What is a Obagi Blue Peel?

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4 answers to “What is a Obagi Blue Peel?”

A: A light to medium depth TCA peel for pigment and wrinkle treatment.

Brian J. Lee, MD
By Brian J. Lee, MD - Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon

The Obagi Blue Peel is a light to medium depth TCA (trichloracetic acid peel) that can be applied in the office.  The 'blue' is a carrier pigment that allows the physician to see where the chemical has been applied and to ensure even distribution. The goal is to lighten pigment spots and reduce... more

A: It is a mild chemical peel

Richard P. Rand, MD
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The Blue Peel is a trichloroacetic caid (TCA) peel that is color coded blue so the doctor knows where the peel has been applied.  It is a relatively mild chemical peel that exfoliates the outer layers of the damaged skin.

A: TCA Peel

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

This is chemical peel to remove dead skin and let new skin replace the old one. The peel itself is Trichloroacetic and has 15% strength. This peel is safe and effective and has 5-7 days of down time.

A: Obagi Blue Peel

Steven Wallach, MD
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Obagi is a company that was founded by a dermatologist. Its main products use a retin-a and hyrdoquinone product line that allow for good penetration of the product. The Blue peel is a TCA peel that uses a blue dye to allow better visualization that the product is evenly distributed on the skin.

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