The ZO 3-Step Peel is a potent peel that maximizes texture improvement and produces long-lasting results than ordinary peels. The ZO 3-Step peel improves skin’s ability to repair and renew for softer and more even skin tone by providing powerful antioxidants that help repair skin damage from pollution. It makes your skin tighter, smoother, and supports barrier restoration. The ZO 3-Step peel deals with a number of skin-related matters such as melasma, acne, large pores, aging, sun damage and skin dullness.
The Treatment
CHEMICAL PEELS
JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC
Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, discolored skin and scars — usually on the face. They can be done alone or combined with other aesthetic procedures. Chemical peels vary in depth and strength – let us help you determine the best solution for you!
LINES
JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC
JUVÉDERM® ULTRA PLUS XC
JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC is injected into the areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur, including the “parentheses lines” around the nose and mouth. JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC is designed to temporarily correct facial wrinkles for a smoother appearance to the face for adults over the age of 21.
JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC is also approved for smoothing and correcting moderate to severe parentheses lines, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines around the nose and mouth), in adults.
LIPS
JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC
JUVÉDERM® ULTRA XC
JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC injectable gel is for injection into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral lines, often called “lipstick lines” in adults over the age of 21.
JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC is an injectable gel that temporarily adds more fullness and plumps thin lips—whether your lips have thinned over time or you simply want fuller lips—in adults over the age of 21.
FAQ’s
Who can benefit from SkinMedica® Peels?
SkinMedica® Peels address the visible skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture. Peels also address skin tone unevenness that can be caused by acne scarring or pigmentary changes. SkinMedica® offers a range of different strength chemical peels that licensed medical professionals can select to provide the optimum treatment for their patients.
How do I decide which particular peel is most beneficial for me?
During the initial consultation, your skin care professional will evaluate your skin condition and recommend the appropriate peel regimen based on your needs.
What are the differences in the products? What’s right for me?
Illuminize Peel®, the gentlest SkinMedica® Peel is appropriate for first-time, chemical-peel patients, patients with mild skin imperfections or patients that are looking for brighter, more radiant skin with no downtime.
– Rejuvenize Peel™ is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture. Rejuvenize Peel™ also address skin unevenness that can be caused by acne scarring or pigmentary changes.
– Vitalize Peel® is appropriate for patients with mild-to-moderate skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture. Vitalize Peel® treatments also address skin unevenness that can be caused by acne scarring or other pigmentary changes.
How do I prepare for a peel?
Any procedures and products that may increase skin sensitivity should be avoided before your treatment.
How can I protect my skin post peel?
Since the new skin is more susceptible to sunburn, extra precautions should be taken to limit sun exposure for at least one week after the peel. It is imperative to use a broad spectrum sunscreen product with an SPF of 30 or higher.
How many treatments are required?
Multiple treatments may be required to achieve desired results. The number of treatments is based on initial level of skin damage, and can vary from 3 to 6. The effect of the peel is cumulative.
Can pregnant or lactating women receive a chemical peel?
SkinMedica® peels should not be administered to pregnant or lactating women.
Illuminize Peel®
Can Illuminize Peel® be performed on patients with dark skin?
Illuminize Peel® is appropriate for all skin types.
Will I peel after receiving an Illuminize Peel®?
With Illuminize Peel® you should not expect to see visible peeling due to the superficial nature of this peel. There is no expected downtime with Illuminize Peel®.
What can I expect immediately after having an Illuminize Peel®?
Most patients leave the office looking healthy and fresh. Mild redness or discoloration may occur and can be covered with makeup. Ask your physician or skin care specialist for details.
How long should I wait between Illuminize Peel® treatments?
For maximum results, the Illuminize Peel® can be received every two weeks until desired results are achieved. Results are cumulative and optimal benefits are seen with a series of three or more peels.
Rejuvenize Peel™
How will my skin look right after the Rejuvenize Peel™?
- Rejuvenize Peel™ can leave a yellowish tinge on the skin, which lasts no longer than 2-3 hours. Mild redness is expected after any type of chemical peel procedure. The extent of redness varies from patient to patient. The face may appear redder than usual for some time after the treatment and completely resolves after the peeling is complete.
Will I peel after receiving a Rejuvenize Peel™ treatment?
- The degree of peeling may vary depending on the individual’s skin condition and degree of the damage. Peeling can range from mild flaking to peeling in sheets. Regardless of the amount of peeling, the skin is still sloughing off at an accelerated rate, which will result in the following benefits: improvement in the appearance of skin tone and texture, smoothness of fine lines and wrinkles.
After the Rejuvenize Peel™ treatment, when can I resume my regular skin care regimen?
- You can resume the use of your regular treatment products after you have completely finished peeling.
What results can I expect after having a Rejuvenize Peel™ treatment?
- After a Rejuvenize Peel™, treatment patients will notice an improvement of overall skin condition, diminishment in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothness of skin texture and more even skin color and improved skin clarity.
How often can Rejuvenize Peel™ be repeated?
- Rejuvenize Peel™ can be repeated every 4-6 weeks.
Vitalize Peel®
How will my skin look right after the Vitalize Peel®?
- Vitalize Peel® can leave a yellowish tinge on the skin which is expected to last no longer than 2-3 hours. Mild to moderate redness is expected after any type of chemical peel procedure. The extent of redness varies from patient to patient. The face may appear redder than usual for some time after the treatment and completely resolves after the peeling is complete.
Will I peel after receiving a Vitalize Peel® treatment?
- Your skin care professional will provide you with in depth post-procedure instructions. Your post-peel regimen will include SkinMedica® Sensitive Skin Cleanser or Facial Cleanser, moisturizer appropriate for your skin type, and Essential Defense sunscreens (tinted or untinted).
After the Vitalize Peel® treatment, when can I resume my regular skin care regimen?
- You can resume the use of your regular treatment products after you have completely finished peeling.
What results can I expect after the Vitalize Peel®?
- After the Vitalize Peel®, patients will notice an improvement in the appearance of overall skin condition, diminishment in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothness of skin texture, more even skin color, and improved skin clarity.
How often can I have the Vitalize Peel® treatments?
- Vitalize Peel® treatments can be repeated every 3-4 weeks.
