CHEMICAL peel

 If you have a skin condition on your, face there is a procedure that can help, and it requires a shorter healing time than many others. The Obagi Blue Peel is a chemical peel facial procedure that can be performed in our  clinic.

The Obagi Blue Peel helps to treat such conditions as:

• Scars
• Acne
• Discoloration
• Blemishes
• Skin spots
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Skin redness
• Rough skin
• Age spots

The Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is a Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid peel suitable for all ethnicities which work to decongest, brighten and smooth skin texture.

This chemical face peel will shed dead skin, unblock clogged pores. This is a great chemical peel for acne sufferers or those with redness from previous acne breakouts, as it will improve breakouts and also improve red acne scarring, giving a refreshed complexion.

The benefits of Obagi Blue Peel – Obagi Blue Radiance, chemical face peel are:

• Instant, glowing results
• Removes blemishes to get a flawless complexion
• Chemical peel for hyperpigmentation
• Suitable for all skin types
• Fast, effective 30-minute treatment with minimal discomfort 
• Minimal recovery time

 To ensure the best results and avoid irritation, please refrain from using any active ingredients for 3 days before and after your facial. Active ingredients include benzoyl peroxide, retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid and vitamin C serum. We recommend using only a gentle cleanser and a gentle moisturiser during this period. 

  Return to normal skin care regime after 7 days. -No laser hair removal, facial waxing or dermal filler procedures to be carried out for 2 weeks. Following the peel, skin may be slightly dry and red for 1-2 days. Mild 'breadcrumb peeling' may occur 3 days post peel and can last up to 5 -7 days .

 No. This is a superficial, Salicylic Acid face peel, so generally no skin preparation is required. You can have it on the day of your appointment, irrespective of ethinicity and skin type. 

 Yes. You will need to use a medical moisturiser to assist the shedding of dead skin after your chemical face peel.
You will also need to wear an approved medical SPF following your peel for at least 14 days (although we recommend it long term). 

 • You should avoid sweating, exercising, hot baths and showers for 72 hours after your peel; avoid scrubbing, picking or rubbing the skin for 5 days after your treatment.
• Avoid strong sun exposure e.g sunbathing with face in sun, and tanning beds for at least 14 days after your treatment. 

 • You will usually stop using any active skincare products, e.g. containing retinol, glycolic, other AHA’s or bleaching products, for 3 days prior to your peel

• It is recommended that you have not had sunbed treatment or experienced sunburn or any other form of burn to the face in the 2 weeks prior to your peel
 

  Face, neck , shoulders, upper Back , legs. It is common to require this treatment on neck or shoulders / upper back to treat breakouts and acne scarring. 

 The number of treatments needed varies depending on the type of the skin concern(s) being treated.

Some need it as one off, and others need 3-6  sessions depend on the skin condition , and desired effect.

It depend on skin type , Side effects may include (but aren’t limited to): stinging, itching, irritation, redness, swelling, tightness, peeling and scabbing of the skin, scarring, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation.  .