Can I have Coolsculpting treatments during the same time period as Zerona?

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I have 9 Zerona treatments scheduled (purchased really cheap through Groupon). My cosmetic surgeon is offering a special on Coolsculpting, but the timeframe it has to be used conflicts with my Zerona treatments. Would having the 2 treatments during the same time period conflict with or enhance results?

Joel Schlessinger, MD · Answer

Sadly, you have fallen prey to a Groupon special that seemed 'cheap' but basically was a waste of your money.  Zerona doesn't work.  Period.On the other hand, CoolSculpting CAN work in certain circumstances.  In my practice about 10-20 percent of CoolSculpting consultations lead to a procedure due to the fact that it is very limited in its range of individuals it treats.  Tumescent liposuction, on the other hand, is about a 50% match.  About 50% of individuals aren't a candidate for either process, so it is impossible to say without seeing you.Again, this is an area where there are many charlatans who willingly take money (as in the Groupon deal where they have NO CLUE as to whether or not you are a candidate, but just take the money) and have no intention of helping you.  Your best option is to forget deals and go to a cosmetic surgeon (dermatologist, plastic surgeon) who will actually treat you fairly and competently.  Good luck!

John K. Wakelin III, MD, FACS · Answer

In my opinion I wouldn't make decisions about your cosmetic goals based on specials. Go to a reputable practice and seek a short and long term goal that is right for you. If they want to keep you as a patient they should extend the special to you when you see how the first treatments work.

David Rankin, MD · Answer

The answer to your question is yes. There is no reason these two technologies could not be used at the same time period.

Burton M. Sundin, MD · Answer

You could technically do this but there is no point. Zerona really does not work. Coolsculpting is a good solution for fat reduction without surgery.  I would recommend not wasting your time or energy on Zerona.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Zerona, in my experience, has never worked...so it would be of no harm likely or benefit.  See if you can get your $$$ back prior to treatment.

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