VI Peel in Glasgow

A VI Peel can visibly improve pigmentation, sun damage, dull texture and breakouts for many people, though results vary. Improvement is usually easiest to judge about a week after treatment, once peeling has finished. One peel can make a difference, while some concerns, such as melasma or acne marks, benefit from a series spaced around four weeks apart, combined with daily sunscreen.

A VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel, made by VI Derm, that combines acids and antioxidants in a single application. It works on the outer layer of skin so that damaged, pigmented cells shed over the following week. It is used for uneven tone, melasma, acne, acne scarring and fine lines, and must be applied by a trained clinician.

A VI Peel at Harley Street Aesthetics in Glasgow costs £595 per treatment, which includes the take-home post-peel kit the peel is supplied with. A consultation is required first so your clinician can confirm the VI Peel is right for your skin. If a series is recommended, each peel is charged at £595 and usually spaced about four weeks apart.

A VI Peel does not remove a set number of layers; it works through the epidermis, the outer layer of skin, as a superficial-to-medium depth peel. Over roughly days 3 to 7, the treated surface cells shed in visible flakes, revealing newer skin underneath. The depth is controlled by the formulation and the number of coats your clinician applies.

The worst days after a VI Peel are usually days 3 to 5, when peeling is most visible and the skin can feel dry and itchy. Days 1 and 2 bring tightness but little visible change. Peeling normally eases by day 6 and most people have finished by around day 7. Avoid picking, use your aftercare kit and wear sunscreen.

Most people find a VI Peel comfortable, describing mild warmth or tingling while the layers are applied that settles within minutes. Sensitivity varies from person to person, and more reactive skin may sting briefly. In the days afterwards, the skin can feel tight, dry or itchy while it peels, which the moisturiser in your aftercare kit helps to ease.

VI Peel Precision Plus is one of several VI Peel formulations made by VI Derm, and is often chosen where pigmentation is the main concern. Whether it, or another VI Peel formulation, is right for you depends on your skin type, tone and goals. Your clinician decides which formulation to use at consultation, so we do not promise a particular variant before your skin is assessed.

Many people see a visible improvement after one VI Peel, but deeper or long-standing concerns such as melasma, stubborn pigmentation or acne marks may need a series of peels spaced about four weeks apart. Your clinician will review your skin after the first peel and advise whether more are likely to help. Some people then choose occasional maintenance peels.

Neither is better overall; they suit different concerns. A VI Peel is usually preferred for pigmentation, melasma and uneven tone, with around a week of visible peeling. Microneedling is usually preferred for pitted acne scars and texture, with a day or two of redness. Some people benefit from both, planned a few weeks apart by their clinician.

Deeper medium-depth peels, deep peels and ablative laser resurfacing all work more deeply than a VI Peel, but they bring longer recovery, more discomfort and a higher risk of pigment change and scarring, particularly in darker skin. For stubborn pigmentation, a dedicated depigmentation treatment such as the Cosmelan Peel may be considered instead. Your clinician will advise which option suits your skin.