ZERONA®
The first FDA approved, non-invasive body contouring procedure proven both safe
and effective at removing unwanted fat and inches. ZERONA is the safest and most
researched low-level laser in the world, allowing physicians to offer a painless
alternative to liposuction. More specifically, ZERONA® has been approved by the
FDA for the elimination of fat and reduction of waist, hips and thighs. In a double
blind, randomized, placebo controlled study, patients were treated 6 times over
a 2 week period with Zerona - a patented low-level laser system - and lost on average
3.5 inches in combined circumferential measurements of their waist hips and bilateral
thighs.
The Patented Technology Behind ZERONA®
The technology behind ZERONA® is based on low level laser therapy, or LLLT for
short. LLLT affects the signaling of cells, or to put it simply, accelerates naturally
occurring processes. It has been safely used for over 40 years in reducing pain
and inflammation, promoting cellular activity and rate of replication and increasing
blood flow. Today, it has been widely adopted by athletes to reduce pain and inflammation
and to hasten recovery after strenuous efforts. In the medical community it has
also gained acceptance as the treatment of choice when dealing with recalcitrant
wounds like eschars or ulcers. We are just at the tipping point of a broader understanding
and acceptance of LLLT, as a viable treatment alternative for many health and medical
issues.
How Does ZERONA® Work?
Research began accidentally in 1998 with Dr. Neira, a Columbian Plastic Surgeon
who was using LLLT as an adjunct to surgery in reducing pain and inflammation. When
he used LLLT on his liposuction patients, he was surprised to learn that fat extraction
was much easier than it should have been, and that the aspirate appeared much smoother
than expected. After closer examination, he was able to determine that stimulation
of the adipocyte cell by the low-level laser helped emulsify that fat within the
cell and created a small temporary opening, allowing for the fatty contents to seep
out from the fat cell. Once liberated, triglycerides are broken down through the
lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream where they can either be used to
fuel normal metabolic needs or processed by the liver and excreted. This process
left a smaller, collapsed treated cells, resulting in circumferential loss of the
treated areas. It was this finding back in 1998, that led to numerous clinical trials
and studies that demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of ZERONA. In fact, ZERONA
is the only body contouring device awarded FDA market clearance based on Level 1
research. Level 1 research is the most stringent of the FDA’s efficacy testing
standards involving double-blind, randomized, multi-site and placebo controlled
studies, similar to those conducted by pharmaceutical companies.
What Can Patients Expect?
Clinical research submitted to the FDA demonstrated that with ZERONA alone, patients,
on average, lost 3.5 inches in circumference off hips, waist and thighs. Now with
over 20,000 patients treated across the United States and Canada, the average inch
reduction increased to 4.2” off these same measurement areas by asking patients
to adhere to a comprehensive protocol, which emphasizes hydration and lymphatic
system mobilization. Both of which aid in the body’s ability to rid itself
of the excess fat.
Is ZERONA® Safe?
A study was performed using ZERONA® to check cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
None of the patients demonstrated a statistically significant elevation in their
triglycerides and cholesterol levels. In fact a statistically significant reduction
in both low density lipids (LDL) and cholesterol levels was observed. So far, over
20,000 patients have been treated with ZERONA with no reported side effects or complications.
What Type of Patients Can Be Treated?
Essentially all parts of the body where subcutaneous deposits of fat can be found
may be treated with ZERONA®, especially those resistant to diet and exercise. Most
patients start with treating their waist, hips and thighs as these can be treated
simultaneously with the 5 lasers of ZERONA®. All patients can benefit from Zerona®,
from the very trim all the way to the clinically obese. However, the number of treatments
and clinical protocols will vary depending on the patient. For instance, clinically
obese patients will often combine Zerona with a program of weight loss and exercise.
The significant improvement in body shape over a short period of time is used to
motivate patients to comply with their diet and exercise program.
COST:
PACKAGE OF 6 TREATMENTS........$ 2,495.00
PACKAGE OF 9 TREATMENTS........$ 2,995.00
PACKAGE OF 12 TREATMENTS........$3,495.00
UNLIMITED MONTHLY...................$4,995.00
