Chemical peel options for selected pigmentation, congestion, and texture concerns, with formulation, peeling time, and home care matched to your skin.
One Peel, Several Acids
Why You'll Love It
A medical-grade peel blending TCA with other acids for pigment and tone.
Pigmentation Correction
Targets melasma, sun damage, and post-inflammatory dark spots by removing the pigmented surface cells and stimulating new, even-toned skin turnover.
Acne & Scar Treatment
Purify is marketed for acne-related concerns. It may be considered alongside an acne plan, but persistent inflammatory acne needs established medical care.
Collagen Stimulation
The controlled exfoliation process triggers new collagen and elastin production in the dermal layer, which helps smooth fine lines and improve skin firmness over time.
Works Across Skin Tones
Product selection still requires screening and attention to pigment risk.
Concerns VI Peels Treat
A VI Peel targets pigmentation, acne, and texture concerns. Here’s what it addresses and how it works for each.
Sun Damage & Age Spots
Years of UV exposure cause melanin to accumulate in the upper skin layers, producing dark spots, uneven tone, and a weathered texture. The VI Peel’s TCA and retinoic acid combination dissolves these damaged cells in a controlled exfoliation, allowing new, evenly pigmented skin to surface over the following week. For deeper vascular sun damage, a BBL Photofacial can be added to target redness and broken capillaries that chemical exfoliation alone may not reach.
Melasma
Melasma is a recurring condition influenced by sun exposure, hormones, and genetic factors. A peel may improve selected surface pigment, with the plan supported by appropriate home care and sun protection.
Active Acne
The Purify formulation is designed for acne-related concerns. Discuss its role alongside your current treatment. The AAD acne guidelines found insufficient evidence to recommend chemical peels as an acne procedure, so persistent acne should not be managed with peels alone.
Acne Scarring & PIH
Flat dark marks after acne and indented scars need different assessment. A peel can improve selected surface pigmentation; deeper scars may need a scar-specific approach such as microneedling in suitable patients.
Fine Lines & Aging
As collagen production slows with age, fine lines and loss of firmness become more visible. The controlled injury from a VI Peel triggers a wound-healing response that produces new collagen and elastin in the dermal layer. A consistent series of VI Peels, paired with a supportive at-home skincare regimen, helps soften fine lines and improve skin firmness over time.
Uneven Skin Tone & Texture
A VI Peel can improve selected dullness or roughness after healing. If planning HydraFacial afterward, allow recovery and check its separate eligibility requirements.
VI Peel vs. Laser Resurfacing
Both VI Peels and laser resurfacing improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation — but they work through different mechanisms and have different recovery profiles. Understanding these differences helps determine which approach is right for your skin.
Many patients benefit from combining both: VI Peels for pigmentation correction and laser treatments for deeper textural concerns. Your aesthetician can recommend the right sequence during a consultation. Explore our MOXI Laser and full treatment menu.
What to Expect
Allow about 30–45 minutes in clinic and plan around the product-specific home-care and peeling period.
Skin Assessment
Your aesthetician evaluates your skin type (Fitzpatrick scale), current concerns, and treatment history. She determines the appropriate peel level — Level 1, Level 2 (VI Peel), or Level 3 — and reviews what to expect during the peeling cycle.
Cleansing & Prep
The treatment area is thoroughly cleansed and degreased to remove oils, makeup, and sunscreen. This ensures the peel solution can penetrate evenly across the skin surface. No numbing cream is needed — the VI Peel contains a built-in numbing agent.
Peel Application
The peel solution is applied in 1–2 passes across the treatment area. You may feel a mild tingling or warmth during the first pass, which subsides quickly. The solution stays on your skin — you do not wash it off at the clinic.
At-Home Peeling (Days 1–7)
The first home-care steps usually begin at four hours. Peeling often begins around day three and continues for several days, but timing varies. Follow the supplied kit and do not pick, pull, or scrub peeling skin.
Results & Follow-Up
Review improvement after the skin has healed. Your provider can help decide whether another session is useful and choose the interval from your response.
Aftercare Essentials
Use the supplied kit in its written sequence. The towelettes are timed treatment steps, not a daily substitute for cleansing throughout the week. Follow the initial four-hour product restrictions and ask before adding your own products. Avoid exercise for 72–96 hours, or the full seven-day peeling process if prone to pigmentation. See VI Peel aftercare and exercise guidance.
Treatment Options
We categorize our peels into Levels 1 through 3 based on exfoliation depth and active ingredients. Your provider will recommend the right level based on your skin type and concerns.
Level 1 Chemical Peel
A lighter acid peel that exfoliates the outermost layer of skin. Suited for mild dullness and early texture concerns with minimal visible peeling.
