Zerona Reviews and Results – Consider Services Provided

“Apples to Apples, Oranges to Oranges”

I get a little concerned when I hear people talking about their friends’ or family’s results at other doctors offices.

And so should you….

Here’s the deal – patients come to my office, get great results and then share with their distant friends or family – but then their friends/family doesn’t get the same results AND they didn’t get the same treatment.

Here are the problems…

My patients leave and say “Zerona worked great for me.” But they fail to share what all else I had them take or do to get the “great” result.  Then their friends hear “Zerona” did great; seek a doctor in their area, and then get less than “great” results.

What’s a great result?  Well 3.5 inches is an average result. I’d say 6 plus inches is a great result.

The friends then start asking and THEN they realize that the didn’t compare apples to apples, but instead apples to oranges.  That’s a frustrating game.

I did have a patient come in from San Marino and they were doing their homework.  Apparently they were looking for the best “deal” and they were very surprised to find out that what the other doctor recommended was so simplified and so generic that they lost confidence in the other doctor.

(Doctors – why don’t you spend some time talking to your potential patients and at the very minimum give them a questionnaire to identify any issues that might affect results.  Don’t get so lazy.  Look, we know the Zerona works well… and we also know that there are certain things that patients suffer from that lower success. Wouldn’t it be better to screen those patients ahead of time and then decide whether or not you’ll accept the patient?)

Patients – be sure to know what your getting and what you may be missing by starting a program with an office. Do your due diligence.

I know this is going to get some email coming my way – better to rock the boat for the better.

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don, DC QME

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Southern California’s Zerona Laser Liposuction Professional

Purple Zerona or Black Zerona?

A few days ago I was consulting with a patient from Upland, CA

And they made an observation and they asked me for more information about it. It was such a good question that I felt others should be informed as well.

When you research Zerona you’ll see that there are 2 different colors of machines – Purple and Black.

Could there be more differences than just the color?

The answer is yes.  Not only will you find differences in the doctor that provides the Zerona service but the machine itself is different.

I own the purple one. Both my Pasadena office and my Rancho Cucamonga office.

When you see the black one – though I like the color better – it is limited in its ability to work on areas of the body.  Because of the stiff arms of the 4 heads of the Zerona laser it is unable to be positioned to work on different goals.  For example – with the stiff armed black Zerona you will typically get a package of Waist. Hips, and Thighs.  After all, the research has shown 3.5 inches of combined circumference reduction – it is the most popular package.

However, the next most popular area is different for every individual.  For one person it is ONLY the waist – when that happens – we move all 5 heads to target the waist.  For another person, like the Upland patient, it was ONLY her THIGHS.  For many patients, like a patient last week from Arcadia, CA – she ONLY wanted her ARMS.

The beautiful thing about Zerona is that it can eliminate fat from TARGETED areas!

The beautiful thing about the purple Zerona is that it is flexible to accommodate different goals for each person. What are your goals? Is it your…

• Waist
• Hips
• Thighs
• Eyes
• Arms
• Calves
• Lower Abdomen
• Buttock
• Breast

I’ve said it before… be sure you research beyond the cost.  I know I am more expensive – but that is for a reason.

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don, DC QME

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Southern California’s Zerona Laser Liposuction Professional

Rachael Ray Features The Zerona Laser Lipo

I had a bunch of patients asking me if I saw the Rachael Ray show a few weeks ago… finally I did just yesterday.

Here is the video for you to see it if you have yet to watch it…

People asked me if I liked it… then they were at first surprised by my response.

Look, it’s great that more people are learning about Zerona. How safe it is – completely. How effective it is – research shows an impressive 3.5 inches on average to the waist/hip/thighs combined without breaking a sweat or diet.  How easy it is – you just lay there. How affordable it is – between $2000 to $3000, a small fraction of liposuction.

But what I didn’t like was the little phrase that the doctor on the show said that was left unaddressed by Ms. Ray.

Watch the show again… listen for what is said when she asks about the cost.

