What is a VI Peel?
Medium-Depth Chemical Peel
A VI Peel penetrates the top layer of skin, called the epidermis, reaching underneath into the dermis. Like other chemical peels, a VI Peel works by exfoliating the skin and stimulating the production of new proteins. The procedure is commonly used to treat signs of aging, improve skin texture, and correct pigmentary issues.
Each of the 6 type of peels use atrademarked by Vitality Institute made up of a blend of ingredients that include:
- Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) (10-12%)
- Phenol (10-12%)
- Salicylic Acid (10-12%)
- Vitamin C (4%)
- Tretinoin (0.1-0.4%)
VI Peels are gentle enough to be used sensitive skin and can safely be used on your face, chest, eyelids, hands, and back.
Treats Diversity of Concerns and Skin Types
Enhances collagen stimulation for all skin types and tones with varying concerns of acne, scarring, discoloration, fine lines, texture and overall tone.
What to Expect During a Treatment?
A VI Peel usually takes about 30 minutes and and is rather painless.
Your exact procedure may differ slightly, but here’s what you can generally expect:
- The practitioner will cleanse your skin to remove dirt and oil. We often encourage a Dermaplane with your treatment to enhance the results while also removing dead skin and baby hair for a nice glow
- They will then apply the VI Peel solution in two layers.
- You may experience some numbness or tingling once the first layer is applied.
- Once the second layer is applied, your skin will “frost,” or turn white then yellowish-orange.
- About 4 to 6 hours later, you’ll wash off the peel and start at home (provided at time of procedure)
- Your skin will start peeling about 3 days after the procedure for about 7 days. It is discourage to pick or peel at the skin, but rather to cut the skin as needed.
How Many Peels and How Often?
This varies of the budget and goal of each patient. We generally recommend a series of 3 for moderate concerns every 4-6 weeks with maintenance treatments every 6-12 months as needed.
Possible Side Effects and Precautions
VI Peels are generally well tolerated. However, some people may experience side effects, such as:
- Burning
- Skin Discoloration
- Swelling
- Blistering
- Allergic Reaction
- Infection
- Dry Skin
- Inflammation
- Scarring
- Redness and Itchiness (Common as skin gets dry and exfoliates)
Is a VI Peel safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you should speak with a doctor before getting a VI peel. Due to a lack of research, chemical peels that contain many ingredients unknown while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before and Afters