- Superficial exfoliation
- Mild dullness & texture
- Minimal visible peeling
- Does not use a VI Peel
Level 2 Peel (VI Peel)
Includes VI Peel Original or Purify, selected for your concern and medical history. Plan for the specific product’s peeling and home-care routine.
- VI Peel Original or Purify
- Pigmentation & acne
- Selected pigment & texture concerns
- Peeling varies by patient
Level 3 Peel
An advanced formulation selected after assessment. Your provider will explain the exact product, expected recovery, and why it fits your concern.
- Advanced formulation
- Individual pigment assessment
- Scar-specific consultation
- Plan matched to your skin
Multi-session packages available
- ✓ Package of 3 — save 10% on the standard per-session price
- ✓ Package of 5 — save 15% on the standard per-session price
- ✓ Decide on further sessions after reviewing healing and improvement
Your aesthetician will recommend the right peel level and number of sessions based on your skin type and concerns at consultation.
Who Performs This Treatment
Reviewed by Lauren Siso, Licensed Esthetician and Assistant Laser Practitioner.
Lauren Siso
Christian Carter
How Many Sessions & How Often
A first visit lets you assess healing and any improvement before deciding on more treatment.
Further sessions depend on the concern, benefit, and tolerance. A plateau may call for a different approach rather than another peel.
Maintenance is optional and reflects recurrence, home care, sun exposure, and your preferences.
Your aesthetician will recommend the right number of sessions based on the depth and nature of your concern. Multi-session packages at 10–15% savings are available for patients committing to a series. Learn more about our microneedling and BBL Photofacial options for complementary treatment.
How the VI Peel Works
A medical-grade chemical peel uses a customized blend of acids — including TCA, retinoic acid, and salicylic acid — to dissolve and remove damaged surface cells in a controlled clinical setting.
VI Peel is used across a range of skin tones, but skin history and contraindications still determine suitability.
Visible peeling often lasts several days. Review the change after healing rather than judging success from how much skin sheds.
VI Peel Questions
What to know before booking a VI Peel at ELLEMES Medical Spa in Atlanta.
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Real Patients, Real Results
Verified Google reviews from ELLEMES patients who chose us for chemical peels.
Thank you ellemes for consistently giving great service. I have received sessions for microneedling/facials/peels with Lauren and Jaycee who are so skilled and knowledgeable about each procedure and provide excellent follow up care. Thank you Thao for your amazing precision work with injectables, you are truly an artist. I appreciate you all.
I purchased a package of four chemical peels from Ellemes Medical Spa, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Jaycee, who performed all four of my treatments, was absolutely amazing. Jaycee thoroughly assessed my skin using Ellemes’s laser imaging technology, listened to my concerns, and created a customized treatment plan based on my specific needs and goals. After four years of harsh weather exposure and neglect, my skin has truly been brought back to life in just four months.
I have never been happier with my skin! The aestheticians at Ellemes have far exceeded my expectations. I've been going to Ellemes for a little over a year and they have completely transformed my skin and provided me with a skincare routine to keep my skin beautiful, youthful and healthy! I have had hydrafacials, chemical peels, micro needling with PRP, dermaplaning and laser hair removal with life hanging results. | | Recently I saw Jaycee for a chemical peel. She took the time to analyse my skin and listen to my ...
ELLEMES is fantastic! I've had various services - chemical peel, microneedling, moxi, and a facial. All were incredible. The staff is so very nice and accommodating. Jaycee usually does my skincare treatments and she is so knowledgeable, gentle, and patient. I just recently had the pleasure of meeting and having services with Thao and she was incredible as well. She knew exactly what I wanted done and did it well and made sure I was comfortable throughout. I could not recommend this place enough!
My experience with med spa so far has been great. I've been twice. One for the consultation and one for a chemical peel. Jaycee is so kind and knowledgeable about everything I asked her. She gave me good advice on things I should be doing for me to take care of my skin better. Things I never knew. I will be going there for as long as it take to see improvement for my skin. I'm confident I will feel better about my skin once all the procedures are complete.
I recently had a chemical peel with Lauren and her customer service and knowledge is second to none. She checked up on me every day to see how I was doing and to get a status update on the progress. Anytime I had a question she always made herself available and also had great advice for how to proceed. She really cares. You don't find that a lot anymore. I will continue to see Lauren as often as I can!
Lauren was great & very attentive! She answered all of my questions and is gives great advice. Aside from the medications I've taken with a medical dermatologist, I have had the chemical peel with Lauren and received so many compliments and it's been 2 months later. Will be a repeated client! ❤️
Jaycee is absolutely amazing! I've been coming to her for hydrafacials and I always love the way my skin looks and feels afterwards. I just had my first chemical peel today and wow. A 10/10 experience. I cannot wait to see my results!
When You’re Ready
Schedule a consultation and your provider will assess your skin type, review your concerns, and recommend the right peel level for you.
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