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Paid and Got Nothing in Return - Bridgeville, PA

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Pamphlet states reveal your true shape in two...

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irisheyes806December 28, 2010
$2,500

Pamphlet states reveal your true shape in two weeks. Why do you have to pay up front? They won't refund your money when you receive nothing.

False measurements, told to breath in when measuring for progress. The hidden message everyone is not talking about is, they do not guarantee it. I have two copies of my measurements and numbers have been changed. Here's another good one, they stated that I refused detox, drinking lemonade mixture to reduce visceral fat.

I was offered 1 extra treatment, then I would have to pay, at a lower cost, for more treatments until I was happy. Well, if six treatments didn't work why would one more help? Then spend more money, not a chance I knew they were out to get more money at that point. They said I that this visceral fat is around my organs, how would a chiropractor be able to tell that. He never touched my body.

I have nothing in my savings because these people aren't able to admit that they are wrong. I have been going to the gym for the past 7 years, they could check that. I followed all the rules they told me. Drink water no alcohol no caffeine. I exercised. When I noticed by the fourth treatment nothing had happened, I questioned them, they said it takes 6.

They had photo's in the office of Day 1 and then Day 6. This to me was the way it should have been. Then I would have been satisfied. I asked about a refund and they said they have over head and could not refund. Then when I asked why you have to pay up front. I was told they were very busy and you have to do that to keep your spot. So which is it. I am willing to get involved to sue and get my money back.

My son is an attorney but in a different field. I am going to check to see who he might recommend. I contacted the BBB but they were able to lie to them and then I didn't get the chance to explain. I also have a witness, a friend went with me. I'm ready for a fight hope you are too. The pain is for mental distress.


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They are sneaky, they measure you and don't show you anything. They put you in a room push a button and that's it. They lie stating you lost inches when you didn't. They wrote false numbers down and I have the proof. I have a witness to verify what I'm telling you is the truth. I called and explained my disappointment. I thought the customer is always right, not in this case. They have more money, than I will ever know. I make $25.000 a year but saved for this because I couldn't achieve it on my own. It would have been worth it it it worked but it didn't. I have nothing to show for my money, and I can take photo's to prove it. They claim to know about fat around you organs, how the heck would they know that. I never saw the Dr preform any Chiropractic treaments on anyone. Just push the button and make money off people that trusted you and your cousin assistant.

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Sharon at RealSelf
December 31, 2010

Hi irisheyes -- I'm really sorry to hear that it didn't work for you, but thank you nonetheless for sharing your experience. Have you gotten in touch with Zerona's corporate office to see if they might be able to help?

Good luck and please keep us posted.

j7777
January 6, 2011
Zerona- will not respond most likely. I was lucky and my doc refunded my money as well as sent the laser bk , saying it didn't do a great job and let ppl down.
I would have no problem helping in a class action on behalf of my no results experience.
It's the way the docs r marketing it- then they slaim u on a water diet- which we do in weight lifting and circuit training-so when u decrease- there goes a ton of water weight, but they call it Zerona. Niacin is great, but get ur personal physician to ok it , because it can interefere with things. What upset me- is my doc told me it didn't , said he personally lost 8" and yes, after I flat said- will this work because I don't buy it- he said ur the perfect candidate. Lol. Sound familiar ppl?
It's a horrible invention that I believe might b getting recalled and replaced with some new laser.
Anyway I'm rambling. Bigggg waste of my time.
It is very misleading and fraudulant because ppl r vulnerable and some doctors r like chicken hawks and prey on that. God I'm 128 and excercise, only water- went on this thing and gained 3 lbs. Lol.
J.
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Sharon at RealSelf
January 6, 2011

I'm sorry to hear it didn't work for you either. :( Would mind posting a review of your experience, to help others considering Zerona?

Cioppino
July 24, 2012
I too had the Zerona treatment done . Six of them at $900.00 with zero results. As a curtesy my doctor gave me an additional 3 treatments for free, also with no results. The product does'nt work and should be taken off the market. It was a $900 ripoff and a total waste of my time.
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Sharon at RealSelf
January 6, 2011

I happened to stumble across this news video. Is this your provider? http://www.wtae.com/r/23466391/detail.html

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irisheyes806
January 6, 2011
Yes, that's him. Who does he know
to get a spot on a news show that tons of people see. That guys stomach is 4 of me. I couldn't lose a couple of inches. By the ways we never talked about losing weight. Why now is it a great thing that the Zerona can do.

Irish
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Sharon at RealSelf
January 7, 2011

I was surprised by the patient too. I thought Zerona was for spot reduction (stubborn areas)? Nothing against him personally, but he was quite overweight.

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irisheyes806
January 7, 2011

Hi That's what I thought was so funny a lot of us women with belly fat go no results. This man that looked like he was 9 months pregnant lost 52 pounds. The doctor and I never talked about weight loss just inches. How about the new laser he has. I'm calling the attorney and giving him that web-site. Hope he give me some hope to have these people stopped. I'll let you know.

Irish

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Trikkegirl
January 29, 2011
So ladies, do you think "success" in reality is taking your average couch potato and getting them on their feet and moving?

I saw a similar video the summer before I signed up. A popular daytime show here ran a video of an actual female patient and the doctor doing the laser on her. (I assumed he was a local doctor, but I never could find him.) She was in her 20's and so excited about how it was trimming her down. She was tall and big, but not obese. That's what got me going... but the video interview with her didn't say anything about her changing her habits or anything, and the interview with the doctor was the same. Her slimdown was solely attributed to the laser, nothing else.
eating like a pig and no exercise
August 12, 2011
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Trikkegirl
August 13, 2011
If you would take a look at my review on this website, I think you would conclude that I don't need your advice, however well-intentioned. I have already been fit to the point where people were asking ME if I was a personal trainer. I am happy for your success, however.

