Patients of all skin types and skin tones can benefit from a skin rejuvenating VI peel in Richmond, VA. This potent blend of anti-aging ingredients and skin-exfoliating chemicals can treat fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, sun damage, uneven skin tone or texture, and many other skin concerns!

What Are VI Peels?

The VI Peel from Vitality Institute is a medium-depth chemical peel that exfoliates the skin to renew brighter, smoother skin with a more youthful appearance. Medium-depth chemical peels penetrate the skin down to the middle layer of the skin (the dermis). Ingredients used in the VI Peel include trichloroacetic acid (TCA), phenol, salicylic acid, tretinoin, ascorbic acid, and tretinoin with retinoic acid.

This combination of ingredients stimulates collagen and elastin production while removing damaged skin cells from the surface of the skin. Damaged surface skin is replaced with new, healthy skin to strip away mild skin imperfections and restore youthful skin.

What Are the Benefits of VI Peels?

The VI Peel®, created by the Vitality Institute, is a medium-depth chemical peel that offers visible results with minimal downtime. Unlike some other chemical peels, the original VI Peel is specifically formulated with a synergistic blend of trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, phenol, retinoic acid, vitamin C, and kojic acid. These powerful ingredients offer several benefits:

• Exfoliates the top layer of dead skin cells while stimulating cellular turnover and the growth of new proteins
• Enhances skin tone, smooths texture and encourages collagen production
• Corrects pigmentary issues such as dark spots, sun spots, and skin discoloration
• Improves skin tone and texture, leaving the skin looking brighter, smoother, and more youthful
• Provides both corrective and preventive anti-aging benefits, helping to treat signs of aging while protecting against future damage

Because the VI Peel works at the level of the dermis underneath, it can rejuvenate the skin from within, leaving you with radiant skin that glows long after treatment.

What Skin Concerns Can VI Peels Address?

A VI Peel is versatile and can safely be used on all skin types and tones, including sensitive skin and acne-prone skin. Thanks to its active ingredients and rapid cell turnover, it can effectively target a wide variety of skin concerns, including:

• Fine lines and wrinkles that form as part of the early signs of aging
• Sun damage and rough skin from prolonged UV exposure
• Acne scarring, excessive oil, and acne breakouts caused by irregular oil production
• Skin discoloration such as dark spots, sun spots, and uneven pigmentation
• Uneven skin texture, helping to smooth areas of rough skin and brighten dull complexions
• Rosacea, melasma, and other skin conditions where discoloration and inflammation are common
• Stretch marks and scars, when used as part of a combination treatment

By using Vitality Institute medical products, the VI Peel not only treats existing issues but also helps to prevent future damage, making it an excellent option for patients looking to both correct and protect their skin.

Who is a Candidate for a VI Peel

The VI Peel is suitable for a wide range of age groups, making it an excellent option for those who want to address the signs of aging as well as younger patients looking to get ahead of sensitive skin early signs. It is ideal for adults dealing with fine lines, wrinkles, or sun damage, as well as teens and adults with acne-prone skin, excessive oil, or acne scarring.

Because the treatment is specifically formulated with powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types, it is safe and effective for patients across all Fitzpatrick types (skin tones I–VI). For anyone seeking a non-invasive treatment that can improve skin texture and offer a more even skin tone, the VI Peel may be the perfect solution to help achieve your skincare goals.

How Are VI Peels Done?

VI Peels take about 30 minutes to perform. First, your skin will be thoroughly cleansed to surface debris like oil, dirt, and makeup. The VI Peel is designed to be applied in however many layers necessary to treat the skin and your estheticians will look for what is called frosting to know when to stop applying the peel itself. The goal is to use the entire vial so it’s possible your neck and even your chest might get treated as well if your face reaches the end point quickly. The peel is self-neutralizing so you will be sent home with it still on your skin and with detailed aftercare instructions in your included aftercare kit.

Results

The VI Peel will cause moderate skin peeling that starts about three days after treatment. While the skin is peeling, apply moisturizer regularly throughout the day and avoid direct sun exposure. Allow your skin to peel naturally and do not pick at the flaking layers of skin. Peeling will occur for about one week and once it is complete, your skin will appear brighter and smoother with a youthful glow. It is recommended to do a series of 3 VI Peels 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results. During the week following the peel, you will be given detailed instructions on how to take care of the skin properly to ensure the best results happen.

Schedule a Consultation

If you would like to learn more about our offered services, products, or would like to schedule a consultation appointment, please contact our office today. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you. Discover how the VI Peel works to rejuvenate your skin from within, whether your goal is to smooth fine lines, correct skin discoloration, or simply achieve radiant skin with a more youthful glow, our team can help.