Obagi Nu-Derm

whit1982 · ‎04-23-2010

Okay- so I'm doing the nu-derm system. I saw some older posts on this, but nothing new.. Anyone still use this system? I did one day and my face is already RAW!! May start with 2 days a week and work up.. I just have freckling( not melasma) and some early aging signs... Anyone have good results with starting slow??? Thanks beautiful ladies!!!

little miss sunshine · ‎03-10-2010

Are you doing NuDerm under a derm's care? Or are you doing it on your own? I did mine years ago under the careful supervision of my derm. This is powerful stuff and, done correctly, your skin will be gorgeous in 18 weeks. When I read some of these threads for various skin solutions, I see many decide to do it on their own. Not a good idea. You may not even need something as strong as NuDerm. Only your derm can lead you in the direction which is right for you.

whit1982 · ‎04-23-2010

I'm doing it under my dr. He doesn't carry products, so I ordered online. He told me to start off slowly... He was prescribing retin a and hydroquinnone (sp) on his own... Said system would help too. I'm a system girl. I will stick to it better. Just can't believe how RED I am 1 day in!!! Are you doing a maintenance program now???

little miss sunshine · ‎03-10-2010

I did RxC for awhile and it was good. Now, I have other issues (I'm 72). I don't really need strong stuff for my aging skin so I now use Obagi Gentle Cleanser and a retin A in the pm that will be ok for my super sensitive skin. I also used EltaMD pm therapy. My skin looks great once I got it that way (thanks to Obagi). Now, I try to do laser treatments 2x yearly and, peels in between. I'm always under Dr. supervision when I do anything on my skin. I would never think of doing any harsh treatments on my own. I know it costs $$$ but it's well worth it. I can't afford to damage my skin after I worked for many years to get it this way.

whit1982 · ‎04-23-2010

Thank you!!! I've had acne my whole life. 2 courses of accutane and unfortunately a stint in Florida for college

I'm so fair that red is the only color I get besides white. Doing this now as a preventative and hopefully to correct some scarring. I went for a peel the other day and she said I didn't need it!! Hoping thus system will maintain!!

little miss sunshine · ‎03-10-2010

The NuDerm system lasts for 18 weeks. When done, you should have an Obagi peel or at least a strong regular peel. Your derm will advise. If you need to get rid of scarring, I would suggest a laser therapy. Laser isn't that expensive and you will like your results. Scarring and hyperpigmentation will be drastically removed. I buy my Obagi products @lovelyskin.com. Their prices are good and they frequently have 20% off. The reddness you are now experiencing will diminish as your skin becomes adjusted to the NuDerm. If it's too raw, use a moisturizer (I like Atopalm; it's great for sensitive skin and isn't expensive). Obagi's moisturizer is good too but it's a bit pricey.

whit1982 · ‎04-23-2010

I bought from lovelyskin too. 25 percent off now!! I just purchased the tolereen to help.. I also bought crx to rotate.. What type of laser do you get to remove scarring??? I'm getting the nuface tsv too

I'm not going down without a fight!!