Note that the depth of the peel
performed affect shealing time (above).
There are 3 stages of healing:
-shorter times apply to lighter peels, longer times to deeper peels
Stage Comments Initial Healing 3-10 days:
Blue color gradually washes away Mild swelling is possible in first 1-3 days Skin will develop into a tight mask. Wrinkles and pigment will look more pronounced. Skin will darken before it begins to peel. Skin will start to peel off in 1 to 3 days
Recovery Stage 2 to 6 weeks:
The skin may appear normal but is still healing and improving. Redness or pigment changes may still be present. Acne might flare but all symptoms should disappear following the
return to using the Obagi NuDerm system.
Final Stage 6 to 8 weeks:
Skin continues to improve week to week. The final result of the peel can be evaluated at approximately 8 weeks post peel.
You should not have a chemical peel if you,
- Are pregnant
- Have used Acutane in the past 6 months
- Have had chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer in
the past year
- Are prone to excessive scarring (keloids)
- Have facial melanoma skin cancer
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