Zerona Laser Fat Removal without Surgery - Pros and Cons

When you want to get rid of excess body fat, diet and exercise may not be enough. Your genetic makeup dictates where you will accumulate and store a few extra ounces and pounds of body fat over your lifetime, and these deposits can become resistant to any type of diet or lifestyle changes. Liposuction and laser fat removal procedures offer a few options for getting rid of excess fat for good. The Zerona low-level laser is one of the first noninvasive fat removal procedures on the market and is still very popular today. Here’s a close look at the benefits and drawbacks of the Zerona laser:

How the Zerona Laser Works

Key Benefits of the Zerona Laser

• No downtime
• No incisions or marks from the treatment
• No need to wear compression garments
• Ongoing fat loss days and weeks after treatment
• No reported side effects
• Uses the Erchnoia laser, which received FDA market clearance for liposuction in 2004, and for acne in 2005

Drawbacks of the Zerona Laser

• No long-term studies to support effectiveness 
• No guarantee on inches lost
• Need for continuous treatments in order to stimulate fat loss; in some cases, up to six sessions in a two-week time frame
• Need to maintain a healthy diet and continue exercise to keep the weight off

Overall, the Zerona laser offers several benefits for anyone who wants to get rid of a few ‘vanity pounds’ and improve their figure. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis by a cosmetic surgeon or board certified plastic surgeon. Prices vary by location, and most doctors offer a discount on a package of six or ten treatments.