VI Chemical Peel

VI Peel medium-depth chemical peel at Sona Medical Aesthetics in Newcastle, WA, using a blend of TCA, salicylic acid, phenol, vitamin C, and tretinoin to address aging skin, pigmentation irregularities, acne, acne scarring, and keratosis. Suitable for all skin types. Peeling typically begins on day three and completes by day seven. No prior skin-prep required.

The VI Peel, manufactured by Vitality Institute, is a medium-depth blended chemical peel offered at Sona Medical Aesthetics as a clinically effective option for patients seeking more significant resurfacing than superficial peels can achieve, without the extended downtime of deep phenol peels. The VI Peel formula combines five active ingredients in a synergistic blend: trichloroacetic acid (TCA) as the primary resurfacing agent, salicylic acid for lipid-soluble penetration through sebaceous follicles and additional keratolytic action, phenol for deeper penetration and protein coagulation at the treatment depth, vitamin C as an antioxidant and melanin suppressor, and tretinoin (retinoic acid) for enhanced skin cell turnover and penetration of the other actives. Together, these five agents produce a controlled coagulative injury in the epidermis and papillary dermis that triggers replacement with fresh, more evenly pigmented skin during the healing phase. The key clinical advantage of the VI Peel formula over single-acid peels is that the multiple mechanisms — corneocyte desiccation, lipid dissolution, protein coagulation, retinoid receptor activation, and antioxidant protection — combine to produce a deeper and more even treatment effect at a lower concentration of each individual acid, reducing the risk of irritation reactions or uneven depth associated with high-concentration single-acid protocols. The VI Peel is indicated for photoaging and fine lines, sun damage and freckles, pigmentation disorders including melasma, active acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and keratosis. Unlike some medium-depth peels, it requires no prior skin-conditioning regimen, making it accessible for patients who cannot complete multi-week prep protocols. Application takes approximately thirty minutes. Peeling typically commences on day three and is complete by day seven. The clinic offers VI Peel Precision Plus (boosted with additional brightening actives) as a variant for more pronounced pigmentation concerns.