If you are struggling with fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, melasma, acne, or acne scars, the VI Peel can help reveal smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin. At Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery in Washington, DC, we offer customized VI Peel treatments designed to safely and effectively resurface the skin with minimal downtime.
The VI Peel is a medium depth medical-grade chemical peel that works by gently exfoliating damaged outer layers of skin to improve tone, texture, and clarity while stimulating healthy skin renewal beneath the surface. Treatments are tailored to each patient’s individual skin concerns to ensure optimal results.
Peeling typically occurs over several days, with visible renewal in about 7 days, revealing fresher, more radiant skin.
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VI Peel is one of the most popular chemical peel treatments offered at Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery in Washington, DC. Designed for a wide range of skin concerns, VI Peel is a versatile option for patients looking to improve tone, texture, and overall skin clarity with minimal downtime.
The VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel that works primarily on the epidermis and superficial layers of the dermis. It gently exfoliates damaged skin cells while supporting collagen production and healthy skin renewal. It is commonly used to improve the appearance of fine lines, acne, acne scars, uneven pigmentation, and sun damage.
VI Peel treatments can be safely performed on areas such as the face, neck, chest, hands, and back. When performed by a trained provider, VI Peel is suitable for most skin types and a wide range of skin tones, with customized formulations available to address specific concerns including melasma, acne, texture, and signs of aging.
At Peel Haus, we tailor each VI Peel treatment to the individual, selecting the most appropriate formulation to meet your skin goals and ensure optimal results.
A VI Peel offers many benefits and can be used to treat many conditions:
Chemical peels break down the top layers of skin cells. This process stimulates the body’s natural healing process and the production of new collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are two key proteins that give the skin its structure and elasticity. Loss of these proteins contributes to the formation of wrinkles. VI Peel is not effective for removing deep wrinkles or sagging skin.
Chemical peels can help improve the appearance of sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and conditions such as melasma by encouraging healthy skin renewal and a more even complexion. VI Peel treatments work to exfoliate damaged surface layers while supporting a clearer, more balanced skin tone over time, helping reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration for a brighter, more uniform look.
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition caused by a buildup of dead skin cells that can clog hair follicles, resulting in small, rough bumps on the skin. Chemical peels like the VI Peel can help improve the appearance of these bumps by exfoliating the skin, smoothing texture, and supporting healthy cell turnover for softer, more even-looking skin over time.
The VI Peel is an effective chemical peel for acne-prone skin, helping to improve breakouts by targeting excess oil, clogged pores, inflammation, and buildup of dead skin cells. By promoting skin exfoliation and renewal, it helps keep pores clearer and supports a more balanced complexion over time.
In addition to active acne, the VI Peel can also improve the appearance of post-acne marks and uneven skin texture, making it a popular option for chemical peel acne treatment and skin resurfacing.
A chemical peel is not for everyone. Our experts might caution against a chemical peel or certain types of chemical peels if you:
Chemical peels are typically appealing to those who are displeased with the tone and texture of their skin. If your skin imperfections are mild, and you are seeking to enhance your overall facial skin appearance without having to undergo a more invasive treatment with a relatively longer downtime, you may be an ideal candidate for a VI Peel which will exfoliate your skin surface and clear clogged pores. These peels can gently address chronic dry skin, fine lines, uneven pigmentation, mild acne, and acne scars. Our experts can customize the chemical formulation according to your specific skin condition.
Candidates for a VI Peel treatment are women and men who are interested in quickly improving mild to moderate skin imperfections. There are no age restrictions to undergo this skin treatment; as a matter of fact, teenagers who suffer from acne and acne scars can benefit greatly from a VI Peel. Patients should have realistic expectations of what a VI Peel treatment will accomplish. The solution is designed to address skin imperfections and very mild skin sagging. It cannot address severe skin laxity as a facelift would.
The good news is that you have many chemical peel options if you are seeking a safe, non-surgical, non-invasive option for skin rejuvenation. At Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, our goal is to ensure that we meet all of your aesthetic needs. We offer the latest and most advanced chemical peels, so that we can provide you with a range of options to ensure you can achieve the appearance you want.
