What is a Chemical Peel?    

Chemical peels are an effective solution to common skin issues  including pigmentation, acne, scars, and fine lines. What is sometimes  referred to as “chemexfoliation” has been used for hundreds of years for  both clinical and aesthetic purposes. But what makes VI Peel the best  choice for chemexfoliation?

VI Peel’s version of a chemical peel offers you a safer alternative  to mechanical or physical exfoliation. Our peels also can address  multiple skin issues simultaneously, from texture, to pigment, to acne,  all in one in-office visit.

Not all chemical peels are created equal. 

Chemical Peels are classified based on  how deeply they penetrate the skin layers and include Superficial,  Medium-Depth and Deep Peels. The deeper the penetration the greater the  overall exfoliation and cellular regeneration. The depth of the peel is  determined by several factors that include acid type(s), percent  concentration of the acid(s), the pH of the solution, as well as the  time on the skin.

There are many superficial peels on the market that, as the name  suggests, only address surface issues. Deep peels are available, but  downtime exists and can be significant.  For true correction, VI Peel  offers six medium-depth peel formulations that make the most impact,  with the least amount (if any) of downtime.

How does a VI peel work?

VI “Medium-Depth” Peels penetrate through the Dermal-Epidermal Junction to the papillary dermis as shown in this graphic.

Melanin creates the pigment of our skin and lives within our skin  cells.  When melanin is overproduced, the skin exhibits  hyperpigmentation or spots.  VI Peels focus on lifting and exfoliating  those skin cells to allow our body to produce new cells that are  healthier and less pigmented.  The process of exfoliation also smooths  the surface of our skin creating softer smoother texture.