Obagi Blue Skin Peel
The Obagi Blue Peel is an effective procedure used to significantly improve the health of your skin and enhance its appearance, achieving a rejuvenated glowing facial skin.
Treatment with Obagi products and the blue peel result in:
- Diminishing of fine facial lines and wrinkles
- The generation of a balanced, even skin tone
- Reduction of hyper pigmentation and age spots
- Improvement in skin elasticity
- Normalisation of oil production
- Blemish correction
- Treatment of active acne
- Correction of acne scars
- Improvement in the skin’s ability to hold moisture
- Increase in the skin’s defence to external factors
How Obagi Blue Skin Peel Works
The active ingredient of the Obagi Blue Peel is trichloroacetic acid which is mixed with the patented blue base from Obagi. The peel is applied by a qualified medical professional based on the level of skin damage. This is a clinic based procedure and takes about half an hour. Typically it is applied to the face and neck. These are prescription strength products that work at the cellular level to improve and restore skin care function.
During the procedure a mild burning sensation occurs. This is transient, only lasting a few minutes. It is tolerable and does not require sedation. A bluish tint may be left on the treated area which generally washes off in 24 hours. Depending on the strength and depth of the peel used, mild swelling, redness and a sensation of tightness will be experienced in the 24 hours following the procedure. Within two to three days, the outer layers of your skin will begin to peel. This tends to continue over the next five to ten days. By the seventh to the tenth day, your skin should be healed and a visible improvement noticeable in your complexion. This appearance continues to improve over the next few weeks.
FAQ for Obagi Blue Peel
What is the difference between the Obagi products and over the counter purchased products?
Products bought over the counter at pharmacies or retail stores are known as cosmeceutical products. When applied, they do not penetrate the deeper layer of the skin (known as the dermis) and therefore have no effect on cellular function. Hence they do not correct skin cell damage but work on the superficial skin layer (the epidermis) which is mainly composed of dead cells. Thus cosmeceutical products “mask” the damaged skin on the surface temporarily without addressing the causative factors.
Can these products and chemical peels be used during pregnancy?
Tretinoin and hydroquinone (ingredients incorporated into these products) are rated as Category C for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding and therefore should not be used.
What happens when the use of the products is stopped?
The skin is a dynamic living organ which is constantly in the process of renewal. As skin cells mature, they migrate to the surface and remain there as dead cells before sloughing off. This is approximately a thirty-five day cycle. If the use of these products is stopped, the healthy renewal process will be stalled and eventually cells will revert to pre skin care treatment status. The diminishing results are generally seen within weeks of ceasing the products.
Why is it recommended that I use all the products in the Obagi system?
The Obagi system is designed specifically to act as a unit and effectively address and treat concurrent skin problems and their causes. When used together, the products complement each other to effectively balance the pH level so that the active ingredients can penetrate the layer (dermis) needing treatment.
Is it absolutely necessary to use the Obagi Nu-Derm products in conjunction with the Obagi Blue Peel?
Yes. Patients seeking Obagi Blue Peel treatment generally have some form of damage or unhealthy skin. It is imperative that skin cell function is uniformly improved prior to the procedure. This will ensure that the maximum and safest result is obtained from the peel. Also, post-procedure care is enhances and down-time is reduced. Furthermore, post-procedure variables such as inflammation, hypersensitivity, post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation, erythema and scarring are reduced.
How long should the Obagi skin care products be used prior to the undergoing the blue peel?
This is variable depending on the skin type and the main problem being treated. A minimum pre-condition program lasts six weeks. Skin with more severe pathology may require twelve to eighteen weeks.
Our Highly Trained & Experienced Physicians
Dr. Raina Zarb Adami (MD MRCS)
Dr. Raina zarb Adami is the Medical Director of 'The Academy of Aesthetic Excellence', a leading provider of training courses in Botox, dermal fillers and Chemical peels. Dr. Adami is a winner of the UK national award: "The Professions Woman of the Future Award".
Dr Raina offers an ‘out of hours’ service which appeals to city workers. She is available most evenings between 6pm and 9pm...
After qualifying as a doctor from the University of Malta in 2004 and completing her housemanship on the island, Dr. Raina Zarb Adami then moved to Sydney, where she gained post-graduate experience in general and plastic surgery, working as a senior house officer and registrar.
Dr. Raina Zarb Adami currently works with the NHS in London as a plastic surgery registrar and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She has dedicated time to volunteering with an Australian plastic surgery team in Nepal. She also regularly participates in various other international voluntary work projects.
She specialises in non-invasive facial rejuvenation and sculpting using Botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and chemical peels.
- Dr. Raina Zarb Adami continues to attend numerous conferences and workshops both nationally and internationally thus remaining up to date with evolving trends in aesthetic medicine. She also carries out mole removal and performs scar injections. Her approachable demeanour and expertise allow for a knowledgeable yet comfortable environment for treatment.
Dr. Raina Zarb Adami is a gold member with IAAFA (International Academy of Aesthetic Facial Academics).
She is also a qualified trainer in aesthetic medicine for KT training in botox, dermal fillers and chemical peels.
She is currently undertaking a research project as a PhD with the charity organisation RAFT (Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust) to develop an artificial skin - Smart Matrix - for patients suffering from chronic and complex wounds such as burns, pressure sores and diabetic wounds.
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Dr. Salinda Johnson (MD., FSCD)
Dr. Salinda Johnson, is a well-respected and highly experienced Senior Aesthetic Doctor. She has also been a lecturer and trainer in Aesthetic medicine for many years. She regularly trains doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners on a range of medical aesthetic procedures with an emphasis on best practice and optimum treatment results. In addition, she writes articles for Aesthetic industry magazines and publications...
Dr. Johnson obtained her Medical degree (MD) from renowned Khon Kaen University, Thailand, in 1998. After attaining her Medical degree, she became passionate in Aesthetic medicine, so she had completed a Fellowship program in Cosmetic Dermatology at Supannahong Skin Institute, Thailand, in 2000. This confirms her expertise in all aspects of Aesthetic Dermatology. Since then, Dr. Johnson has been working in the leading Thailand and UK cosmetic companies and has regularly trained and updated in Cosmetic Medicine by attending number of courses, workshops, conferences and seminars in Thailand, UK, South Korea, etc.
Dr Johnson specialises in injectable treatments such as botulinum toxin and fillers, these treatments are her passion and she has nearly 10 years experience in this field. She is experienced in laser lipolysis and has particular interests in the Obagi and other skin peel treatments. She also carries out mole or skin tag removal treatments, the scar treatments and the non surgical rhinoplasty.
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Dr. Lamyaa Eltohamy (MBBCH, MRCOG1, GMC Reg. 6119344)
...is named as London’s most experienced female practitioner specializing in "lunch hour breast enhancements" with the use of approved Macrolane VRF.
Dr. Eltohamy is exceptionally skilled in fat removal with Advanced Laser Lipolysis, she has a keen interest in body sculpting with Laser lipolysis and has a vast portfolio of successful procedures...
Dr Lamyaa Eltohamy graduated in 1996 and is fully registered with the General Medical Council in the UK with over 12 years experience in the medical field and qualified as an NHS trained doctor in several prestigious hospitals through the UK.
Whilst being based in the heart of Knightsbridge she has carried out hundreds of cosmetic treatments including Botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and chemical peels to strengthen her ever growing reputation as one of London’s most sought after cosmetic doctors. Dr Eltohamys’ professionalism and attention to detail will ensure that her outstanding results will always lead to patient satisfaction.
Membership
- General Medical Council ( Full Registration No. 6119344)
- British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD)
- The Royal College of Obstetrician & Gynecologist
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