Choose from five medium-depth peels. You will see results in as little as 7 days. Our peels focus on brightening, tightening and clearing the surface of the skin revealing a clearer, more youthful complexion. Peels are safe for all and an average of 3 – 6 peels are needed to reach your desired result.
First-of-its-kind, these peels target pigmentation, fine lines, acne on the body, scars, stretch marks and sagging skin. On average, a series of 2 – 3 peels is recommended.
Chemical peels at Peel Haus are performed in our DC office and customized for each patient. Your face will be thoroughly cleansed before the application.
The solution is then thoughtfully applied to the face by the VI Peel specialist. An initial tingling sensation may be felt for those with more sensitive skin, but the numbing properties of the peel will kick in within a matter of seconds. Additional numbing agents are not necessary for this treatment as it is virtually painless. Cold air will be directed at the face after the solution application for added patient comfort.
The VI Peel involves several days of skin renewal with visible shedding that can range from light flaking to more noticeable peeling, typically beginning a few days after treatment and lasting about 4–7 days, depending on the individual and peel strength. During this time, the skin may feel tight, dry, and slightly sensitive as it naturally exfoliates and renews itself.
For best results, avoid picking, pulling, or exfoliating the skin, and limit direct sun exposure while the skin is healing. Active skincare products, including retinoids and exfoliating acids, should be avoided for approximately 10–14 days or until the skin has fully recovered.
Once peeling is complete, patients typically notice a smoother, brighter, and more even complexion. Results continue to improve over the following 4–6 weeks as collagen production increases and the skin continues to remodel. Following all post-treatment instructions for cleansing, hydration, and sun protection is essential for optimal results.
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Without exception, obsolete peels of the past epitomize the “No pain, no gain” approach to skin care. Before the VI Peel the deeper the peel, the more painful, the more downtime, the better the results. The VI Peel is the first peel to combine the strongest and most effective acids, yet it’s virtually painless with little downtime.
A single VI Peel will achieve significant repair and add a healthy glow to the skin. Some conditions like acne scars, pore enlargement and hyper pigmentation 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 preventative for younger skin with no visible damage.
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.
The VI Peel requires no preconditioning of the skin associated with older generation peels that can take three to five months.
You will feel a tingling 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 to cool the skin quickly.
The skin peeling associated with the VI Peel is a light, fluffy peel that will start on day three and will generally be finished by the end of day seven. The peeling is easily hidden by moisturizer. In some cases, the peel is virtually invisible. 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 two – four days. By day six or seven, you should 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 direct sun, tanning, and exercise with heavy sweating. Also avoid exfoliating, shaving and any products with active ingredients. Normal activities can be resumed immediately after the peel.
It tackles skin problems at the cellular level. 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, and acne scars.
The peel may be repeated as often as every four weeks for damaged and problematic skin. Our recommendation for maintenance of average skin would be once every three months to prevent damage and aging. Your practitioner 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 information.
Your appointment will take only about 20 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. Hyperpigmentation will be improved or eliminated, depending on the amount of damage. Tone and texture will be improved for a more youthful, radiant appearance.
The VI Derm™ Skin Care System should 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.
The skin will be more sensitive during the peeling process itself. You may experience up to four days of sensitivity until PH of the skin is replenished.
The skin on the neck responds well. The Vi Peel has proven to help improve texture and quality with gradual softening of the lines and some tightening effects. The peeling process and results are different from the face.
The neck, arms, hands and chest all respond well to a Vi Peel.
Sun exposure should be limited and VI Derm SPF 30 should be used liberally and reapplied after 2 – 3 hours throughout the day as needed. Direct sun should be seriously avoided during the peel process to avoid uneven exposure. After peeling is complete, you can enjoy moderate sun exposure, continuing regular skin care maintenance and daily sun protection.
Of course. In some cases, your physician may recommend medication prior to your peel. If you break out with a sudden cold sore the day of the peel, the VI Peel may eliminate the sore and medication can be started concomitantly.
The peel is excellent for both adult and adolescent acne. We have effectively peeled acne patients as young as twelve years old. Results are quick and very impressive. Combined with a daily skin regimen, almost all acne cases can be successfully managed. Your provider has access to advanced protocols. Please note that treating acne scars will require a series of peels.
Reach out to Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation and discover the VI Peel that’s right for your skin.
