FAQs

STATE-OF-THE-ART ZERONA™ LASER & HCG WEIGHT LOSS:

• How many sessions and how long will I be in your office?
• What are the risks of this procedure and is this treatment painful?
• What is the Zerona Laser Program and what will it do for me?
• How does the Zerona Laser work?
• How much can I expect to lose?
• Who can receive treatment?
• Is the procedure painful?
• What will the treatment be?
• Will the program get rid of cellulite?
• Will the fat deposit “elsewhere?”
• Can the fat return?
• How many treatments can I do?
• Why did you take my measurements?
• Are their any other changes from the treatment besides fat?
• How much does Dr. King’s program cost?
• What OTHER cosmetic procedures are available with cold laser?
• QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HCG DIET PROGRAM?

Q: How many sessions and how long will I be in your office?

A: Typically we schedule 3 sessions per week over 2 weeks, with each session lasting about 1 hour. For those who are flying in from out of state or traveling from out of the area to see me, we do make arrangements to accelerate the program and do all 6 sessions in 1 week if necessary. Please contact us for more details if you will travel from out of the area to see us.

Q: What are the risks of this procedure and is this treatment painful?

A: There are no risks associated with low level laser therapy. This treatment is non invasive and uses a cold output laser. During treatment, the patient will not feel the laser, however the emitted light will be visible. In contrast to high power, high heat lasers that are used in various medical procedures, which many of you are familiar with, you simply lay down and listen to music or relax and take a much needed break in the day.

Q: What is the Zerona Laser Program and what will it do for me?

A: The Zerona Laser uses a low level or cold laser that produces no heat on the body tissue. It’s a painless, non-invasive alternative to liposuction and other painful procedures that carry risk of complications including death. The Zerona Laser is able to melt the fat cells and allows the body removes the excess fat naturally through normal pathways, without any downtime. At our office through our 2 Weeks 2 a NEW YOU program, each Zerona Patient is evaluated and given a specific metabolic based program (inclusive of nutrients, detoxification & lifestyle recommendations) based on their body scan for optimal results.

Q: How does the Zerona Laser work?

A: The low level laser therapy emitted by the cold laser causes the fat contained in the fat cell to liquefy. The laser causes the fat cell membrane to become temporarily porous, allowing the liquefied fat to leave the cell and accumulate in the interstitial space around the cells. There is no damage to the cell membrane, and after 48 hours the pores close up. Once the fat is in the interstitial space, the body removes it naturally via the lymphatic system. Of course, this is where our 2 WEEKS 2 A NEW YOU PROGRAM is unique. Through our proprietary lifestyle support program, we have developed specific protocols such as nutritional support, metabolic typing, hormone analysis, detoxification and much more to ensure optimum results.

Q: How much can I expect to lose?

A: Everyone is different and so results will vary. The success of the treatments at our office our nothing short of AMAZING because we scan each person and customize an ideal plan based on your body type based on your body’s ability to detoxify the emulsified cellular debris and your metabolism. Offices and doctors will tell you, not all patients will obtain the same outcome at the end of the two-week therapy. “In double-blind, randomized, multi-site, placebo-controlled clinical trials that tracked the circumferences of patient’s hips, waist and thighs, the average total loss was 3.5 inches, up to a maximum of 9.5 inches, compared to a placebo group that only lost a half inch.” At our office with 2 Weeks 2 a NEW YOU, we are able to maximize this loss for EVERY PATIENT because of our unique protocol system that Dr. King has developed. Being involved in the Zerona Process since its early release, she has consulted and taught many doctors on how to initialize the Zerona and is the Doctor’s Doctor.

Q: Who can receive treatment?

A: The Zerona is safe for all ages. We offer a Complimentary Consultation so Dr. King can properly assess your body, your current state of health and determine the best program suited for you based on your goals for your body. We offer the Zerona from age 14 on up, and yes it is even safe for those healthy seniors in their 70′s and 80′s who want to continue to look their very best as well.

Q: Is the procedure painful?

A: The treatment is painless and requires no surgery, no anesthesia, no needles, no recovery, no healing, and no downtime.

Q: What will the treatment be?

A: Typically, you will receive six 40-minute laser treatments during a one to two-week period. Additionally, you will receive our 2 WEEKS 2 A NEW YOU PROGRAM, which is our unique proprietary lifestyle support program. We have developed specific protocols such as nutritional support, metabolic typing, hormone analysis, detoxification and much more to ensure optimum results.

