S.B.M.I. Welcomes Five More Locations Providing ZERONA® Non-Surgical Body Slimming Treatments

Hundreds of U.S. physicians and leading medical spas now offer ZERONA®, the only clinically proven non-invasive body slimming laser on the market.

Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) November 2, 2009 -– Santa Barbara Medical Innovations (SBMI), exclusive distributor of the ZERONA® in the United Sates, Canada and Mexico is welcoming five new U.S. locations to offer the popular body slimming treatment.

To date, more than four hundred ZERONA® laser devices are in place at leading physician’s offices and physician-directed medical spas, with the number of new placements increasing substantially each month. “Public awareness of ZERONA® is growing exponentially as the demand for non-surgical body slimming is at an all-time high”, according to Chip Conk, CEO of SBMI. “Soon virtually anyone who wishes to slim down what they can’t lose through diet and exercise will be able to benefit from ZERONA® treatments.”

The new locations include:

Ariel Ostad, M.D.
New York, NY

Eagles Landing Skin Enhancement
Stockbridge, GA

Advanced Laser Clinic of Modesto
Modesto, CA

Beatitude Aesthetic Medicine & Acne Center
San Diego, CA

Radiance Medspa
Sugarland, TX

ZERONA® utilizes the Erchonia® Laser Scanner, the safest and most researched low-level laser in the world. Initially designed and FDA approved for use during liposuction, the non-invasive Erchonia laser is applied to emulsify the adipose (fatty) tissue and release excess fat into the interstitial space (the space between the fat cells). From there, fat is passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification.

The ZERONA® procedure has been proven through a double-blind, randomized, multi-site and placebo-controlled clinical study in which patients, on average, lost 3.64 inches from their waist, hips, and thighs. These results were dramatic compared to the placebo group, which only lost an average of half an inch over the same time period. People who follow SBMI’s protocol are now losing from four to nine inches or more in total body measurements.

The system incorporates four flexible arms, each tipped with a low-level laser diode - a fifth laser diode is located in the center of the unit. The diodes emit low-level laser energy that does not feel either cold or hot; in fact, the patient feels nothing during the treatment. The treatment protocol calls for six sessions over a two- week period. Each of the six sessions takes 40 minutes. No downtime or recovery period is needed after treatment and patients can resume normal activities immediately.

ZERONA has been featured on leading national television shows including The Doctors, Nightline, EXTRA, CBS Early Show, Rachael Ray and on numerous local television news and morning shows across the U.S.

About SBMI: Santa Barbara Medical Innovations is dedicated to bringing clinically proven, innovative health and wellness products that are safe and effective to market. SBMI is the exclusive U.S. distributor of ZERONA® Non-Invasive Body Slimming. For more information, visit www.SBMI.com

About the Manufacturer: Erchonia is the global leader in low-level laser healthcare applications. Over the last 15 years Erchonia has been conducting research & development with the world's leading physicians to advance the science of low-level lasers. Prior to market introduction, all Erchonia lasers are proven to be safe and effective through independent clinical trials. Currently thousands of Erchonia's lasers are used daily to reduce body fat, eliminate pain, accelerate healing, and treat acne. For more information, visit www.erchonia.com

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