With Lupus is a Blue Peel Dangerous?

  I agree that you should not pay for the extra expenses involved with anesthesia, OR, etc for an Obagi Blue Peel.  That said, it is likely that with sedation, the cosmetic surgeon can likely achieve a greater depth than without any sedation.  In fact, I believe that Dr. Obagi...

Thank you for your question. The skin under the eyes are usually thin. Obagi peel, like other chemical peels, will not make it more thin. Instead, it will help with fine lines and wrinkles. I hope this helps.

I have performed an Obagi Blue Peel on darker skin types. I advise patients to use Melarase AM and Melarase PM prior to and after the peel. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

To achieve the optimal results of an OBAGI Blue Peel, preparation and post care are a must. At minimum, use of the OBAGI Nu-Derm system w/ Tretinoin 4-6 weeks prior to the peel will ensure the skin is in an ideal state to respond to the peel. In some cases, we have the patient prep for up to 12...

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...