Each individual is different, but Obagi peels may be superficial to medium depth peels. Depending on the actual depth of peel, healing may be anywhere to a couple days to a week or so. Regardless, I tell all patients who have a superfical peel to avoid anything that raises blood pressure or pulse for 1 week, and medium depth peels 2 weeks at minimum. This activity restriction includes aerobics, yoga, exercise, heavy lifting, and sex. Sweating and body heat from exercise may compromise your results, and may risk skin infection. Light walking may be started earlier, however.
