The VI peel is almost painless, and requires no skin pre conditioning required by those peels when used on dark skin- skin types 4 to 6.

In addition, the VI peel has very few of the complications and hazards that come usually with other peels. 

The VI Peel is the first peel to combine the strongest and most effective acids, yet it's virtually painless with little downtime.

For most patients, peels should be done three to four times a year starting at puberty to repair sun damage that is already present, and to avoid permanent scarring for those affected by acne.

The frequency of the peel depends on various factors, and will be determined by your provider. For extremely damaged skin, the VI Peel can initially be done once a month to get quicker desired results.

A single VI Peel will achieve significant repair and add a healthy glow to the skin. Some conditions like acne scars, pore enlargement and hyperpigmentation might require multiple applications. It is a restorative and painless repair of damaged skin, including sun damage and acne. Best of all, it is a true aging preventive for younger skin with no visible damage

Like everything else in life, skin needs maintenance. The VI Peel results will last as long as skin is maintained with adjunctive therapy using medical-grade skin care, such as our medical-grade skincare products. For maximum results, VI Peel can be performed as many times as your provider determines all year round.

The many innovations that created the VI Peel combine to allow ALL skin types to enjoy the benefits of the peel. For the first time, African-American and darker skin types such as Asian and Latin patients can experience anti-aging and restorative skin repair previously unavailable

You will feel a slight stinging sensation for a few seconds which subsides almost immediately. The peel is applied topically, and numbing of the skin takes place after the first pass. Some patients may feel more comfortable using a fan or cold air breeze.

The skin peeling associated with the VI Peel is a light, fluffy peel that will start on day three and generally be finished by the end of day four. The peeling is easily hidden by moisturizer. In some cases, the peel is virtually invisible. Patients using tretinoin- Retin A may experience heavier peeling. The peel can be modulated by your skin care provider to produce a deeper, more aggressive peel, if necessary, depending on your skin condition.

The skin will look slightly tan, yellow or red immediately after the peel. On days one and two the skin will feel slightly tighter, with no visible signs of having had a peel. Any pigmented areas might appear slightly darker. On approximately day three, you will begin to peel. The first signs of peeling usually begin around the mouth area and continue for a day or two. With the use of the Vi Derm™ moisturizer, you may go about your usual daily routine. By day six or day seven you will be done peeling and the results are dramatic! If a more aggressive peel was performed, a secondary peel might occur around day seven.

We recommend avoiding heavy sweating for the first few days after the peel. Normal activities can be resumed immediately after the peel.

It tackles skin problems at the cellular level rather than just burning skin off. Thanks to the concerted actions of its many acids and vitamins, it will help erase fine lines and wrinkles, shrink enlarged pores and build collagen and elastin which tighten skin. It is extremely effective in reducing or eliminating hyperpigmentation including melasma, the most difficult pigmentation issue to correct. The Vi Peel also provides excellent results for acne.

One peel may be all it takes to achieve your goals. For more severe damage or aging, more peels may be desired. The peel may be repeated as often as every two weeks initially, if necessary, for damaged skin and problematic skin. Our recommendation for maintenance of average skin would be once every three months to prevent damage and aging of the skin. Your doctor or skin care professional will evaluate your skin, as well as your goals and expectations and make an appropriate recommendation for ongoing skin care.

While the long term goal is to eliminate the need for makeup, it may be worn at any time after the peel solution has dried completely (two hours or more post peel).

The Vi Peel is incredibly effective in removing sunspots from the hands, arms and chest and eliminating the wrinkles associated with sun damage on the décolletage. The peeling process is different and longer than for the face. Please ask your provider for more informatio

20-30 minutes 

It takes about four days after you finish peeling for the skin to return to its normal PH and to see the final effects. The skin will look luminous and glowing. Hyper-pigmentation will be improved or eliminated, depending on the amount of damage. Tone and texture will be improved for a more youthful, radiant appearance.

Prior to leaving your appointment, you will leave with a post peel application kit which includes SPF 50 and a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and protected during the next week.  After you have healed, we recommend continuing your skincare routine with recommended medical grade products suggested by your skincare specialist. This is to be used on a daily basis to maintain the results of the Vi Peel.

No. By sloughing off the old skin and forcing the body to recreate new skin at a faster rate in a sequence faster than its own rate, the skin actually thickens, stimulating the underlying structure to make more collagen and elastin.