The controlled depth peel & the Custom Peel were created by Dr. Zein Obagi, who for more than 35 years has pioneered advanced skincare solutions based on his philosophy of creating healthy skin opposed to merely treating disease and damage.

Dr. Obagi is ranked among the world’s top experts on chemical peels, has worked as an educator, and has presented more than 500 workshops and panels on topics pertaining to skin health and rejuvenation. Some of his high profile clients include Jennifer Aniston, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Alicia Keys.

Dr. Al-Saadon has been lucky enough to have trained directly under him in 2017 in his clinic in Beverly Hills and offers the full ZO Skin Health and ZO Medical Lines. At this training session, Dr. Obagi personally taught him the application of his famous Controlled Depth Peel, formerly known as the Blue Peel.

Strength: Maximal
Recommended For:  Melasma, scars, severe skin laxity and severe textural damage
Healing Time: 5-14 Days
Pre-Treatment: 6 week minimum use of the ZO Multi-Therapy Hydroquinone System- $480

The ZO Controlled Depth Peel is a robust in-office peel that provides dermal and epidermal stimulation and stabilization for a faster recovery and excellent results. Utilizing a concentration of trichloracetic acid (TCA) buffered for different skin types, this unique ZO Signature Peel allows physician’s to precisely tailor treatment for a range of conditions. This unique peel formula contains a colored base that serves a visual guidance for controlled application over the treatment area based on the patient’s desired treatment results.

Benefits include:

• Reduces brown spots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation
• Minimizes or eliminates the appearance of melasma
• Improves the texture of leathery, sun damaged skin
• Treats acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Reduces the prevalence of fine lines and winkles and tightens lax skin

Included in the price of the Controlled Depth Peel is the post procedure kit that you would be required to use immediately after the treatment until re-epithelization of the skin is complete. The Post Procedure Recovery System is an effective program for post procedure skin management and includes Pomatrol Soothing Ointment, Surfatrol Astringent Powder, and Revitatrol Epidermal Repair Crème.

Peel Strength: Aggressive
Recommended For: Acne, skin laxity, sun damage, uneven skin ton and lines/wrinkles
Usage/Frequency: Every 3-4 weeks or until desired results are achieved
Healing Time: 5-7 days
Pre-Treatment: Dr. Al-Saadon would highly recommends the use of the ZO Multi-therapy Hydroquinone System – $480

The Custom Peel is a potent peel that maximizes texture improvement and produces longer-lasting results then ordinary peels. The first step contains a blend of TCA, salicylic and lactic acids to remove the outer layer of the epidermis. The second step utilizes a 6% retinol crème complex and other agents to help reverse the signs of aging. The third step rapidly relieves skin irritation and redness while re-balancing vital moisture content.

Benefits

• Improves skin’s ability to repair and renew for softert and more even skin tone
• Provides powerful antioxidants that help repair skin damage from pollution
• Enhances skin’s natural DNA protection
• Boosts collagen for visible firming and wrinkle reduction

Supports barrier restoration