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“What Happens When Zerona Doesn't Work?”

Daisyifyado

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Spent: $2,300 in Parker, CO

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Updated 7 Feb 2010

Posted 19 Jan 2010

I had six treatments and no results. I was given three more days. After seven total, still no results.

After being told I was a perfect candidate to shed inches on my thighs, I shelled out $2300. I exercise six days a week alternating weights with aerobics and one day of an hour of stretching. I wear a BodyBugg to calculate calories burned and record calories eaten so that I can keep my weight around 125 for my 5'2" frame. I'm almost 54yrs old.

I followed the protocol of a specific cleansing diet, drank 2.2 liters of water daily, took the required vitamins, massaged the legs 10 minutes each, two times day. I also wore anti-embolism stockings and started elevating my legs every night. There was no pre-treatment regimen given a week before.

The chiropractor giving the treatments doesn't have an explanation. I did this based on the positive reports I'd heard on The Doctors and other TV and Internet reports. I wish I'd seen this post first. I'd really like to know what went wrong.

Why does it appear that the Zerona laser works well for some and not at all for others?

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

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I cannot recommend this procedure.

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Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 20 Jan 2010

Well... first you cry. Then you pin your chiro to the wall about options. I didn't see this website until too late, either. From my dr. I got two free lipodissolve sessions on my love handles, which were my "target" area for Zerona. I had my first one today, I am doing okay with that, no horror stories there. He then tells me TODAY that Zerona is letting "new" patients (translation, *not me* since I had my sessions before Christmas) pay $900 for an additional 6 sessions if the first six are not satisfactory. So pin your man down and make him offer you something similar. That's the best you can hope for, unfortunately. And maybe, MAYBE another six might provide some results. Good luck.

JulesHat 21 Jan 2010

I don't know why yours didn't work, and I'm very, very sorry that it didn't. I would be so disappointed too. I guess it is because everyones body is different - some people lose alot of weight at the gym while others lose very little doing the same exercises. Some do great when following certain diets - others don't. I assume this is no different. The human body is a wonderous (and often strange) entity. I had the Zerona done back before Thanksgiving and it was the best investment that I have ever made! (But I paid $3200). I lost 14.3 inches after 9 sessions and was more than THRILLED! (I also went to a chiropractor who offered it). I have kept it off and actually did not gain any inches back over the holidays (thank god). I am planning on doing another 9 sessions this spring (right before bathing suit season)!

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 22 Jan 2010

JulesHat, I am taking an informal poll (I am a Zerona customer with "minimal" results). Can you tell me how old you are? How tall? What you weighed going in? Did you do 6 sessions first and then opt for 3 more for better results? You should create your own post so the statistics reflect your results along with others. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Oakville 27 Oct 2010

Chiropractors are not real doctors anyways. they are fakes...atleast in university circles... good for hillbilly withcraft enthusiests and 911 conspirators though. ;)

Texas Girl 22 Jan 2010

I don't understand why anyone would go to a chiropractor for this kind of treatment. I'm not surprised it didn't work - chiropractors are not properly educated or trained in body sculpting techniques or equipment.

jjddc1 30 Apr 2010

That's totally not true. Case in point. I have worked with Erchonia's laser products for almost 8 years. They are the creator of Zerona. There isn't a plastic or cosmetic surgeon alive that would be using their other lasers. Erchonia's customer base is made up mostly of chiropractic doctors, so your comment is not based on any logic at all. Plus, unless you are a chiropractic doctor or a teacher, you don't have the right to say there isn't proper training anyway. However, its only chiropractic doctors that own their zerona machines when plastic and cosmetic surgeons rent them, so Chiropractic Doctors have more ways to customize treatment plans for zerona vs. plastic/cosmetic surgeons because the cosmetic/plastic surgeons are paying for the sessions to a third party company and if they offered more sessions to patients it would come out of their profit margin. So they don't. Therefore, I would recommend seeing a chiropractor for zerona because they can offer more - but I would ask the questions I mentioned in the other post about expectations, and what happens if there are no results after X amount of sessions.

Oakville 27 Oct 2010

Amen to that.

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 22 Jan 2010

Ummm... Texas Girl, I have to provide you with some reality here... there is no "technique" involved with this device. It is completely computerized. You know what skill you have to have? You have to be able to TURN IT ON. It is so completely simple that employees are doing for themselves. Ever use a tanning bed? It's like that. I predict that in the future there will be Zerona beds available in salons that will function like tanning beds do now - only you'll go in to get smaller not to get tanner. And you'll pay more, but not as much as we have to pay now. Getting it at a chiro office means nothing as far as how well it works or why results are so varied. Nobody knows why results are varying so much, including Zerona.

