What is unique about the Blue Peel?
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 Blue Peel can even be performed on the neck chest, hands, back arms and legs.
What does the procedure consist of?
The Blue Peel is a quick, relatively simple and highly tolerable procedure that in most cases does not require sedation.
Application of Blue Peel takes about 20 minutes depending on the number of quotes your doctor has determined are necessary to achieve your goals. You will experience a mild burning sensation that lasts two to three minutes (your doctor may use an electricfan to minimize the sensation). Immediately after the procedure, a bluish tint remains on your skin, which will usually wash off in 12-24 hours. Your doctor can explain the process to you in detail.
How long is the recovery period?
After the procedure, you will experience light swelling, and your skin will begin to peel within 2-3 days. This peeling will continue over the next several days and should be healed in an average of 7-10 days.
If you are having a lighter, exfoliative Blue Peel, helaing is completed in 3-6 days. In either case this peeling should not disruptyour regular lifestyle for long, although you may want to limit your normal 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 the recovery?
When your skin has completely finished peeling, you will notice the dramatic results of your newly improved complexion. Your skin’s appearance will continue to improve for the next 4-6 weeks, becoming firmer clearer smoother, healthier and more youthful looking.
Can the Blue Peel be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Your doctor has been trained to combine Blue Peel with many other proceduresyou may be interested in. This can be very effective in achieving even more dramatic results in the same time period. Talk to your doctor about the possible combinations that may be best for our skin.
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, 1-3 Blue Peels can achieve dramatic improvements in many skin problems. The peels can be performed in 6-8 weeksintervals until your desired goals are reached.
How can I maintain the benefits of Blue Peel?
Keeping your skin’s healthy glow and youthful appearance is an ongoing process. The Obagi-Nuderm restoration system is an at-home program designed to promote long-term overall skin health and work safety and effctively in conjuction with the Blue Peel. Ask your doctor for more information on Nu-Derm.
What do I do to get started?
Take the opportunity to discuss the Blue Peel procedure with your doctor. He or She will help you determine whether the 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.