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VI Peel in Boston, MA

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Deep Exfoliation and Cleansing

With the VI Peel Boston patients receive deep exfoliation and cleansing without the need for an invasive or injectable treatment. If you’re interested in correcting many of the signs of aging, this might be the perfect aesthetic treatment for you. Board-certified Boston plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph Russo is proud to provide his patients with a broad range of effective, comprehensive cosmetic treatments that can be tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation appointment, and take your first steps towards the new you.

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What is the VI Peel?

The VI Peel is a type of chemical peel that is safe enough to use on all skin types but effective enough to fight back against most of the signs of aging. This peel is a minimally invasive way to improve the appearance of your skin with little to no downtime and discomfort.

The VI Peel can be used to address:

  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Melasma
  • Sun damage
  • Uneven skin tone and texture
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Mild acne
  • Acne scars
  • Enlarged pores

Best of all, the VI Peel is safe enough to be used even on sensitive areas like the eyes, neck, chest, and hands.

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How Does VI Peel Work?

The VI Peel is made of five different acids. These include:

  • TCA (Trichloroacetic acid). This acid stimulates collagen growth.
  • Retin-A. This acid is derived from Vitamin C. It is used to combat wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Salicylic Acid. This acid works as an effective exfoliant.
  • Phenol. This acid has anesthetic properties that help cleanse the surface of the skin.
  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). This acid has both antioxidant and exfoliating properties.

When used together, these acids work synergistically, increasing each others' effectiveness.

What Can I Expect from a VI Peel?

Each VI Peel takes a short 30-45 minutes to complete. Following a VI Peel Boston patients should expect to be fully recovered from the peel in a week. The initial peeling process usually takes between 3-5 days. During this period of time, moisturizers can be used to help improve the appearance of the flaking that occurs.

Am I a Candidate for VI Peel?

Nearly anyone that is interested in improving the appearance of their skin and fighting back against the signs of aging is a potential candidate for the VI Peel.

This treatment is safe enough to be used on all skin types. Are you interested in experiencing the rejuvenating benefits of a VI Peel for yourself? Contact Joseph Russo, M.D. today to schedule your consultation appointment. Dr. Russo's team of master aestheticians are regarded among the most experienced Boston VI Peel providers. We’re proud to provide this enriching peel to patients in the Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Waltham, and Newton areas.

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Results, Recovery, and Aftercare

Peeling typically begins around 48 hours post-procedure and can last anywhere from 2-7 days. VI patients receive everything needed for their post-care, including a gentle cleanser, post-peel treatment cream, and SPF with each treatment. VI Peels are recommended in a series of 3-6 sessions for optimal outcomes.

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Your body is constantly changing. Gravity, age, and the elements are constantly pulling at you. But you are not alone in this fight. The doctors and aesthetic experts at Joseph A Russo, MD are also in constant motion, relentlessly innovating better ways to overcome the entropic effects of time and gravity.