Harper’s Bazaar - Has the day finally come when you can shed fat without a diet, exercise, or surgery?

Has the day finally come when you can shed fat without diet, exercise, or surgery? Possibly. Expecting FDA clearance this summer is Zerona, a noninvasive, pain-free laser that claims to stimulate the release of fat from cells, which is then absorbed by the lymphatic system and naturally excreted from the body. A recent clinical study has shown an average reduction of 3.65 inches from the waist, hips, and thighs after two weeks of six 40-minute treatments. \”This goes way beyond plastic surgery,\” says Frank Ryan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills who has been using the laser. \”It\’s a game changer that revolutionizes the field.\” Adds Celeste, 54, who has had the treatment, \”In two weeks, I lost about 1.5 inches on each thigh. My clothes fit better now.\” The downside? Nobody knows yet how long the results last or any potential long-term side effects. Prices will average $500 per session.