Q: Will the program get rid of cellulite?

A: The laser reduces contours due to excess fat, not cellulite. Your doctor may recommend additional deep tissue massage to help breakdown the fibrous adhesions common to cellulite. In appropriate combination, the Zerona with our Lymphatic Massage and Detoxification Program does reduce the appearance of cellulite dramatically.

Q: Will the fat deposit “elsewhere”?

A: Fat removed by the laser is metabolized and removed by the body. There is no evidence that this fat deposits elsewhere. Unlike liposuction, you WILL NOT end up with any lumps, bumps, or odd areas of fat anywhere else on the body. This treatment naturally contours the body.

Q: Can the fat return?

A: The program itself does not obliterate or remove the fat cells from the body. When the fat leaves the cells, the cells remain intact and collapse to their ‘unloaded’ size. Just like like any other procedure such as liposuction, Gastric Bypass or LapBand, if poor diet and lifestyle habits continue and greater calories are brought in then expended, the body will store the excess calories and you will begin to regain weight again. Unlike liposuction, you will regain weight evenly throughout the body and not in unusual places, since the fat cells remain intact.

This is why we developed our 2 Weeks 2 a NEW YOU program. In any jumpstart program, it is critical to change what initially caused the problem. With our program, we do that so once the fat is gone so is the cause. You will leave our office not only with a NEW YOU, but also with a NEW lifestyle that you can follow easily so you will have this NEW YOU forever!

Q: How many treatments can I do?

A: This should be discussed with your Doctor. Many patients return for second, third, fourth, and more series of treatments to focus on different areas or lose even more inches. There have been no contraindications or side effects found from continued treatments. The Zerona Laser can be used on the stomach, hips, thighs, arms, back, knees, ankles, face, and chin. As you can see, it is easy to repeat the series several times to target many different parts of the body. If you are severely overweight and doing our weight loss program with us, you may being doing a series every couple of months to accelerate your weight loss program. This is something we discuss during your consultation.

Q: Why did you take my measurements?

A: In order to accurately gauge your loss of body circumference in inches, it’s important to take accurate measurements. These are taken at specific anatomical sites before the first treatment, after the final treatment, and two weeks after the final treatment is completed. We also highly recommend before and after pictures of targeted areas. All these steps allow both the doctor and the patient to have accurate pre and post data, and the pictures in particular have proven very effective.

Q: Are their any other changes from the treatment besides fat?

A: During a large study, it was shown that cholesterol and triglyceride levels were normalized. This means that people who were 10 points high tended to drop 10 points and people who were 100 points high tended to drop 100 points. Many of my patients who have battled with cholesterol and triglyceride issues have been able to reduce or completely get off of their medications following the Zerona and 2 Weeks 2 a NEW YOU program.

Q: How much does Dr. King’s program cost?

A: Program cost varies depending on number of sessions desired, areas of the body you’d like to address, weight loss desired and what other programs you’d like to incorporate into your program. Our 2 Weeks 2 a NEW YOU program is included in the cost of our Zerona program and discount pricing is available for those who’d like to purchase a package of sessions. We will discuss and go over all the details during your personal one-on-one free consultation with Dr. King.

Q: What OTHER cosmetic procedures are available with cold laser?

A: I am proud to carry FOUR distinctly different low level lasers that treat multiple issues in the body. My office has the PL5 Laser, which many of you are familiar with. I am able to reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, accelerate healing, and much, much more. We have the revolutionary new “VIOLET” LASER, which allows me to treat numerous skin conditions, such as acne, scarring, wrinkles, rashes, and age-related changes. There is my cosmetic surgery laser, the “EML” used for pre and post cosmetic surgery and cellulite. This laser enhances the results and aids in healing following liposuction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, laser hair removal, face lifts, rhinoplasty, brow lifts and blepharoplasty with amazing results.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HCG DIET PROGRAM:

How much will one person lose while on the hCG?

Weight loss will vary per person depending on your sex and individual metabolism.  Men generally lose more than women.  hCG is not a miracle and is very patient compliant, therefore, your success will depend on how strictly you adhere to the protocol.

It is possible to lose between 15 – 35 lbs while on the program.  On an average you can lose between 0.5-1 lb daily.   Depending on whether you want to do our short or long version and then based on how we do our Maintenance and Nutrition you can stabilize your weight or continue to lose slowly.

Are there any preparations required prior to starting the program?

