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1. What is Obagi
Nu-Derm?
2. What can Obagi Nu-Derm improve?
3. What can't Obagi Nu-Derm improve?
4. Is Obagi Nu-Derm for me?
5. Where can I get Obagi Nu-Derm?
6. How much does Obagi Nu-Derm cost?
7. What are the risks of Obagi Nu-Derm?
8. What is the Obagi Blue Peel?
9. Does the Obagi Nu-Derm system work?
10. Does the skincare hurt? How about the Blue
Peel?
11. What are the contraindications of Obagi Nu-Derm?
12. How long do the effects of Obagi Nu-Derm last?
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1.
What is Obagi Nu-Derm?
The Obagi Skin Health Restoration System
and the Blue Peel were designed and formulated by dermatologist, Dr. Zein
Elabdine Obagi. The Obagi Skin Health Restoration System is a
synergistic system which improves the health and appearance of your skin
using products you can apply yourself, in the privacy of your own
home. Products include Hydroquinone and is normally used in
conjunction with Retin A products to lighten, resurface and enhances the
overall quality of the skin.
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2. What can Obagi Nu-Derm
improve?
The Obagi
Nu-Derm system can rid you of freckles, hyperpigmentations from acne,
abrasions, burns, cholasma or melasma. It can also improve skin
tone, reduce acne breakouts, remove photos damage, pre-cancerous lesions
and improve superficial wrinkles. Obagi Nu-Derm can improve the overall
texture of your skin as well.
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3. What can't Obagi Nu-Derm improve?
Obagi can not
improve ice pick acne scars or other deep or raised scars, deep wrinkles,
or moles. Obagi can not remove tattoos either.
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4. Is Obagi Nu-Derm for me?
Only a qualified skin
technician or physician can determine if you are a good candidate.
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5. Where can I get Obagi Nu-Derm?
You may order Obagi Nu-Derm through your
surgeon or dermatologist or even through your clinical aesthetician.
Many people even buy their products through the Internet. Please be careful
when doing this. These products are prescription strength and
without supervision, this can prove disastrous. Please be
careful. Although, I initially went through a surgeon's office, and
later ordered products through the Internet, I knew what to expect and
have quick access to a surgeon's office if the need arises.
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6. How much does Obagi Nu-Derm cost?
From $30. to $45. USD a bottle for the active
ingredients. Kits range about $300. to $500. USD The Peel,
depending, call your physician for more information.
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7. What are the risks of Obagi Nu-Derm?
Risks are usually attributed to the ingredients,
Hydroquinone and tretinoin - as well as your actions while on the
treatment. Hydroquinone when used in very high strengths (much
higher than is found in Obagi Nu-Derm products) has been connected with ochronosis.
Ochronosis is the condition when black specks spots form in the epidermis.
It is mostly seen in in persons of ethnicity (Africans and Asian
have used this to lighten their skin, hence its ban in Africa and Asia).
Tretinoin
thins the skin and reportedly thickens the dermis. Aggressive use
can cause intense irritation, sores and blisters. Especially near
the corners of the eyes and mouth and around the nostrils of the
nose. This is thought to be due to the reaction with moisture.
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8. What is the Obagi Blue Peel?
In order to have the Blue Peel you
usually have to go through one cycle of Obagi Nu-Derm to prep the
skin. This will help prevent hyperpigmentations from forming from
the peel.This type of
peel is relatively new. Also developed by Dr. Zein E. Obagi, this
peel is an in-office trichloracetic acid (TCA) peel to correct fine
lines, superficial scars, minimal laxity and pigmentation problems.
It is performed in 1 to 4 steps and is very beneficial to persons of all
skin types. Usually more invasive peels are unfortunately suitable
to only those of European Caucasian descent. With the Blue peel,
persons of ethnic skin tones such Asian, African-America, Italian and
other darker skins tones can safely undergo beneficial resurfacing.
The solution is applied in 1 to
4 layers and left on the skin for 25 to 30 minutes. You may feel a
slight burning or stinging sensation as each layer is applied which may
last from 2 to 5 minutes. A fan will help you tolerate the stinging
sensation -- so request if this is used. The blue tint will darken
and advise the skin technician when the peel is complete. The blue
tinge that you get from this peel may last for up to 3 or 10 days,
depending. So prepare to take off a few days for this one as well.
This peel may be reapplied at 4 week intervals.
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9. Does the Obagi Nu-Derm system work?
Yes, it is
very effective in improving the above complaints and problems. I
swear by it.
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10. Does the skincare hurt? How about the
Blue Peel?
It can cause
discomfort and a raw sensation like a sun or windburn. The peel is
more intense.
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11. What are the contraindications of Obagi Nu-Derm?
Obagi and
Tretinoin use is contraindicated in persons who are not willing to use sun
protection products, those who are pregnant or lactating and possibly
those who prone to keloids. Please discuss this lass factor with your
physician.
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12. How long do the effects of Obagi Nu-Derm last?
This depends
upon the care of the skin, post-treatment. You can not expect to
retain the results if you continue to over-expose your skin to the sun
or pick at your face. Take care of your skin!
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