Choosing a Zerona Laser Doctor

How do you find the right doctor – for any condition? Most people like referrals; self included. I know that if a friend or family member refer me to a doctor then my trust increases.

I get inquires from around the world as to who I recommend in their particular area – so I know that they also are look for me to refer them to. On many instances I’m able to speak with the doctor before referring the potential patient to that doctor. Though I get nothing in return by doing that – its just how I’d like some doctor to treat my mother. Know what I mean?

Some times I cant speak to the doctor, but I let you know a head of time.

So this blog is about how to choose the right Zerona doctor for your treatment. Remember, the Zerona Laser is a tool. Just like a scalpel – it’s a tool. In the right hands I can perform amazing things. In the wrong hand, less than favorable. You with me?

Here are a few pointers…
First, it should feel right. When you visit the office you pretty much know if you are in the right place. Right? Women have a blessed ability – a sixth sense if you will – to know if something feels right, or wrong.

Second, even before you go to the office do your homework on that doctor. Nowadays you can “Google” a person and find out all you know.

Third, the success of their patients. It should be evident to you that they have raving fans.

Forth, credibility. Your doctor should be credible. And I’m not talking about their degree on the wall – that’s a bare minimum. In fact, you have to be a licensed doctor to even own a Zerona Laser.

And this actually leads to another topic/question I’m asked.

I was recently asked by a visitor to my website if I could address the issue of chiropractors versus plastic surgeons in using the Zerona Laser.

Let me simply post my reply to her because it’s worth mentioning.

Hey Dr. Troy,
I looked him up and notice that he is a chiropractor. From my research, it seems that they are recommending it be done by a plastic surgeon. Can you comment on this?

Hi MaryAnn,

I would love to comment on this.
Yes, he is a chiropractor. As am I.
I don’t know what reference you found that said it should be done by a plastic surgeon – as that is incorrect.
Chiropractors have been using “cold” laser technology for many years. So it’s nothing new to chiropractors. “Cold” laser therapy is new to the plastic surgeons in that they have used “burning” “hot” “cutting” lasers as their tools for many years. The predecessor to the ZERONA laser is a LipoLaser that was used DURING surgical liposuction and that helped patients get better safer results from the surgical liposuction. That surgical Lipolaser was used by a cosmetic laser anesthesiologist. Now, the surgical aspect is not longer needed.
Having talked to Erchonia and the Medical Director there he reports to me that the Chiropractors using the ZERONA laser are getting significantly better results. He attributes it to the Chiropractors’ knowledge, understanding, and training in nutrition and supplementation to aid the Zerona Laser via lymphatic and digestive stimulation. While I cannot say that it’s true that we are getting better results than the plastic surgeons – I will say that he is correct in that our training and schooling gives us much more training in this department.
I commend your researching.
If you look at other blogs out there, you’ll find a Dr. Alan Bauman, MD from Boca Roton, Fl. He actually comments on the idea of Chiropractors using cold laser – his statement was something to the effect of what I mentioned: Chiropractors have been using cold laser for years. He goes on to say that when he went to a Cold Laser post graduate seminar he was the only MD there… the rest of the attendees were chiropractors. Interesting, huh?
I hope you find this helpful.
I’d love for this to be a post on my blog – if you are ok with it.
Thank you for your comments. Keep me posted.

Look… I know the public has a poor opinion of chiropractors. Though I can only control a patient experience in my office and make a change for the better – I totally understand where most people are coming from. Heck, I’ve been to chiropractor’s offices AND medical doctor’s offices and I think to myself – “THIS is a health care office?… gross!”

I’d be a bit concerned if I walked into a doctor’s office and felt that Zerona was something that that they just did to make money as opposed to specializing in that. You want a doctor that understands the fine details to managing your case – whether that’s a chiropractor, a plastic surgeon, or any medical doctor.

Follow the recommendations above and I’m sure you’ll find the right place.

By the way… I know I’m going to get a bunch of emails from chiropractor and medical doctors on this blog.

But – this stuff had to be shared.

MaryAnn – thanks again for asking…

Blessings,
Dr. Don (btw… my first name is Troy and my last name is Don )

The Worst Thing About My Zerona Laser Program…

Everything has a catch…. Everything.

I don’t know how many patients I’ve interviewed after there treatment… but I make it a point to do so… and I always ask them this question:

“What was the worst thing about my Zerona treatment?”

What would you think the answer is?

It was NOT the cost.

It was NOT the massages.

It was NOT the time it takes – six 40-minute sessions over 2 weeks.

It was NOT the supplements I gave them.

It was NOT that they didn’t do as well as other people – everyone wants to lose the most, 8 inches.

Well… their answer was the SAME as MY answer.

Part of my program is the compression garment – that was the winner!

Apparently the worse part of my Zerona Laser Program is the use of compression garments.

What are compression garments?

They are like panty hose. But tighter and don’t pass the knees.

Some doctors use biking shorts; not my recommendation.

Some doctors use medically manufactured compression garments; which are nice, but nothing special. Over priced in my mind.

Some doctors suggest you use store bought items that are comparable to Spanx. You know the “contouring” underwear that smoothes everything out. Sears has a brand, Target, Walmart, J.C. Penney’s, etc. They are every where.

While this is the worst part of my Zerona Laser program, once you get into the garment you get used to it in a couple of days. Women get used to them much faster than guys. Most of are not used to wearing pantyhose.