The doctor’s response was some thing to the effect of “The cost of the treatment for 6 sessions is between $2,000 to $3,000… In my office we charge $1800. and for those that do not lose 3 inches we give them a credit of $1000 toward a different procedure such as liposuction.”

There are a few things I have issue with…

FIRST. Why is the doctor charging less than what all of the doctors have be asked to charge? Why is it only $1800? What are they not getting with that care?

SECOND. If the patient fails to get results, it is great that the office is offering something…. BUT… $1000 credit to a different procedure such as liposuction?!  Ok now lets discuss this a bit more.

I wonder how many people in that office fail to get 3 inches.  I also wonder how much it cost for liposuction to be performed at that doctor’s office.  I wonder it financially it is more advantageous for the office to not get results, then to perform a surgical procedure on some of those patients.  (I think in business that is called a “lost leader” – that being something that the business loses money on in the hope that they will make the real money on other products or services.)

I think what bugs me is this: what is the incentive for that doctor to get the BEST Zerona results without surgery?

Look, like I said, at least this doctor is offering something for those that don’t get average results… but I wonder what is being done to help patients get the best results on the ZERONA. Period.

I have come to learn that not all Zerona offices are the same.

In fact, I am learning that those offices that accept everyone and give minimal nutritional support are getting less than average results more often. I’m afraid that is going to create much disappointment out there… and that affects my practices.

I don’t mean to be the one pointing out the negative but I don’t want people so mesmerized by all the great things on the Rachael Ray show that they miss some details.

I’d rather point it out than someone else… you with me?

I hope this blog strikes a nerve among my doctor blog subscribers… I’d love to hear from you.

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don DC QME

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NEW Zerona Website Name, But Same Great Information!

Welcome to Dr. Don’s New Site!

If you are looking for www.TheZeronaLaser.com, you are in the right site.

The name of the website name has changed, however this new website still has all of the great information for you as a patient on the Zerona laser, you as a doctor to send your patients for support, and you the person who is really interested in the Zerona laser but want to learn more first.

Its been a while since I’ve blogged – I’ve been really busy!

As the weeks and blogs go by you’ll see just how busy I’ve been – so stay tuned.  In fact, if you have not yet subscribed to this blog, I suggest you do. You can do that to the right.

You may be asking why I changed the name.

I suspect you’re asking because all of my fellow doctors are asking.

So here are some of the reasons.

One reason is that I’m tired of getting calls to my office from around the world as to where they can buy a Zerona laser.  I got so many calls that Erchonia should be sending me a commission check for all the business I send their way.

Another reason, Erchonia, the manufactures of the Zerona laser asked me to change my URL because it was to close to their URL “zeronalaser.com” that is not even being used.  Their point was that they didn’t want the public to think that my website for my patients was a company sponsored site and that it was confusing for the public.  I think the public is pretty smart and could see from the content of my website that it was in fact a site for my clinics – not as a reprehensive for Erchonia.  Perhaps some one asked them to have me change if because it is a top ranking website for Zerona laser for information.  In any event, I was the nice guy and complied.

Another reason is I want to stand out from the company – I am realizing that the doctors that are getting the machines placed in their offices are going to really struggle with it… this is a topic for another blog… I’ll explain this one at another time…

As for now, just know that I’ve been really busy treating patients, doing my own testing and studies in order to achieve maximum results while under the Zerona laser.

Like I said, I’ve been really busy!  I’ve even had prospective “patients” come to my office to learn more about what I do – and these “patients” are actually staff members from other doctor’s offices.  (Doctors – You don’t have to “spy” I am an open book!)

That’s one reason why I have this blog! Doctors… if you have clinical questions beyond what the company is giving you – simply ask.  We are all here to help each other get better results for our patients without the use of surgery!!!  Giving them a credit toward a surgical procedure that is more expensive and risky is not cool – topic for another time!

I welcome your questions and posts!

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don, DC QME

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Southern California’s Zerona Laser Liposuction Professional

Love/Marriage/Divorce & Zerona

Today is something completely different than the typical Zerona blog topic… but I think you’ll get it if you just follow me for a bit…

As you know… Many people want the Zerona laser because it will help them to shed some inches and therefore feel better about themselves and then possibly help them to find the love of their life!

