For chemical peels, we offer the VI Peel, a non-invasive treatment designed to enhance your skin’s texture and tone. Benefits include:
- Reducing acne, pigmentation issues, and fine lines
- Improving skin clarity and elasticity
- Providing smoother, brighter skin with minimal downtime
Whether you’re targeting sun damage or looking for a youthful glow, a VI Peel can help. Book an appointment today to discover how this treatment can transform your skin!
What are chemical peels?
Chemical peels are a popular skincare treatment that involves applying a specialized solution to the skin to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, revealing a fresh, glowing complexion underneath. They are effective in treating various skin concerns, including fine lines, sun damage, acne, and pigmentation.
Among the many types of chemical peels, the VI Peel stands out for its gentle yet powerful formula. It combines a blend of exfoliating acids and vitamins to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity, while addressing stubborn issues like acne scars, sun spots, and aging signs.
How do chemical peels work?
Chemical peels work by applying a specially formulated solution to the skin, which gently exfoliates the top layer, encouraging the skin to shed and renew itself. The solution typically contains a combination of exfoliating agents, such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), or enzymes, which help to break down the bonds holding dead skin cells together. As the top layer of skin is removed, new, healthier skin is revealed, improving the skin’s texture, tone, and appearance.
Depending on the type of peel, the treatment can target different layers of skin, from mild surface exfoliation to deeper resurfacing, addressing concerns like acne, fine lines, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. The result is smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin.
What are the different VI Peels?
VI Peels are a family of medical-grade chemical peels designed to address a variety of skin concerns, from acne to signs of aging. The VI Peel family includes several options tailored to different skin needs:
- VI Peel: This gentle peel is ideal for improving skin texture and tone while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage.
- VI Peel Precision Plus: Focused on treating pigmentation issues like age spots, melasma, and sun damage, this peel brightens and evens out skin tone.
- VI Peel Purify: Designed specifically for acne-prone skin, this peel helps clear active breakouts while preventing future flare-ups.
- VI Peel Purify Precision Plus: Combining the benefits of the Purify and Precision Plus peels, this option is great for treating both acne and hyperpigmentation at the same time.
Each VI Peel option combines powerful ingredients like TCA, salicylic acid, and retinoic acid, to deliver effective results with minimal downtime, leaving the skin smoother, clearer, and more radiant.
What can I expect during treatments?
During a VI Peel treatment, patients can expect a quick and comfortable procedure. The process typically begins with the application of a special solution to the skin, which is designed to exfoliate and rejuvenate. While the peel solution is applied, there may be a slight tingling or warming sensation, but the treatment is generally well-tolerated. Depending on the type of VI Peel, the application may take about 15 to 30 minutes.
Afterward, the solution is left on the skin for a few hours to allow the ingredients to work their magic. Patients will be given aftercare instructions to follow, including using gentle skincare products and sunscreen to protect the freshly treated skin. There is minimal downtime, and most people can resume their normal activities immediately following the treatment.
What can I expect from the results?
After a VI Peel treatment, patients can expect noticeable improvements in the texture, tone, and overall appearance of their skin. The treatment helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots, while also promoting a more even skin tone. As the skin heals, it will gradually peel over several days, revealing a refreshed, smoother, and brighter complexion. Most patients see significant results within a week, though optimal improvements continue to develop over the following weeks as the skin regenerates.
For long-lasting results, multiple sessions may be recommended, depending on individual skin concerns. With proper aftercare, the benefits of a VI Peel can last for months, leaving patients with healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
FAQs
Yes. The VI Peel is an excellent choice for first-time users. It’s formulated to deliver visible improvements in skin tone, texture, and clarity with minimal downtime or irritation. Unlike harsher peels, it’s well-tolerated by most skin types and can safely jumpstart your skin’s renewal process without overwhelming sensitivity.
Yes. VI Peel is specifically designed to be safe and effective for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including deeper skin tones. It’s commonly used to treat hyperpigmentation, melasma, and acne scars in patients of color, with a low risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation when applied by experienced professionals.
Yes. The VI Peel Purify and Purify Precision Plus are specifically formulated to treat active acne, hormonal breakouts, and post-acne pigmentation. These peels calm inflammation, reduce congestion, and improve scarring over time—making them an excellent choice for adult acne or recurring flare-ups.
Yes—with proper timing. It’s best to wait 7–10 days after injectables and at least 2–4 weeks after microneedling or laser treatments. This allows your skin to fully recover and ensures that the benefits of both treatments are preserved without irritation or overlap.
For best results, a series of 3–4 VI Peels spaced about 4 weeks apart is recommended to correct concerns like acne or pigmentation. For maintenance, most patients benefit from a peel every 3–6 months to keep their skin smooth, even, and glowing year-round.
Most patients experience light to moderate peeling around days 3 to 5, but visible peeling isn’t required for the treatment to be effective. The VI Peel works beneath the surface to stimulate cellular turnover and collagen production, even if flaking is minimal. Results like smoother, brighter skin can still occur without dramatic shedding.
Unlike single-acid peels, the VI Peel blends ingredients like TCA, retinoic acid, and salicylic acid for broader, deeper benefits. It treats multiple concerns—pigmentation, acne, fine lines—in one treatment while maintaining a gentler experience. This multi-action approach often produces more noticeable results in fewer sessions compared to lighter peels.
Before treatment, avoid retinoids, exfoliants, waxing, and sun exposure for at least 5–7 days. Afterward, refrain from picking, sweating heavily, or using active ingredients. We’ll provide a post-peel kit and clear instructions to protect your skin and support healing during the peeling phase.
No. The VI Peel contains medical-grade ingredients like retinoic acid and TCA, which are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. We can guide you to gentle, pregnancy-safe alternatives and revisit peel options when you’re cleared for active treatments.
Yes. VI Peel can be applied to the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and even hands to address sun damage, breakouts, or uneven tone. Body treatments may require more product and may peel differently, but they follow the same principles as facial peels.
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Ready to reveal smoother, brighter skin? Book your personalized chemical peel appointment at The Derm Project in Missouri City today! Our expert team is here to help you achieve a more youthful and radiant complexion with a treatment tailored to your skin’s unique needs.
Call us at (346) 724-4041 or click the ‘Book Now‘ button below to get started and take the first step toward healthier, glowing skin.