IndoorCatsOnly 31 Jan 2010

But she brings up an excellent point - many, many types of doctors (chiro's, ENT's, etc.) are jumping on the beauty wagon and offering Botox, fillers, etc. because of the money to be made. These are not doctors qualified to perform these types of treatments, and honestly - I think I have to disagree with you. Even if a machine is plug-n-play, going to someone that 1) understands the body in the way a plastic surgeon does and 2) is medically capable and prepared in case something horrible happens and they need to act immediately.

IndoorCatsOnly 31 Jan 2010

Sorry, got caught off. Going to someone that is more qualified makes a whole lot more sense. Just because someone is a doctor does not make them good at something that is another one's specialty. Just like a heart doctor wouldn't go and perform brain surgery. Yes, this treatment isn't brain surgery, but you get the point.

jjddc1 8 May 2010

So explain how a chiropractic physician would not know the body any better or worse? Again, unless you are familiar with the education process, its an argument that would be hard for you to win.

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 1 Feb 2010

IndoorCats, I get your point. I agree with you that going to a qualified medical professional for a medical service that requires a medical procedure is the right way and only way to go. I would not go to a nail salon for Botox. However, my doctor is a podiatrist. I think it's fine to get Botox from him. He attends speciality seminars to better understand the application of injectables. He attended a seminar for Zerona. He wants to do foot surgery, but he also wants to address other types of needs that women have. He wants a different type of practice than a traditional podiatrist normally has. I don't have a problem with that. And yeah, he wants to make money. Doctors have to address their business concerns, too. But I would not let him do liposuction on me, and he's not doing that anyways. I would not let him operate on my face even though he operates on feet. I don't think any chiros out there are trying to do plastic surgery, either. And even some plastic surgeons occasionally screw up a filler on somebody. But I maintain that there is no medical technique required for Zerona, and it is being offered as a COSMETIC service. Had I understood that better before I went, I would not have chosen to blow my money on it. As far as possible "negative outcome" the FDA has okayed it for safety. It's not going to HURT you. The worst that can happen is you just don't get the results you wanted to see (as in my case). I don't even consider it a "treatment." Is a tanning bed "treating" anything? No. It's a cosmetic enhancing device. Same as Zerona, IMO. Does everybody get the same degree of tan from just 20 minutes? No. It's a cumulative response. Same for Zerona. Some people do not tan at all. Some people may never respond to Zerona. But whether you buy your own unit and do it at home, or go to a chiro office for it, your results will not be dependent on those factors.

jjddc1 7 Feb 2010

Here are some interesting things to consider. First, I am a chiropractor that uses the Zerona treatment. I have been using lasers made by Erchonia for 6 years. I own my own Zerona device. In doing so, I can customize a treatment plan based on what I think will return results - and if I want to give additional treatments, I can. HOWEVER - Most if not all other doctors (non chiropractors) have to 'rent' their device from a distributor, meaning they have to 'pay' the distributor for 'time usage' on the device. Therefore, they are subjected to offering everyone 6 visits and that about ends it. Since they have to pay to offer more, they don't (I guess in rare cases). So my point is, you would be better off discussing with the doctor that if after 6 sessions the results (realistically) are not there, what do we do from there? Are they willing to offer you a few more sessions? If not, why? If they are, is there a 'reduced' fee, or is it no charge? Ask them and then make that decision. And if you are not happy with what they say, find some other clinics using the technology and see what their programs are like.

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 10 Feb 2010

ijddc1, GOOD advice. I did actually ask my dr's office manager right off if they had such a plan. She said "No, Zerona's not doing that." A month later, after my disappointment, the dr. tells me himself that "new" patients are being offered a special price towards more sessions. So I feel I was penalized for being one of his first Zerona customers. You would think I would have gotten better consideration for being a "guinea pig" for his office. And I'm not sure that my spending another $900 on more would have gotten any visible results for me anyways. But his lack of an Alternate Plan B for everyone is the only reason I would not recommend him under my review.

jjddc1 30 Apr 2010

Trik, I totally understand your point 100%. I too would not be happy about the outcome. I just want people to understand that Zerona does work, and if it is not showing results for a particular person, there are reasons that need to be addressed with their particular metabolism, medical history, etc.

jjddc1 15 Feb 2010

Totally understood. What state are you located? Additional time on the Zerona might have made a difference for you - as some folks do take longer than others. Consider that when working on the body, response can differ from person to person.

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 15 Feb 2010

I am in Georgia. My dr. did not indicate he had any "criteria." A lady came in after me, she was very tall and very big-boned, they signed her right up. One of his assistants, an obese girl, had already done it. She was happy, said her thighs didn't rub together anymore. But now when I go into that office, they rarely look me in the eye anymore.

medspadoc 15 Feb 2010

I have personally treated over 40 patients with the Zerona and all have shown good improvement. There are two reasons for failure:1 patient selection - they really need surgery to get the immprovement they are looking for and 2 they are not compliant with the protocol(they may think they are, but are probably eating a few hundred calories more each day)The zerona will not overcome too many calories!!! The zerona treatment should be part of a lifestyle change.

