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CoolSculpting Vs. Zerona

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 6,887 times
Tags: comparison

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

8 answers to CoolSculpting Vs. Zerona

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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... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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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... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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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. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

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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.
Peter Cooperrider, MD

Kirkland Dermatologist
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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.   Best, Dr. Liu more
Grace Liu, MD

Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.newportcoastdermatology.com

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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.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

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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. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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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... more
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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