Obagi - Blue Peel INTRODUCTION A skin treatment designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of your skin. The Obagi Blue Peel removes thin surface layers of aged and damaged skin from the face and other parts of the body. USE Improve the appearance and health of your skin. Diminish fine lines & wrinkles, to smooth out the skin, to reduce pore size. Improve tone and elasticity. Reduce oil production & increase natural moisture. Reduce age spots & hyperpigmentation. ACTION Uses low concentration of the chemical trichloroacetic acid (TCA) mixed with a special blue base to slow penetration. The Blue Peel effectively removes the surface layers of aged and damaged skin. TREATMENT Obagi protocols prior to Blue Peel for 6-18 weeks depending on skin type and achievable result. Clinic procedure. Analgesia +/- sedation. Application of Obagi Blue Peel, usually 20 minutes depending on the number of coats Your Doctor determines necessary to achieve your goals EFFECTS Mild burning sensation with each layer applied. Cooling fan used. Skin feels tight for short period. Bluish tint remains on your face/ skin for 12/24hrs. Minor swelling Skin peeling fro 3-10 days. CONTRAINDICATIONS Psoriasis, eczema, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some acne treatments, history of or active cold sores (treat with Zovirax -24hours before peel and for 4 days post peel). OBAGI BLUE PEEL- Aftercare instructions Recovery time 7- 10 days depending on depth of peel performed- Improved skin appearance over 4-6 weeks. Improved skin complexion- skin tone, colour and texture. No real disruption to regular lifestyle. Obagi Protocols Maintenance Program after 6 weeks. Obagi Skin Protocols INTRODUCTION This is not about skin care, it is about SKIN HEALTH. Time, sun, stress and our environment take their toll on our skin, the OBAGI Protocol System helps to rejuvinate and combate these effects. USE To diminish fine lines and wrinkles, to smooth out the skin, to reduce pore size. Improve tone and elasticity. Reduce oil production & increase natural moisture. Reduce age spots and hyperpigmentation. ACTION The Obagi Protocols when used as directed will stimulate the cells below the skin to increase collagen and elastin to renew the flow of natural moisture to the skin surface. This treatment is specifically designed for individual skin type. TREATMENT At home. A unique line of cleansers, toners and creams which are designed to compliment the benefits of tretinion (retinova - active ingredient. They combine exfoliating acids, skin bleaching agents in an exclusive base. Obagi is clinically tested. A daily routine specifically designed for your skin type, colour and what you want to achieve. EFFECTS Skin dryness, flaking, and redness during first stage, before a significant improvement of restored healthier, more youthful appearance. CONTRAINDICATIONS Some acne treatments Caution with psorasis and eczema. back to list of procedures