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 15 Feb 2010

Medspadoc, that doesn't really speak to "nonfatties" like me and JOJO47 and a few others who don't *need* a lifestyle change because we changed a long time ago. I lost 1.5 pounds during the 10 days of treatment by going to the gym twice a day and using Good Measure Meals (a healthy meal delivery service that is portion-controlled and calorie controlled). But I did *not* lose even part of a dress size from doing Zerona, in spite of the 1.5 pounds I lost. So your definition of "good improvement" must also be based on numbers.

SeoulNY 18 Feb 2010

I recently completed by 6 Serona treatments for my mid-section (uppper & lower stomach and flanks) and only lost 1.5 inches total. I'm 5'4" tall, size 10 and weigh 155lbs. I followed the protocols of drinking more than half ur body weight in water, at least 30mins of aerobic activity/day, no bread/pasta/rice/rice/coffee, daily massaging of the area and also took the supplements that the Chiropractor office provided. In discussing these disappointing results with the Dr., we are not going to give up. The Dr. suspects there may be a problem with my metabolism and my bodies ability to manage cortisol levels (I may not be explaining this right). Nevertheless, I'm glad I got the Zerona treatments from an office committed to practicing functional medicine and we are not going to give up. We are going to get some blood work done and see what is going on with my body and attempt the Zerona treatments once the problem has been identified and resolved. So, the jury's still out....

Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 20 Feb 2010

At least he is taking a scientific approach, and I for one would LOVE to hear an update from you. Please consider posting your own entry so we can expand on patient experiences here. If by "problem" metabolism your doctor means you have a "slow" one, then there should be testing done by ALL doctors for all patients prior to taking payment for this. At least those of us with "slow" metabolisms should be allowed to walk out of the office with our money still in the bank. Why be set up to fail and feel cheated? You can also recommend your doctor when you are ready to post. It is good to know there are those who seem to care about ethics in their practice.

Elad 1 Mar 2010

Sounds like you need more than 6, that's it.

2295anon 28 May 2010

Hi SeoulNY, I think your Dr. is on the right track when he talks about your cortisol levels. I had this myself and I'm a man. When there is excess cortisone in your system you will have upper body obesity. You will retain a lot of water. You will carry a lot of weight on your trunk(I don't mean your butt)and have slim arms and legs. They even have a name for this condition called Syndrome X. There's a good book on it that came out about 10 years ago. Its caused by excess sugar in the system even if you don't eat sugar the simple carbohydrate foods your doctor recommended to avoid converts into sugar in you body, I would add potatoes and beans to that list as well. Coffee doesn't contain sugar but it stimulates the adrenal gland which then rises insulin levels. How is it fixed! By eating a diet of good protein sourses such as meat, chicken, fish and eggs I love Korean Barbique can't spell it , but love to eat it. Along with plenty of green vegetables, kale being the best followed by kroccoli,spinach, string beans, etc . This will help to alkalize your body, when you have to much sugar in your system it causes acid, you need to make it more alkaline. You can also make yourself more alkaline by drinking wheatgrass.I know just the thought of that sounds repulsive. I take it and its not so bad. I'm not trying to sell anything, but I use Amazing Grass that I get from the Vitamin Shoppe its a powder you mix with water, even Anthony Robbins recommends it. It doesn't taste bad (it doesn't taste good either), but you will feel great after 4 days of drinking this. Your body will be more alkaline. Just put it in a shaker and sip at it throughout the day about have your body weight in water your doctor is right. You should also take Mult- Vitamins (incuding B-Complex) and Multi-Minerals When you do this routine your body will correct itself and YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT without effort. You won't even need to have Zerona. You seem like a nice person SoulNY and I sense the frustration in your reply. Your 5'4" at 155lbs, size 10. That's not bad at all. Take it from a man. Good Luck!!!

April2660 22 Feb 2010

I think the provider makes a big difference. Mine did not follow any of the manufacturer's protocol - did not take all measurements prior to treatment, and I suspect, did not place the machine properly, as I could see the laser on the wall next to the table! Meanwhile, they kept suggesting more and pricier treatments in conjunction with Zerona!

sebastian 1 Mar 2010

Sorry I ever tought this might work. 9 sessions and $2900 later, nothing has changed. No measurements were taken at the end . I wrote a letter of complaint and waiting for a reply. No doctor was ever seen, only 2 young ladies who turned on the machine.

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