Busy Mum Approved: The 30-Min Body Contouring Treatment

Not all goals require gym time, and not all progress has to come with soreness and sweat.

The EmShape treatment at Icon Aesthetics, which has been awarded Best Body Contouring Treatment in our Spa Awards 2025, offers a 30-minute non-invasive session that helps tone key muscle groups while stimulating fat metabolism – no dumbbells required.

Body sculpting made simple

Visible changes in body shape are often influenced by two factors: excess fat accumulation and declining muscle tone. EmShape helps to tackle both at once, building muscle while subtly sculpting your silhouette – all without stepping into a gym.

According to Spa Awards reviewer Priyanka C Agarwal, who was given an overview by her aesthetician, EmShape “works to mimic stomach crunches” – and that’s not an exaggeration. The treatment uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (Hifem) to stimulate deep, targeted muscle contractions, delivering the equivalent of up to 30,000 crunches or squats in just under 30 minutes.

These intense contractions go beyond what you’d achieve in a workout, helping to engage muscles and support fat release in the treated area.

The process kickstarts what’s known as lipolysis – where fat cells shrink in volume and are gradually flushed out by the body. The result? A more sculpted appearance and enhanced muscle tone over time – with no downtime required.

The treatment process is also pleasingly hands-off, according to Priyanka. Applicators are positioned on areas like the abdomen, thighs or buttocks, depending on your needs, and then “you are left alone while the machine does the work”. The busy mum of two also enjoyed “the warm, cosy bed you are tucked into”.

Relax, reset and refocus

For new mothers, EmShape may also provide a supportive addition to postnatal recovery routines, particularly for those seeking to rebuild core strength or address muscle tone in the abdominal area after pregnancy-related changes. This includes diastasis recti – a common postpartum condition involving abdominal muscle separation.

Whether you’re managing a newborn or juggling a packed calendar, this 30-minute session offers a discreet and convenient way to refocus on your body with no gym bag necessary.

Icon Aesthetics is at #02-01E Wisma Atria, Singapore 238877 and #04-05 Century Square, Singapore 529509.