Zerona Body Contouring Q & A

Q: Who is a good candidate for Zerona treatment?

A: Ideal candidates are people between the ages of 18-85 years with a desire to slim down. These are people looking to jumpstart their commitment to a healthier lifestyle.

Q: Are there any contraindications for Zerona usage?

A: Patients' who have a pacemaker, are pregnant or nursing should not be treated with Zerona. Also, patients with kidney or liver disease are not candidates for Zerona. Patients with cancer, or a history of cancer, should be cancer-free for one year before Zerona usage. A medical clearance from their physician is required if the patient is less than five years cancer-free. Patients with thyroid disease are acceptable as long as they are stable on medication.

Q: Is it true that patients who have previously undergone liposuction cannot use Zerona?

A: Patients who have undergone liposuction are not likely to achieve ideal results with Zerona, because liposuction often leaves patients with scar tissue. Zerona works by distributing the laser energy from one fat cell to the next. Scar tissue interferes with this cell to cell transfer of energy, yielding minimal results. While it is safe for these patients to receive Zerona treatments, results may be lessened.

Q: How long will my results from Zerona last?

A: That is up to the individual patient. Zerona offers a faster way to see the results of a healthier lifestyle. Patients considering Zerona should incorporate this into a lifestyle plan that includes healthy eating and exercise to maintain results.

Q: I already exercise and eat healthy, but I can't seem to shed my "love handles". Can Zerona get rid of my "love handles"?

A: Zerona is not a spot treatment. It is an overall body slimming device, so patients may lose inches from arms, waist, hips, and legs. Patients are measured in 10 different areas prior to starting treatment, then measured again after completing their treatment series to confirm total inches lost.

Q: Are there any dietary restrictions while undergoing Zerona treatment?

A: Patients are expected to maintain a healthy diet. Alcohol and caffeine should be eliminated during treatment series as well. Patients will need to drink water (minimum of 64 oz daily). This helps to flush the emulsified fat from the body via the lymphatic system. Additionally, patients are given the option of taking a supplement called Curva. This supplement can be taken twice daily starting one week before starting Zerona treatments, and continuing though the week after the Zerona treatment series is completed. The primary components of Curva are niacin, green tea, and L-Carniitine. These combined components help to optimize the performance of the lymphatic and circulatory system as they aid in the disposal of fat.

Q: Why do I need lab work before starting Zerona treatments?

A: Baseline lab work helps ensure we are treating appropriate patients. Patient safety is our first priority, so it is important to have documented normal results of pertinent lab values before beginning Zerona treatments. These labs are collected during the consult visit, and are included in the price of the Zerona treatment series.

Q: How long are treatment sessions?

A: Patients undergoing Zerona treatment will have six 40 minute sessions over a two week span. Treatments are scheduled so that no more than 72 hours lapse between treatments. Typical treatment schedules would be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for two weeks.

Q: How can I sign up for Zerona treatments?

A: It's easy. Call our office to schedule your consultation appointment today!