Obagi…
When it comes to your skin, there are many reasons to sometimes get the blues – blemishes, acne scars, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and sun damage to name a few. If you want smooth, healthier skin, there is a way to dramatically improve your complexion in just a day.
The Obagi Blue Peel can be an effective way to recharge your skins cellular turnover significantly improving the appearance and health of your skin.
What
is the Obagi Blue Peel?
The
Obagi Blue Peel is a chemical
peel using a low concentration
of the chemical
trichloroacetic acid (TCA) that
is mixed with a special blue base
to slow
penetration. The Blue Peel allows
your doctor to monitor the depth
the chemical
is reaching within the layers
of the skin to effectively remove
aged and
damaged skin from the face or
other parts of the body. The dead
skin cells
are replaced by the production
of new cells revealing smooth,
clear and firmer
skin.
What
makes the Obagi Blue Peel unique?
Unlike
alpha-hydroxy peels or other superficial
procedures, the 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
other parts of the body.
What
does the procedure consist of?
The
Blue Peel procedure is relatively quick
and in most cases does not require
sedation. The application of the peel
takes about 20-minutes, depending on
the amount of areas treated as well
as the amount of coats the doctor determines
necessary for you to achieve your goals.
You will experience a mild burning
sensation that usually lasts between
two and three minutes. Your doctor
may use an electric fan to help minimize
this burning sensation. Immediately
after the procedure, a bluish tint
or color remains on your skin, which
will usually wash off in 12 to 24 hours.
How
long is the recovery?
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 Blue Peel, healing
is completed in 3 to 6 days. While
peeling should not disrupt your regular
lifestyle for long, you may want to
temporarily limit your physical activity.
Can
I apply makeup after a 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?
Once
your skin has completely finished peeling,
you will immediately notice the dramatic
results of your newly improved complexion.
Your skin’s appearance and texture
will continue to improve for the next
4 to 6 weeks, becoming firmer, clearer,
smoother, healthier and more youthful
looking.
Can
the 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 1 to 3 Blue Peels
can achieve dramatic improvement 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
Blue Peel?
Keeping
your skin’s new healthy glow
and youthful appearance is an ongoing
process. The Obagi Nu-Derm restoration
system is an at-home program designed
to promote long-term skin health and
work safely and effectively in conjunction
with the Blue Peel. Ask Dr. Robinson
or Dr. Williams for more information
on Obagi Nu-Derm.
Can
the Obagi Blue Peel be combined with
other cosmetic procedures?
Yes,
the Obagi Blue Peel can be combined
with other types of cosmetic procedures.
The doctors at Park Meadows Cosmetic
Surgery have been trained to combine
the Blue Peel with many other procedures
you may be interested in. Expressing
your concerns will allow your doctor
to design a treatment plan tailored
specifically to you in reaching your
aesthetic goals.
How
do I get started?
Take
the opportunity to discuss the Obagi
Blue Peel procedure with your doctor.
Your doctor will help you determine
whether the Blue Peel or another type
of peel is right for you and give you
the information you need to get started
on the road to smoother, healthier
and younger looking skin.