Obagi Blue Peel

What is unique about the Obagi Blue Peel?

Unlike alpha-hydroxy peels or other superficial procedures, the Obagi Blue Peel allows your doctor to control the depth of the peel and the number of coats applied in order to tailor the process to your skin's specific needs. The Obagi Blue Peel can even be performed on the face, neck, hands and arms.

What does the procedure consist of?

The Obagi Blue Peel is a quick, relatively simple and highly tolerable procedure.

Application of the Obagi Blue Peel takes about 20 minutes, depending on the number of coats your doctor has determined are necessary to achieve your goals. You will experience a burning sensation that lasts two to three minutes (your doctor may use an electric fan to minimize this sensation). Immediately after the procedure, a bluish tint remains on your skin, which usually wash off in 12 to 24 hours. Your doctor can explain the process to you in greater detail.

How long is the recovery period?

After the procedure, you will experience light swelling, and your skin will begin to peel within 2 to 3 days. This peeling will continue over the next several days and should be healed in an average of 7 to 10 days.

If you are having a lighter, exfoliative Obagi Blue Peel, healing is completed in 3 to 6 days.

In either case, this peeling should not disrupt your regular lifestyle for long, although you may want to limit your normal activity.

Can I apply makeup after an Obagi Blue Peel?

To best aid in the recovery process, makeup should only be applied after the skin is completely healed.

How will my skin look after recovery?

When your skin has completely finished peeling, you will immediately notice the dramatic results of your newly improved complexion. Your skin's appearance will continue to improve for the next 4 to 6 weeks, becoming firmer, clearer, smoother, healthier and more youthful looking.

Can the Obagi Blue Peel be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Your doctor has been trained to combine the Obagi Blue Peel with many other procedures you may be interested in. This can be very effective in achieving even more dramatic results in the same time period. Talk to your doctor about the possible combinations that may be best for your skin.

Can the Obagi Blue Peel be repeated for maximum results?

Your doctor will tell you how many peels are necessary to give you the desired result. In most cases, one to three Obagi Blue Peels can achieve dramatic improvements in many skin problems. The peels can be performed in 6 to 8 week intervals until your desired goals are reached.

How can I maintain the benefits of the Obagi Blue Peel?

Keeping your skin's new healthy glow and youthful appearance is an ongoing process. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is a prescription system that utilizes a specific sequence of dosage and frequency to help skin look and act younger and healthier. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is formulated to work safely and effectively in conjunction with the Obagi Blue Peel. Ask your doctor for more information on the Obagi Nu-Derm System.

What do I do to get started?

Take the opportunity to discuss the Obagi Blue Peel with Dr. Korn. He will help you determine whether the Obagi Blue Peel is right for you, and give you all the information you need to get started on the road to smoother, healthier, younger-looking skin.

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