Alan J. Bauman M.D.'s personal notes--www.BaumanBlog.com

Plastic Surgery Breakthroughs (Neograft & Zerona) on Rachael Ray 9/25/09

This Friday, September 25, 2009, both the Zerona body-slimming laser and the minimally-invasive NeoGraft hair transplant device is due to be featured on Rachael Ray.  Zerona is a non-invasive body-slimming procedure which has been scientifically-researched and proven in clinical trials to reduce body-circumference without the pain, recovery, risk or downtime of liposuction surgery.  NeoGraft is a new breakthrough device for minimally-invasive hair transplant procedures (called Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE) which allows individual hair follicles to be harvested from the back of the scalp with no scalpel, no stitches and no linear scar.   Healing and recovery is faster and more comfortable than traditional techniques and very short haircuts are possible post-op because there is no tell-tale linear scar.

Learn more about the Zerona laser or NeoGraft Hair Transplant Procedures at www.baumanmedical.com

Dr. Bauman has performed FUE procedures since 2002 and was one of the first physicans in the world to provide Zerona laser treatments to his patients.  Dr. Bauman is located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Dr. Bauman + Eyelash Transplants on Satellite Radio XM114/Sirius119 Thur 8/20 7:30pmET

 

Learn about Eyelash Transplants and other 'unusual' areas for hair transplantation (eyebrow transplants, beard transplants, etc.) on Sirius XM Satellite Radio's Dermatology Show hosted by Laurel Geraghty on Thursday, August 20th, 2009 at 7:30PM ET. Sirius 114 / XM 119

Dr. Bauman will be a 'live' guest on the program and answer questions from listeners.  For more information on eyelash growth treatments or procedures, please visit www.baumanmedical.com or www.eyelash-transplant.com

Catch the repeat of "Hair Loss and Hair Restoration" w/ Dr. B. on 'Doctor Radio' Sirius 114/XM 119 on Fri 8/21 10AM ET and Sat 8/22 8AM ET

FDA considering new 510(k) approval category for non-invasive 'fat burning' laser (Zerona)

"Fat Burning" is in quotes here because while we all know that low level lasers are non-thermal, the news media has adapted this slightly inaccurate term to describe the Zerona laser.  I guess "Laser Fat Zap" or "Fat Burning Laser" sounds better than 'fat leaking' -- which is, in fact, what the low level lasers in Zerona causes adipocytes (fat cells) to do... leak.

There are some rumblings from the FDA that regarding the Zerona laser, which has been demonstrated in scientific clinical trials to significantly decrease body circumference in two weeks, they (the FDA) are considering creating a 'new' category within the "Low Level Laser / Photobiomodulation" division of their 510(k) market approvals to reflect body-contouring and fat reduction. 

This has absolutely nothing to do with the specifications or safety of the Zerona device, but rather the proven body contouring effect Zerona demonstrated in the clinical trials.   So much for those people who believe that FDA 510(k) clearance is only about safety!   An FDA 510(k) approval is typically based on a predicate or pre-existing device, but because none such device exists that non-invasively reduces fat like Zerona, a new category will likely have to be created.   

We'll know within the next few weeks the FDA's decision.   For clarification, the laser in the Zerona device has already received 510(k) market approval from the FDA for use as an adjunct to Liposuction.   However, the studies submitted to the FDA show that the Zerona can be used non-invasively to significantly reduce the circumference of the hips waist and thighs without surgery, in two weeks.

For more information on Zerona lasers in Florida, visit http://www.baumanmedical.com/Default.aspx?tabid=157 or www.bocalipo.com.  

Clinical Data on Zerona -- Presentation at 16th Annual American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Las Vegas, NV--The presentation of the data from the randomized, double-blind, multi-center, placebo-controlled study on the Zerona was given on December 11, 2008 at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicne 16th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.   The data showed a statistically-significant reduction in the individual and total combined circuferences of the hips, waist and bilateral thighs after two weeks of treatment using Erchonia's Zerona Low Level Laser.  Scientific background was presented by Dr. Ryan Maloney and the clinical data/clinical experience presented by Dr. Alan J. Bauman.   For more information regarding Zerona in Florida or around the United States, visit www.bocalipo.com or email doctorb@baumanmedical.com.      

