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Zerona Laser - Lost 9 Inches off Stomach and Thighs - Los Angeles

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Updated 18 Oct 2009
Posted 16 Oct 2009
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Spent: $3,450 in Los Angeles, CA

I had 12 zerona laser treatments on my stomach and thighs and was able to lose about 9 inches total off both places. I also lost 14 lbs - from 132 to 118. I'm only 5'3" - so this made a big difference.

I was VERY skeptical - but it did work. I changed my diet a little and stepped up my evening walks, but did not do anything drastic. My doctor was actually in the trials for the machine - so I think she understands how it works better than most.

I've posted my before and after photos that we took in her office. Fair warning - I did a spray tan for my afters.

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

My Doctor:

She is very thorough and helps you with a nutrition plan along with the laser. She is also considerably lower priced that most local doctors. Best of all, she is very nice and her office is great.
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labluebabe (7 posts) 20 Oct 2009
wow i was thinking of this as well! Love the before and after! you look fabulous! Thanks for sharing your pics.
labluebabe (7 posts) 20 Oct 2009

how long did it take you to see the results? the before and after. cus they offer like 6 treatments for like 2K in my area. did it feel weird when you were depositing? did your body feel normal and natural when the excess comes out? if you could email me personally i more questions. Thanks for your time and feedback!


Kate Kill (8 posts) 21 Oct 2009
Hi - I began to see results about a week after the treatments ended. Also, believe it or not - for the next month or so I still lost a little. Also, it didn't feel weird at all. The only effects I noticed were some bloating and I needed to pee a lot (which is probably also from the increased water).
krisp (1 post) 15 Nov 2009
Can I ask who the Doctor is? Your results are fabulous! I too am in the LA area
Kate Kill (8 posts) 23 Nov 2009

Hi - Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this - I've had a killer cold for a week. My doctor is {edited} Best! Kate

Edited by Sharon: We've added your doctor info to your review. Thanks!
BFN (5 posts) 10 Apr 2011
Can you tell me if you've kept the inches off now that it's been 2 years? Do you have pics?
jaz7324 (1 post) 5 Jan 2010
Are these treatments a gel form or a solid?
Kate Kill (8 posts) 11 Jan 2010
Hi - It's actually a laser light that she directed at my trouble spots - it's not a cream.
Trikkegirl (197 posts) 6 Jan 2010
Hi! Did your doctor recommend the 12 treatments right off, or did you get the usual 6 to start and then decide another 6 would give you better results? Did you see any improvement after the first 6? I am the same size and shape as you, I started at 129 and after 6 treatments was at 130. My body shape did not change at all, and my size 4 pants are still too tight. I'd like to hear more about your process.
Kate Kill (8 posts) 11 Jan 2010
Hi - My doctor recommended 6 but I went for 12 right off. I did see improvement after the first six. I think the key to the results is probably the detox foot bath after (even tho I was skeptical about that), taking the niacin twice a day, and NOT wearing a support garment. I have a friend who did zerona from another doctor, and she didn't get good results - but there were differences in the treatments. She didn't take any type of niacin, didn't have the foot baths, wore a support garment, and the sessions were also more than 2 days apart. I think that timing is also very important!
Trikkegirl (197 posts) 18 Jan 2010
That is interesting you mention the differences between your process and that of your friend's. There IS actually a SCIENTIFIC reason for having the sessions done every other day. I asked my doctor to find out from Zerona what that was because I couldn't schedule them that way the first week, I had to do 3 sessions on 3 consecutive days, and spread the rest out every other day. What they said was the fat cells start to change to allow them to shrink after each session, but that this effect fades within a specific time window. So that part is at least a standard and it's standard for an actual reason.
Elad (76 posts) 5 Mar 2010
I guess now we know why it didn't work for you very well. From my experience it takes 6 sessions when it starts to show improvement and of course you need at least 24 hours but no more than 72 hours between the sessions otherwise the fat cells start to close and the treatment becomes ineffective. The only clients i had that didn't see results were the ones that either couldn't follow the protocl (like in your case) or people who are extremly obese (BMI 35+) or people with hormonal problems. Again, I'm very sorry that it didn't work for you but you have no idea how shocked i am from the low success rate of the Zerona on this site. Another thing, you keep saying that most people are unhappy and not all of them are posting here, but i say it's completly opposite. I've had about 100 success stories in the year that i have this machine and only 1 of them wanted to say something positive about it to the world without me asking. Out of the 2 unhappy ones i had, guess how many went online to talk about it (it was 2). Not to mention the fact that 1 of those 2 wasn't happy because in the middle of his sessions he saw this website and decided he wanted all his money back (without being close to done) and i was only willing to give him 70% Trust me, if you were living in Canada i'd be willing to give you free sessions just to prove it to you how wrong you were.
Trikkegirl (197 posts) 6 Mar 2010
I had my doctor *confirm* with his laser provider that it would be okay to change the schedule slightly. They said they didn't think it would make any significant difference, so I went ahead with the altered schedule. The last 3 sessions were only 24 houra apart.
Elad (76 posts) 10 Mar 2010
Sadly it's a new treatment and everyone goes their own way with trying things related to it. From my experience with over 100 clients, i never get great results when people spread their sessions in the wrong way. It must be at least 24 hours and less than 72 hours. Ideal would be every 48 hours. I really think you should take on jjddc1's offer.
Trikkegirl (197 posts) 14 Mar 2010
That's what I did - the first three were on Weds., Thurs. and Fri, 24 hours apart. The last three occurred every other day after that, Sun, Tues and Thurs. I made sure I did not go more than 48 hours in between. So that's within the recommended guidelines. The *non holiday* schedule with my doctor was every other day, which I would have done except this was right before Christmas.
my3kiz (1 post) 16 Mar 2010
Elad, My siblings live in Ottawa and I think one is getting ready to try this. I lives in the states, Norfolk VA to be exact and I have had this procedure and didnt see any difference. I had it on my stomach, thighs and chin. Pushed my walking up more, drank water, followed strict diet and nothing. Maybe it was the doctor and I should try another one but the cost was out of this world and would hate to waste that kinda money again. Especially in this economy. I had a c-section and have not been able to get rid of the "extras" since so that was my reason for trying this procedure. Since the extra skin was cause painful rashes on my stomach you would think insurance would cover it to help with that. If I had a tummy tuck it would and thats way more expensive for the insurance company.
Elad (76 posts) 26 Mar 2010
I think the main problem with this procedure is that most places advertise the Zerona as a 6 sessions treatment and i find it not enough for most people to see noticeable results. I find that around the 7-8 sessions mark people start to see huge difference which is why i usually give 9-12 sessions with it. Of course it takes time and none everyone will be happy with a 4 weeks treatment but i think it's the best alternative for surgery out there.
8442anonsdfsdf (1 post) 11 Apr 2010
I noticed this users pictures on a doctors website in LA. She is obviously a fraud. google "Imagine if you could lose 2-4 inches and drop 2 sizes without surgery, without pain. " to find the site
Kate Kill (8 posts) 12 Apr 2010

