Banana Fold → Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body

Problem: Banana fold, under-butt bulge, outer thigh bulge, side bulges, uneven silhouette, loose outer thigs. Solution: Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body

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Problem: Banana Fold

The banana fold — also known as the under-butt bulge, gluteal fold fullness, or upper-hamstring fat pocket — is one of the most stubborn and frustrating areas for women.

Even with weight loss or consistent workouts, the banana fold can:

  • stick out beneath the butt
  • make the glutes look less lifted
  • exaggerate hip dips
  • create a two-tiered appearance (butt → bulge)
  • look worse in leggings or tight clothing
  • distort the silhouette
  • resist fat loss entirely
  • give the appearance of cellulite

Why?
Because banana fold fat is influenced by:

  • genetics
  • posture and glute mechanics
  • weak glute/hamstring insertion points
  • connective tissue tethering
  • stubborn subcutaneous fat
  • decreased skin elasticity
  • hormonal changes
  • GLP-1 rapid weight-loss catabolism

This region is extremely difficult to change with diet or exercise because the fat sits in a high-resistance zone and is tightly bound by connective tissue.

But the right combination of targeted muscle strengthening + RF-based fat reduction + skin tightening dramatically improves the area

Solution: Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body

Pollard Preventative uses a two-modality protocol that treats the banana fold from both angles:

  • the fat pocket itself, and
  • the musculature above and below it

This ensures the fold smooths, the glutes lift, and the transition from butt to thigh looks clean and sculpted.

Emsculpt NEO (Structural Lift + Fat Remodeling)

Emsculpt NEO uses synchronized HIFEM™ + RF heating to:

  • strengthen the glutes (lifting the butt off the thigh)
  • reduce the subcutaneous fat within the banana fold
  • tone the upper hamstrings for better support
  • smooth the butt–thigh transition
  • reduce the “shelf-like” fold
  • prevent the sag or droop that exaggerates the bulge
  • improve contour and symmetry
  • tighten skin for a smoother, toned appearance
  • remodel septa to reduce pulling (the cause of cellulite)

By lifting the glutes upward and reducing the fat downward, NEO attacks the banana fold from both structural directions.

Exion Body (Skin Tightening + Texture Improvement)

Exion Body uses advanced RF + Targeted Ultrasound to:

  • reduce subcutaneous fat
  • tighten lax or crepey skin beneath the butt
  • improve elasticity and firmness
  • smooth skin irregularity caused by fat pockets
  • reduce the appearance of dimpling (cellulite)
  • refine the overall contour

This is especially important for women who:

  • have lost weight
  • have experienced weight fluctuations
  • are postpartum
  • take GLP-1 medications
  • have thinner skin or decreased collagen

Together, Emsculpt NEO + Exion give the banana fold a smoother, tighter, lifted appearance.

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How Emsculpt NEO Works to Fix Banana Fold

  • Detailed Under-Butt Mapping: We evaluate glute insertion, hamstring tone, fat distribution, skin quality, posture, and how the fold behaves with movement.
  • Emsculpt NEO (Lift + Reduce): NEO strengthens glute lower fibers and upper hamstrings to lift (so it doesn’t fold) while reducing fat in the fold for an overall smoother structure.
  • Exion Body (Tighten + Smooth): RF energy tightens skin and improves elasticity, enhancing the smooth, aesthetic transition from glute to thigh.
  • Combined Smoothing Effect: By treating both the fat pocket and the supportive muscles, the banana fold gradually softens and lifts.
  • Gradual, Natural Results: Results develop over 8–12 weeks and continue improving as collagen remodels / rebuilds and muscles grow.
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Why Choose Pollard Preventative?

The banana fold isn’t a simple fat issue — it’s primarily a lift issue. It’s a complex contour zone influenced by muscle, connective tissue, skin thickness, and fat pocket shape. Pollard Preventative uses a physician-guided, multi-layered approach to reshape the area naturally and safely, without fillers, surgery, or unpredictable fat transfer.

Physician-Led Contouring Expertise

Dr. Pollard understands the anatomy of the glute–thigh junction and tailors non-surgical treatments for symmetry, lift, and natural results.

We Treat the Fat and the Structure

Emsculpt NEO reduces the pocket and lifts the glutes, Exion tightens the skin — creating a smooth, sculpted lower-glute contour.

Natural Lift Without Surgery, Fillers, or Scars

Your results come from your own muscle, collagen, and skin rejuvenation — never artificial volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

The banana fold forms where the glute meets the top of the hamstring — it’s a high-resistance fat zone with tight connective tissue and limited circulation. Weak lower-glute muscles, aging skin, postpartum changes, and hormonal shifts can all make the bulge more pronounced. Prior to Emsculpt NEO, there was very little that could be done about this area besides surgery. Emsculpt NEO is the only PROVEN non-surgical solution for banana fold / under glute fat roll.

The fat in this area is stubborn and genetically programmed to stay put. It’s also tightly bound by fibrous tissue (septa), making it resistant to mobilization. Most workouts target the upper glutes, not the lower glutes or upper hamstrings, so the fold doesn’t lift on its own. It’s not you, it’s physiology!

Emsculpt NEO builds the lower-glute and upper-hamstring muscles — lifting and tightening the entire glute–thigh junction. At the same time, the RF heat reduces the actual fat pocket causing the bulge. This dual action dramatically improves shape and symmetry.

Exion tightens the skin over the fold, improves elasticity, reduces crepiness, and smooths the texture. It enhances the contouring results and creates a firmer, cleaner transition from butt to thigh. With banana fold we often see cellulite and texture issues like dimpling and crepey skin. Exion’s RF + Targeted Ultrasound remodels and stimulates collagen production to treat the structural issue causing uneven texture.

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Ready to Smooth, Lift & Sculpt Your Banana Fold?

The banana fold doesn’t have to define your shape.

With the right combination of muscle activation, fat reduction, and skin tightening, you can achieve a smooth, sculpted, youthful contour.

Schedule your Body Contouring Consultation at Pollard Preventative.

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