Every patient treated at Bauman Medical Group in Boca Raton Florida using the Zerona laser has lost inches.   Zerona is a non-invasive, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that has been proven to help patients lose inches of stubborn fat from their hips, waist and thighs.  The Zerona Laser is FDA-cleared.

Watch the ABC news investigative report on Zerona on YouTube.com... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TynqPeXtRLI

Zerona on ABC-News, featuring Bauman patient, Jody Jack

Watch The Video

Jody had successful treatment with the Zerona Laser from Erchonia. Aside from losing inches off her hips, waist and thighs, Jody felt that she looked a little 'leaner' in terms of muscle definition. The benefits of the Zerona treatment were confirmed by double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-site, Independent Review Board-approved clinical studies which have been submitted to the FDA. The Zerona device is seeking it's second FDA-clearance at this time--it has already been cleared for its use as an adjunct to liposuction. The Zerona process, however, is a non-surgical fat-reduction treatment. (post updated 2/5/09)

ZERONA laser zaps fat on EXTRA! TV show

This week, the newest non-invasive fat-reduction treatment will be seen on Extra! TV.   The entertainment news program will discuss how the clinical trials proved that ZERONA helps patients lose up to 9.5 inches in just two weeks with no pain, no surgery, no recovery, no needles, no downtime.

 

The ZERONA treatment is available in South Florida in Boca Raton at Bauman Medical Group.

More on Zerona, Mistakenly called 'verona'

Some of the original studies on Zerona were done at Dr. Douglas Dedo's clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.   A short news clip on one of his patients aired last night on ABC Palm Beach WPBF: http://www.wpbf.com/health/17557043/detail.html

Unfortunately, they mispelled and mispronounced the name of the treatment...

It's called ZERONA, not VERONA.    The Zerona (not Verona) is performed with the Erchonia FDA-cleared LipoLASER.    As described, six treatments over the course of two weeks.   The average patient loses 5 to 6 inches without change in diet or exercise.   However, we do recommend special adjuncts to the regimen (like compression garments, etc.) to faciliate the body contouring process and enhance the result.  The painless laser device is located in our clinic in Boca Raton.  For more information on the Zerona (not verona) process for body contouring and fat reductions, call toll free 1-877-561-LIPO[5476] or 561-394-0024. 

Laser Lipo Process=ZERONA (not Verona) for fat reduction/body-contouring

News from Erchonia Medical, Inc. makers of the FDA-cleared LipoLASER.

http://www.erchonia.com/default.asp?contentID=121

"Verona" is a city in Italy.  Zerona is a non-surgical fat-reduction/body-contouring treatment using a painless laser.   For more information on Zerona (not Verona) at Bauman Medical in Boca Raton, Florida, call 561-394-0024 or email doctorb@baumanmedical.com

Laser-LIPO now available at Bauman Medical (ZERONA, not Verona)

It is here.  Finally, the eagerly-anticipated "Lipo-LASER" has arrived at Bauman Medical.    The non-surgical Laser-Lipo process involves using ZERONA(TM) by Erchonia(TM).  Zerona is a patented process using Erchonia's Lipo-LASER which was initially FDA-cleared to assist physicians with liposuction.   The proper application of low level laser therapy to skin has a signifcant effect on the superficial fat layer: liquefication.  Low level laser therapy using the Erchonia laser causes the fat cells to 'leak' temporarily (about 48-72 hours) into the surrounding tissue.   The body absorbs the fluid and inches are lost.    Six treatments over two weeks was shown in double-blind, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials to reduce the hips thighs and waist by a total of up to 9.5 inches (average: 5-6 inches).   The treatment is non-surgical and requires no downtime whatsoever.   There is no pain, no injections, no bruising, no swelling or any recovery time associated with the Laser-Lipo process.  Patients do not typically have any sensation in the treated area.   Under high-powered magnification using an electron microscope, the cellular architecture of the fat cells can be observed.   It is clear from these sets of photos that the cells are almost completely liquefied, leaving the surrounding structures (arteries, nerves, muscles, etc.) completely intact.   High-power magnification shows the creation of a temporary pore in the membrane of the adipocytes which allows the leakage of the cellular material.

  More detais are to come.