I began using Obagi 2,4 and 5 (with Refissa .05) and Clarisonic on lowest setting. Since use, (I'm male) broken capillaries have appeared on my lower eyelids, nose (top and side). On lower eyelids, purple vein branch. On right lower - a blue vertical vein near eye socket. Gentle pressure on Clarisonic. How do I treat? What's causing them? Do I seek the dr. with the most lasers available? I want the best clinician with most experience to avoid iatrogenic effect. I may have delicate skin?
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Elevase with Opti-Ceramides after Obagi creams
I don't recommend any treatments in patients who have low WBC counts that compromise the integrity of the skin barrier. I would get clearance from an immunologist before you seek such treatments.
In most cases Obagi Blue Peels and other trichloroacetic acid peels can be performed with topical anesthetics and/or sedation (oral or IV). If you have an unusually low pain tolerance, you could consider general anesthesia but I have found my patients do fine with topical...
The Obagi Blue peel stimulates collagen production and therefore reduces fine wrinkles. I am not aware of studies that show that it causes the skin to thicken in any appreciable manner.
