Hi Michelle,

My intentions are to help both you and your readers.  As the editor of a beauty blog, I would hope that you give your readers the best information regarding new and exciting technologies.  At least that is my goal on my blog, http://www.drpersky.com/blog/.   As a facial plastic surgeon, I spend far too much of my time trying to figure out what's real, and what's not when new technologies are available.

I have studied Zerona from its initial presentation to the public.  Unfortunately, the laser used (635nm wavelength) is unable to penetrate the skin to affect fat cells (it only makes holes in the fat cells when applied directly to fat without having to pass through the skin barrier).

Since it cannot penetrate the skin, it doesn't really matter whether you keep your bra on or not.  Women certainly do not need to be "topless" for the treatment, no matter how discreet the setting, especially as the frontal treatment is not directed at the breasts.  I would be seriously wary of any practice that asked that the bra be removed and have the patient topless.

If you do lose any inches or lbs during your treatment, it will be from the Curva diet supplement, diet, and exercise.  It is painless because it is just a red laser light (like the one that read bar codes at the super market, which is also pain free, I tried it the other day when purchasing some Rocky Road ice cream).

Patients may lose some inches, but the laser light of Zerona has nothing to do with it.  I had hoped that I would be able to offer Zerona to patients in my practice, but cannot in good conscience.

 I hope that you are truthful with your readers, and perhaps in the future write an investigative and truly scientific piece about Zerona.  Please feel free to contact me at drpersky@aol.com

Be well.

Dr. Persky