Chest & abdomen EvolveX · BodyWorks patient
Non-Invasive Body Contouring
EvolveX in Alpharetta, GA
Mild to moderate sculpting, skin tightening and muscle tone; ideal with GLP-1 therapy
From $475 per session · packages from $2,800In short
EvolveX is our platform for mild to moderate body sculpting and skin tightening, and it builds and tones muscle without the gym. It is the ideal partner to GLP-1 therapy: it supports skin firmness as weight comes off and strengthens the core. It is a hands-free platform that uses radiofrequency energy and electrical muscle stimulation to reshape the body: warming the tissue, firming the skin and contracting the muscle through applicators placed over the area. Three modes — Tite, Tone and Transform — address fat, muscle and skin separately or all at once. Sessions run 30 to 60 minutes with no downtime, in a series a week apart, measured against your 3D scan.
How it actually works
The mechanism, plainly.
Applicators sit on the skin and deliver steady energy. In Tite mode that energy is radiofrequency: its thermal energy warms the deeper layers of tissue, causing existing collagen fibres to contract and tighten and stimulating new collagen, which is what firms the skin over the following weeks. In Tone mode it is electrical muscle stimulation: the applicators trigger strong, controlled contractions of the muscle group underneath — the abdomen, glutes or arms — in the way an intense workout would.
Transform runs both at once, which is why one session can address fat, muscle and skin in the same area. Every applicator is individually adjustable, so each area gets the intensity that suits it, and because they are hands-free your practitioner can position them to target specific muscle groups or fat pockets. Nothing is cut, injected or numbed. EvolveX is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device, which is why a clinical evaluation comes before treatment.
What it treats
Specific areas, listed.
The seven areas the practice treats, and what each mode does there. These regions hold onto fat or develop laxity despite regular exercise and balanced nutrition.
- — Abdomen Fat reduction, skin tightening and a stronger, more defined core.
- — Flanks Love handles: fat reduction and skin tightening.
- — Thighs Cellulite, fat reduction and skin tightening.
- — Buttocks Upper-glute definition — the non-surgical lift — and cellulite.
- — Upper arms Skin tightening, fat reduction and muscle definition.
- — Upper back Bra-line fat and skin tightening.
- — Front armpit Fat reduction and skin tightening.
Where EvolveX works
EvolveX body areas.
The areas EvolveX treats, side by side for women and men, with the concerns each most often brings us. Your provider positions the applicators for your scan.
In the treatment room
EvolveX, area by area.
The applicators are strapped in place and the session runs hands-free, so you can rest. Here is how they sit on the areas we treat most.
Before / after
EvolveX cases.
Our founder’s own case, alongside EvolveX cases from the platform’s published clinical series — each frame says which it is. BodyWorks patient cases are added as each one completes the 90-day scan, with session count and elapsed time on every frame.
Abdomen EvolveX · BodyWorks patient
Chest & abdomen EvolveX · BodyWorks patient
Abdomen & flank EvolveX · BodyWorks patient
Male midsection Medically managed weight loss · 286 lbs → 205 lbs · 7 months · BodyWorks patient
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Back EvolveX Clinic Case
Abdomen EvolveX Clinic Case
Flanks EvolveX Clinic Case
Body sculpting EvolveX Clinic Case
Abdomen EvolveX Clinic Case
Upper arms EvolveX Clinic Case
Body sculpting EvolveX Clinic Case
Trim, Tite and Tone EvolveX Clinic Case
Upper arm EvolveX Clinic Case
Abdomen & flanks EvolveX Clinic Case
Back EvolveX Clinic Case
Abdomen EvolveX Clinic Case
Upper arms EvolveX Clinic Case
Post-pregnancy abdomen EvolveX Clinic Case
Cases marked as BodyWorks results are patients, published with consent. Frames marked "Clinic Case" are from the platform manufacturer’s published clinical series, shown to illustrate the treatment. Individual results vary.
What to expect
The real table.
