What is Zerona®?
Zerona® is a laser-based procedure used to target fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise. The Cosmetic Institute in Los Gatos, CA, offers this technique as a non-invasive way for our patients to get liposuction-like results. With Zerona®, fat is liquefied and then eliminated through the body's natural processes, rather than being surgically removed. The staff at The Cosmetic Institute is excited about this new option, and we and invite men and women from Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Campbell – and other local communities -- to come into our office to learn more details about Zerona®.
Am I a Good Candidate for Zerona®?
Ideal candidates for a Zerona® treatment are in good overall health, nonsmokers and at or near their goal weight. At the Cosmetic Institute in Los Gatos, Zerona® is most often recommended as a way to reduce stubborn fat deposits. The procedure can improve the appearance of almost all areas of the body, including:
- Face, chin and neck
- Arms
- Abdomen
- Love handles
- Buttocks
- Thighs
How is Zerona® Performed?
At the start of your Zerona® treatment in Los Gatos, you will be coated in a protective gel. This will allow the energy of the laser light to pass through your skin and into the fat. Local or topical anesthetic may also be used. However, Zerona® is a cold laser treatment, which means that it will not cause burns or blisters on the skin. As a result, you should not feel any discomfort while the laser energy is targeted at your skin.
Your Zerona® specialist will apply beams of laser light to your targeted areas for about 20 minutes. You will then turn over, so that the same laser energy can be directed into the opposite side of the body, again for 20 minutes. This energy is absorbed by the fat cells, causing them to liquefy by breaking down the membranes. Because Zerona® lasers are able to precisely target fat cells, they avoid damage to the surrounding tissues.
What Can I Expect After Zerona®?
It is important to realize that Zerona® is not a fast-track to weight loss. Still, patients can lose up to 9 inches from their waist, hips and thighs following the treatment.
Because no incisions are needed, Zerona® does not require sutures or bandages. Following the treatment, our Los Gatos patients may leave the office immediately and continue with their daily activities, including exercise. The results of Zerona® will become apparent in about a week.
If you have any questions or concerns about Zerona®, then please contact The Cosmetic Institute today. Our staff in Los Gatos is ready and willing to assist you with any information you may need. We encourage men and women from throughout the area -- including individuals from Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Campbell – to set up an initial Zerona® consultation today.
|