ZO® 3-Step Peel™
in Scottsdale, AZ
Many men and women struggle with skin issues, including hyperpigmentation, fine lines, melasma, large pores, age spots, and acne. While these irregularities and blemishes can cause you to feel self-conscious about the way you look, the ZO® 3-Step Peel™ offers revolutionary results to clear your skin of unsightly marks so that you look and feel younger and healthier.
Your ZO® treatment is made up of both an in-office skin peel treatment and at-home treatments of retinol and calming crèmes.
What Can Your ZO® Treatment Achieve?
Healthy Skin
The ZO® 3-Step Peel™ effectively treats numerous skin issues, including:
- Signs of aging (such as fine lines and wrinkles)
- Acne
- Skin texture irregularities
- Hyperpigmentation
- Sun-damaged skin
The ZO® solution is made up of a unique mixture of trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid. This combination exfoliates the skin to give you a healthier look and feel. This solution also cleanses the skin to remove irregularities and unsightly blemishes, like acne, age, or sunspots.
Smooth and Tighten Skin
The ZO® chemical solution stimulates the production of collagen and elastin within the skin to support the health of the epidermis. Collagen contributes to the strength of your skin, allowing for wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars to be smoothed. Additionally, the increased elastin will keep your skin flexible and able to better retain its firm shape.
Concerns
Recovery
One of the best parts about the ZO® 3-Step Peel™ is that the recovery period is shorter and less uncomfortable than with other chemical skin peels. One of the reasons for this is the use of retinol and calming crèmes.
Two or three days after your in-office ZO® treatment, the treated area will begin to peel. This peeling can last up to five days. During this time, your skin will feel dry, which can be alleviated by applying retinol and calming crèmes. You should avoid direct sunlight for seven to 10 days, and once this peeling period is over, you should make sure to apply sunscreen when you are outside.
Scars
Since ZO® is a nonsurgical treatment, you will not need to worry about any scarring. One of the purposes of your ZO® treatment is to reduce scars on the skin, not to add them.
Pain
Though there should not be any pain during or after your ZO® treatment, many patients have reported feelings of warmth and discomfort during the application of the ZO® chemical peel solution. However, the application of retinol and calming crèmes usually helps to take away any discomfort.
Cost
Like any cosmetic procedure, the cost of ZO® skin treatment varies for each patient. The fluctuation in price is dependent on several factors, including the extent of the treatment (the number and size of treatment locations). At your consultation with Dr. Spies, you will be given a cost estimate for your ZO® 3-Step Peel™ treatment.