Chemical Peels

A peel is only as good as the judgment behind it. The first question is whether a peel is the right tool for your skin at all, and the second is how to apply it so it does real work without setting you back. Your treatment is guided by physicians who have cared for skin since 2005, and who will always choose the gentlest path to your goal.

Very little. Most people feel a brief tingle or warmth during application, which passes quickly.

Usually about 30 minutes. You then go home with the peel still working and a simple take-home kit.

You will peel, but gently. Light flaking usually begins around day three and lasts a few days. It is mild. Most people carry on with normal life.

No true downtime, but plan for about three to five days of light peeling. Many people schedule their peel a week or so before an important event. Direct sunlight should be avoided for several weeks after the peel and before the peel.

Often a brighter look within a week, once the peeling finishes. Deeper concerns improve over a series.

One peel gives a refresh. For melasma, sun damage or stubborn pigment, a series of about one peel every four to six weeks works best.

Yes. The VI Peel is designed to be used safely across all skin tones, which is one reason we rely on it. Additional skin preparation is often required for darker skin tone. Direct sunlight should be avoided for several weeks after the peel and before the peel.

We use the VI Peel Precision Plus with Peptides. It is the pigment formula, made for melasma, sun spots, dark spots and uneven tone. We chose it because pigment is what we are most often asked to treat, and because it is designed to be used safely across every skin tone.

The VI Peel has a strong safety record in trained hands. Redness, mild tightness, and the peeling itself are expected, normal parts of the treatment. Less commonly, there can be more lasting redness or changes in pigment, and rarely, irritation if aftercare is not followed. Following your aftercare routine and protecting your skin from the sun keeps the risks low.

Sun exposure is the single biggest thing you can control. Sun-worn skin going into a peel, and sun afterward, both raise the risk of pigment problems. We will ask you to protect your skin from the sun before and after with shade and a broad-spectrum sunscreen. It is part of the treatment.

Anyone with an active cold sore or skin infection, anyone who has recently taken isotretinoin, sold as Accutane, and anyone who is pregnant. We review all of this at your consultation.

Yes. VI Peel pairs well with microneedling, Moxi laser, and daily skincare. We plan the timing so treatments work together.

This peel suits many people who want brighter, more even skin, and it is at its best on pigment. The honest answer for you comes from a consultation.

Mainly, avoid sun beforehand. We may also have you use a short skin-prep routine, and we will give you full instructions.