Obagi Blue Peel

Obagi Blue Peel

Peel back time to reveal the younger you!

What is the Obagi Blue Peel?

The Obagi Blue Peel is an office procedure designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of your skin.  Using a low concentration of the chemical trichloroacetic acid (TCA) mixed with a special blue base to slow penetration, the Obagi Blue Peel allows your doctor to monitor the appropriate depth to effectively remove the thin surface layers of aged and damaged skin from the face or other parts of the body. These dead skin cells are replaced by healthier ones, allowing the skin's own clarity and tightness to resurface. The procedure is performed by your own doctor, who has specialized training and experience with this highly effective peel.

What are the Benefits Obagi Blue Peel?

• Tighter skin Fewer Lines
• Healthy youthful glow
• Clearer complexion
• Even skin tone

What does the procedure consist of?

The Obagi Blue Peel is a quick, relatively simple and highly tolerable procedure that in most cases does not require sedation.

Application of the Obagi Blue Peel takes about 20 minutes, depending on the number of coats your doctor has determined is 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 will usually wash off in 12 to 24 hours.

Can I get a Blue Peel straight away?

Before having a peel the skin needs to be in optimum health.  To achieve this Dr Connolly will start you on the Obagi Nuderm system.  You will need to use this for a minimum of 6 weeks.  There will be a huge improvement in your skin during this preparatory phase.

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.

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 repeated for maximum results?

Your doctor will advise you on the number of peels and the intervals at which they are done to maximise the results.  One to three peels is the norm performed 6 to 8 weeks apart.

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 procedure with your doctor. He or she 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.

The Obagi Blue Peel takes about 30 minutes to perform and the benefits can last a lifetime. To see before-and-after results of Obagi Blue Peel, please visit the

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