VI Precision Plus Peel

Your clinician will give you specific instructions following your peel, but here is a breakdown of what to expect.

Immediately after treatment: You will leave your appointment with the peel still on for the next 4-6 hours. You should keep this in mind when scheduling your treatment — choose a time when you’ll be able to take plenty of time for yourself. 

4-6 hours after treatment: You’ll wash off the peel using a mild cleanser and water. Be sure to do this at least an hour before you go to bed. 

2-5 days after treatment: Skin turnover begins. As the peel works to boost the production of new, rejuvenated skin, the dead skin will begin to gradually break down and peel away. Be sure to use moisturizer and SPF frequently throughout the recovery process.

6-7 days after treatment: The peeling will gradually ease. Once it stops, you’ll notice a fresh, glowing appearance that may continue to improve over the next few weeks.

Please note: You'll need to stay out of direct sun exposure for 7-10 days after the treatment.

Chemical peels are generally well tolerated. You could experience changes in pigmentation, with patches of skin turning darker or lighter. While chemical peels are suitable for all skin types and skin colors, people with darker skin tones are at a higher risk of seeing these changes. To help reduce this risk, you could avoid exercising or sweating for 3-4 days after treatment. Your Modern Age clinician can also help advise how to best avoid complications.

Other possible side effects include redness, swelling, blistering, itchiness, burning, dryness, allergic reaction, or infection. A rare side effect is scarring. Be sure to avoid picking at the skin to prevent this from happening.