What is Obagi Medical Skin Care?
Obagi is the brand name for a line of skin care products that offers prescription-strength ingredients for a range of skin concerns.
Obagi products were the original concept of the internationally renowned Dr Zein Obagi. These products should be purchased from a clinic who has had training in the products and protocols. The 2 main areas this clinic uses Obagi products for are moderate to severe hyperpigmentation and acne. A consultation is required before buying the programmes or booking an Obagi Blue Peel Radiance Chemical Peel.
There are a range of different skincare solutions ranging from hyperpigmentation to acne, dull ageing skin and loss of radiance. The brand caters for young to more mature and across the ethnicities
How do I buy Obagi products?
You are encouraged to buy from clinics who have had training in the product ranges. Obagi products can be purchased from this clinic directly following a consultation. Once you have had a consultation you can also purchase the recommended products directly from the clinic if it is in stock p or through the Get Harley Portal.
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is a minimally invasive procedure which improves the appearance of skin. During the procedure your doctor, or a specially trained aesthetician under the supervision of a doctor, carefully applies combinations of powerful solutions to remove dead skin cells. The solutions penetrate into the skin, causing dead skin cells to peel off. The new skin is smoother and more refined-looking.
There are many types of chemical peel preparations and the right preparationfor you depends on your skin type and desired results. Light or superficial chemical peels usually consist of alpha and beta hydroxy acids, such as glycolic, lactic or salicylic acid, that are combined to improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Mild to moderate photoageing
- Rough, uneven skin.
Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE skin peel
The Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE peel is a medical grade quick superficial salicylic acid based facial chemical peel that exfoliates and help improve overall complexion, and provides firmer, smoother, brighter looking skin after just one use.
It is a quick procedure with little or no downtime.
A series of 4 to 6 peels provides best overall results.
This is a lovely peel that can be used for acne in all skin types.
Blue Peel radiance helps improve the appearance of the following skin concerns:
– fine lines and wrinkles
– rough uneven skin
– blemishes
– mild to moderate photoaging.
Blue Peel Radiance delivers improvements in the appearance of skin tone and texture.
At day 35 (1week after the 3rd peel), the appearance of patients’ skin was improved vs baseline
- 80% of patients had at least 1 grade improvement in photoagein and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- 100% of patients had at least 1 grade improvement in tactile roughness
High patient satisfaction
- 87% of patients said that Blue Peel Radiance met their expectations and they would recommend to a friend.
(Open label study in 15 patients)
Please note this treatment is not suitable for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or allergic to aspirin.
What side effects should I expect?
Mild flaking for 1-3 days
How many sessions am I likely to need?
Depending on the skin condition 3-6 sessions
Are there additional considerations in skin of colour?
Yes – particularly for clients who have melasma. This is considered moderate risk , so 2-4 weeks of a hydroquinone equivalent and sunscreen is recommended before the procedure if there is likely to be rebound hyperpigmentation after the procedure.
The Neostrata Enlighten Mandelic peel is considered lower risk – although priming with a pigment suppressing agent may be recommended in the weeks before the procedure.
The Vi Peels are also specifically formulated for skin of colour, although pigment suppressing skincare is also ideal before the procedure.