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Zerona Negative Side Effects - New York, NY
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HI – Not only did this treatment not work, but...
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HI – Not only did this treatment not work, but created a SMALL FAT POCKET on my eyelid! This occurred after 5 treatments. I woke up on the 6th day and my right eye looked swollen and there was a bubble of fat on my kneecap. 10 weeks later and they are still visible. I am wondering how many others have had similar negative side effects. I certainly think Zerona should disclose this risk! I certainly would not have gone!
Lisa in NYC's provider
Replies (26)
August 17, 2011
Sharon
Hi - I guess I was not clear (sorry)...The Zerona treatment was directed to my thighs, buttocks, tummy BUT resulted in fat MIGRATING to my right kneecap and right eyelid (hence the fat bubble in those areas which came after 5 treatments:( Thus it appears that Zerona does loosen the fat into the circulatory system but my body could not eliminate/metabolize the fat and so I now have a fat deposit in two places as a result.
Hi - I guess I was not clear (sorry)...The Zerona treatment was directed to my thighs, buttocks, tummy BUT resulted in fat MIGRATING to my right kneecap and right eyelid (hence the fat bubble in those areas which came after 5 treatments:( Thus it appears that Zerona does loosen the fat into the circulatory system but my body could not eliminate/metabolize the fat and so I now have a fat deposit in two places as a result.
August 17, 2011
Ohhh, okay. Thanks for clarifying. I understand now. That side effect had never occurred to me but it does make sense.
August 17, 2011
Sharon
Hi - I am just hoping to help others realize that however unlikely ...this side effect exists and is not published by the sellers or manufacturer of Zerona.
ps I have read of this effect from others online.
Hi - I am just hoping to help others realize that however unlikely ...this side effect exists and is not published by the sellers or manufacturer of Zerona.
ps I have read of this effect from others online.
January 25, 2013
There is no proof this condition you are claiming is caused by Zerona. You should stop making these claims...it's not fair and it sounds self righteous...
I have no dog in this fight, I I'm researching the procedure and I appreciate you info/warning BUT YOUR DELIVERY IS NOT FAIR. And could land you in court. You don't have ANY PROOF TO BACK YOU UP EITHER...
April 4, 2014
Thank you for your helpful post Lisa. As someone who had bad side effects from CoolSculpting I appreciate you taking the time to inform others of your experience. I hope since your post you were able to remedy the situation.
August 19, 2011
Hello,
As a research advisor to Zerona, I wanted to take this opportunity to comment to the post by Lisa in NYC. The accumulation of fat under the eyelid is a consequence of prolonged hypercholesterolemia, which results in cholesterol deposits under the eyelid. The eyelid contains no real fat pockets; the fat accumulates from behind in the orbital and can push the eyelid forward. Therefore, most individuals experience a broad accumulation based on their genetic disposition or pronounced tissue expansion following cholesterol deposits based on chronic cardiovascular conditions. With that said, any small bump appearing superficial most likely is not due to the liberated fat subsequent to Zerona. Second, the Zerona has undergone extensive analysis to determine the effects the device has on triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood. All studies have demonstrated no elevation in triglyceride or cholesterol levels in the blood. Accordingly, this would support the notion that fat displacement to areas like the knee or eyelid would be extremely rare, if possible at all. Most likely, the consumption of 2.0 liters of fluid recommended could accumulate in the fat cushion layer, in turn, promoting temporary eye protrusion. With nearly 60,000 patients treated in the US we have yet to have a single adverse event reported at all; more importantly, a claim of this type. Furthermore, our clinical trial did not document any adverse events. It is important to ensure that before any claims are made that the perceived outcome is actually a consequence of the device. This is the first we have ever heard of accumulation of material in other regions of the body. In fact, a 567 subject study was performed to evaluate if fat accumulated elsewhere in the body following a treatment of the waist, hips, and thighs with Zerona. That study did not exhibit a circumferential gain, rather a reduction. This ultimately proves that the fatty material liberated by Zerona does not displacement to other regions in the body. What areas did you have treated? Did you experience a circumferential reduction in those areas? We do appreciate your post. We do not discourage patients from speaking from their heart when they are perhaps dissatisfied with the process. It is imperative as a company we interact with patients like yourself so that we can better understand how to strengthen our product to better serve the patients Zerona treats. I look forward to continuing the discussion.
As a research advisor to Zerona, I wanted to take this opportunity to comment to the post by Lisa in NYC. The accumulation of fat under the eyelid is a consequence of prolonged hypercholesterolemia, which results in cholesterol deposits under the eyelid. The eyelid contains no real fat pockets; the fat accumulates from behind in the orbital and can push the eyelid forward. Therefore, most individuals experience a broad accumulation based on their genetic disposition or pronounced tissue expansion following cholesterol deposits based on chronic cardiovascular conditions. With that said, any small bump appearing superficial most likely is not due to the liberated fat subsequent to Zerona. Second, the Zerona has undergone extensive analysis to determine the effects the device has on triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood. All studies have demonstrated no elevation in triglyceride or cholesterol levels in the blood. Accordingly, this would support the notion that fat displacement to areas like the knee or eyelid would be extremely rare, if possible at all. Most likely, the consumption of 2.0 liters of fluid recommended could accumulate in the fat cushion layer, in turn, promoting temporary eye protrusion. With nearly 60,000 patients treated in the US we have yet to have a single adverse event reported at all; more importantly, a claim of this type. Furthermore, our clinical trial did not document any adverse events. It is important to ensure that before any claims are made that the perceived outcome is actually a consequence of the device. This is the first we have ever heard of accumulation of material in other regions of the body. In fact, a 567 subject study was performed to evaluate if fat accumulated elsewhere in the body following a treatment of the waist, hips, and thighs with Zerona. That study did not exhibit a circumferential gain, rather a reduction. This ultimately proves that the fatty material liberated by Zerona does not displacement to other regions in the body. What areas did you have treated? Did you experience a circumferential reduction in those areas? We do appreciate your post. We do not discourage patients from speaking from their heart when they are perhaps dissatisfied with the process. It is imperative as a company we interact with patients like yourself so that we can better understand how to strengthen our product to better serve the patients Zerona treats. I look forward to continuing the discussion.
August 19, 2011
Hi - I will look into the science a bit more too. All I know is that this happened to me (trust me I wish I had NEVER GONE AND ONLY WANT TO HELP OTHERS EVALUATE THE RISKS). I have two masters degrees and own a business. I am certainly an educated person who is only telling the truth of my body's physical reaction to the treatments. I read a lot of research on other topics to examine study design, etc. I am guessing that the manufacturers of Zerona were to ones who funded the research you are referencing and the scientists who created the research design were paid by Zerona. Please point me to a copy of these studies. I may be the one unlucky person who had this result but I guarantee you that these changes on my knee and eyelid appeared on the 6th day after my 5th treatment (I drank tons of water). The fat on my right knee can be palpated and is clearly distinct from my left knee. I went for a facial this past Sat. (a woman I have been seeing for 11 years) and she commented on my eyelid. She said it was a clear change from the last time she saw me. Please respond and let me know what your background is and why you felt the need to basically discredit the truth that I am providing here to warn others.
April 11, 2012
Correction to your post....there have been adverse events reported. Check the FDA website. I myself have experienced a serious injury unrelated to this specific complaint.
August 27, 2011
Thanks, Lisa, for your post. I respect your view and opinion a hundred times more than the rep, Jilith, trying to disregard your experience for more sales.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for posting. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you but I hope you're able to find a way to correct it.
I've never heard of Zerona on the eyelids... is that a typo or is it really possible?