VI Advanced Chemical Peel
For skin that needs a clean slate. This is where we soften the stubborn signs, lift the dullness, and let your skin come back to life—brighter, smoother, more even-toned.
Price:
from $350 | member pricing from $325
Time in Chair:
30 minutes including prep + application;
peel remains on skin for 4 hours before being washed off at home
Downtime:
Light flaking or peeling for 3–5 days
Visible Effects:
Brightening, smoothing, and pigment reduction within 7 days
Duration:
Cumulative with series and supportive care
Series & Timing:
Often performed in a 3-peel series, spaced 4–6 weeks apart | Maintenance peels every 4–6 months may be recommended for long-term skin clarity.
Where this makes a difference:
Uneven tone or brown patches
Dullness or texture changes from sun exposure
Post-inflammatory discoloration
Early fine lines
Enlarged pores or breakouts
What it is:
A medium-depth chemical peel designed to lift pigment, smooth surface texture, and refresh skin clarity. Applied in a simple studio treatment, then left on for 4 hours post-visit to finish developing. It’s an efficient, results-driven reset that doesn’t require numbing, lasers, or downtime beyond light peeling — but still creates noticeable change.
Aftercare is simple: you’ll receive detailed instructions and a take-home kit to support healing. Expect light flaking around day 3, often lasting several days. It’s important to avoid picking or exfoliating as new, clearer skin emerges.
How it works:
The VI formula is a blend of medical-grade ingredients including TCA, phenol, salicylic acid, vitamin C, and retinoic acid. These ingredients work together to initiate a controlled exfoliation process that loosen damaged surface cells, dissolve pigment clusters, and stimulate collagen activity below.It clears old skin while nudging new skin forward — leaving clarity, softness, and even tone in its place
What makes this unique is its precision: it’s designed to trigger visible change while being safe across a wide range of skin types and concerns.
What to Expect:
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We’ll review your skin history and recent treatments to confirm this is the right choice — especially if you’ve had sun exposure or active topicals.
There’s no numbing required, but we’ll prep your skin thoroughly in studio so it’s ready to receive the peel. You’ll also go home with a post-care kit, so no extra purchases are needed.
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The full application takes about 30 minutes. You’ll feel some light tingling or warmth, but it’s quick and typically well tolerated. The peel stays on your skin when you leave — it continues working for 4 hours before you gently wash it off at home using the kit provided.
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You will wash your peel off at home after 4 hours.
Peeling will begin at the 3 day mark and last a few days.We’ll walk you through exactly how to care for your skin and help you plan around any important events.
Supporting your Results:
Some clients seeking clarity or smoother tone are also managing other visible changes — like melasma, deeper texture shifts, or uneven structure from past breakouts or aging. When those show up alongside the pigment or dullness we’re targeting with this peel, we may recommend strategic pairings.
We talk you through all of it before anything begins, so you know what to expect and can make clear, confident choices from the start.
Below, you’ll find treatments we may suggest you pair, sequence, or layer with this one — always with intention, and only when they help protect or guide your results.
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Microneedling with PRF — encourages collagen production and dermal repair between peels, especially when discoloration overlaps with acne scarring or surface irregularities
CoolPeel — offers controlled, fractional resurfacing that can target tone, pore size, and fine lines over time; often rotated between peels to build long-term clarity
VI Precision Plus Chemical Peel— a more pigment-targeted version of the VI peel that may be layered into your peel series if melasma or persistent discoloration is part of the picture
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To help your results last longer or continue improving between peels, we may suggest adding:
Sculptra — supports dermal regeneration and firmness in the background, creating more bounce and elasticity as your surface tone improves
PRF Injections — for skin that also shows thinning or crepiness beneath pigment or texture issues; these regenerative treatments work from within to enhance long-term quality
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Key ingredients to compliment your resurfacing include antioxidants (like vitamin C or E to help prevent pigment rebound) —peptides or hyaluronic acid to support hydration and collagen, and a solid mineral sunscreen with iron oxides to protect from both UV and visible light.
Chosen for their formulation, consistency across skin types, and the results we can personally attest to (this is what we use):
SkinBetter Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum – antioxidant-rich serum with vitamins C and E, designed to help prevent new pigmentation by neutralizing daily oxidative stress
SkinBetter InterFuse Face & Neck – supports ongoing collagen remodeling and post-peel hydration replenishment with messenger peptides and hyaluronic acid
SkinBetter SunBetter Tone Smart for maximum protection when spending full days under the sun and ColoreScience Sunforgettable (we love blending Flex & Glow) for everyday protection that also offers incredible lightweight coverage with a glow —both are mineral-based sunscreen with iron oxides that help block UV and visible light that can trigger pigment rebound
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. VI Advanced is formulated to be safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types — including deeper tones — and is one of the few medium-depth peels cleared for that range. We'll always assess your skin history before beginning.
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This peel is designed to be effective without the harshness or discomfort of older formulas. It includes ingredients that calm as they treat — and we adjust your application protocol based on skin type, sensitivity, and history. That is why "every relationship starts with a conversation." If your skin is reactive or easily irritated, even if it's your first visit, we would have surfaced that information in covnersation before the treatment and alternative event gentler approaches to target what your main concern is, or with similar focuss and results will be introduced.
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Most clients experience light to moderate peeling or flaking, especially between days 3–5. It’s not the dramatic shedding some associate with older peels — and you’ll be given post-care to help manage this phase comfortably.
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Yes — most clients continue their normal routine. You may notice some light flaking between days 3–5, but it often looks like dry patches rather than full peeling. We’ll walk you through how to care for your skin so it’s comfortable and supported during that phase.
We tailor the plan based on your anatomy, your expression patterns, and the outcomes you’re hoping for — even if you can’t name exactly what’s bothering you. The conversation surfaces those details, and the facial mapping shows us how to translate them into something that looks and feels right.
And if you’re nervous, that’s exactly what the consult is for. We encourage open conversations about your goals, concerns, and even past experiences — because they often help shape a smarter plan, whether that includes filler, a different treatment, or supportive care around the lips.
The goal? A refreshed, smoother, more luminous version of you — the kind of result people notice, but can’t quite place. If you’re looking for more detail on how we keep things subtle, scroll up to: *“I want to look better — not different or overdone.”*
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You’ll need to avoid makeup for at least 24 hours post-treatment. Once peeling begins, we recommend keeping skin clean and hydrated, avoiding makeup until flaking subsides to prevent interference with the healing process.
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While some clients see excellent results after one peel, we typically recommend a series of 3, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, for cumulative improvement — especially for pigment or texture. After that, maintenance every few months can help preserve clarity.
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Absolutely. Many clients notice a visible reset even after one peel. While a series helps build deeper, longer-term change, we’ll personalize your plan to fit your skin, schedule, and comfort level.