peels

Chemical peels are beneficial in the treatment of wrinkles around the eye and mouth, skin discoloration and age spots, as well as dull skin texture and mild acne scars. The procedure involves the application of a special chemical solution to remove outer layers of aged, discolored and irregular skin. Fresh skin is then generated, which is usually smoother, less wrinkled and more even in color. Dermatologic surgeons pioneered chemical peeling procedures more than 50 years ago, and have perfected a range of peeling techniques and solutions.

Obagi Blue Peel System

If you're looking to accelerate the Transformation of your skin and are interested in a chemical peel procedure, then the Obagi Blue Peel System may be right for you. Obagi Blue Peel is conducted in your Physician's office. Prior to and after the procedure, your Physician should recommend use of the Obagi Nu-Derm System.

The Obagi Blue Peel uses Trichloracetic Acid (TCA) as the active ingredient mixed with the patented Blue Base from Obagi. Your skin professional will apply the Obagi Blue Peel based on your level of damage and your desired level of Transformation.

The Obagi Blue Peel procedure takes less than an hour in your Physician's office and does not typically require sedation. Your skin professional will apply the Blue Peel typically to your face and neck. A mild burning sensation will occur that generally lasts only a few minutes. Then you may experience a bluish tint to your skin that usually washes off in 12 to 24 hours. Your skin professional will advise you on how many peels are needed to give you the desired result.

Depending on the strength and depth following the procedure, you will experience light swelling. Within two to three days, your skin will begin to peel. This peeling continues over the next several days. By the seventh to tenth day, your skin should be healed.

Once your skin has completely recovered and is finished peeling, you will notice a visible improvement in your complexion. Your skin's appearance should continue to improve for the next four to six weeks, becoming firmer, clearer, smoother, healthier and more youthful looking.

WARNINGS: The procedure for and use of TCA can only be performed by a Physician or if permitted by law, a properly trained specialist working under a Physician’s supervision. Proper medical knowledge is essential to the performance of any TCA peel. The treating Physician is responsible for informing a patient about potential medical risks and complications.

Glycolic Acid Peel

Glycolic acid peels are designed to be applied in a clinical environment under the supervision of physicians who wish to enhance the results achieved with skin care products. Glycolic acid chemical peels accelerate the removal of the dry, thickened outer layer of the skin. By the same mechanism, glycolic peels provide deep cleansing and unclog pores.

Glycolic acid peels are “no down time” procedures. Most patients experience slight pinkness and mild flaking for a few days after the peel. Acne patients and patients with fine wrinkles benefit from regularly scheduled glycolic peels.