What Do Chemical Peels Do?

Chemical peels target various skin issues, from fine lines and wrinkles to acne scars and uneven skin tone. The treatment accelerates the natural shedding process of the skin, revealing a new layer that is typically fresher and less damaged. Over time, this can significantly improve the appearance and texture of the skin, offering a more youthful and radiant complexion.

What Can Chemical Peels Treat?

Acne Scars

If you’re battling with acne aftermath, chemical peels for acne scars can be a game-changer. The treatment works by speeding up skin regeneration, gradually reducing the appearance of scarring and promoting a smoother, more uniform skin texture.

Skin Brightening

Chemical peels contribute significantly to skin brightening. By sloughing off the dull, dead skin cells on the surface, the treatment reveals the newer, brighter skin underneath, giving your complexion a rejuvenated and radiant glow.

Active Acne

Beyond treating acne scars, chemical peels can also be beneficial in managing active acne. The treatment aids in unclogging pores and reducing inflammation, leading to fewer breakouts and improved skin clarity.

Signs of Aging

As skin ages, it can lose its elasticity, leading to sagging, a loss of firmness, and wrinkles and fine lines. Chemical peels can address these common signs of aging.

What Are the Benefits of Choosing a Chemical Peel?

Customizable Options

Chemical peels come in varying strengths and formulations, which allows us to customize the treatment based on your specific skin needs and desired results. We can also adjust the frequency and combination of treatments to align with your skin’s tolerance and goals.

Non-Invasive

Chemical peels are a non-invasive treatment. They offer significant improvements in skin texture and tone without the need for surgical intervention.

Fast Recovery

The recovery period after a chemical peel is generally quick, with most patients able to return to their regular activities shortly after treatment. This makes it an ideal option for those seeking significant results with minimal downtime.

Improved Skin Texture and Clarity

Chemical peels can significantly enhance the texture of your skin, making it smoother and more uniform. They help remove dead skin cells, reduce rough patches, and promote new cell growth, thus improving overall skin clarity.

Improved Absorption of Skincare Products

By removing the outer layer of dead skin cells, chemical peels enhance the skin’s absorption abilities, making skincare products more effective. This increased efficacy in product absorption can lead to more pronounced improvements in skin texture, tone, and overall health, maximizing the benefits of your skincare regimen.

Tailored Treatments for Specific Concerns

Chemical peels can be personalized in terms of strength and composition, enabling dermatologists to individualize treatments to target specific skin concerns effectively. For instance, lighter peels can address fine lines and mild discoloration, while deeper peels are used for more pronounced wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage. 

What Are the Different Types of Chemical Peel? 

Chemical peels, classified by the depth of skin penetration, offer different benefits. Most people opt for light chemical peels or medium chemical peels rather than deep chemical peels. We have a selection of different peels available to provide a tailored approach. 

The VI Peel Original

The VI Peel Original is a balanced chemical peel suitable for various skin types and conditions. It’s designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve skin texture, and address pigmentation issues, providing comprehensive skin rejuvenation.

With a blend of TCA, retinoic acid, and phenol, the VI Peel Original gently exfoliates the skin while promoting cellular turnover. This peel is especially effective for first-time chemical peel users or those looking for a general refresh without targeting a specific concern. The phenol can also help make the treatment more comfortable with its anesthetic properties. 

VI Peel Precision Plus

The VI Peel Precision Plus is a type of chemical peel that targets pigmentation issues. This treatment is specifically designed to lighten dark spots and improve skin tone, offering a more even and radiant complexion.

This peel contains a blend of TCA (trichloroacetic acid), retinoic acid, salicylic acid, kojic acid, and vitamin C, which work together to exfoliate the skin, stimulate cell turnover, and inhibit melanin production. These ingredients help to reduce hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, melasma, and post-inflammatory marks. The addition of vitamin C provides antioxidant protection, helping to prevent future damage from environmental stressors.

VI Peel Purify

The VI Peel Purify is an effective solution for those struggling with acne but who don’t have hyperpigmentation concerns. The peel works by clearing out dead cells, killing bacteria, and soothing inflammation, promoting healthier and clearer skin.

