Facial Peels including the "famous" Obagi Blue Peel - "So Blue Yet So Happy"

Just about anyone, female or male, young or old, can realize the benefits of a program of skin exfoliation. Chemical (acid) facial peels remove the top layer of old, dry, dead skin cells and allow the newer, younger, fresher skin cells to move to the surface. Skin then looks cleaner, fresher and has a more vibrant glow. It doesn’t matter if you are a first timer, brand new to facial peeling techniques or a seasoned veteran looking for the newest more aggressive treatment for your complexion.

Results you can expect:

• Deeply cleanse and soften your skin
• Revitalize and restore lost luster
• Fade sun damage and age spots
• Smooth texture and make pores appear smaller
• Eliminate fine age lines
• Soften mild acne scars

Each peel uses a particular type of chemical that is tailored to accomplish what you wish. Whether you want to peel away sun damage or just brighten up lack luster skin.

There are glycolic acids of various percentages and fruit acids as well as stronger more potent TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid)or Salicylic Acid among others. All peels can be intensified by Microdermabrasion. A peel with a Microdermabrasion session works together to hasten results.

The is also a peel known as the Obagi Blue Peel. This is a deeper TCA based peel where the depth of the peel is uniquely and precisely controlled by mixing the blue glycerin base with the TCA. This non-inert blue color acts as an emollient allowing for the more even and uniform distribution of the acid across the skin surface. It takes about 20-30 minutes and helps to ensure more consistent results with every patient and every procedure.

The Obagi Blue Peel is an effective peel ro correct a wide range of skin problems (see above list). Its effectiveness is based on its consistent results. It is suitable for all skin types, including facial and non-facial skin. Since the Blue Peel is generally deeper than the above mentioned peels, the beauty of this peel is it controls the variables that accompany other peels. This control includes, the TCA concentration, solution volume, body surface area to be peeled and skin thickness. The Obagi Blue Peel helps to ensure that the physician can perform a more accurate and precise chemical peel with an increased safety margin.

Its two main advantages are:

1. A Blue Color guide enables the physician to perform a more even peel without skipping over some areas.
2. The base of the peel binds non-chemically to the acid. This helps decrease the rate of acid penetration due to the slow release of TCA from the base into the skin. Controlling the rate of penetration, enables the physician to monitor the depth desired.