If you are referring to me - KateKill - I am not a fraud. Those are my pictures and Dr. King is my doctor - that is why I'm on her website. They are both me - that is why they are the same there and here. Also - I deeply resent your accusation. I tried to put this review out there to help people.

Trikkegirl (197 posts) 12 Apr 2010
Yeah, I was gonna tell you that. Kate's in California. My doctor used my "positive comments" about Zerona on his website without my knowledge. They came out of my mouth during the first week when I thought I was going to be able to wear a dress with a belt for the first time in 3 years. Didn't happen. Bought a new dress, couldn't wear a belt with it cause Zerona did not reduce my lovehandles. Didn't know I'd been quoted til after the fact. I just let it stay there. To remind myself...
Reneew (17 posts) 3 Oct 2010
I lost 14 inches with 6 treatments. And 5 lbs wt loss. But my clothes/dress size did not change at all. The inch loss returned after treatment stopped. I don't see how you would be satisfied with the results that you received. Do you still have the inch loss today? And can you say today that it was worth it? Keep your money people.
Reneew (17 posts) 3 Oct 2010
I forgot to mention that I was power walking with weights 5 miles 4 days a week while taking the 6 zerona treatments. I also drank the recommended amount of water, took the supplements and dieted. Zerona is not worth it!!!
Elad (76 posts) 4 Oct 2010
You think you would have lost 14 inches without doing the treatment but doing the exercise? No chance at all, maybe if you would have kept going with that exercise and diet over 3-4 months. By the way, 14 inches is about 14 liters of fat removed from the body by liposuction. "Keep your money people"? Do you realize that this economy is based on exchange of money? If everyone would keep their money we would be living in the dark ages by now.
Elle5 (1 post) 5 Oct 2010
My husband found this treatment for me as I've been looking at lipo for spot reduction on my tummy area. No kids, exercise 4-6 times a week, not looking for weight reduction only inches and tighten skin. However, the REAL comments throughout the Internet seem to point to the blatant ineffectiveness of this treatment for the vast majority of women. If there were a results guarantee, I'd do it tomorrow, but I'm not getting that from the women who have used it. What I do see are a lot of women who are clearly overweight testifying they reduced OVERALL inches measured from every part of their body. What does that mean anyhow? You either get results or you don't. You drop a dress size or you don't. You fit into your skinny jeans or you don't. The necessity to "change your diet and exercise" from the doctors who use it is simply crap. That's not about the treatment AND if it's necessary the treatment is BS. Disappointing, really that physicians are pushing this thing given the reviews.
irisheyes806 (56 posts) 28 Dec 2010
Hi

I have been going to a gym for the past 7 years. My leg and arms are fine. My middle after three sons and getting older, I hated. So it seemed like it would work. What you heard is true. This did nothing, they make you pay up front, I did everything they told me to. They wrote false numbers down as I turned them into the BBB. They also said I didn't detox, that I have visceral fat around my organs and that's why it didn't work. How the hell would a chiropractor know that. He never touched my stomach or took any X-rays
Save your money
don't let them fool you.

JS

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