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Obagi Blue Peel Side Effects

is the blue peel safe or are there side effects i should be careful of?

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Complications are rare but possible

Blue Peel is one of the safest available for skin rejuvanation. However medicine is not an exact science and results are sometimes variable. Occasionally, there is no improvement and another form of treatment may be required. Due to the nature of the peel, complications ususally sen with deeper peels, such as keloids or scarring is possible but unlikely to occur. Infection due to bacterial contamination or viral outbreak may occur. Temporary mild pigmentation problems may occur and... more

Peel Side Effects

It is important to understand that a Blue Peel is a deeper layer peel. These are significantly different than the peels you can purchase over the counter. In our office San Francisco area office they are administered only by the plastic sugeons. With these stronger peels you can have any of the following (which Dr. Karamanoukian has summarized quite well): Pain Herpetic outbreak Uneven penetration of the agent Uneven skin depigmentation or peeling Scarring. Be sure that you are under... more

Complications following an Obagi Blue Peel: What to ask your physician

As with any chemical peel, there are complications that you should be aware of. These complications largely depend on two factors: The depth of a peel The patient's skin type and complexion Complications of a peel include, but are not limited to: Discoloration Scarring Prolonged healing Uneven skin color Herpetic outbreak In most cases, however, proper planning and adherence to a strict protocol, like that observed at our Kare Skin Health Clinic, deters from a high complication rate.... more

Blue Peel

The Blue Peel is a 15 - 25% TCA (tricholoroacetic acid) peel, safe if done properly. Deaths can occur when pain from the peel causes high blood pressure/arrhythmias. I prefer a single application of 30% TCA. It hurts less. To do a TCA/Blue Peel safely: 1. Oral sedation, eg. 5 mgm valium, 5 mg oxycodone before, ride home after. 2. Marcaine injection nerve blocks + continuous blood pressure monitoring. 3. Apply peel to forehead. Cool with fan. BP will rise... more

Are Obagi Blue Peels Safe?

When properly administered, Obagi Blue Peels are extremely safe. As with any procedure, the results and risks of side effects are minimized by being treated by an experienced physician. However, all procedures have risks of side effects although an Obagi Blue Peel is considered to be quite safe. I recommend carefully choosing an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon for this procedure.