Yes.  we do a free consultation to discuss your case specifically whether you quality for the program and which program best suits your needs, short, long, basic or complete with Nutrition protocol and lab testing.

Is hCG safe and effective for weight loss?

hCG is a natural hormone found in both men, women during pregnancy and even non-pregnant women.  It was discovered in 1954 by Dr. Simeons that hCG could accelerate fat mobilization if combined with a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD).  At that time, Dr. Simeons had been using hCG to treat obesity.  It has continued to gain popularity to this day as a natural approach to weight loss.

No other weight loss program addresses and corrects low metabolism, emotional eating and cravings for sweets.  With hCG you lose fat rapidly and maintain muscle mass.

Why the 500-Calorie Diet?

You are restricted to a 500 Calorie Diet while on the hCG protocol because the hCG in itself releases 1,500 to 4,000 calories from your stored fat per day.  Regardless of your size or weight, 500 calories from food is sufficient because you will be utilizing stored fat for energy. Most individuals on this diet will lose about 1 pound of fat per day. A pound of fat = 3500 calories, so that in addition to the 500 calories of food you consume a total of 4000 calories are consumed daily.  That’s why most people on this protocol do not experience hunger and some even have trouble eating the 500 calories each day.

Why can’t I just go on the 500-Calorie diet without the hCG?

Going on the 500-Calorie diet without the hCG, your body will be losing the normal fat (fat that is being used by the body for energy), structural fat (fat that protects your organs) and your muscles.  This will cause you to be excessively hungry which will affect your mental health and well-being.  By combining the hCG with the 500-Calorie diet  your body will lose the abnormal fat (fat that is stored and cannot be lost with diet or exercise alone) and use this as energy.

Will I feel hungry while on the hCG program?

Because hCG is mobilizing your stored fat, your body will be constantly fed by the broken down fat upwards of 1200 to 4000 calories daily. Most people report a feeling of being satisfied while using hCG even though their actual food intake is  500 calories, at our office we also compliment the hCG with specific nutrients to make sure your body will be in complete health during the program and also to correct any nutritional imbalances your body may already have that caused the weight issues to begin with.

Will I gain the weight back?

There is no reason that you should.  After the hCG program your metabolism has been reset along with your food cravings and emotional eating: and most importantly, your body has transformed.  The hCG program has now taught you to replace your negative eating habits and inactive lifestyle with  healthy perspectives on food and exercise.  We carefully transition you through maintenance and then into a healthy lifestyle of eating you are not left “hanging” following this program so you will maintain this set point and now have a healthy working metabolism and learned how your body works and the foods that work for your system together with us.

Do I have to exercise while on the hCG program?

No.  We do not recommend strenuous exercise while on the program but you can limit yourself to a 20-minute walk daily.  The 500-Calorie diet is not sufficient for strenuous exercise.  When you start exercising on a HCG diet, the body will perceive it doesn’t have enough energy sources to rely on and it will believe you are starving.  This reduces the metabolic processes and severely slows, if not all together stalls the weight loss process.  If you do have to do physical work or heavy exercise we can design a supplement program to compliment that activity level so you can still do the program.

hCG and menstruation in women?

Most have a slight plateau while on their period, but otherwise women do quite well and cycles are unaffected unless we are dealing with hormonal imbalances which we address on and one-by-one basis.

hCG for Metabolic Diseases?

Increasing metabolism with hCG will improve or completely eradicate metabolic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or hypothyroidism.   Therefore less medication would be required or discontinued all together.  Eczema also improves with hCG.

Who can be treated with hCG?

Men and Women at least 18 years of age can be treated with hCG except women who are pregnant.  Clients with metabolic diseases mentioned previously will have the additional benefit of becoming healthier while experiencing complete body transformation and regain control of their lives.

Is Weight Loss Permanent?

Yes! Maintaining your reset increased metabolism and lean body is accomplished by continuing the same eating habits learned during the hCG protocol. Eating small healthy meals or healthy snacks at regular intervals will keep your body burning fat to maintain your transformed body. What’s more important is our program takes you through 3 stages to help ensure you keep the weight off. Phase 1 which is the 500 call phase where you maximize you weight loss. Phase 2 Maintenance where you set your body to the new found weight and teach you body how to maintain this place — this is a key stage to keeping your loss permanent. Phase 3 we help you transition back into a healthy lifestyle of eating specific for your body and your new metabolism.

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