If you can handle that… and I’m sure you can… you’ll answer one of the questions at the end of your end interview just like everyone else.

THAT question is this: “How easy was my Zerona program compared to other things you’ve done in the past to get into shape?”

Everyone answers the same, including myself, “This was the EASIEST!”

Blessings,
Dr. Don

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME ,Your Zerona Laser Professional in Southern California

Zerona Vs. Velashape

Last week an interested patient submitted a question.

The question was this, “Zerona or Velashape, which is better?”

First of all, I have a bias opinion. Right? After all… the name of THIS website is www.SoCalZeronaLaser.com.

Well, rather than give you my biased opinion, let me simply present a comparison.

But before I do, I wish I knew how the person submitting the question defines “better”.

For those of you who don’t know what either are, this will be a simple overview of each.

First Zerona…

The Zerona Laser is a low level energy laser that produces no heat to the tissues. In fact, patient cant even feel the laser on them. The Zerona laser has been shown to produce a reduction of the circumference of the waist, hips, thighs of on average (with the laser alone) of 3.5 inches after 2 weeks. Oh, and that’s without the patient changing their eating or exercise habits. It is FDA cleared. It’s the non-surgical option to SmartLipo or Lipo-suction. There are no side effects.

Second Velashape…

From the company website: VelaShape is a non-invasive medical device based on elōs™ technology – a combination of heat, light, suction and massage – and is specifically designed to improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of cellulite and target localized fat deposits. It’s FDA approved.

Velashape did a study on women post-baby… the results are these: after 5 weekly treatments, the average circumferences (combined for waist, hips, thighs) was a reduction of 5.93 cm (that’s 2.38 inches).

The comparison…

Again, without knowing what the person submitting the question meant by “better” let me give some scenarios.

If you want results, Zerona is over twice as affective. In my office, 6.5 inches is average lose.

If you want speed, Zerona is done in 2 weeks, half of the time as Velashape.

If you want comfort, Zerona is painless and completely comfortable – you can’t even feel it. Velashape is a device that will suck and massage your tissue as the technician rolls it over the target area. Having not experienced it, I can only imagine that its like when you apply a vacuum cleaner to your skin, it kind of latches on. The machine looks like a vacuum cleaner. You can see it for yourself on the company website.

If you want fast, effective, and comfortable results, then Zerona is the way to go… but then again… I have a biased opinion.

If you compare cost, the prices are comparable based on a survey found on RealSelf.com. Velashape had an average cost of $3,692. Zerona in my office starts at $3,300.

I’d love to hear from people who have had Velashape. Looking at survey of 15 reviews – 20% said they’d do it again… leaving the rest saying never again. Many complaints was that it was very uncomfortable and most important not effective.

Thank you to the person who submitted the question…. I expect this was helpful for you.

Blessings,
Dr. Don

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME ,Your Zerona Laser Professional in Southern California

The 3 Things Exercise will Do for Zerona Laser Results!

Here’s the deal… just like you… I want to simply lay under the laser and get the best results possible. Well, I’m here to tell you… you’ll get results…. BUT if you want the best results possible from the Zerona Laser, then you had better add this to the equation.

Exercise!

Though this program will work without changing your exercise program, exercise certainly helps you to achieve your goals faster.

We all know exercise is important for overall health and wellness.  It is also important for maintaining long lasting results with any weight loss or body contouring program.

There are 3 things that exercise will help your body do.  Let’s briefly discuss each…

#1 – The Obvious, exercise burns more calories.

Exercise Increases calorie usage. Obviously when you exercise you are burning more calories than if you are NOT exercising.

You know the basic equation for losing or gaining weight.

If you eat more calories than you burn you gain weight.

If you eat less calories than you burn you lose weight.

If you eat the same amount of calories as you burn you will stay the same.

So more exercise, more calories burn, and better results.

#2 – Exercise Stimulates the Lymphatic System

Exercise Stimulates the lymphatic system.  Exercise gets your blood and lymphatic system pumping. Remember the lymphatic system?  This system collects the fat that is floating out of the cell. And then transports it to the digestive system.  Even simple walking is effective to achieve this. Also, gentle bouncing on a trampoline.  It’s the oscillation of the blood, the contracting of the muscles, the moving of the limbs that helps get the lymphatics moving.

#3 – Exercise Stimulates the Digestive System

Exercise also stimulates the digestive system. When you are breathing deeply… in and out, you’re using your diaphragm. The diaphragm goes down and puts pressure on your bowel and that gets things moving better.  Cardio vascular exercise gets you breathing heavily and deeply.  If you can’t do high intensity cardiovascular, there are other exercises that involve proper breathing.  Tai chi and yoga are exercises that are great for this.  Plus the twisting and turning from exercise helps the digestive system as well.

Exercise need not be strenuous.  In fact, if you can’t exercise due to medical or physical limitation, there are some stretches that can help achieve these goals too.  There is technology out there that achieves the same goal for patients who have some physical disability or challenge, with the guidance and supervision of a trained doctor.  I use it in my office, and patients love it.

So there is no reason, why you can’t exercise to help this process.

If you’ll walk for 30 minutes every day, you’ll get great results.

This program could be THE thing to jump start your life style to a fitter you. It has for so many of my patients.

Blessings,
Dr. Don

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME, Your Zerona Laser Professional in Southern California