Firstly I would like to thank BR for the opportunity to trial the Manicare Salon Firming Body Sculptor.
This device has 2 functions to it, firstly Electrical Muscle Stimulation and also LIPO Vacuum Suction with massaging rollers.
The main purpose of this device is to stimulate blood flow and help to eradicate cellulite and to firm and tone your muscles and appearance of your skin.
This comes with an attachable roller which you roll over your body while it creates suction plus massaging while it emits EMS.
You must use a lotion otherwise this won't work and I read online not to use a body oil otherwise the EMS won't work. I tried one body lotion and ended up splashing water on to make it roll across my skin but found it wasn't suitable so I switched to the Nivea Organic Oat body lotion with great success.
This is a tricky device to use initially but once you get the hang of it it does become easier.
I especially like the EMS as I felt it working that much so it made my fingers tingle when I did my arms. With this in mind I would not use if you have a medical device or checked with your doctor beforehand.
There are different levels for the EMS and the suction. Also you can increase the suction further switching the button on the side from 1-2. You do need to keep your skin as taut as possible otherwise this device will suck and will be difficult to move however there is a release button.
I used this on my upper arms, thighs, buttocks and stomach.
I have trialled this device for approximately 2 weeks and have felt my muscles are more toned particularly my arms where let's face it with age they do start to lose some tone. With more time I believe that I will see more improvement and will be able to increase the suction to a higher setting from 1-2.
It does really emit a pulse which feels a little sharp if used on the highest setting and the LIPO suction is very strong too and can hurt if you have it set too high.
I will definitely continue to use this as I feel I've had an improvement.
I've never used a tool like this before and it was really simple to set up and use, just put the attachment on, charge for a few hours and you're good to go. I especially love that it's cordless, that makes it so much easier to use and I found I didn't need to charge it after each use.
I have been using it on my thighs and I'm still getting used to the way it feels. It does feel strange at first and for the LIPO function, I have stayed at the lower end of the settings for now as the suction power surprised me and my muscles. I found the EMS to be easier to get used to. I will say that you need a decent amount of moisturiser (not for use with oils) and it works best with a thicker one or it doesn't glide as smoothly. I appreciate that you can use the two functions seperately or together and choose which one you want stronger. I used the EMS more than the LIPO function as I was worried about the suction of my skin everyday.
I also like the product design, lovely colour, nice to hold and very light. It's quick to wash and it comes with spare little filter things and tweezers to change them which is nice. I used it for the recommended 5 days and 2 days rest though I broke it up with two half sessions in the afternoon and evening to get my muscles used to it. I can feel a difference in my thighs, they do feel slightly firmer but I think I'll be able to 'see' more of an effect as I continue to use it. This is definitely a long-term use product. I'm pretty pleased with how it's going and I would recommend this product.