This peel includes ingredients like salicylic acid, which penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve oil and debris, and vitamin C to support healing and protect the skin from oxidative stress. Together, these ingredients and more target active acne and prevent future breakouts and can make this peel a good choice for patients who want to maintain clear, balanced skin.

VI Peel Purify With Precision Plus

The VI Peel Purify with Precision Plus focuses on combating active acne, post-acne scarring, and hyperpigmentation. This peel contains a powerful blend of ingredients that help reduce inflammation, clear out pores, and promote skin healing and regeneration.

This peel combines the benefits of both VI Peel Purify With Precision Plus. It is perfect for patients who are experiencing both acne and pigmentation concerns. Those who have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as a result of acne breakouts can enjoy the brightening of their skin along with the exfoliating and cleansing benefits of VI Peel Purify ingredients. 

VI Peel Advanced

The VI Peel Advanced is designed to fight the signs of aging. By boosting collagen production, this peel works to improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and give the skin a more youthful appearance.

This formulation includes higher concentrations of TCA and retinoic acid compared to the original peel, allowing it to penetrate deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production and promote skin regeneration. The peel also contains vitamin A, which enhances cell turnover and reduces the appearance of age spots and sun damage. The VI Peel Advanced is ideal for those looking to address more advanced signs of aging, such as deeper wrinkles and sagging skin.

What to Expect From Your Treatment

When you arrive for your VI Peel, we’ll cleanse your skin to remove oils and makeup. We then apply the VI Peel solution in layers using a soft brush or gauze. You might feel slight tingling or stinging as the solution works on your skin, but this is usually mild and brief. The entire process takes about 30 minutes.

You’ll leave the peel on your skin for four to six hours. During this time, you can continue with your day. The peel is self-neutralizing, so you don’t need to return to have it removed. Some patients notice their skin feels tight after the treatment, which is normal as the peel begins its work.

Caring for Your Skin After a Chemical Peel

After your VI Peel, we’ll provide you with a detailed skin care plan for the days and weeks ahead. You’ll wash off the peel after four to six hours using a gentle cleanser. Then, you’ll apply the post-peel products from your VI Peel aftercare kit, including towelettes designed to soothe and promote healing.

In the days following, your skin will begin to peel, usually around day three and lasting up to seven days. It’s important not to pick or pull at the peeling skin. Keep your skin moisturized with the recommended products, and apply sunscreen daily to protect your new skin from UV rays. Avoid harsh skincare products like retinoids or exfoliants for several weeks, and follow any additional instructions we provide to support your skin’s healing.

When Is the Best Time to Schedule a Chemical Peel?

Fall and winter are often ideal since the reduced sun exposure during these months helps protect your newly treated skin as it heals. However, chemical peels can enhance your skincare routine any season of the year. If you have an upcoming event, plan your peel at least two weeks in advance to allow time for any peeling to finish and for your skin to fully refresh. Avoid scheduling peels right before outdoor activities or vacations since sun protection is essential.

Chemical Peels and Your Skin Type

Skin Type: Sensitive

Sensitive skin tends to react easily to products, leading to redness or irritation, especially after a facial treatment. Peels for sensitive skin use gentler ingredients. These peels exfoliate and soothe the skin at the same time so you can enjoy a refreshed glow without discomfort.

Skin Type: Dry

Dry skin often feels tight or flaky and can lack moisture, making it appear dull. Peels for dry skin are formulated with hydrating agents that gently exfoliate and bring moisture back into the skin. Your complexion will look smoother and more refreshed after treatment, with an added boost in texture and hydration.

Skin Type: Oily

Excess oil production, especially in the T-zone, can be a challenge for those with oily skin. Ingredients in certain chemical peels can balance the oil levels of your face which can help minimize clogged pores. It is important to find treatments that don’t dry out the skin and prompt more oil production.

Skin Type: Aging Skin

Signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity may indicate aging skin. Chemical peels with TCA or retinoic acid can boost collagen production to reduce wrinkles, improve firmness, and enhance your skin’s youthful appearance, making them a powerful anti-aging and wrinkle treatment option.