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Professional acid exfoliation that resurfaces the skin to even tone and smooth texture.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Skin Treatment
Recommended Protocol
Chemical Peel
VI Peel • 3–6 times per year
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
A chemical peel uses a controlled acid solution to exfoliate damaged surface skin and speed cell turnover, fading pigmentation, clearing acne, and smoothing texture and fine lines. Peels range from light refreshers to deeper medical formulas. Results build over a series, with downtime from none to about a week of flaking depending on depth.
A chemical peel applies a controlled acid solution — glycolic, salicylic, TCA, or blended formulas like VI Peel and Cosmelan — to exfoliate damaged surface layers and accelerate cell turnover. Peels fade melasma, sunspots, and uneven tone, clear acne, soften fine lines, and refine texture, with strength ranging from a light lunchtime refresh to a deeper medical peel. Results build with a series, and depth determines both the result and the recovery.
For a practice, peels are a versatile, margin-friendly service that scales from first-time patients to advanced pigment protocols and pairs well with a take-home brightening regimen. The main patient hesitation is uncertainty about visible peeling and the final result. Letting them preview the projected clarity and tone improvement on their own photo — and slotting it into a seasonal plan — supports both booking and the maintenance products that sustain it.
Chemical Peel
Category
Skin Treatment
Typical cadence
3–6 times per year
Downtime
Light peels: minimal; deeper peels: 3–7 days of flaking.
Typical range
$100–$300 per session
From in-clinic procedures to at-home regimens, Afters maps the full range of options — so patients can see what each one would do for them, on their own photo, before they commit.
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Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Brown or gray-brown patches on the face triggered by sun, hormones, and heat.
Explore concernClogged pores, breakouts, and inflammation on the face, chest, or back.
Explore concernDarkened patches and spots from excess melanin caused by sun, inflammation, or hormones.
Explore concernFlat brown spots and age spots from years of cumulative sun exposure.
Explore concernA tired, lackluster complexion lacking radiance from dehydration, dead-skin buildup, and environmental stress.
Explore concernSmoothing rough, uneven, or bumpy facial skin for a refined, radiant complexion.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about chemical peel — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Peels address melasma, sunspots, uneven tone, acne, fine lines, and dull or rough texture. Stronger peels also help acne scars and deeper pigmentation.
A light superficial peel may cause only mild flaking for a day or two, while a medium or deep peel can mean visible peeling and redness for 3–7 days.
Light peels can be repeated every few weeks in a series, while deeper peels are done a few times a year. Your provider tailors the cadence to your skin and goals.
Yes, with the right formula. Superficial peels and pigment-specific protocols like Cosmelan are commonly used on deeper skin tones under professional guidance to limit pigment risk.
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