ZERONA™
ZERONA™ is a treatment that uses a non–invasive laser that lets you lose inches in just two weeks. This technology is backed up by randomized, placebo–controlled studies that have shown consistent loss in circumference in treated patients. The laser light causes fat cells to "deflate" and the lipids inside to flow out. The body then metabolizes the lipids and fat loss results!
Take advantage of this clinically proven, revolutionary technology to destroy stubborn fat through a safe, painless, and non–invasive procedure. Shown to remove an average of three – five inches after only six treatments over a two–week period, the ZERONA™ LipoLaser is the only laser studied by the FDA to achieve anything near these results. And because the laser is applied externally, there are no side effects to interfere with your active lifestyle.
ZERONA™ protocol requires a minimum of six treatments (three treatments per week over two weeks). The laser targets the abdomen, lower back, hips, buttocks, and thighs. Each treatment consists of 20 minutes on the front and 20 minutes on the back and is entirely painless. There is no sensation of heat with this laser because it uses low–level laser technology.
ZERONA™:
A new body–sculpting procedure designed to remove fat and contour the body without invasive surgery.
Targets your problem areas, and painlessly reduces fat in the tissue under your skin. Then your body's natural detoxification system simply eliminates the unwanted fat.
Can reduce inches from target areas, contour and reshape your body and tighten and tone loose skin.
Allows you to drop up to two or more pant/dress sizes and reduce stubborn fat from your stomach, back, hips, thighs, buttocks, and love handles.
With ZERONA™ you are treated six times over two weeks. Each of the six sessions takes 40 minutes. Treatment is delivered 20 minutes to the front of the body and 20 minutes to the back of the body.
The protocol is completely non–invasive and you feel nothing during treatment. No downtime or recovery period is needed after treatment. Instead, you can resume normal activities immediately.
Unlike other body contouring procedures, ZERONA™ gives you the positive results you want without any negatives — no needles, no incisions, no anesthesia, no surgery, no swelling or bruising or scaring and it's absolutely pain free. In as few as six treatments, you can replace from 3–5 inches of unwanted fat with a slimmer, more youthful you.
ZERONA™ uses the Erchonia Laser Scanner to emulsify fat, which then passes out of the body through normal detoxification processes. The laser positioning power allows you to determine which areas you desire maximum body sculpting results.
During each of your 40–minute sessions, the specially calibrated laser renders superficial fat cells temporarily porous. As a result, the fat leaks out of the cell and into the space between the cells. The fat is then carried by the lymphatic system to be excreted through your body's normal elimination systems. A slimmer, sleeker you remains, without the unwanted fat. This painless non–thermal technology gives off no heat, so you experience no discomfort. Because the process is non–invasive, there are no negative side effects and no downtime to interfere with your daily routine.
Actual Photos of Fat Emulsification
Results:
- Significant results from a Clinical Study at 3 centers
- Double blind study, sham laser vs laser
- Clinical trial averaged 3.5 inches lost from thighs, waist, hips, bra–line, upper arms
- Physician interview responses averaged 5.64 inches lost from thighs, waist, hips, bra–line, upper arms
Exactly how many inches you can expect to lose varies by individual. The results depend upon your body's ability to detoxify itself and remove the emulsified waste. Because you are unique, you may experience a different outcome from other patients at the end of the two–week therapy. However, the double blind, placebo–controlled clinical trials recorded an average total loss of 3.5 inches from hips, waist and thighs compared to a half–inch loss in the placebo group. (The maximum–recorded loss was 9.5 total inches.)
Whether you want to lose stubborn body fat that just won't respond to diet or exercise alone or you want to jump–start a weight loss program, a strong desire to lose weight and feel better is not the sole criteria in determining who is a good candidate for the ZERONA™ procedure. Susan Stevens Tanne, M.D. conducts a thorough examination to assess whether this procedure is appropriate for you and how weight loss might improve your health. Based on this examination, she will determine the most appropriate treatment and nutritional protocol to assist you in achieving the best results for your body.
Before and After Images
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
Through clinical studies it has been demonstrated that ZERONA™ low–level laser stimulates the fat cell to emulsify (liquefy) the fat within the cell. Then the liquefied fat moves from inside the cell through a temporary pore formed in the cell membrane to outside the cell where it is in the interstitial space until absorbed by the lymphatic system. This results in millions of fat cells becoming smaller so inches are reduced off the waist, hips and thighs. The fat cells are not injured in any way by this process.
What can I expect at my appointments?
You can expect 40 minutes to relax, read or do absolutely nothing. Treatment is completely painless. There is no heat or any sensation whatsoever while being treated. At each treatment you will be met by one of our friendly staff members, who will position the laser at the desired areas of the body, they will step out for 20 minutes while the front of your body is treated. She will then return to reset for the backside of your body for an additional 20 minutes. After you are done, you can get back to your normal activities immediately with absolutely no downtime, pain, swelling or any discomfort. This is a symptom–free process, except for losing unwanted inches.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
It is not recommended that you miss an appointment. Prior to starting ZERONA™ treatment, it is important that you are committed to the recommended lifestyle protocol, which includes 6 treatments, every other day for 40 minutes and not to exceed 72 hours between treatments. If more than 72 hours passes between appointments, some of the fat may be reabsorbed by the fat cells.
How is it different than liposuction?
Liposuction is an invasive procedure that removes the entire area of fat cells from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be accomplished either with the use of general anesthesia, or with IV sedation, or totally by local anesthesia. In contrast, ZERONA™ treatment is a 100% non–invasive that uses a low level laser applied externally to stimulate the fat cell and emulsify and release fat. There is no use of anesthesia, nor any pain, gels, creams, numbing agents, or needles.
