How is the Obagi Blue Peel different from a light peel?

It is designed to provide a more controlled, physician-directed depth than many superficial peels. That can mean more visible recovery and a greater need for preparation and aftercare.

What concerns can it treat?

Depending on candidacy and depth, it may be used for selected sun damage, uneven tone, texture, and fine lines. Results and suitability vary by skin type and condition.

How much downtime should I plan?

Patients should expect visible peeling and redness, with the exact duration depending on treatment depth and individual healing. Social plans should allow additional time before important social or professional events.

How should I prepare?

Preparation may include a prescribed skin-care regimen, strict sun avoidance, and temporarily stopping selected products. Dr. Ferraro will provide instructions based on skin type and medical history.

Where can I meet with Dr. Ferraro about an Obagi Blue Peel?

Dr. Ferraro sees patients at Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey, 2 Sears Drive, Suite 103, Paramus, NJ 07652. The practice serves patients from Paramus and throughout Bergen County.

Obagi® Blue Peel® - Plastic Surgery Specialists of New Jersey

The Obagi® Blue Peel® is a powerful treatment that combats the effects of aging, sun damage, and various skin conditions. By removing dead skin cells and stimulating the growth of new ones, this peel significantly enhances the skin’s appearance. Suitable for all skin colors and types, the Obagi Blue Peel offers versatile benefits for nearly everyone.

This peel is typically for the face but can also be applied to the neck, chest, hands, back, arms, and legs. It treats fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, large pores, and hyperpigmentation. The Obagi Blue Peel employs trichloroacetic acid (TCA) with the patented Obagi Blue Base to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin.

During the procedure, you may feel a slight burning sensation that lasts a few minutes. The treatment usually takes less than an hour. After the peel, your skin will have a bluish tint, which washes off within 24 hours, leaving you with a revitalized complexion.

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Why Choose Dr. Ferraro for Obagi Blue Peel in Paramus and Bergen County

Patients considering an Obagi Blue Peel in Paramus or Bergen County should receive more than a generic procedure description. Dr. Ferraro begins by evaluating skin type, pigment history, treatment depth, preparation, visible peeling, sun avoidance, and the medical reasons a patient may not be a candidate. This detailed assessment helps determine whether the requested treatment is appropriate, whether another option would better address the concern, and what result is realistic.

Frank J. Ferraro, MD, FACS, is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, trained at Duke University Medical Center, and has more than 28 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. At his Paramus practice, he gives patients from throughout Bergen County a direct explanation of expected benefits, limitations, risks, downtime, maintenance, and alternatives. When a nonsurgical treatment is unlikely to provide meaningful improvement, he explains that directly. Patients can also review more than 350 Google reviews before deciding whether to move forward.

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