What we can state from the treatment itself is stated. What depends on your body is confirmed at the consult, in writing, not guessed here.
| Question | EvolveX |
|---|---|
| Session length | 30 to 60 minutes. Most people rest, read or listen to music. |
| What it feels like | A steady warming in the area (Tite) and strong but controlled muscle contractions, like an intense workout (Tone). Powerful, not painful; every applicator is adjustable to your comfort. |
| Numbing | None — no anaesthesia or numbing is required. |
| Downtime | None. Temporary redness or warmth can occur and fades quickly. |
| Number of sessions | A series — 6–12 sessions, one week apart, in packages of 6, 9 or 12. Maintenance every few months is optional. |
| When results appear | Subtle changes in muscle tightness or skin smoothness after the first few sessions; visible change develops over several weeks and continues after the last session as muscle and collagen keep building. |
| How long they last | A year or longer, depending on lifestyle and on completing the series. Muscle tone holds with regular exercise; a stable weight preserves the contouring. |
Candidacy
Who it is for — and who it isn't.
This is for you if
- You are on a GLP-1 and want your skin firm and your core strong as the weight comes off.
- You want firmer or more sculpted areas that resist diet and exercise, or muscle tone without the gym.
- You prefer a non-invasive, hands-free treatment with no recovery.
- You are close to your goal weight and want refinement — or you are losing weight and want the skin addressed as it comes off.
- You have mild to moderate skin laxity after weight loss.
This isn't for you if
- Your main complaint is significant excess skin that hangs rather than creases. That is a surgeon’s conversation: EvolveX tightens mild to moderate laxity but does not remove excess skin the way surgery can.
- You have a lot of weight to lose. That is not a reason to wait: EvolveX works well alongside medically managed weight loss and GLP-1 therapy, and your provider sets the plan at the consult.
- You want the result in a single appointment. This works over a course.
- You are pregnant, or have an implanted electronic device such as a pacemaker. Energy-based treatment is ruled out, and the consult screens for it.
Candidacy is a clinical decision made at the consult, under physician direction. The content on this site is for general information and does not constitute medical advice or establish a physician–patient relationship. Candidacy for any treatment is determined during an in-person consultation. Individual results vary.
Price, stated
What it costs.
From $475 per treatment
| Package | Price | Per treatment | Financed* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 treatments | $2,800 | $467 | from $117 / mo |
| 9 treatments | $3,800 | $422 | from $159 / mo |
| 12 treatments | $4,800 | $400 | from $200 / mo |
* Illustrative only: package price divided over 24 months. Actual rates, terms and approval are set by Cherry, Affirm or CareCredit.
Packages start at $2,800 for a package of six treatments. Packages are the usual route: six, nine or twelve treatments, one a week.
The Private Consultation is $50, credited toward any package or membership you begin within 30 days. Program memberships start at $699 a month and bundle treatment with maintenance. Full pricing & memberships.
Financing
Cherry, Affirm, CareCredit, or a plan arranged in-house. Approval, rates and terms are theirs, not ours, and are settled before the first session.
How it compares
EvolveX against CoolSculpting and Emsculpt.
The two devices people usually weigh it against. Different mechanisms, different jobs — not a claim that one is better.
| EvolveX | CoolSculpting and Emsculpt | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Radiofrequency heating plus electrical muscle stimulation, from one platform. | CoolSculpting cools fat cells (cryolipolysis). Emsculpt contracts muscle with electromagnetic energy. Two separate devices. |
| What it addresses | Fat, muscle and skin, in the same session. | CoolSculpting: fat. Emsculpt: muscle, with some fat. Skin laxity is not the target of either. |
| How it is applied | Hands-free applicators over the area, individually adjustable; several areas in one session. | CoolSculpting: a cooling applicator per area. Emsculpt: a paddle strapped over the muscle. |
| Sensation | Warmth, and controlled contractions. | Intense cold and a pulling sensation; strong contractions. |
| Course | 6–12 sessions a week apart, measured by 3D scan at 30, 60 and 90 days. | Set by the provider offering them. |
CoolSculpting and Emsculpt are trademarks of their manufacturers; BodyWorks does not offer either. The comparison is here because it is the one patients ask about.
Who performs it
Under physician direction, every time.