Is there any downtime?
Absolutely no downtime. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can resume normal activities immediately following each treatment.
Are there any limitations to what I can do if I'm using ZERONA™?
No. During the two–week treatment period you can continue your normal activities. It is strongly recommended that you commit to and follow the treatment protocol:
- Stay hydrated (8–10 glasses of water a day)
- Continue to eat healthy, whole food
- Exercise (walk briskly at least 30 minutes a day)
- Take Niacin supplements
You will be given a regimen of supplements. We want to make sure your body is able to get rid of as much fat as possible during your ZERONA™ treatments. Niacin helps to oxidize the fat and makes it easier to get it out of the body instead of getting reabsorbed by the cell. Niacin is also a vasodilator. Vasodilation is the widening and expansion of the blood vessels, and makes it possible for the fatty acids and triglycerides sitting in the extra–cellular space to be absorbed into the blood stream rather than reabsorbed by the fat cell, and abstain from alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol and caffeine interfere with the lymphatic process to metabolize fat, which can decrease your results.
What areas of the body can I use ZERONA™ on?
ZERONA™ treatment can be used effectively on essentially every part of the body where localized fat deposits exist that are resistant to diet and exercise. Most patients start with treating the waist, hips, and thighs, which can all be targeted in one treatment. Other areas include upper arms, bra–line fat, inner knees, back fat and, buttocks.
Is it covered by insurance?
No, ZERONA™ treatments are considered elective and are not covered by insurance.
Is it safe?
Yes. There is no risk involved in using ZERONA™ low–level laser therapy, and it is considered a safe alternative to invasive procedures such as tumescent liposuction and lipodissolve and other non–invasive devices, which rely on heating the tissue and can cause discomfort. ZERONA™ treatment is 100% non–invasive and causes no bruising, scarring and zero downtime. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can resume normal activities immediately following each treatment.
Will the fat deposit "elsewhere?"
Fat removed by the laser is metabolized and removed by the body. There is no evidence that this fat deposits elsewhere.
Is it safe if I have a medical condition such as diabetes?
Yes, with two exceptions. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, ZERONA™ should not be used. Additionally, if you have a pacemaker, this treatment may not be for you. There are no known detrimental risks but potential unknown risks may exist. ZERONA™ may not be as effective on patients with diabetes or thyroid disorders where the metabolic system is potentially impaired. Please consult with Dr. Tanne to discuss whether you are a good candidate for ZERONA™ treatments based on your medical history.
Are there any side effects?
No. The treatment process is completely non–invasive and there are absolutely no side effects beyond loss of inches and fat.
Why did you take my measurements?
In order to accurately gauge your loss of body circumference in inches, it is important to take accurate measurements. These are taken at specific anatomical sites before the first treatment, after the final treatment, and one week after the final treatment is completed. We also obtain before and after photos of targeted areas. All these steps allow both you and Dr. Tanne to have accurate pre– and post–data.
How long has ZERONA™ laser been used?
ZERONA™ has been used in studies since 2008 and has been used by physicians in practice since early 2009. The same Erchonia Low Level Laser technology has been used to safely assist with tumescent liposuction since 2001 and was established as a proven method to release fat cells immediately prior to liposuction surgery. Low Level Lasers have been in use for over 40 years for treatment of many different conditions such as chronic pain, wound healing, and many orthopedic conditions.
Is it effective?
Yes. With ZERONA™ treatment and by following the recommended guidelines for success, you can expect to experience a combined loss of 3–9 inches from your waist, hips, and thighs and a reduction in clothes size. Additionally, early patients have noticed an improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
How long do results last?
By maintaining a healthy diet and exercise you can expect long–term results. ZERONA™ is especially ideal for 2 types of people: those that are already following a healthy diet and lifestyle and want to remove localized pockets of fat, or those who want to use ZERONA™ and the recommended lifestyle protocol to "jump start" their slimming efforts as motivation for maintaining a healthier and slimmer lifestyle.
Can the fat return?
The program itself does not obliterate or remove the fat cells from the body. When the fat leaves the cells, the cells remain intact and collapse to their ‘unloaded' size. If poor diet and lifestyle habits continue and greater calories are brought in than expended, the body will store the excess calories and the fat cells may begin to retain fat again. It's been found that the Quick Start Weight Loss Program is an excellent jumpstart to making better lifestyle, dietary, and exercise choices.
Can I do the procedure multiple times? And how soon after my last treatment can I do a second treatment?
Yes, with additional treatments you can expect to see improved results. You can start an additional series of ZERONA™ treatments immediately following your last treatment.
How soon after pregnancy can I do it?
It is recommended that you wait until after your last postpartum visit with your doctor (usually six weeks after birth) to begin your ZERONA™ treatment. It is not recommended if you are breastfeeding.
How long does it take to begin seeing results?
Some can see results after only a few treatment sessions as their clothes fit more loosely. Many actually see the difference after 4–6 sessions. Family and friends often notice the difference too, within the two–week ZERONA™ program.
Why do some people lose more inches then others?
The physiological ability to process fat has genetic variability from person to person. Variations include function of the lymph and digestive system as possible metabolic abnormalities. Dr. Tanne will work with your individual case to help achieve optimum performance within the parameters of your given physiological make up.
Is everyone a good candidate for ZERONA™ treatment?
Most people are great candidates. Even people who are not overweight can lose inches. Be sure to discuss your health background with Dr. Tanne and ask any questions about your particular areas of concern.
Whether you are getting ready for summer swimsuit season, your class reunion, or your wedding day… and need to lose a few inches around your waist, hips, or thighs to give you that boost of confidence you need — ZERONA™ can do that for you.