Others want it because they just ended a relationship and they want to show themselves some love by getting into shape again and then get back out there to hopefully find some love!

It seems love (for yourself or from others)… seem to be a common denominator in many of the consultations I have.

And here is what I tell them… “While the Zerona laser will help you to get into the shape you want… it does not mean that you’ll find the love of your life.”

And while they understand and nod in agreement it still seems to be the motivating factor…

So today I’d like to share with you something that a doctor friend sent to me that I think will do way more to spice up your life than the Zerona laser (or any other thing that helps you to get into shape) could ever do.

Rarely in our busy days do we get exposed to this kind of stuff… treat yourself by turning off you phone and TV and watch this…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAEfBMlJoc

I’m sure this may make many people angry…others cry… others smile… others become thankful… and hopefully everyone will love more.

Lets remember what’s important in this world…

Blessings,

Dr. Don

Valid Zerona Consumer Complaint – “I looked everywhere and can’t find the ‘fine print’”

I sit down with many prospective patients for Zerona consultations to discuss their case and to see if I’ll accept them for my Zerona laser program.

You’d be shocked at some of the things I hear (stories for another time)

But I had one consultation the other day that I need to share with you, because I think she had a very valid complaint!

She was a very pleasant lady in her 50’s who has spent many hours of her life behind a desk and busy with life… she put herself second (or third or forth) to her job and her family.  And now… it was her time.  She wanted to do something for herself.

She started to workout 2 to 3 months ago. She was eating better.  She was definitely on the right track to achieving her health goals.

But… she was getting frustrated.  Frustrated because she was not losing the inches in her tummy the she felt she should have for having been working out heavily for the past 3 months.

I reassured her that what she was doing with her diet and exercise was fantastic and to keep it up.

So I asked her how I could help.

And she this is where she “let me have it”.

It was obvious she was well prepared.  She pulls out a list and says she has some questions. She asked her basic questions that I hear all the time…

Then something changed…

She goes on to say that she has done her homework.  She tells me that I’m all over the internet (I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not) and that in all of her searching with the company, with the Zerona laser program, all the material out there she could not satisfy her one nagging and remaining question.

Do you know what she asked me?

I was actually taken back for a second because no one had ever really said it the way she did.

Here’s what she said:

“In all of the investigating I’ve done on Zerona and your program, I cannot fine the ‘small fine print.’”

What’s this small fine print she is talking about?

You know… the fine print at the end of every drug commercial… or any other “thing” out there.  The small fine print is the disclaimers and all of the “BAD” things about the product or service.

After listening to her tell me all the good things about the Zerona laser and letting her express her frustration with not being able to find anything bad…

Here’s how I responded. (I think my response to her shocked her)

“If there was something bad about the Zerona laser and my program it would be a lot more believable!”

I went on to say that most of us are taught to believe – “If something is too good to be true… it usually is.”  And because the Zerona is:

- so new,

- has no negative side effects (FDA approved, positive side effect is that it normalizes cholesterol),

- it gets such fast and great results (3.5 inches in 2 weeks),

- it is the easiest thing imaginable (you just lay there for 40 minutes for 6 sessions)…

…it really does seem too good to be true!

Look at all the alternative to Zerona – diet, exercise, liposution, drugs, etc – they all have their significant “bad” things.  That makes it more believable to us.

She seem satisfied with my response.

Then… after going over the price of the different programs I’d make available to her she even commented “even the price is too good to be true.”

Well… I’d much rather provide a fantastic service that is affordable and that truly helps someone be healthier and keep them from dangerous lifestyles.

I can’t wait until she is just as happy with the results of my Zerona program.

Blessings,

Dr. Don

Highest Flattery for Dr. Don’s Zerona Blog… oh really?

Before I share with you the shocking main point of today’s blog, I first wanted to say thank you!

For those of you who are subscribing to and commenting on my blog: thank you for the fantastic feed back, support, and sharing of my site with others.

