Exercise After Obagi Blue Peel?

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.

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... more