Professional VI Peel Treatment | Personalized Skin Resurfacing
The VI Peel Original is a professional chemical peel designed to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, rough texture, dullness, and visible signs of skin aging.
It may be a good starting option for patients who want more noticeable resurfacing than a very light peel while still seeking a treatment that can address multiple common skin concerns at once.
At Yolanda C. Holmes, M.D., P.C., VI Peel treatments are provided by Hanna Mitchell, Master Aesthetician and Certified Laser Specialist, who has more than 25 years of experience in aesthetic skincare and treatments.
Hanna evaluates your skin, concerns, current skincare routine, and treatment goals to determine whether the VI Peel Original is appropriate for you.
The VI Peel Original is a professional chemical peel formulated to exfoliate the skin and improve the appearance of several common skin concerns.
It can be considered for patients who want to address:
The treatment works through controlled chemical exfoliation, allowing the outer layers of the skin to shed and renew.
The result can be a smoother, brighter, and more even-looking complexion.
The VI Peel Original may help improve the appearance of mild unevenness in skin tone by exfoliating the surface of the skin.
The treatment removes accumulated surface skin cells, which can help reveal fresher-looking skin.
Controlled exfoliation may help smooth rough or uneven areas and improve the overall feel of the skin.
The VI Peel Original may help soften the appearance of certain superficial fine lines by improving skin texture.
The peel may improve the appearance of certain superficial pigmentation concerns.
Because pigmentation can have different causes, an individualized assessment is important before treatment.
The VI Peel Original may be considered for patients beginning to notice changes in skin tone, texture, and overall radiance.
One of the reasons patients may choose the VI Peel Original is to improve rough or uneven skin texture.
Accumulated dead skin cells can make the complexion appear dull and uneven.
Professional exfoliation can help remove these surface cells and encourage skin renewal.
For patients with more specific conditions such as keratosis pilaris, treatment should be individualized to determine whether a chemical peel is an appropriate option.
The VI Peel Original uses a combination of professional peeling agents to create controlled exfoliation.
The treatment works on the outer layers of the skin and encourages the treated skin to shed and renew.
As the skin recovers, patients may notice improvements in:
The amount of visible peeling varies between patients.
Before treatment, Hanna evaluates your skin and discusses your concerns, skincare routine, previous treatments, and goals.
Your skin is cleansed and prepared before the peel solution is applied.
During treatment, you may experience:
These sensations are temporary and vary from person to person.
Hanna will explain what to expect and provide instructions for caring for your skin after treatment.
Visible peeling can occur after a VI Peel Original.
The amount of peeling varies depending on your skin and individual response.
You may experience:
Not everyone peels to the same degree.
The amount of visible peeling does not necessarily determine the effectiveness of your treatment.
Do not pick, pull, or manually remove peeling skin.
Your skin will change gradually as it exfoliates and renews.
You may begin to notice a brighter, smoother appearance as the peeling process progresses.
The final appearance of your skin becomes clearer after the recovery period.
Results vary depending on:
Maintenance treatments may be recommended depending on your goals.
Some patients may notice improvement after a single treatment, while others may benefit from a series.
The appropriate treatment schedule depends on your skin and goals.
Treatments should be appropriately spaced to allow your skin to recover.
Hanna can recommend a personalized schedule based on your skin's response.
Both treatments can help refresh the appearance of dull or uneven skin, but they offer different approaches to resurfacing.
The Illuminize Peel is a lighter peel option that may be appropriate for patients seeking a refreshed, brighter complexion.
The VI Peel Original provides a more comprehensive resurfacing treatment and may be considered for patients with concerns involving tone, texture, fine lines, and mild discoloration.
Your skin and treatment goals determine which option is more appropriate.
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The VI Peel Original and Vitalize Peel can both address uneven tone, texture, pigmentation, and signs of aging.
The Vitalize Peel is generally considered a more intensive resurfacing option for patients seeking improvement in concerns such as pigmentation, fine lines, texture, and visible signs of aging.
The VI Peel Original may be a versatile option for patients looking for improvement across multiple common skin concerns.
Hanna can help determine which peel best matches your skin and desired results.
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Chemical peels can be performed on a wide range of skin tones, but treatment should always be individualized.
Patients with darker skin tones may have an increased risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after certain types of skin irritation or injury.
This does not mean that chemical peels are inappropriate for patients with skin of color.
Careful treatment selection, preparation, application, and aftercare are important.
Hanna will evaluate your skin before treatment and determine whether the VI Peel Original is appropriate for you.
For patients with complex pigmentation concerns or an underlying skin condition, Dr. Holmes may recommend a medical dermatologic evaluation.
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The VI Peel Original may be considered for adults who want to improve the appearance of:
It may also be considered for patients looking for a professional peel as part of an ongoing skincare plan.
However, chemical peels are not appropriate for everyone.
Your current skincare products, medications, recent cosmetic treatments, history of skin reactions, and any active skin conditions should be discussed before treatment.
Treatment may need to be postponed if the skin is actively irritated, infected, or otherwise compromised.
Temporary effects may include:
More significant complications can occur with chemical peels, including prolonged irritation, infection, scarring, or changes in pigmentation.
Hanna will review the potential risks and expected recovery before treatment.
After treatment, you may be instructed to:
Your provider will let you know when it is appropriate to resume your regular skincare products and treatments.
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Experienced Aesthetic Provider
Treatment is provided by Hanna Mitchell, Master Aesthetician and Certified Laser Specialist, with more than 25 years of experience.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Your peel is selected based on your skin characteristics, concerns, and cosmetic goals.
Medical Dermatology Expertise
YHMD is led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Yolanda C. Holmes, providing medical dermatology expertise when appropriate.
Experience With Skin of Color
Individual skin tone and pigmentation concerns are considered when planning treatment.
Professional Chemical Peel Treatments
Treatments are performed in a professional dermatology and MedSpa setting.
Convenient Washington, DC Location
1737 20th Street NW, Washington, DC
Hanna Mitchell is a Master Aesthetician and Certified Laser Specialist with more than 25 years of experience.
She provides professional aesthetic treatments at Yolanda C. Holmes, M.D., P.C., including chemical peels and other MedSpa services.
Hanna takes an individualized approach to aesthetic skincare, considering each patient's skin characteristics, concerns, and treatment goals when recommending appropriate treatments.
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Dr. Yolanda C. Holmes is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 34 years of experience serving patients in Washington, DC.
She provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care for patients with a wide range of skin concerns.
As the physician leading the practice, Dr. Holmes provides medical dermatology expertise when a patient's skin concern requires physician evaluation.
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If you are looking to improve dullness, uneven skin tone, rough texture, mild discoloration, or early signs of skin aging, a personalized consultation can help determine whether the VI Peel Original is appropriate for you. Hanna can evaluate your skin and recommend a treatment approach based on your individual concerns and goals.
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