This site was ORIGINALLY designed as an information source, a resource, a reference guide for MY patients… which it has accomplished nicely.  It’s humbling and a bit shocking that this site has become THE SOURCE throughout the entire globe.  I have doctors and patients throughout the world asking me questions (email has become something of a nightmare.)

NOT SURPRISINGLY… this site has also become a source of information for other doctors…

SURPRISINGLY… many sites use my blog as a “Word for word” resource!

They say “imitation” is the highest form of a flattery…

Okay fine.

But to use my material word for word?  That’s not flattery that’s something else.

Don’t get me wrong… I am very happy and willing to allow doctors to use my information for their patients … heck, they can even use my material on their site…

… Just give me some credit.

All of this came to me as a result of patients telling me about other website out there that were using my material.  I told them that didn’t bother me.  Then they explained that my information is being “sold” or “written” as if was the Doctor’s own information.

I want to believe that all of these “word for word” occurrences were done without the doctor’s knowledge – you see most doctors do not actually write their blogs, but rather have other write for them.  So the doctors have no idea this is being done.

If you are one of those website developers… please put my material in your own words… it helps everyone.  And if you do feel like using my material “word for word”, simply give me credit.

On the bright side… I guess this challenge comes with the territory.

Thanks again for making my site so popular.

Stay tuned because I have a lot more in store for you…

Blessings,

Dr. Don

PS – Also thank you to Erchonia Medical (www.erchonia.com), Dr. Paul Maguire, Dr. Madison Spurlock (www.bodybylaser.com) for your support and help.

Zerona Laser Versus Liposuction… and… Working Together?!

Liposuction has come a long way. There have been many advancements over the years.

Zerona Laser treatment is the “new kid on the block” and it is growing in popularity thanks to the Doctors TV show and the all the Network News TV segments.

I want to take a moment and discuss these two very different procedures because I get many questions during my consultations.  Let me share this information in a question/answer format as these are some of the questions I get during my initial meeting with clients.

Patient says, “I’m told that if I undergo liposuction that if I gain weight again, that the fat will be in a different area. Does that happen with Zerona?”

I can’t speak for liposuction or the validity of the comment that the fat returns in different areas, so I’ll limit my response to Zerona.

Zerona does not harm the fat cells.  The laser liquefies the fat within the cell. The laser allows the cell membrane to become temporarily porous and the liquefied fat seeps out into interstitial space.  The cell membrane closes again in 48 hours. There is no scaring and no connective tissue you growth as there is in surgical procedures.

If you were to go to an unhealthy life style, then you run the risk of your body storing fat again. That’s what fat is – stored energy.  So because with Zerona you have not damaged the cells, you’ll gain it in the area your body stored it last time.

I’d suggest that rather than planning on fat returning, how about we find the right solution for you so that you don’t gain any of that unwanted fat that you lost from Zerona or liposuction or whatever.  So be sure to work with a doctor that will aid you in finding out the best program for you – not just sucking out the fat or pointing a laser at your target area.

Patient says, “If I have liposuction I’m told that I’ll have a lot of loose skin… with that happen with Zerona?”

No.  I have had a patient lose up to 15 inches and the skin is as toned as ever.  This happens for a couple of reasons: 1) it’s a process and change that does not occur in an hour… it takes weeks (which in my mind is still fast). 2) The Zerona laser is a cold laser.  Cold lasers have been used for skin issues and skin conditions for longer than they have been used for body contouring fat.  Often a persons rash or scar looks better after treatment… I know, its another benefit that’s too good to be true. Its hard to believe.

Patient says, “If I have liposuction I’ll be put under anesthesia.  That’s scares me because I know that’s one of the most dangerous parts of surgery.  Does Zerona have that?”

No. Zerona is a NON-SURGICAL procedure.  People have it done and go back to work.  If you read my prior blog posts, you can even get work done while under the laser!  With Zerona you don’t even feel it – it is entirely painless!

