The Obagi Blue Peel is a new innovation for restoring healthier and more beautiful skin.

How It Works
Unlike Glycolic Acid and Alpha Hydroxy peels, the Obagi Blue Peel uses a slow-acting TCA (Trichloraecetic Acid) solution applied to the skin to remove dead cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells. Since TCA is not absorbed through the skin, there are no internal toxic effects. The slow action of the Obagi Blue Peel solution enables the doctor to control the peel process and its depth. It tightens the skin, reduces wrinkling and renews a more youthful appearance. With the Blue Peel, persons of ethnic skin tones such as Asian, African-American, Italian, and other darker skin tones can safely undergo beneficial resurfacing.

Results
An Obagi Blue Peel can improve a wide variety of skin conditions including fine lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, shallow acne scars, sun-damaged skin and freckling.

Safety and Side Effects
These treatments are considered very safe. During the first six weeks you might see some peeling, redness, dryness and irritation. After eight weeks, skin builds a tolerance to the program. Some swelling may occur -- usually around the eye area. Swelling varies according to the depth of the peel and the degree of skin laxity. Skin will feel tight and darken before it starts to peel. Skin will begin to peel in two to three days. Complete healing should occur on an average of seven to ten days. Occasional itching and a mild degree of oozing may occur. Redness for a month, then pink. Our esthetician will work with you to restore your appearance as rapidly as possible. Make-up can be applied after healing.

Comfort
The level of discomfort varies by person and by the location and surface area to be treated. Many patients do not request any pain medication during treatment and relate the discomfort as comparable to a sunburn. Other patients will appreciate a topical or more extensive anesthetic. Minimal to moderate for smaller areas. Moderate (at times) for one to two days for more extensive areas.

* Sessions normally last between 30-60 minutes