What are potential Obagi blue peel side effects?

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

2 answers to “What are potential Obagi blue peel...”

A: Peel Side Effects

Steven H. Williams, MD
By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

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... more

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

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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... more

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sadia babur
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17 Feb 2009

is it worth to have it for acne scars and open pores

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