ZO Skin Health by Dr. Zein Obagi
Dr. Rafizadeh offers the latest prescription-strength skin care line, ZO Skin Health, created by world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. Not to be confused with the older Obagi/NuDerm line, ZO Skin Health is a newer, more advanced formulation that has redefined the concept of skin health — bridging the gap between therapeutic correction and long-term maintenance of truly healthy skin.
ZO Skin Health products are sold exclusively to physicians and dispensed in-office — ensuring patients receive proper guidance and personalized protocols rather than generic over-the-counter products that remain on the skin's surface without penetrating to where collagen is produced.
“Investing in a quality skin care program will go a long way so long as you are committed to daily maintenance. ZO Skin Health has products that contain highly effective collagen-building ingredients to reverse the signs of aging, resulting in younger, healthier-looking skin. ZO Skin Health products are sold exclusively to physicians so you can be sure you are getting the professional guidance you need.”
— Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh, MD FACS
Why Medical-Grade Matters
To produce real results, skincare ingredients must penetrate the skin's surface to reach the dermis — where collagen and elastin are generated. Over-the-counter products are formulated at concentrations that keep them at the skin's surface. ZO Skin Health products contain medical-grade concentrations of active ingredients — retinol, antioxidants, growth factors, and collagen-stimulating complexes — that work at a cellular level. Up to 90% of visible skin aging is caused by sun exposure, and a properly prescribed ZO protocol can help repair and even reverse this damage.
Getting Skin Ready (GSR)
Dr. Obagi's philosophy centers on Getting Skin Ready (GSR) — a foundational approach that builds skin strength, deep renewal, and a resilient barrier before addressing specific concerns. The GSR protocol uses targeted ZO products to simultaneously stimulate, hydrate, and calm the skin, improving its capacity to respond to both topical treatment and surgical procedures. Patients undergoing surgery at Better Plastic Surgery are often placed on a ZO protocol before and after their procedure to optimize healing and results.
Your Personalized Protocol
No two patients have identical skin — and no two ZO protocols are identical. Dr. Rafizadeh's team offers a comprehensive skin evaluation and designs a personalized regimen based on skin type, concerns (aging, pigmentation, acne, sun damage), and goals. Common protocol components include: cleanser, exfoliating polish, toner, retinol serum, growth factor serum, daily moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF. Compliance with a daily regimen is essential for results.
Maintaining Surgical Results
The best surgical results are supported by great skin quality. Patients who invest in a proper skincare routine after their facelift, rhinoplasty, or breast surgery heal better, maintain their results longer, and reduce the impact of ongoing aging on the skin surface. Dr. Rafizadeh recommends ZO Skin Health as the maintenance component of a comprehensive aesthetic strategy — bridging the gap between surgical rejuvenation and daily skin health.
