Understanding Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Problems & Pelvic Floor Weakness

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine and can range from occasional dribbles when coughing or laughing to frequent urgency and difficulty reaching the toilet in time.

Many people assume bladder weakness is simply an unavoidable part of ageing, childbirth or menopause, but these symptoms often indicate pelvic floor muscle weakness that can be effectively treated. The pelvic floor supports the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs, and when these muscles lose strength, bladder control becomes less reliable.

Common symptoms include leaking during exercise, sneezing or lifting, waking several times during the night to urinate, sudden overwhelming urges to use the toilet, and increasing reliance on incontinence pads for reassurance. These issues can affect physical activity, travel, work performance and emotional wellbeing.

At CJA Aesthetics, we understand that discussing incontinence can feel embarrassing, which is why we provide discreet, compassionate medical consultations focused on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms and recommending the most appropriate incontinence treatments for your individual circumstances.

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How EMSELLA Improves Pelvic Floor Weakness

Traditional pelvic floor exercises can help with stress incontinence, but many people struggle to perform them correctly or consistently enough to achieve meaningful improvement.

BTL EMSELLA uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to stimulate the entire pelvic floor muscle group. During a single 28-minute session, the chair produces thousands of supramaximal muscle contractions -  far more than could be achieved voluntarily through standard pelvic floor exercises. These powerful contractions help strengthen weakened muscles, improve neuromuscular control and restore support around the bladder and urethra. 

Because EMSELLA targets the whole pelvic floor area rather than isolated muscles, it can be particularly effective for stress incontinence, postnatal pelvic floor weakness and mixed incontinence symptoms. Clients remain fully clothed throughout treatment, experience no pain, and can return immediately to normal daily activities.

Reduce Dependence on Incontinence Pads

Many people living with urinary incontinence develop coping strategies that gradually restrict their lifestyle. They may wear incontinence pads every day, avoid long journeys, stop attending fitness classes, limit fluid intake before leaving home, or constantly check where the nearest toilet is located.

While pads can provide temporary reassurance, they do not address the underlying cause of the problem.

One of the most important benefits of EMSELLA is its potential to reduce or even eliminate the need for incontinence pads by improving the strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles. Clinical studies have shown significant improvements in quality of life and substantial reductions in pad usage following a course of treatment.

Clients frequently report feeling more confident exercising, socialising, travelling and sleeping through the night without repeated trips to the bathroom. Improved bladder control can have a profound effect on emotional wellbeing, allowing people to return to activities they had gradually stopped enjoying. 

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EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments: What To Expect

Your EMSELLA journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with one of our qualified doctors. We will discuss your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, childbirth history if relevant, and any factors that may affect your suitability for treatment. If EMSELLA is appropriate for you, we will create a personalised treatment plan designed to achieve the best possible improvement in bladder control.

A typical course involves six treatment sessions, usually scheduled twice weekly for three weeks. Each appointment lasts approximately 28 minutes. You simply sit comfortably on the EMSELLA chair while the electromagnetic energy stimulates your pelvic floor muscles. Most client describe the sensation as a strong but comfortable pelvic floor workout or a tingling contraction sensation rather than pain. 

There is no need to undress, no anaesthetic is required, and no downtime afterwards, making EMSELLA ideal for busy professionals, parents and anyone seeking convenient incontinence treatments. Some patients notice improvement after only one or two sessions, although results typically continue to develop over several weeks following completion of the full treatment course. Maintenance sessions may be recommended depending on your symptoms and long-term goals.

 

EMSELLA Incontinence Treatment Reviews

BTL EMSELLA has been recommended in publications including The Times, The Daily Mail and The Sun.   These are typical comments received from EMSELLA clients:

"I don’t know how it works… but it does. I don’t have dribbles anymore and when you are out in public I can make it to the bathroom"

"Before, I was getting up 4 - 5 times a night to go to a bathroom. It seems like it's still improving. Even in past few weeks some nights I have not had to get up at all. And it’s awesome."

"It’s… freeing, very freeing, to be able to just do what you want to do again"

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EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments FAQs

What are the benefits of EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments?

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EMSELLA is based on the very latest technology to provide an effective treatment for all types on incontinence by training and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. It's a comfortable, non-invasive procedure and many clients report an improvement after just one treatment.

How do EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments work?

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BTL EMSELLA targets the pelvic floor muscles and causes deep pelvic floor stimulation using high frequency electro magnetic energy.  This causes the muscles to contract, in a similar way to when you are carrying out pelvic floor exercises.  The treatment is highly effective because it targets the entire pelvic floor area and in a single session creates thousands of intense contractions, which you would not be able to achieve on your own.  These contractions work to strengthen and retrain your pelvic floor muscles to prevent bladder leakage.

How long does each incontinence treatment take?

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EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments take around 28 minutes.  We will advise you on what to expect at your initial consultation and help create a treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. You can expect to have a series of six treatments for best results.

Are EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments painful?

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Patients say EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments are completely painless and the procedure feels like an intense pelvic floor workout. Patients remain fully clothed while sitting on a specialized chair that uses electromagnetic energy to trigger pelvic floor muscle contractions. Most people feel a tingling sensation, deep muscle tightening, and strong vibrations during the treatment

How can I book an EMSELLA appointment at CJA Aesthetics?

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Please start by completing this online medical history form which is completely confidential. Then book a consultation via our online booking system.

How soon will I see the results?

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Many clients report bladder improvements after their initial treatment.  For full results we recommend a course of 6 treatments, and you can expect to experience continued improvements for several weeks after that.

How many EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments are needed?

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A series of 6 EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments twice a week is recommended for optimal results, but we will develop a personalised treatment plan for your own particular circumstances after your initial consultation. 

Are EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments safe?

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EMSELLA has been rigorously tested in numerous scientific studies and found to be a safe and effective treatment for urinary incontinence and intimate discomfort.  It is FDA approved and medical CE-marked.  We can answer any questions you may have about the technology at your initial consultation.

How much do EMSELLA Incontinence Treatments cost?

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At CJA Aesthetics, a full recommended course of six Emsella incontinence treatments costs from £900. If you prefer to pay on a session-by-session basis, individual sessions are priced from £200 each. Please book a consultation so we can give you a precise quote.

Is EMSELLA suitable for everyone?

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BTL EMSELLA is particularly suitable for women of any age who desire solution for urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth, and improvement in the quality of their intimate life.   It is also a suitable treatment for male urinary incontinence.

There are certain conditions that mean that you will not be a suitable candidate for EMSELLA treatment, including pregnancy, certain heart conditions, metal implants and cancer.   Our medical team will review your medical history at your initial consultation to ensure you that the treatment is the right one for you, and suggest alternatives if not.