What is a VI Peel?
A VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that penetrates your top layer of skin, called the epidermis, reaching the dermis underneath.
Like other chemical peels, a VI Peel works by exfoliating your skin and stimulating the product of new proteins. This process is commonly used to treat signs of aging, improve skin texture, and correct pigmentary issues.
VI Peels are gentle enough that they can be safely used on your face, chest, eyelids, hands, and back. This type of peel can be used on all skin types and tones.
The product used in VI Peels is made up of a blend of ingredients that include:
- Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) (10 to 12 percent)
- Phenol (10 to 12 percent)
- Salicylic acid (10 to 12 percent)
- Vitamin C (4 percent)
- Tretinoin (0.1 to 0.4 percent)
Conditions treated by VI Peels
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Stimulate the body’s natural healing process and encourage new production of collagen and elastin proteins.
Sun Spots and Discoloration
Phenol, a key ingredient in VI Peels, lightens skin darkened by sun damage or skin conditions such as melasma.
Keratosis Pilaris
Salicylic acid, an active ingredient in VI Peels, can break down skin bumps caused by clogged hair follicles and dead skin cells.
Acne & Acne Scarring
Reduce oil production, remove impurities, and treat acne scarring with salicylic acid, an active ingredient in VI Peels.
How does it work?
A VI Peel takes about 30 minutes and is usually painless. The process uses a blend of ingredients to break down the top layer of skin and reveal healthy skin underneath.
Your exact procedure may vary slightly, but here’s what you can generally expect:
- Our esthetician will cleanse your skin of dirt and oil
- The VI Peel solution is applied in two layers:
- Some tingling or numbness may occur after the first layer is applied
- The skin will “frost” or turn white after the 2nd layer is applied
- 4 to 6 hours later, you’ll wash off the peel
- Your skin will start peeling about 3 days after the procedure, revealing healthy skin underneath.
