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Obagi Medical announced the results of a wide-ranging investigator assessment study on the effects of its Condition & Enhance System on facial rejuvenation procedures. The data show that the unique 4% hydroquinone- based system in combination with common non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation procedures improved overall skin quality in up to 80 percent of subjects.
As rated by investigators, eighty-three percent of patients treated with the Condition & Enhance System and botulinum toxin type A injections (i.e., Botox) experienced a 1-grade improvement (from moderate to mild or mild to none) in hyperpigmentation. Additionally, 33 percent of subjects achieved a 2-grade improvement (from severe to mild or moderate to none) in this type of sun damage related discoloration. Similar levels of improvement were also seen in tactile roughness and sallowness. These results are independent of the effects of botulinum toxin type A, therefore supporting the benefit of using the unique Condition & Enhance System in order to provide a more balanced overall aesthetic result.
The 4% hydroquinone-based skin care program, known commercially as the Obagi Condition & Enhance System, helps correct premature photoaged skin and prevent future skin damage. The system is comprised of products that work together to improve overall skin health and appearance. The Condition & Enhance System, utilizing Obagi's Penetrating Therapeutics, includes cleanser, toner, 4% hydroquinone, exfoliant, and sunscreen SPF 35 for complete skin care.
"Using the Condition & Enhance System, with 4% hydroquinone, improves overall skin quality and is an effective adjunct to both non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation procedures," said Jody Comstock, MD, Skin Spectrum, Tucson, AZ, and lead investigator. "With continued advances in technology, the number of cosmetic dermatology procedures is on the rise and it is important to have a safe, effective skin care regimen to complement these procedures and address total skin rejuvenation and the maintenance of skin improvement."
Other results of the study include:
-- Investigators gave ratings of "good" or "excellent" improvement in overall skin quality in at least 80 percent of patients treated with the Obagi Condition & Enhance System as pre and post-conditioning in combination with:
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