Procedure

Objective:

Restore wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin, using a chemical solution to peel away skin's top layers. Works on all skin types and is preceded by a minimum 8 week treatment of Obagi/NuDerm Skin Care. Skin responds best when properly prepared.

Length of Procedure:

1 to 2 hours for full face depending of depth of peel to be performed to achieve desired result.

Type of Anesthesia:

None; oral sedation & EKG monitoring may be used.

In/Outpatient

Basis:

Outpatient.

Possible Side Effects:

Temporary throbbing, tingling, swelling, redness; acute sensitivity to sun.

Possible Risks:

Tiny whiteheads (temporary); infection; very rarely scarring; flare-up of skin allergies, fever blisters, cold sores.

Approximate

Recovery Period:

Full healing and fading of redness: 5 to 10 days. After 10 days, patients resume Obagi/NuDerm Skin Care Regimen and can also use make-up.

Duration of
Results:

variable (temporary), and dependant on patient compliance with use of Obagi/NuDerm Skin Care Regimen.