The Tried-and-True Combo for Real Body Toning

by Dr. Holly Gunn at Gunn Dermatology | 
March 25, 2026

Looking toned isn’t about chasing a “quick fix” or fitting into a seasonal trend — it’s about feeling strong, confident, and comfortable in your body year-round.

Most people are already doing the right things: eating well, staying active, and making healthier choices. But even with consistency, stubborn areas of fat and muscle tone can be frustratingly resistant. Genetics, hormones, pregnancy and surgery can all play a role in how our bodies respond.

That’s where today’s body-contouring technology can help. Rather than replacing healthy habits, modern treatments like EmSculpt Neo and PHYSIQ are designed to enhance your efforts — helping tone muscle, reduce stubborn fat, and improve strength in ways that workouts alone often can’t.

 

 

1. EmSculpt Neo

This device contracts your abdominal muscles more strongly than it is physically possible for you to do on your own. It is excellent at targeting stubborn areas while helping you tone and tighten.

• Treats abs, buttocks, hips, flanks, lower back, thighs, calves, arms

• Equivalent of 24,000 painless crunches in a 30- minute session

• Burns fat and tightens skin with radiofrequency

• Builds muscle with HIFEM technology

• Typically recommend a series of 6 for best results

 

 

2. PHYSIQ

By pairing EmSculpt with PHYSIQ, you are able to treat multiple areas at once. This device uses both heat and energy to get rid of fat, tone your muscles, and tighten your skin for next-level natural-looking results with no downtime.

• Treats abs, flanks, arms, legs, thighs, banana rolls, buttocks

• Decreases crepey skin on the body

• Immediate and long-term results

• Multiple areas, even small body parts, can be targeted

 

The best results come from combining healthy habits with treat-ments that support your goals. These technologies are not about perfection — they’re about helping you feel stronger, more toned, and more confident in your own skin. If you’ve been putting in the work but still have areas that won’t budge, a personalized consultation can help determine the right plan for you.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Gunn Dermatology at (205) 415-7536. Follow us on Instagram @gunndermatology.