Sessions are performed at the Alpharetta suite by certified EvolveX practitioners — Thomas Brown, our director of body and facial aesthetics, is one — under the direction of Dr. Andrew Pugliese, medical director, who oversees every clinical protocol. Samantha Thrower, BSN, RN, our clinical director, runs treatment delivery and training. Meet the team.
Questions
About EvolveX.
What areas can EvolveX treat?
The abdomen (fat, skin tightening and muscle definition), flanks (love handles), thighs (cellulite, fat and skin), buttocks (upper-glute definition and cellulite), upper arms, the upper back (bra-line fat) and front armpit fat. Because the applicators are adjustable and hands-free, your provider can position them to target specific muscle groups or areas of concern.
Is EvolveX a good fit if I am on a GLP-1?
It is the ideal partner. GLP-1 therapy takes the weight off; EvolveX helps the skin stay firm as you lose, and strengthens the core and muscle underneath so the result looks toned rather than just smaller. Starting during your programme, rather than after it, is our preferred sequence. See GLP-1 therapy.
How many EvolveX sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals, the treatment area and the mode — Tite, Tone or Transform. Most patients complete a series of six, nine or twelve sessions scheduled one week apart; some people seeking more pronounced definition or fat reduction benefit from additional treatments. At your consult we assess your body composition and desired outcome to set the number, and maintenance sessions every few months may be recommended to preserve muscle tone and skin firmness.
Is EvolveX painful?
No. With radiofrequency you feel a steady warming in the treatment area; with electrical muscle stimulation you feel strong but controlled contractions, similar to an intense workout. The sensation can feel powerful but should not be painful. The settings are adjustable to your comfort, most patients relax, read or listen to music, and no anaesthesia or numbing is required.
How soon will I see results?
Some patients notice subtle improvements after the first few sessions, particularly in muscle tightness or skin smoothness. More visible changes develop gradually over several weeks, and your composition keeps improving after the last session as muscle fibres and collagen continue to build. Because the process is progressive, the full result is usually seen after completing the recommended series — which is why we re-scan at 30, 60 and 90 days rather than asking you to judge it in a mirror.
How long do EvolveX results last?
Results can last a year or longer, depending on your lifestyle and whether you complete the recommended series. Muscle tone achieved through stimulation is maintained with regular exercise; improvements in skin firmness persist as new collagen forms; a stable weight preserves the contouring. Some patients choose periodic maintenance sessions, and that is what the membership tiers exist for.
I am losing weight right now. Should I start EvolveX before my skin loosens?
This is one of the most common questions we hear, and it is who EvolveX is for. Starting during weight loss, rather than waiting until it is over, is our preferred sequence: Tite mode works on skin firmness and collagen while the weight comes off, and Tone mode works to keep muscle active through it. It pairs naturally with GLP-1 therapy. Results vary, and it does not remove excess skin the way surgery can. A consultation, with a 3D scan, sets your starting point and plan.
Can EvolveX help with loose skin after weight loss?
Yes — mild to moderate laxity responds well, and this is one of its best uses. Tite mode heats the deeper layers of tissue with radiofrequency, promoting collagen remodelling and firmer skin over time, and using it during a weight-loss programme — rather than after — is our preferred sequence for the skin, which is why it pairs so well with GLP-1 therapy. It does not remove excess skin the way surgery can. A consultation determines whether your laxity is suitable for non-surgical treatment.
What does it cost?
$475 a session, with packages of 6 for $2,800, 9 for $3,800, 12 for $4,800. The Private Consultation is $50, credited toward any package or membership you begin within 30 days.
Financing runs through Cherry, Affirm or CareCredit, or in-house. How financing works.
Is it safe?
EvolveX is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device and requires a clinical evaluation before treatment, which is what the consult is. Sessions are hands-free and non-invasive; temporary redness or warmth can occur and fades quickly. Every treatment is performed at the Alpharetta suite under physician direction.
Fat, muscle and skin, in one platform.
The Private Consultation: one hour, a full 3D scan, and a written protocol with real prices — credited toward any package or membership you begin within 30 days.