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Exercise After Obagi Blue Peel?
asked 3 years ago by wendym in tucson arizona
Latest answer by Amir M. Karam, MD
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When can I resume exercise after Obagi Blue Peel?
2 answers to Exercise After Obagi Blue Peel?
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Chemical Peels and post treatment activity.
Following a medium depth TCA peel, it is important that your body temperature remain normal. Heating as a result of increased activity, exposure to a hot environment etc, increases the risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is especially true for individuals with darker skin. I typically tell patients to wait until all of the signs of redness and inflammation have resolved. This typically occurs by 2-3 weeks.
Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Wait a week, at minimum, for exercise after Blue Peel
Each individual is different, but Obagi peels may be superficial to medium depth peels. Depending on the actual depth of peel, healing may be anywhere to a couple days to a week or so. Regardless, I tell all patients who have a superfical peel to avoid anything that raises blood pressure or pulse for 1 week, and medium depth peels 2 weeks at minimum. This activity restriction includes aerobics, yoga, exercise, heavy lifting, and sex. Sweating and body heat from exercise may compromise your...
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