Obagi® Blue Peel
When it comes to your skin, there are many reasons to get the blues - blemishes, acne scars, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and sun damage, to name a few. If you want healthier, smoother looking skin, there's a new way to dramatically improve your complexion, in just a day. It all starts with the Obagi® Blue Peel from Dr. Eric Mariotti, a board-certified plastic surgeon near San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek. A chemical peel can be a safe and effective way to improve your skin without surgery, but it's important to choose a skilled surgeon who can give you maximum results without damaging your skin. Never have so many women been so blue yet so happy.
Dr. Mariotti is a board certified plastic surgeon serving the East Bay. If you'd like to make an appointment, simply request a consultation online or call his office at 925-685-4533.
Why Obagi Blue Peel?
The Obagi Blue Peel is an in-office procedure designed to significantly improve the appearance and health of the skin on your face, neck and chest. This medical-grade chemical peel can be administered in varying strengths based on your individual needs. Using a low concentration of tricholoracetic acid (TCA) mixed with a special blue base, the Obagi Blue Peel allows monitoring of the appropriate depth to effectively remove the thin surface layers of damaged skin. These dead skin cells are replaced by healthier cells, allowing skin to become smooth and tight, giving you a fresh, younger appearance.
The Procedure
In Walnut Creek, San Ramon and Danville, the Obagi chemical peel procedure is performed by Dr. Mariotti, who has specialized training and experience with this peel. You can expect this in-office procedure to take about an hour. There is a mild burning sensation when the peel is first applied, which generally lasts just a few minutes. Unlike alpha-hydroxy peels, glycolic peels, or other superficial procedures, the Blue Peel allows us to control the depth of the peel and the number of coats applied in order to tailor the process to your skin's specific needs.
Several peels may be necessary to give you the desired result. In most cases, one to three Blue Peels can achieve dramatic improvements in many skin problems. The peels can be performed in 6 to 8 week intervals until your desired goals are reached.
Showing Off Your New Look
After the procedure, you may notice a bluish tint for the next 12 to 24 hours. Depending upon the strength and depth of the procedure, there may also be some subtle swelling. It is advised to refrain from cosmetics during the healing process. Your skin will begin to peel within 2 or 3 days and continue to slough dead skin for approximately a week to 10 days. Over the next four to six weeks, your skin will become visibly firmer, smoother and more youthful-looking.
In addition to the Obagi Blue Peel, Dr. Mariotti also offers the Obagi Nu-Derm system which can be used before and after your Obagi Blue Peel to maximize your results. Dr. Mariotti may also combine a variety of other surgical and non-surgical procedures to reduce the signs of aging such as a face lift, BOTOX® Cosmetic or dermal fillers. Talk to him about the possible combinations that may be best for your skin.
