Selecting a good quality skincare product that is effective for your unique skin concerns, can be extremely confusing, even daunting. Dr. Bhavin Garara recommends Obagi medical products, for a whole host of skin issues and conditions, due to their potent efficacy and proven ability to treat a variety of complexion problems.
Obagi Medical Products are the brainchild of award-winning skin expert and dermatologist Dr Zein Obagi. Obagi is recognised globally for its medical-grade potency, efficacy and ability to offer a bespoke programme for all skin types and concerns. Obagi Medical Skincare products are expertly formulated to transform problem or ageing skin from within, for long-lasting results. They can be used to treat a range of skin conditions such as acne, pigmentation, melasma (dark spots), uneven texture, fine lines and wrinkles and dehydrated skin. Obagi can be used by patients from the age of 16.
Obagi Medical Skincare is a high-grade, potent and powerful brand, so it’s not recommended that you try and access them online. They cannot be bought over the counter in a pharmacy or shopping centre, as they need to be prescribed by a specially-trained medical advisor, such as Dr. Garara. Obagi pride themselves on their in-depth training of skincare professionals, so that the products can be used safely and effectively with outstanding results.
As Obagi Medical Skincare products are so powerful, Dr. Garara will request that you attend a no obligation consultation and skin analysis, to determine which products within the range will suit your skin concerns and lifestyle. He will take out all the guesswork, when it comes to prescribing a skincare plan for your needs and will ensure that results will be achieved much faster, than choosing something ‘generic’ off the shelf, and ‘hoping’ for the best.
If prescribed tretinoin for your skin requirements, you might experience some redness, dryness and peeling initially. This varies from patient to patient but is a normal response and should subside after a few weeks whilst your skin cell turnover is increased and the products start to treat your skin.
As a typical skin cycle is around 6 weeks, it will take a minimum of this time to start noticing changes to your skin when commencing an Obagi skincare regime. It can take up to 6 months to see a long-term change in your skin. Therefore, it’s important to be patient with your skin because the condition didn’t happen overnight. It’s also vital to check-in regularly with Dr. Garara so he can monitor your progress and make any changes in the use of a particular product, that might be required for optimum efficacy.
Your skin improvement can be permanent. However, the skin is constantly renewing itself, so a set of ‘maintenance’ products may be required. If you suffer with hyperpigmentation and do not use SPF or shield your skin from the sun, the pigmentation can re-occur, therefore, it’s important to maintain aftercare and follow any advice that Dr. Garara offers you by means of caring for your skin health.