Aesthetic Skin Treatments

VI Chemical Peel

Promote cellular Turnover to correct skin problems

Experience the transformative power of the VI Chemical Peel at Hello Laser, a remarkable blend of potent chemicals designed to invigorate your skin by promoting robust cellular turnover. This advanced treatment targets a range of skin concerns, including pigmentation issues, acne, wrinkles, and sun damage. As an aggressive medium-depth peel, the VI Chemical Peel necessitates some downtime and specialized home care. What sets the VI Peel apart is its unique formulation, which combines multiple chemicals to synergistically enhance their effectiveness. It’s no wonder that our staff members adore this treatment, with many of them undergoing it regularly. For optimal results, we recommend regular treatments every 3-4 months, while those seeking a more intensive approach can opt for a series of 4 treatments every 5-7 weeks.

Unveil a rejuvenated and revitalized complexion with the VI Chemical Peel. Our skilled team of professionals is committed to guiding you through this transformative process, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction every step of the way. Prepare to witness the remarkable results that this beloved treatment delivers, as it addresses a variety of skin concerns to help you achieve your desired goals. Trust Hello Laser to provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, allowing you to embrace a renewed radiance and confidence in your skin. With the VI Chemical Peel, a world of skincare possibilities awaits.

Experience the transformative power of the VI Chemical Peel at Hello Laser.
Pre-care

Before you come in for a VI Peel, please plan for very little activity outside your home for 4-6 days. It is important to not be sunburned or have had a peel in the last 21 days. Your skin must be clean and dry for treatment and active acne breakouts or other open sores should be avoided. Again if you are allergic or even sensitive to salicylic acid, have open sores or are pregnant or breastfeeding you should not do this peel.

Post-care

After your treatment you may be a little pink and your skin may be a little sensitive and tight feeling. You will need to leave the peel chemicals on your skin for 4 hours afterwards and should stay indoors during this time. That evening, you will feel some itching and may take an antihistamine such as Benadryl, do your best not to scratch. It is important to wear a high quality SPF always. The VI Peel comes with an at home kit with instructions and products to use for the next seven days, you must follow these closely and avoid heat and sun during the peeling process.

Frequently Asked Questions

A good candidate for the VI Peel is someone in their twenties or older with acne, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles and sun damage or light scars. You must be able to reframe from picking at your skin and be able to follow the home instructions to do this peel. It is advised to avoid this peel if you are allergic to salicylic acid, have open sores or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Yes, the VI Chemical Peel is considered safe for all skin types as long as heat and sunlight can be minimized during the peeling process.

The application of a VI Chemical Peel takes about 25-35 minutes. However, the peel solution must not be washed off for four hours to fully take effect. During these 4 hours it is best to be indoors away from direct sun exposure, You can go about your day indoors but expect your face to look a little orange or “dirty” as the peel does leave a residue on the skin till it is washed off.

Allergic reaction can occur, talk to your provider if you have any sensitivities to peel ingredients, we can test an area first before applying the entire peel.

Side effects include redness, itching, swelling, heat, peeling and a feeling of tightness or sensitivity for 7-10 days. Hyperpigmentation is a risk if you pick and pull off the peeling skin too early or get too much sun without sunscreen.

 

You will start peeling on day 3 or 4 and return to normal between day 7-10 results appear around day 7-10 as well. Continued peels done quarterly will continue to improve results as well.

Results can last for months if you take care of your skin with quality skin care products and sunscreen use. With poor home care results can disappear within weeks though, please discuss the proper home care products with your provider to ensure the best long term results.

There is not really any strict down time, however you will be flaky and peeling for day 3, 4, 5, maybe day 6 and 7. But most people continue going to work and social events. Always wear spf 30 or higher sunscreen. The more rigid restrictions are no exercise or direct sun exposure for day 1 through day 4, once peeling has begun light exercise is allowed, but avoid getting too hot or sweaty as the new skin underneath can sting or hurt as you sweat. It is best to wait till the peeling has stopped before intense exercise can resume.

 

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