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CoolSculpting Vs. Zerona
Zeltiq CoolSculpting and Zerona were both FDA-approved at the same time, and both involve non-invasive fat removal. Is it fair to lump the two procedures together and compare them? Are good candidates for one treatment necessarily good candidates for the other?
--Sharon, RealSelf.com blogger
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CoolSculpting is better than Zerona
Things to consider:
• CoolSculpting is the first device cleared for the fat reduction!
– Zerona is cleared for non-invasive body contouring (circumferential reduction) and NOT for fat reduction.
• CoolSculpting selectively & reliably eliminates fat in TARGETED problem areas
– Zerona cannot target where the reduction will occur. It can only claim total contouring & circumference reduction (no telling where the 3.5 inches will come from)
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Coolsculpting predictable but Zerona operator/patient dependent
We brought Zerona into our office and used it on our staff. If it is perfectly administered and the patient follows the protocol perfectly, it may live up to its claims but I did not feel I could offer it to my patients in good conscience. We sent it back.
The science behind Coolsculpting is well proven and the scientists who developed the procedure are beyond reproach. The machine won't work unless it is properly positioned. Coolsculpting is expensive and takes...
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CoolSculpting vs Zerona
CoolSculpting has much better studies and science behind it than Zerona. We were prepared to offer both CoolSculpting and Zerona to our clients. But, we were unable to find real evidence that Zerona is effective. Howver, after considerable research with CoolSculpting, we have two systems and we have been very pleased with the safety and efficacy of this treatment.
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CoolSculpting vs Zerona
Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting is a much better option than Zerona. It has proven results in terms of fat reduction. Additionally, there is minimal to no downtime typically after the treatment.
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CoolSculpting vs. Zerona
I have found that CoolSculpting results in a significant improvement in the vast majority of patients. On the other hand, I have not been impressed with Zerona at all. As someone who is doing a tremendous amount of CoolScuplting, I have seen quite a few patients who have been unsuccessful with Zerona and have done well with CoolSculpting.
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We provide CoolSculpting to our patients for non surgical fat reduction because it works
Hello and thank you for asking this question. It is of course fair to "lump" these services together, I can only imagine how confusing our marketplace has become for a patient wanting to select a treatment. In this case, you've asked how CoolSculpting and Zerona treatments compare, how to determine your candidacy, and quite possibly want help in making the right treatment selection for your needs.
We did not select Zerona as a treatment to offer our patients and have done our...
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Coolscuplting is superior to Zeltiq
Coolscuplting by Zeltiq is far superior to Zerona.
The fat is actually frozen with coolscuplting by Zeltiq and hence destroyed. With Zerona the fat is not destroyed so it is not effective in my mind as Zeltiq. I have had so many happy patients with Zeltiq because of great technique, patient selection, and technology. The results speak for themselves.
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Coolsculpting vs. Zerona
Thank you for your question.
I would suggest that you be examined in person by someone who performs these procedures to see if you would be a good candidate for one or both. The difference is that Coolsculpting freezes the fat cells and body gets rid of them vs. Zerona cold laser emulsifies the fat. The biggest catch is the diet that you have to purchase separately when having Zerona to get the best results. Coolsculpting procedure does not require any...
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CoolSculpting or Zerona
Zerona does not claim to kill the fat cells so the cells that have lost some fat can regain the fat easily. CoolSculpting freezes and kills the fat cells so the results may be more long term. In both treatments, the residual fat cells can gain fat if one eats more and/or exercises less, so maintain a good exercise and diet plan for both treatments.
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Coolsculpting vs zerona
In our experience, results after Zerona with dieting and supplements were sporadic, but after coolsculpting alone they are reliably positive. Plastic surgeons will usually recommend liposuction, but if you don't want to go through surgery Zeltiq coolsculpting is the best option. I have no reason to think that the results will be any more "temporary" than liposuction.
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Zeltiq vs Zerona
Though they were approved at around the same time there are distinct differences between Zeltiq Coolsculpting and Zerona. Zeltiq targets specific areas of fat that patients are unhappy with by freezing and killing those fat cells(actually a portion of them) and then they are eliminated by the body. There is no diet or exercise regimen indicated with Zeltiq but it is recommended who are relatively stable in their weight already. The Zerona uses low level laser, in conjunction with...
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Coolsculpting versus Zerona
Hi,
I think the important thing to realize is the way the two treatments work and how long the results last. Coolsculpting is FDA approved for permanent fat reduction with no change in diet. Zerona uses low level laser energy to temporarily cause the fat cells to leak fat. However, Zerona's claim to improvement also states you need to follow their diet restrictions and dietary supplements that you have to purchase separately.
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Dr. Liu
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Coolsculpting versus Zerona
Different technologies : Coolsculpting actually freezes the tissue and works to reduce fat by killing fat cells on average by 20-25% whereas Zerona uses cold laser to emulsify fat. My concern with Zerona is they combine it with diet and exercise that must be used to achieve results. Coolsculpting works excellent and requires no diet and no exercise.
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Zeltiq vs Zerona
I think it is fair to assume that both procedures would "fit" the same candidates: people who are near or at their ideal body weight and have just SMALL problem areas. With that said, though, I think history is going to bear out that neither of these things actualy works definitively, and that neither will work in the long-term.
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CoolSculpting Vs. Zerona
If you research on this RealSelf site you will see the Zerona is ONLY at a 30% approval vs the Zeltiq has a 80% approval. In my opinion based ONLY upon those #'s I would use the Zeltiq. In my practice experience I'm hearing that even the Zeltiq or CollSculpting has a higher unhappy rate. Remember non invasive therapiesa have strict limitations in realistic results. And they cost quite a bit up to $3 to $6K. Take months to achieve any result. Vs the Laser Lipos like Smart Lipo...
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