I had lipo from a well-known DC/Chevy Chase doctor that left depressions in my calves. I later went to Strax in Ft. Lauderdale because they had a special that I could afford to fix those dents that had left me more self-conscious than my fat calves.

Instead of listening to me and addressing the issues, they were trying to sell me Zerona-type sessions but with a different name. They would have been convincing had I not educated myself during my time (years) of suffering. Fortunately, I saw the culture of selling. I felt like I was the mark in a bad con. It had all the elements of a B-movie but unfortunately, it is everyday life.

The truth was they had only one PS in their whole establishment that was skilled enough to do calves - calves and ankles have long been avoided as there is much more chance of deformity than any other body part and requires a highly skilled surgeon - and even he was not willing to undertake such a monumental task when he could easily prescribe Zerona or Zerona-like treatments. Treatments that are only slightly more successful than the body wraps  that promised us loss of inches until we drank a glass of water.

This may seem a bit of topic but it really isn't. My observation is this is a bottom line culture and it's purpose is to make money. Educate yourself and truly research your procedure and doctor before you undertake such a . I waited 3 more years after this occurrence and found an amazing doctor in Colombia. Colombia, you say? Remember I had an amazing, well-known American doctor and he mangled me. Moreover, my Colombian doctor trains most of your best surgeons worldwide. They come to Bogota for near-monthly courses or he trains them right here in US.  Dr. Alfredo Hoyos lifted my misery and gave me my life back. Had I done the Zerona treatments I would be out $3000+ and have even less self-respect for allowing myself to be duped. It is highly unfortunate that our happiness and self-worth is wrapped up in our appearance but such is life. Bottom line is don't let anybody sell you pipe dreams. Empower yourself with education in this, indeed, any endeavour. Planning is ALWAYS the key to success.

Sunday

PS: I contacted Charlie Shanks for those clinical trials but haven't received them yet. Perhaps he had to run to the Hamptons for an unforeseen emergency. Remeber: Bottom line.