intimacy after treatment, and some men ask about erectile or sexual function. These uses are off-label, meaning they’re outside Emsella’s FDA clearance for urinary incontinence, we make no promises about them, and results vary. We’ll talk through realistic expectations and other options, such as hormone therapy or, for women, the OMG-Shot, at your consultation.
Will I feel the treatment working?
Yes. You’ll feel tapping, tingling or fluttering as your pelvic floor muscles contract. Most people describe it as unusual but comfortable, and the intensity is adjusted to your comfort. Tell your provider if anything feels painful.
Can Emsella be used after childbirth or during menopause?
Yes. Emsella is commonly used after pregnancy and during perimenopause and menopause, and it’s often part of a broader hormone and pelvic wellness plan. If you’ve recently had a baby, we’ll make sure you’ve been cleared by your OB or provider first.
Is Emsella a replacement for Kegels or pelvic floor therapy?
Not necessarily. Emsella can be used on its own or alongside Kegels and pelvic floor physical therapy. According to the manufacturer, each session produces the equivalent of more than 11,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions, which are stronger contractions than most people can create voluntarily.
What is Emsella FDA-cleared for?
Emsella is FDA-cleared for the treatment of urinary incontinence. That clearance covers both women and men. Uses for intimacy, sensation or erectile function are off-label, meaning they’re outside Emsella’s FDA clearance, and results vary.
Do I have to undress for Emsella, and is there downtime?
No. You stay fully clothed and seated on the Emsella chair for the entire 28-minute session. Most people go right back to work, exercise or their plans afterward. Some feel mild muscle fatigue or soreness in the pelvic area, similar to after a workout, which usually fades quickly.
Is Emsella for men too?
Yes. Emsella is FDA-cleared for the treatment of urinary incontinence. That clearance covers men as well as women. For men, it may help with urinary leakage, including leakage after prostate treatment, though results vary and your provider will review your health history first. Any use for erectile or sexual function is off-label, and we make no promises about it.
When will I notice results from Emsella?
Many people notice better bladder control after 2 to 3 sessions. A full protocol is typically 6 sessions over 3 weeks, about twice per week, and individual results vary.
Who should not have Emsella?
Emsella may not be recommended during pregnancy or for anyone with a pacemaker, other implanted electronic devices or metal implants in or near the pelvic area. Tell your provider if you have a bleeding disorder, cancer in the pelvic area, a heart condition or recent pelvic surgery, or, for women, a copper IUD. We review your full health history at your consultation.
What are the possible side effects of Emsella?
The most common is mild muscle soreness or fatigue in the pelvic area, similar to after a workout, which usually fades quickly. Some people notice tingling or temporary pelvic or urinary discomfort. Tell your provider if a session feels painful, and contact us if pain doesn’t fade or you notice burning when you urinate, blood in your urine or signs of an infection.
How much does Emsella cost in Newport Beach?
Cost depends on how many sessions your plan includes and whether Emsella is combined with other treatments, and we’ll walk you through it at your free consultation before you decide anything. Emsella packages and maintenance plans are available; ask about them at your free consultation. Financing through PatientFi, CareCredit and Cherry is available for all services, including Emsella.
Start With a Free Emsella Consultation
The easiest first step is a private conversation. Book a free consultation at Beyond Restore, 1501 Westcliff Dr #303, Newport Beach. We’ll listen to what’s going on, look at the whole picture, including hormones and history, and build a plan that fits your body and your life, with no pressure to decide on the spot. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling is recommended.