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Want to slim those problem areas fast—
without surgery?

Zerona® Laser Therapy guarantees you'll lose 3-1/2 inches
in just 2 weeks:

  • No surgery
  • No needles
  • No pain
  • No downtime

What is Zerona Laser Therapy?

Zerona is a new, non-invasive body slimming device that uses low-level laser energy to:

  • Safely eliminate fat
  • Trim inches from target areas
  • Slim and reshape body lines
  • Tighten and tone loose skin

Dr. Rappaport answers questions
about Zerona Laser Therapy

Who is a candidate for Zerona?

“Zerona works very well for people who are not obese, but desire to lose inches. Contour abnormalities are still best treated by liposuction.

“Zerona is also an effective way to jump-start a fitness program. However, it is not recommended for individuals whose weight goes up and down more than a few pounds.”

What is a Zerona treatment like?

“Zerona is given in a series of six comfortable treatments over a two-week period. Each treatment takes 40 minutes; you lie under the Zerona equipment for 20 minutes on each side.

“Before your first treatment and three weeks after your last one, we will do bioimpedence analysis to measure your ratio of lean body mass to fat. We wait until three weeks after your last treatment to gauge your results because many patients continue to lose unwanted fat for two weeks after their last Zerona session.”

How many inches can I expect to lose?

“You're guaranteed to lose at least 3-1/2 inches in two weeks. The national average loss with Zerona is six inches—and some patients have lost as much as nine inches.”

Can Zerona help improve the appearance of cellulite?

“Some patients have noted an improvement in the appearance of cellulite after Zerona treatments. Of course, individual results may vary.”

What else is involved in the Zerona regimen?

“For best results, you need to drink plenty of water and walk for 20 minutes a day. And of course, you need to maintain a healthy diet. The closer you adhere to these guidelines, the better results you can expect.”

What if I'm having trouble losing weight?

“Zerona works especially well when combined with clinical weight-loss programs such as FirstLine Therapy. Our advanced-practice nurse, Deborah Hartman, RN, MSN, CNM, can do a functional medicine evaluation to detect problems with your thyroid, adrenal glands or ovarian hormones that may have been thwarting your weight-loss efforts.”

How soon can I expect to see results from Zerona?

“Some patients notice that their clothes are fitting more loosely after just a few Zerona sessions. Many start to see the difference after four to six treatments—and so do their friends.”

How does Zerona get rid of unwanted fat?

“Zerona's laser energy targets and separates fat tissue and helps the melted excess fat exit through the body's natural detoxification system. And as Zerona is emptying fat from your cells, it also lowers your cholesterol and triglycerides.”

What kind of laser does Zerona use?

“Zerona employs an Erchonia Low-Level Laser, which has been used since 2001 to safely release fat cells immediately before tumescent liposuction surgery. For more than 40 years, low-level lasers have been used to treat medical conditions ranging from chronic pain to wound healing to orthopedic conditions.”

How thoroughly has Zerona been tested?

“Zerona has been proven safe and effective through a double-blind, randomized, multi-site, placebo-controlled clinical study.

“The Zerona laser has been used in clinical studies since 2008 and in doctors' offices since early 2009.”

How long can I expect the Zerona's effects to last?

“You can expect long-term results from Zerona if you stick with a healthy diet and exercise.”

Questions?

Call 713.790.4500

We will be happy to answer your questions and schedule a personal consultation.

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Considering Zerona?

Request a consultation

This information is simply an introduction to Zerona. To find out more about this non-surgical body-slimming technology, we invite you to schedule a consultation.

In your personal consultation, we will evaluate you, listen to your goals for slimming your problem areas, and advise you on how you can achieve the look you desire.





Which areas can
Zerona slim?

  • Chin and neck
  • Love handles
  • Buttocks
  • Tummy
  • Thighs
  • Back
  • Arms
  • Hips










Lose at least 3-1/2 inches
in 2 weeks—guaranteed

The maker of Zerona guarantees you will lose at least three and a half inches of fat after two weeks of treatments
(six 40-minute sessions).

The Houston Center for Plastic Surgery (HCPS) receives a limited guaranteed from Zerona, which we are passing on to our patients.

To qualify for this guarantee, a Zerona patient must:

  • Have the required measurements and patient data taken by HCPS staff
  • Complete and sign all applicable Zerona program forms
  • Have six 40-minute Zerona treatments over a two-week period, no more than 72 hours apart
  • Not gain any weight from the base measurement date to the final measurement date
  • Return to HCPS for final measurements approximately seven days after the sixth treatment
  • Adhere to the Zerona protocol, including: taking the Curva nutritional supplement as directed; drinking at least half an ounce of water per pound—at least 64 ounces a day—enough to urinate every two hours while awake; abstaining from caffeine and alcohol; following a low-fat diet and walking at least 20 minutes a day.

This limited guarantee applies only to the initial core body treatment. Zerona and HCPS reserve the right to terminate or modify the limited guarantee program at any time without notice.





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