PHYSIQ utilizes its distinctive STEP technology to target both tissues and muscles precisely. This technology involves tailor-made sequences of timed phases, which include deep heat and muscle stimulation. The deep heat generated by PHYSIQ’s super luminescent diode matrix (SDM) focuses on the tissues, while the electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) aspect induces muscle contractions. These contractions are crucial in retraining the muscles in the specified area.

Before your session, it may be necessary to shave the area being targeted. Increasing your water intake beforehand is also advisable. Cartessa Physiq uses four independent applicators capable of delivering heat and EMS during the treatment. Your practitioner will strategically place up to four applicators along the desired area, securing them with a Physiq band. As the treatment progresses, you’ll likely experience a sensation of warmth where the applicators are placed, along with muscle contractions during the EMS phases. If any discomfort arises, you can use the patient control button, which adjusts the energy levels while maintaining the treatment’s effectiveness. Post-treatment, it’s crucial to massage the treated area with the specially formulated Physiq body lotion designed to enhance your body treatment. You will be given a bottle of this lotion to continue the massage twice daily between your treatment sessions. You may notice the treated area(s) feeling warm for several hours after the session. It’s recommended to avoid strenuous exercise and activities that could increase your body temperature for at least 48 hours following the treatment.

The length of each treatment depends on the specific area being treated, but typically, each treatment lasts about thirty minutes on average.

With Physiq’s four applicators, treating different areas simultaneously using two applicators per area in a single session is feasible. Up to three areas can be addressed in a single day.

It is generally advised to undergo five sessions, each scheduled a week apart. EMS can be used independently to maintain the results after completing the full STEP sessions. However, individual needs vary, so discussing with your provider the specific areas you wish to focus on and your desired outcomes is crucial.

Several factors ensure the comfort of Cartessa Physiq treatments. The deep heat penetration, balanced with sapphire cooling on the skin’s surface, initially results in a slight rise in skin temperature, allowing for patient comfort without compromising the treatment’s effectiveness. Furthermore, as part of the STEP technology, the alternating cycles of heat and EMS ensure that the ideal temperature is consistently maintained during the session. Patients are also provided a control button to adjust the settings for comfort without affecting the session’s effectiveness.