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Is It Safe to Use Obagi Nu Derm After Total FX?

BlytheMarieSep 29, 2013
Is it safe to use Obagi Nu Derm after Total FX? I had the procedure done under my eyes & the skin is slightly pink but I'm noticing square patches of hyperpigmentation. It has been 18 days since my procedure & I was curious if starting Obagi would keep it from healing properly. I understand that the system causes redness & peeling in the first phase. I would prefer to treat my entire face at once rather than avoid the eye area, especially since that is my greatest area of concern at the moment.

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Dr. Jose Barrera, MD
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Dr. Jose Barrera, MD
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