Vitalize Peel:

Vitalize peel from SkinMedica brings the benefits of alpha-hydroxy and other peeling agents in a unique blend to provide a strong, but gentle treatment that is appropriate for all skin types. Vitalize peel has been clinically proven to help reduce the visible signs of aging.

After one Vitalize Peel, you will notice:

Who should consider a Vitalize Peel?

Anyone who wants their skin to look better and help fight the effects of time should consider Vitalize Peel. Those who have sun-damaged, aging, blemish-prone, acne scarring skin, hyper pigmentation, melasma or general poor skin quality will benefit most.

How long will the treatment take?

From start to finish the procedure should take approximately 20 minutes. There is little or no downtime.

When can I schedule my next peel?

Vitalize Peel is gentle enough to used every three weeks for maximum benefits. Ask your skin care professional when to schedule your next peel.

What should I do after my peel?

You may be sensitive to the sun, so limit sun exposure during treatment and for at least one week afterwards. Use SkinMedica’s Daily Sun Protection for faces, or any sunscreen of at least SPF 20 or higher.

Avoid strenuous exercise for at least two to three days as the perspiration may irritate the skin.

When washing your face, do not scrub. Use a gentle cleanser such as SkinMedica’s Sensitive Skin Cleanser.

Avoid wearing foundations after the treatment or during the days when the skin is actually peeling. Many foundations contain ingredients that are greasy, fragranced, and irritating.

Do not “help” the skin to peel to avoid scarring or rashes. Do not pull on or peel shedding skin. Control the flaking with a light moisturizer such as SkinMedica’s Ultra Sheer Moisturizer.

Do not have any other facial treatments for at least one week after your vitalize Peel. You may resume regular use of Retin-A, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) products, or bleaching creams only after the peeling process is complete.

Obagi Blue Peel

What is unique about Obagi Blue Peel?

Unlike alpha-hydroxy peels or other superficial procedures, the Obagi Blue Peel allows your doctor 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. The Obagi Blue Peel can even be performed on the neck, chest, hands, back, arms and legs. It is necessary to prep with Obagi products 6-8 weeks prior to the peel.

What does the procedure consist of?

The Obagi Blue Peel is a quick, relatively simple and highly tolerable procedure that in most cases, does not require sedation. However, we do offer oral or IV sedation for deeper peels at an additional cost.

Application of the Obagi Blue Peel takes about 20 minutes, depending on the number of coats your doctor has determined are necessary to achieve your goals. You will experience a burning sensation that lasts two to three minutes (your doctor may use an electric fan to minimize this sensation). Immediately after the procedure, a bluish tint remains on your skin, which will usually wash off in 12 to 24 hours.

How long is the recovery period?

After the procedure, you will experience light swelling, and your skin will begin to peel within 2 to 3 days. This peeling will continue over the next several days and should be healed in an average of 7 to 10 days. If you are having a lighter, exfoliative Obagi Blue Peel, healing is completed in 3 to 6 days.

Can the Obagi Blue Peel be repeated for maximum results?

Your doctor will tell you how many peels are necessary to give you the desired result. In most cases, on the three Obagi Blue Peels can achieve dramatic improvements in many skin problems. The peels can be performed in 6 to 8 weeks intervals until your desired goals are reached.

How will my skin look after recovery?

When your skin has completely finished peeling, you will immediately notice the dramatic results of your newly improved complexion. Your skin’s appearance will continue to improve for the next 4 to 6 weeks, becoming firmer, clearer, smoother, healthier and more youthful looking.