Can an Obagi Blue Peel Get Rid of Dermal Hyperpigmentation?

I would not suggest an Obagi Blue Peel for your situation of lip hyperpigmentation. The likelihood that this treatment will improve the hyperpigmentation is low and there is a chance that it could make the situation worse. I agree with my colleagues, topical bleaching creams including tretinoin and hydroquinone would be the safest and best option. We also use the Obagi Nu-derm System, which incorporates the above medications, and have found that it works reasonably... more

An Obagi Blue Peel is not a good way of treating hyperpigmentation and has the risk of making things worse. The best way to treat hyperpigmentation is by using a combination of two topical prescription-strength medications: hydroquinone and tretinoin cream. Unlike the unsubstantiated claims made by over-the-counter skin care products, the results of using these creams are backed by real medical science. I recommend the Obagi Nu-Derm System which uses both tretinoin cream and hydroquinone to... more

A Blue Peel is an Obagi branded moderate depth TCA peel. The peel does not correct Hyperpigmentation and if done in a skin prone to Hyperpigmentation such as yourself may result in further Hyperpigmentation. A better approach but gradual is to use bleaching creams. Not glamorous but very effective.