If you’ve been following us on Instagram for a while, then you’ve most likely seen a derma-lo video. The instant results are immensely satisfying to watch and has us searching for our own areas to get treated! Since everyone seems to be so interested in it, we thought that it would be a good idea to answer all the questions you have! What is it? Derma-Lo is not a laser, but it is just as (and maybe even more) effective as one when it comes to treating telangiectasias (broken capillaries), cherry angiomas, skin tags, sun spots, milia, and even sebaceous hyperplasias! Derma-Lo utilizes Radio Fre ..read more

It’s that time of the year again! Skin Cancer Awareness Month and we need to preach the importance of sunscreen. Everyone knows that sunscreen prevents sun damage, and while we might sound like a broken record, you’d be surprised how many people still are not protecting their skin daily. So, here we are again. We’re going to give you a quick rundown of why sunscreen needs to be a part of your everyday skin care routine and what product we suggest. Then we’ll go over some life-saving things to look out for and how you can help spread awareness! Why use SPF every day? With over 5 million cases d ..read more

New Sciton treatments are here at ZONA Med Spa in Scottsdale and I cannot wait to tell you about them! Sciton was created to provide advanced lasers and light sources to aesthetic medical markets. With over a decade of performance behind them, Sciton systems have become the standard of care in each application. The Sciton Joule system is my first love. It was the laser machine I started my laser career with and I am ECSTATIC to be working with it again here at ZONA. Acne, skin tightening, pigmentation, rosacea, broken capillaries, cherry angiomas, fine lines, deeper wrinkles, acne scarring, an ..read more

Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant that should not only be incorporated into your diet but into your skincare as well! This vitamin is amazing for fighting off free radicals, increasing collagen, and reducing pigmentation. There are a handful of vitamins that our body cannot synthesize, including Vitamin C. Vitamin C has a very short period of activity, so replenishing it daily, both nutritionally and topically, is super important. Did you know that you cannot produce collagen without Vitamin C?! L-Ascorbic Acid or THD Ascorbate (also known as Vitamin C) is a powerful antioxidant that helps ..read more

We know when it comes to your favorite aesthetic treatments, the prices can really add up. This is why at ZONA Med Spa we wanted to put together some quick tips on how to save some cash next time you visit. Give Yourself Time to Save One of the biggest money savers you can do is… save money! For real though, we always recommend our clients to budget for their monthly, quarterly, and yearly treatments. When you are booking your appointment at our Scottsdale office, make sure you are booking it far enough in advance that you can save up for the price. If saving isn’t your thing, take advantage o ..read more

Your skincare routine is only as effective as the products that are in it. No matter if your routine has five steps or ten, we are so excited to announce that we now are selling Alastin Skincare. Alastin Skincare was founded in 2015 and is now one of the fastest-growing medical-grade skincare brands. All of Alastin’s products are scientifically proven and clinically tested to assure the most effective and innovative skincare on the market.  What is Alastin Skincare? Alastin Skincare caters to all skin types including sensitive, oily, combination, and dry! If you aren’t quite sure what ski ..read more

A few of our favorite treatments that we offer our patients at ZONA Med Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona are laser treatments for skin resurfacing. This month, we’re so excited for our monthly special highlighting these two unique treatments.  Pixel Laser  The Pixel Resurfacing laser is administered by our Alma Laser and is great for those who want to improve the texture of their skin. It works by creating thousands of microscopic perforations on the skin, but the edge of these perforations remains the same. This encourages your skin to heal from those edges rapidly. The downtime for this ..read more

We are so grateful that a vaccine for COVID has been made available! However, there has been some information circulating the internet about the Moderna vaccine and its side effects with fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, or Versa. Today we are going to go over facts and myths about getting vaccinated if you have dermal fillers. FACT: The Moderna COVID vaccine was associated with swelling in those with dermal fillers. What you may not have read, is that it was only three people out of more than 30,000 vaccinated individuals. The swelling will typically resolve on its own, but your medical pr ..read more

Buzzwords in marketing tend to be a large part of why we buy things. Categories like over the counter (OTC) and medical grade get thrown around in skincare marketing all the time, but what does that really mean? Is medical grade just a term used to sell products at a more expensive price tag? Today we talk about the different categories of skincare and why we here at ZONA choose to invest in medical grade skincare. Over the Counter Cosmetics The FD&C Act (federal drug & cosmetic) defines cosmetics by their intended use, as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed ..read more

As you may know, ZONA offers a couple different hair restoration treatments but recently we have added Nutrafol supplements and hair products to our arsenal! Nutrafol started with their core supplement for both men and women and have now evolved into a full hair restoration line. I personally have tried (and LOVE) Nutrafol and I am excited to be able to offer it at ZONA! Before we get into each product, let’s talk about Nutrafol as a whole. Their approach is all about targeting multiple underlying factors. The founders struggled with their own hair loss and hair thinning and decided to create ..read more