Chevy Chase Blue Peel doctors

	Houtan Chaboki, MD Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon 2021 K Street NW #206, Washington D.C.		2 answers
	Jennifer Parker Porter, MD Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon 8401 Connecticut Ave Suite 107, Chevy Chase		1 answer
	Navin K. Singh, MD Washington DC Plastic Surgeon 5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1710, Chevy Chase
	C. Coleman Brown, MD Bethesda Plastic Surgeon 5454 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1250, Chevy Chase
	Eric Finzi, MD Washington DC Dermatologic Surgeon 8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 210 Chevy Chase Cosmetic Center, Chevy Chase

Recent Answers

How Soon Can I Start Running Again After a Blue Peel? I just had a deep blue peel applied 3 days ago. I am starting to peel. Is it too soon to start running? I am training for a marathon in January and don't want to lose any endurance I have built up.

A: Running & exercise after chemical peel or Blue peel

Hi Port Saint Lucie682,

While each patient & treatment is unique, most cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists will advise to wait at least 1-2 weeks. Your skin needs time to recover, and premature exercise or running may delay healing or cause further problems. If you happen to heal more quickly, then you might be able to start exercise earlier. Speak with your chemical peel provider to help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Obagi Blue Peel Without Nuderm Prep. Will This Turn out Bad? I am supposed to have an obaji blue peel under my eyes however I was never given nor told about the nuderm for preparationl. is it a bad idea to have the peel now and how odd will it look if i am not doing the rest of my face?

A: Obagi Blue Peel Preparation with or without Nu-Derm

Hi rebb in Vero Beach, FL,

The Obagi Blue Peel is typically a TCA peel, which may result in a superficial or medium depth chemical peel. As with any skin resurfacing or chemical peel, preparation and post-treatment care is essential to maximize results and reduce risks. The Nu Derm system helps prepare the skin largely due to the tretinoin and skin lightening agents. Without skin preparation, your cosmetic results may not be as optimal or the recovery may not be as ideal.

Each cosmetic specialist has his/her own specific pre-treatment and post-trreatment care instructions. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a dermatologist or plastic surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Speak with your chemical peel provider and express any concerns with them. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can You Do a Obagi Blue Peel on Dark Tan/olive/ Skin W/ Some Hyper-pigmentation on Face? I am in my late 40's & have dark-tan/olive skin. Can I get a blue peel with out EXTRA hyperpigmentation to the skin. My purpose is to tighten skin, decrease fine wrinkles, and get rid of face blotchiness and slight hyperpigmentation to my skin. I have to be careful with my skin as it can hyperpigment easily. Are there alternatives to the Obagi Blue Peel, or something even better for dark-tan-olive type skin.

A: Obagi Blue Peel can be used on darker skin - with care

I have performed many Obagi blue peels on darker skin types. When patients follow the instructions carefully, the results are great. When they do not, there certainly can be problems with hyperpigmentation. There are several things to take into consideration. First, the peel should be performed by someone qualified to do so. Careful consideration should be given to your skin type and proper pretreatment planned. Additionally, post peel treatment needs to be done as well with the Obagi Nuderm regimen. Alternative to this would be Fraxel Laser treatments. There are certain machines that can be used safely. The Fraxel may do more for skin tightening than the Obagi Blue Peel. This is highly patient dependent and your physician can guide you in this manner.

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD

Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon