VI Peel
A branded medium-depth peel, applied in minutes, safe for all skin tones.
What vi peel does, in plain language.
The VI Peel is a proprietary blend — trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol, and vitamin C — that works at medium depth. What sets it apart from other peels of similar depth is the application itself: it takes only a few minutes, requires no numbing and no anesthesia, and most patients describe a brief tingling rather than a burn.
The formulation is chosen at consultation rather than in advance. We carry the full range: Classic for sensitive skin and first-time peelers, Purify for active acne, Advanced for acne with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, Precision Plus for melasma, stubborn pigment, sun damage, and mature skin, Purify with Precision Plus for hormonal acne accompanied by pigment, and Body for the chest, back, arms, and other body concerns.
It is safe across the full range of skin tones, including Fitzpatrick IV–VI. That is worth stating plainly — many resurfacing options carry real pigment risk in deeper skin, and this one is designed to be used in it.
A consultation determines whether this treatment is right for you — every plan begins with a conversation and a physician assessment.
- —Melasma and stubborn pigment
- —Active acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- —Sun damage and uneven tone
- —Fine lines and early photoaging
- —Rough or congested texture on the face and body
- — Six formulations
- — No numbing required
- — Safe for Fitzpatrick I–VI
- — Series of 3–6
In the chair.
- Duration
- About 30 minutes, including prep and post-peel instruction.
- Comfort
- A brief tingling during application; no numbing or anesthesia is needed.
- What it feels like
- Skin is cleansed and degreased, the chosen formulation is applied in measured layers over a few minutes, and you leave with the peel still on the skin, a take-home aftercare kit, and written instructions for the week.
Honest timelines.
- When results appear
- Peeling typically begins around day 3 and finishes by day 6 or 7.
- How long they last
- Cumulative — each peel builds on the last, with maintenance a few times a year.
- Downtime
- About a week — visible peeling, but manageable.
- Sessions
- A series of three to six peels, spaced roughly four weeks apart, outperforms any single treatment.
VI Peel results, coming soon.
VI Peel before-and-after photographs from Soho Dermcare patients are being finalized and will be published only with written consent. We show our own patients or nothing — no manufacturer imagery, no stock composites.
Simple steps that protect the result.
- —Broad-spectrum SPF daily — non-negotiable through the peel and the weeks after.
- —Do not pick, pull, or help the peeling along; let the skin shed on its own.
- —Bland cleanser and moisturizer only while you are peeling.
- —No retinoids, acids, or scrubs until we clear you to restart them.
- —Avoid saunas, hot yoga, and heavy sweat sessions for 48 hours.