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Obagi Skin Care System: Does It Work?
my doctor sells Obagi system and claims it is just what I should use on my face. Can some other expert tell me if Obagi products will help my skin, and how?
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Obagi Skin Care system works well
Obagi Skin Care system works very well. It is very effective in correcting pigment issues, laxity of the skin, lines, wrinkles, pore size as well as over all quality of the skin. Excellent to precondition the skin prior to surgical and nonsurgical procedures and enhance the results of Botox or fillers.
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Obagi Skin Care System Benefits
The Obagi Skin Health System has been used successfully in millions of patients over the last two decades. The primary goals of treatment include the following: Correction of fine lines Restoration of skin complexion Correction of melasma (hyperpigmentation related to hormones or the sun). Production of dermal collagen The treatment protocol is generally four to five months with a definitive correction in fine lines, complexion, and melasma depending on the length of...
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The Obagi company has several product lines, the most popular "kit" targets unwanted pigmentation
If your goal is the even out the color of your skin by lighening up brown spots or melasma (pigmentation due to birth control pills or pregnancy), you are likely to have benefit from this program. The kit includes a very protective sunscreen, as well as prescription strength skin lighteners. While these agents can be purchased separately, the step by step "kit", in my experience, increases the likelihood that patients will stick to the program which is the key to success with any...
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Obagi Effectiveness
Our experience with the Obagi skin care system is generally positive. However, many patients can benefit from a scaled down system. We call the combination of clear (#3), blender (#5), and Retin A the "Core" System, and we can charge about 1/2 of what the whole system goes for.
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Using the system is time consuming as there are six products to use in the morning and 5 at night so you need to be dedicated to using the products as directed. The main side effects from use are major peeling and redness
which can look really unsightly, this peeling can be quite bad for up to 12 weeks, but varies from person to person. I still have peeling days.
In a nutshell, I would definitely recommend the Nu Derm System, my skin is clear, lifted, smooth and bright and having used a variety of luxury brands over the years this brand is the only that actually does work with amazing end results. Be sure though to obtain your initial system through a reputable clinic as some of the products are prescriptive and it's important to have follow up appointments every 4 weeks to monitor progress and obtain advice on any issues.