The VI Peel is a medium-depth, medical-grade chemical peel that penetrates beyond the epidermis into the dermis — triggering both cellular exfoliation and collagen remodeling below the surface. A standard superficial peel only works on the outermost skin layer. VI Peel combines five active ingredients — TCA, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol, and vitamin C — treating pigmentation, acne, texture, and aging signs simultaneously, with less downtime than older medium-depth formulas.

Yes. VI Peel is formulated for safe use across all Fitzpatrick skin types (I through VI), including deeper skin tones that may be more susceptible to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with other chemical peels. At Flawless Skin Center, your provider selects the appropriate formulation based on your specific skin type, tone, and concern — the formula is matched to you, not applied universally.

Most clients experience a peeling phase lasting three to seven days. Days one and two bring mild redness and a bronzed appearance. Active shedding begins around day three and continues through day five or six. By day seven, peeling is complete and fresh skin is visible. Full collagen remodeling results continue developing over the two to four weeks that follow.

Most clients describe mild tingling or warmth — not pain. The formula contains phenol, which acts as a natural anesthetic during application, making VI Peel significantly more comfortable than many comparable medium-depth peels. No separate topical numbing is required beforehand.

Clients with moderate concerns often see meaningful improvement after a single session. For more persistent concerns — melasma, deep acne scarring, or significant photodamage — a series of three or more sessions spaced four to six weeks apart delivers the most complete results. Your Flawless provider will outline a personalized plan at consultation based on your skin's starting point and goals.

VI Peel addresses hyperpigmentation, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), sun damage, age spots, acne, acne scarring, fine lines, early wrinkles, rough texture, enlarged pores, and overall uneven skin tone — often several of these in a single treatment cycle.

Yes, and it often makes sense to. VI Peel pairs well with microneedling, laser resurfacing, and injectables like Botox (https://flawlessskincenter.com/products/botox) or dermal fillers (https://flawlessskincenter.com/products/juvederm). Combinations can address multiple concerns or accelerate results as part of a coordinated protocol — your provider will recommend the right sequence and timing.

Discontinue exfoliating acids — retinol, AHAs, BHAs — three to five days before your appointment. Avoid self-tanning or direct UV exposure in the week prior. Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin and inform your provider of all medications, supplements, and active skincare products. Plan your schedule around the three-to-seven day peeling window — avoid events where visible shedding would be a concern.

Results typically last several months. Collagen-stimulating effects continue improving skin quality for two to four weeks after the peel. Most clients maintain results with sessions every three months — particularly important for conditions like melasma or consistently acne-prone skin, where cumulative sessions build on each other.

Glycolic peels are superficial — effective for mild resurfacing but unable to reach the dermis. A straight TCA peel goes deeper but lacks supporting ingredients that make VI Peel's formula more targeted. VI Peel's five-ingredient blend — TCA for deep exfoliation and collagen stimulation, salicylic acid for acne and pore clearing, retinoic acid for cellular renewal, phenol for anesthetic comfort and pigment reduction, and vitamin C for antioxidant brightening — delivers broader results with more comfort, no pre-conditioning required, and clinical validation across all Fitzpatrick skin types.