Chemial Peels in NYC
Chemical peels are a great way to get smooth, glowing, even-toned, acne-free skin. Dr. Lee uses the ViPeel exclusively, which is one of the best chemical peels in NYC.
Reveal your freshest skin.
The ViPeel is a medical grade, medium depth peel that is unique because it combines a blend of acids. This allows it to achieve the same effectiveness as peels of higher concentrations of single acids, with much less discomfort. In fact, most patients feel minimal to no pain with the ViPeel. This blended peel also has the benefit of treating multiple skin conditions at once. There are many peels that are not safe for darker skin tones. The ViPeel is safe for all skin tones from Fitzpatrick 1-6, and does not require pre-conditioning of the skin with retinols or bleaching agents.
What does a chemical peel do?
Chemical peels create a controlled wound to the skin, causing it to regenerate and produce new collagen and elastin. They exfoliate the top layers of the skin and stimulate cell renewal. The skin that is revealed afterwards is smoother, brighter, tightened, and more even toned.
What can it treat?
Chemical peels are used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, melasma, acne, acne scars, pores, texture, dark under eye circles. Chemical peels can be used on essentially any part of the body. In addition to the face, they are also commonly used for skin rejuvenation on the neck, chest or decolletage, and back.
Chemical peels are categorized based on their depth:
Superficial peels penetrate to the epidermis and even out superficial hyperpigmentation
Medium-depth peels penetrate through the dermal-epidermal junction to the papillary dermis. These peels improve texture, increase tightness, remove fine lines, and correct deeper pigmentation and scarring.
Deep peels penetrate down to the reticular dermis. These peels improve deeper wrinkles and scars, soften texture, correct deep discoloration, and increase skin firmness. They are also associated with significant downtime and peeling.
Key ingredients in the ViPeel:
Each ViPeel contains a blend of trichloroacetic acid, retinoic acid, salicylic acid, phenol, and ascorbic acid which deeply exfoliate the skin, brighten, and improve texture and tone of the skin.
There are also more targeted peels that are supercharged with a blend of these ingredients to address acne and pigment:
Benzoyl Peroxide - antibacterial and clears out pore clogging debris
Hydroquinone - lightens pigment and blocks new pigment from forming
Kojic Acid - a natural brightening agent
Hydrocortisone - anti-inflammatory, reduces redness and calms inflammation
FAQ:
How much downtime is there?
Peeling ranges from light flakiness to sheet peeling. Peeling usually begins around day 3, and reaches its peak around day 3-4. It takes about a week for the skin to be completely back to normal, but most people feel comfortable returning to normal activity after around day 4.
How much is a chemical peel in NYC?
The ViPeel chemical peel ranges from $250 for the essential peel up to $350 for more targeted peels.
Does it hurt?
One of the benefits of the ViPeel is that it does not hurt. Most people feel only mild tingling.
What skincare should I use after the chemical peel?
Your ViPeel comes with an entire skin care kit with everything that you will need for aftercare for the 7 days after your procedure. It includes post-peel towelettes, cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
Can I wear makeup after a chemical peel?
Makeup can be worn 4 hours after treatment
What should I avoid before and after a chemical peel?
It’s best to avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning, laser treatments 2 weeks before and after a chemical peel.
Avoid facials, IPL, and lasers for 10-14 days after your chemical peel