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What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Chemical peels can be used to treat acne scars, age spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines & wrinkles, melasma, sun damage, and aging skin. There are three basic types of chemical peels:

Superficial peel

Alpha-hydroxy acid or another mild acid is used to penetrate only the outer layer of skin to gently exfoliate it. This type of peel is used to improve the appearance of mild skin discoloration and to refresh the face, neck, chest or hands.

medium peel

Glycolic or trichloroacetic acid is applied to penetrate the out and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells. This type of peel is used to improve age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration.

deep peel

Trichloroacetic acid or phenol is applied to deeply penetrate the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells. Deep peels remove moderate lines, age spots, freckles and scars, leaving a dramatic improvement in skin appearance.

Benefits of Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are popular because they provide so many benefits. Different peels offer different kinds of results, which means that virtually anyone can undergo this treatment, since we can customize it to each patient’s needs and goals. Regardless of which chemical peel is best for you, you can expect:

  • Smoother skin
  • Fewer lines & wrinkles
  • Brighter complexion
  • More even skin tone & fewer breakouts
  • Increased collagen production
  • Quick results & convenient treatment

Refreshed & Rejuvenated

One of the most effective, affordable and popular ways to turn back the hands of time are chemical peels.If you have dull, uneven, acne-prone or aging skin, a chemical peel may be the right treatment to revitalize your complexion. With several different formulations, ranging from superficial peels to medium peels, we will customize a peel specific to your skin type and to address your concerns.

VI PEEL original
(for tone & texture)

– Perfect first-time peel for all age groups

– Helps combat early signs of aging (Ages 20+)

– Great for sensitive skin types

– Compatible with all skin types

– Improves overall skin tone & texture

– Formulated to rejuvenate & refresh the skin

– Brightens complexion

vi PEEL advanced
(enhanced collagen stimulation)

– Best peel used for ages 40+

– Ideal for mature clients that want to intensify results and reduce signs of aging

– Reduces fine lines & wrinkles and improves skin elasticity

– Enhances cell turnover for more radiant youthful looking skin

– Stimulates collagen production

vi PEEL purify
(for acne prone skin)

– Highly effective treatment for teen acne (Ages 13+)

– VI Purify is a targeted solution for acne prone skin

– Formulated for oily and congested skin

– Treats active break outs

– Increases cellular turnover to open pores, reduce comedones and balance skin for fewer breakouts

– Works great for patients of Hispanic descent due to increased sebum production

VI PEEL precision plus
(for skin discoloration)

– Promotes rapid cell turnover for more radiant looking skin

– Improves tone & irregular pigmentation in the skin

– Eliminates age spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation

– Treats post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation & Melasma

– HQ enriched lightening booster effectively suppresses melanogenesis

– Works great for patients of Asian descent due to increased risk of hyperpigmentation

VI PEEL Purify with precision plus

– Best suited for adult acne

– Clears dead skin cells and excess oil to help purify pores & prevent breakouts

– Improves active breakouts

– Treats acne with hyperpigmentation

– Helps minimize stubborn acne scars and uneven tone for a brighter, smoother surface

– Formulated to help fade textural scarring & PIH

– Works great for patients with African American descent due to increased Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

COSMELAN PEEL

– Considered the *gold standard* treatment for Melasma, hyperpigmentation, freckles, acne scars, or dark spots from sun exposure

– Best suited for patients with sensitive skin

– Compatible with all skin types

– Restores your skin’s youthful tone and texture

– Permits sun exposure without risk of spots appearing

– Does not include TCA or hydroquinone

– Minimal side effects, redness & flaking post procedure

– Beneficial for acne patients by regularizing sebaceous secretion

– Brighter and rejuvenated skin in just 10 days

What to Expect

Pre-Treatment Consultation

During your consultation, we will discuss the specific issues you want to address and will recommend a chemical peel based on your skin type and desired results.

  • Do not go to a tanning salon or endure prolonged and unprotected sun exposure for at least 3 weeks before or after this treatment.
  • Discontinue use of Vitamin A and all other active skincare products for 5 days before and after your treatment.
  • Ensure you are well nourished and hydrated in the days leading up to and for your appointment. Healthy skin responds best to this treatment and will yield more favorable results!

Your Appointment

On the day of your peel, you will first be prepped for the treatment. This includes cleansing your skin thoroughly. After you are prepped, your clinician will apply the peel quickly and evenly. Your clinician will watch your skin carefully to remove the peel at just the right time. After the peel comes off, your skin will be treated as needed. Clients who get a medium peel may need cool compresses followed by a lotion or cream to soothe their skin.

Aftercare

All peels require some at-home care. The following table shows you what you can expect…

Superficial peel

  • Healing time: 1 – 7 days. Skin will be red. After the redness disappears, scaling may develop, which lasts 3 – 7 days.

  • At-home care: Lotion or cream applied until the skin heals, followed by daily use of sunscreen.

  • When to wear makeup: Usually immediately after the peel, but sometimes the next day.

  • Follow-up visit: No follow-up visit needed. However, 3 – 5 peels may be necessary to give you the desired results. These peels may be repeated every 2 – 5 weeks.

medium peel

  • Healing time: 7 – 14 days. Skin will be red and swollen. Swelling worsens for 48 hours. Skin crusts and peels off in 7 – 14 days. 

  • At-home care: Daily soaks for a specified period. Apply ointment after each soak. Antiviral medication for 10 – 14 days. Apply lotion or cream. Total avoidance of the sun until skin heals. 

  • When to wear makeup: After 5 – 7 days, you can wear camouflaging makeup. 

  • Follow-up visit: Yes. Follow-up visit required after the procedure.

deep peel

  • Healing time: 14 – 21 days.

  • At-home care: 4 – 6 daily soaks while healing. For 14 days, apply ointment after each soak. After 14 days, apply thick moisturizer as directed. Antiviral medication for 10 – 14 days. Total sun avoidance for 3 – 6 months. 

  • When to wear makeup: At least 14 days before you can apply makeup. 

  • Follow-up visit: Yes. The next day, your medical provider will want to see you. Several follow-up visits are required during the first week.

FAQs

HOW LONG DO RESULTS LAST?

After you stop peeling, your skin will have an extra GLOW, but you will experience more noticeable results in 4-6 weeks post-treatment, as the peel continues to promote cellular turnover. Peels typically last up to 4 months.

IS IT SAFE?

Thanks to more than 50+ years of continuous improvement, VI Peels are safer and more comfortable than even before. You can achieve optimal results with just one treatment.

WHO SHOULD NOT GET A PEEL?

While generally considered safe for virtually everyone with every skin type, a Peel is NOT recommended with those individuals with susceptible skin, who have conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, diabetic skin issues, autoimmune skin conditions or impaired wound healing.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?

Typically, there are minimal side effects apart from discolored skin during the peeling process. Although extremely rare and usually from an allergic reaction to one of the chemicals in the peel, a client may experience burns, bruising or scarring.

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