INTERESTING SIDE NOTE:

Cold laser has been used to help patients eliminate pain due to musculoskeletal conditions such as injuries.  The predecessor to the Zerona was a laser that was used DURING liposuction – called LASER ASSISTED Liposuction.  FDA approved for safety and effectiveness.  During liposuction the Laser Anesthesiologist would use the laser over the area to be treated with liposuction.  The results were better – there was less blood loss, improved recovery time, less bruising, and smoother treated area.

Patient says, “I’m going to have liposuction, what can you do for me in conjunction with the liposuction?”

Great question.  If a person is heart set on liposuction, I won’t stop them… heck, I couldn’t even if I wanted to.  Because the laser has a window of effectiveness 48 hours and the fat cells close there is benefit in treating with the Zerona surrounding the Liposuction procedure for the benefits listed in the INTERESTING SIDE NOTE section.  Its called PRE/POST-OP Zerona treatment.  With this people get results with the liposuction and recover extremely fast with smoother results.  It’s not a common procedure, but it’s done. If I were going to have liposuction done, I’d be sure to have Zerona PRE/POST-OP Procedure done.

I find people hate the idea of surgery. Heck, I’m fearful of surgery.  In my mind, there is no such thing as a “Routine Surgical Procedure” (my father almost died from removal of his tonsils… I’m sure you have heard a story where routine was not so “routine”.)

That’s it for now…

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don

How Easy Is The Zerona Laser… Really?

Ok… I don’t know how many times I said this to the many consultation/emails/phone calls/etc… but I’ll say it again.

The Zerona Laser and my program is really really easy…

But don’t take my word for it!  Seriously!

I know how skeptical you are… we all are to some degree. I was skeptical when I first heard about the Zerona laser and the results from the laser alone.  That’s why I tried it on myself.

After all, you want me to believe that shining a laser over my trouble fat areas… a laser that I cant even feel be the way… is going to get ride of that 4 inches of circumference to my waist/hips/thighs in only 2 weeks?

Ya right!

Look, I hear it all the time.   Even after I show them the credible research and FDA approvals… After I share with them the physiology and photochemistry…  After I share with them before and after pictures of patients.  Even then… to some degree they don’t believe how easy and real this is.

I even get requests from doctors to allow a potential patient talk to some of my patients to see if it’s the real deal.

Here’s what tends to work best to satisfy our innate and conditioned skepticism… I let my patients speak for me.

So if you are a person wanting to take the next step, that being a consultation, watch this and see if it satisfies your desire.

If you still have questions about the Zerona laser feel free to submit them here.  Though I am very busy between my office in Pasadena, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA I do the best I can to reply to your blogs.

And if you are interested in a consultation with me… just call the office.

Blessings,

Dr. Don

Zerona Laser Results and Hopping on a Bed

Today I want to give you some tips as to how to stimulate the lymphatic system.

Remember that system?  It’s the system that is responsible for carrying the emulsified fat out of the interstitial space and carrying it to the digestive system. If your lymphatic system is not working properly then the emulsified fat can re-enter the fat cell.

So lets get to it… here are 3 things you can do to help your lymphatic system.

#1 – 30 minute walk

If you go for a 30 minute walk every day you’ll not only have good exercise but you’ll stimulate your lymphatic system (and digestive system).  The oscillation of the body up and down and the contraction of your muscles while walking will “pump” your lymph and thereby get they liquefied fat out of the interstitial space.  Plus the walking will burn a few extra calories. Plus it’s a nice relaxing activity.

You need not walk hard or fast.  A simple causal walk will do the trick.

#2 – A small trampoline

Do you remember those small exercise trampoline where some would do aerobics on them?

Those little trampolines were, and are, great for simply and gently bouncing up and down for.  Do this for 5 minutes and it will do the trick. Do it longer and you’ll give your calves a nice little burn.

#3 – Bouncing on the bed

Ok, so you don’t have 30 minutes to walk and you don’t have a small trampoline… now what?

Well, if you have a spring mattress then you can get the same benefit by sitting down on the corner of your mattress and just bounce up and down.  Do this 5 minutes.

Try these 3 things and you’ll see that just a few minutes could make all the difference in your results!

Blessings,

Dr. Don