Zerona was not a choice I made as a *substitute* for exercise. It was something I hoped would accelerate the results of the exercise I was already doing, and act to counter the negative effects of menopause. I came to realize that all I really needed were hormone supplements, at far less money than I wasted on Zerona.
kimsgrizzlies
May 20, 2011
@ irisheyes...did you sign a consent to do the treatment? Zerona's consent states there is no guarantee. we have zerona in our office and i noticed right away the "disclaimer" if u will. however, we've had really good results with it so far. sorry your procedure didnt work out, i hope u can resolve those issues with the company
sunshinelover
June 16, 2011
may I ask where is your office? I'm interested in getting Zerona laser therapy but this comment scars me. How come one office can have some result and other office doe not? aren't are the Zerona machines the same?
UPDATED FROM irisheyes806

I see most of the people who claim it worked live...

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irisheyes806June 7, 2011
I see most of the people who claim it worked live in Texas. I still can't believe them. And out of 48 people 29 of us say it did nothing. If they have so many patients, that's what they tell you when you make your appointments and keep your money. So many patients, then refund our money.

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AndreaCC.
June 8, 2011
Do you know the risks of millions of FDA cleared drugs? far more grave than a laser not working on everyone. What procedure works on everyone? What is success rate of most invasive surgeries? 100 percent? There are hundreds of website forums devoted to people complaining about drugs, cosmetic surgeries and other surgeries, exercise equipment. This website is no different and proves nothing different. There will always be unhappy people with everything but that does not disprove the surgeries, drugs, lasers, health regimes just because you have a lot of really angry people complaining for over a year about the same thing or similar things. Its human nature to complain, and to talk about about the complaining. Good reviews dont come often because people are happy and dont waste there time on websites complaining endlessly. what makes anyone an expert and other plastic surgeons, medical doctors, and other doctors who use this laser everyday for years not experts? subjectivity?
eating like a pig and no exercise
August 12, 2011
heyhey2020
February 28, 2013
EXACTLY. The zerona official person told me up front, " there are people it doesn't work for" like omg, just because a couple people have bad / horrible experiences they then waste there life on forums complaining. its so true if you have a good experience you go on ENJOYING your life. it's only angry bitter people who come online to complain or to disprove studies.
Proveit
July 5, 2011
I find it interesting that the posts stopped after "PersonWithKnowledge" posted his book on his technology. Honestly, my big problem with Zerona is every website that claims to do it has the worst before and after pictures I've ever seen! It's like they took pictures of their patients with the world's first digital camera. Wouldn't it be best to document high quality before and after pictures to convince people of somethings effectiveness? I still think the jury's out on this faux-laser.
AndreaCC.
July 5, 2011
What I find amusing is that, you disregard all actual scientific knowledge because you feel you're the worlds leading expert on photography. I continue to be amused that you spent your holiday on this website. Also it's amusing you assumed I am a male. Which you would be wrong. Sexist much? Have a blessed day everyone.
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irisheyes806
July 6, 2011
You seem to be the one with an ego, like you know everything everyone should feel. You criticize people
that have a right to voice their opinions. We all have knowledge and that's why we're here to share it with others. Not to be put down and have remarks made that are out of line. By the way did you read the remarks on here from the two Medical Doctors?????

Irish
AndreaCC.
July 6, 2011
Those medical doctors are plastic surgeons. So believe me I'm sure they have their own agenda for their claims. Have either of them actually ever used it? Studied it? Been a participant in the fact finding? I highly doubt it. I'm sure their practices have taken a hit lately over the new non-surgical technology that has come out. Like I said I'm sure they have their motives, whatever the reason may be. As far has having an ego I'm just stating facts. Nothing I said was false. And if you are entitled to your opinion as am I am. and My Opinion is that you are behaving like a petulant child. I wasn't mean, I was only stating the facts I saw in front of me, and the fact is all anyone has done is complain. No facts, no research, no nothing. I do find it amusing that people act like this. and I'm actually embarrassed that I even got involved in these ridiculous conversations, but I could not let the other side not be told. The one where low level technology has been in use for decades and people all over the WORLD use it. The side where I point out facts and get told I have an ego for simply knowing more than you. Truth is you weren't happy and rather than act like an adult you harrass people on an internet forum to make yourself feel better for the fact you still have not lost weight. I feel bad. I feel bad for people who really do have weight issues and have struggled their entire life. I feel bad for people who work hard and do the right things and they still don't feel good about themselves. What I do not feel bad about is people who negate total and complete science fact to belittle people who do practice something they have found to their dissatisfaction. I do not feel bad for people who are so mean spirited and live such a negative life. Find peace because it is the only way your body will heal and you will beable to move forward. God Bless.
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irisheyes806
July 6, 2011
If you have scientific knowledge the about 50 people on here have been scammed you let me know how that works. About my weekend I was gone and that's none of your business, what were you doing research on the Zerona??? Please get a life and stop trying to put people down. You are rude, let me know what you think about the medical doctors on here. I'm sure you know more than they do. (person)?? with knowledge??? I am sending a complaint to the attorney general in my state, maybe I should give them your name to help make a decision, since you know everything.
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