By: Fabiola Grosshan
Submitted: 2010-05-13 02:38:43 | Word Count: 396
If diet and exercising are not getting rid of those excess pockets of fat that have accumulated throughout your lifetime, and you need to get rid of them in a way that is effective and significant, you don’t have to resort to surgical fat removal procedures. There are actually several alternatives. One of the most increasingly popular options is the Zerona fat burning laser procedure. This treatment, which employs a low level laser (or cold laser) was first introduced in 2008 and has been proven effective in a variety of tests, as well as been given official approval by the FDA. However there are some downsides to consider. Here is a brief overview of the pros and cons of the Zerona cold laser treatment.
Pros
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The Zerona laser treatments works by emitting cold laser light onto the target fat areas. The energy from the low level laser breaks down the fat which is then naturally flushed out of the body. On average, patients can lose 5-6 inches from the target areas within a few weeks.
Thus far, there have been no negative side effects identified with the procedure. The Zerona laser treatment is a completely safe and virtually pain free method of body sculpting.
There is no downtime and no need for patients to wear compression garments. Since the procedure does not involve invasive surgery, preparations are much less intense. Also, no incision means that there are no scars or marks left from the treatment. Fat loss can continue even several days or weeks after the treatment.
Cons
There are some drawbacks to be aware of if you’re thinking of getting a Zerona laser procedure. Since it is a relatively new procedure, there have not been any long-term studies on the effectiveness of the treatment. Also, while average patients lose 5-6 inches of fat in the course of a few weeks, results vary depending on the person and there is no definitive guarantee of inches lost.
It is also important to remember that the Zerona treatments alone are not enough to guarantee that the fat won’t return. Maintaining a healthy diet and physical exercise is the main key to keeping those pounds off after treatment.
