Not All Peels Are the Same: The Science Behind VI Chemical Peels
What Is a VI Chemical Peel — And Why Depth Matters
Chemical peels are defined by how deeply they act in the skin, not by brand name. That depth determines what type of change a peel can create and whether it requires medical supervision.
At HollaceMD Advanced Laser + Aesthetics, we administer the VI Chemical Peel, a medium-depth, medical-grade peel. Unlike lighter peels that work only on the epidermis, the VI Chemical Peel reaches into the upper dermis, where pigment, texture, and collagen-related changes originate.
Light peels are not worse — they target a different layer and serve a different purpose.
Why the VI Chemical Peel Is Classified as Medium-Depth
Light or spa peels act at the epidermal surface.
The VI Chemical Peel reaches the papillary dermis and can treat concerns not reachable with superficial resurfacing, including:
Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Sun damage and dyschromia
Fine lines and early photo-aging
Acne scarring and texture irregularity
Global unevenness in tone
Why Medical Oversight Is Required
Medium-depth peels initiate a controlled injury in the dermis to stimulate repair. That process requires:
A regulated, medical-grade formulation
Appropriate patient selection and skin preparation
Technique adjusted for skin tone and risk factors
Post-treatment guidance to protect barrier and pigment
Ability to manage variation in healing if needed
HollaceMD Advanced Laser + Aesthetics administers the VI Chemical Peel within a physician-supervised model consistent with its depth classification.
Not Sure Which Depth You Need?
(medium-depth peel) is appropriate for your skin biology and goals.