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katie121
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:04 am  |
| OK...I'm day 7 on the OBagi NuDerm system and and ready to literally crawl out of my skin!! I guess I need encouragement to get through this or encouragement to quit, or something!! My skin is on fire! I'm not sure why I'm doing this to myself, but I want nice skin and my plastic surgeon told me this was the way to go!! Can someone please tell me this discomfort(oh god its worse then discomfort) WILL go away?? And that it will be soon???? |
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:15 am |
Hi Katie,
I used Obagi and can tell u that it will get better. It will take another couple weeks at least so hang in there. It is worth it and I think u will be happy with the results. For me Obagi truly changed my life and made my skin so much healthier looking.
HTH
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katie121
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:22 am |
| Oh thank you. But another couple of weeks?? YIKES!! Does it get easier everyday...or is it going to get worse before it gets better? My face is all I can think about the pain is so bad! |
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:32 am |
Honestly it will get worse before it gets better. If the pain is really that severe I suggest you back off and maybe use smaller amounts. It really shouldn't be painful. You should really only feel a burning sensation as well as maybe some itching.
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katie121
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:07 am |
| I was thinking of using the tolereen or active but didn't want to go backwards in this process or stifle the effects of all the steps in anyway since I want to get it over with! Do you know if I use those if it will lessen the effects of the other steps? |
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:18 am |
I am not sure what tolereen or clear is but would assume they aggravate the skin further. I had great results just using the blender with tretinoin , exfoderm forte , cleanser and toner. Maybe drop the clear and tolereen for a day or two. I think the clear is for pigmentation issues?
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:31 pm |
katie121,
Hang in there. I've been using Obagi for 5 weeks and peeling non stop and still have minor burn and rosy skin, but no pain, no gain. I can definitely tell my skin is looking better. |
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katie121
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:31 am |
| Thanks...its now been about 6 weeks for me, and I'm amazed at my skin! I cant believe the difference. I was thinking I was going to have to have some kind of injectibles or something to take away some of the wrinkles and damaged skin...but I think I'm going to save it for a few years down the line. This product truly is amazing...harsh...but the results are way worth all the pain. |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:44 am |
i would like to try the obagi vc line,but not the white tubed system.
the xm is horrible for me |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:07 am |
Hi, I have always had a doubt about the blender. Is this product only to be used if you are using tretinion? Does it have any function if one uses it by itself? I know that it contains a bit of hydroquinone. But if i use it by itself at night, will it do anything??
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Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:58 am |
Wow~~ sounds great!! Cant wait for my parcel come..  |
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using obagi now.. I had combination skin, oily on T zone and sensitive on cheek area.. easy to get breakout on chin and jaw line.. |
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Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:18 am |
Yes, that is true. The first 2 weeks, you will experienced kinda drying of your skin, your skin feels soooooooooo "old" with all the wrinkles showing up... after the first 2 weeks, you will see some results..,.. Give yourself at least 3 months or so, to get good results. don't back out now... Cheers
| katie121 wrote: |
| OK...I'm day 7 on the OBagi NuDerm system and and ready to literally crawl out of my skin!! I guess I need encouragement to get through this or encouragement to quit, or something!! My skin is on fire! I'm not sure why I'm doing this to myself, but I want nice skin and my plastic surgeon told me this was the way to go!! Can someone please tell me this discomfort(oh god its worse then discomfort) WILL go away?? And that it will be soon???? |
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Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:20 am |
also, try to avoid the sun as much as possible.
or use a good sunscreen of at least 45 SPF.
Cheers.
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| Thanks...its now been about 6 weeks for me, and I'm amazed at my skin! I cant believe the difference. I was thinking I was going to have to have some kind of injectibles or something to take away some of the wrinkles and damaged skin...but I think I'm going to save it for a few years down the line. This product truly is amazing...harsh...but the results are way worth all the pain. |
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Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:21 am |
Sherri is right. You need to give yourself some time for the skin to "heal" itself. Can not do overnight, I'm afraid... Cheers.
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Hi Katie,
I used Obagi and can tell u that it will get better. It will take another couple weeks at least so hang in there. It is worth it and I think u will be happy with the results. For me Obagi truly changed my life and made my skin so much healthier looking.
HTH
Sherri |
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Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:26 am |
I am waiting for my parcel (obagi), I am so scare about peeling and couldnt use make up, just wonderning, will my skin colour be very different if I only use this product for the pigment area? coz it says use for "entire face"... |
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Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:02 pm |
| yaling111, that's exactly my fear about Obagi. I HAVE to be able to wear make-up and am afraid I'll be peely and ugly...but I'm dying to try it!! |
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Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:56 pm |
| I've also wanted to try Obagi for ages, how does everyone deal with makeup/going out of the house etc? just go without? do you think the peeling is enough that makeup just wouldn't work? |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:46 am |
| my parcel had arrived today... can I only use on pigment area?....... |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:57 pm |
I'm on my second week of Obagi and I am not experiencing the peeling that everyone is talking about. My skin is a tad dry..but that is it...I think it may be because I am using a mild tetinoin (like retin-a) .25. My skin is looking great though...I do have a prescription for .5 retin-a, I may try it next week.
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:01 pm |
| andreana wrote: |
| I've also wanted to try Obagi for ages, how does everyone deal with makeup/going out of the house etc? just go without? do you think the peeling is enough that makeup just wouldn't work? |
Do what the movie stars do -- broad hat and sunglasses. |
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Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:18 pm |
| loumomofthree - I am nearing the end of my 1st week and I don't have peeling yet either. Have you used Retin A before? I ask because I have and maybe that is why we are not having the peeling. I also have heard it is really not peeling that happens but rather the skin flakes. One other thing, a woman on another skin board said that not everyone has peeling but that doesn't mean it is not working. We will see! |
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:15 am |
| is Retin A = Obagi Blender? Where can I get Retin A ? |
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:51 am |
| yaling - Retin A is Tretinoin. Obagi is now selling their own Retin A, not sure if it is available on EDS or not. Blender is Hydroquinone 4%. Hope this helps. |
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:48 am |
rileygirl- thank u very much, its very helpful!!! I get so confuse about all the products...
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Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:22 am |
| You're welcome yaling. Good luck! |
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