Dull, tired skin
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Medical-Grade Peel · Bend
VI Peel in Bend, Oregon | Juniper Dermatology
The VI Peel is the radiance workhorse of medical-grade peels — a single blended formula that lifts dull tone, softens texture and clears congestion through one comfortable, predictable week of renewal.
Before & after
Real results
Representative clinical results from the device manufacturer. Individual results vary; your plan is tailored during your visit.
Treatment timeAbout 30 minutes
DowntimeVisible peeling, roughly days 3-5
ComfortBrief tingling or warmth
Results seenFresh skin revealed by days 6-7
Results lastMonths; best in a series
SessionsSingle glow or a 3-4 treatment series
Overview
What to know about VI Peel
The VI Peel, developed by the Vitality Institute, is a medium-depth chemical peel built from a synergistic blend of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol and vitamin C. Each ingredient has a job: TCA resurfaces, salicylic acid clears congestion, retinoic acid accelerates turnover, vitamin C brightens, and phenol lets the blend reach a medium depth while staying comfortable on the skin.
It is one of the most versatile peels in dermatology because it is well tolerated across skin types and tones — including richer skin tones, where aggressive resurfacing can be risky. Juniper offers the VI Peel family of formulas — Original, Plus, Advanced, Precision Plus (for pigment) and Purify (for acne) — and matches the version to your skin and your goal at your visit.
Treatment takes about 30 minutes, and most patients need no anesthetic. Skin tightens and takes on a slightly bronzed look before you leave, then the peel keeps working as the surface lifts away over the following days. For pigment, acne and post-acne marks, a series of three to four peels spaced roughly a month apart typically delivers the most durable change.
What to expect
Downtime & recovery
The peeling week is well mapped. Day one, skin feels tight and looks slightly darker or bronzed. Light flaking can begin by the end of day two. Days three through five bring the most visible peeling — skin lifts in fine flakes and sometimes thin sheets, and it often looks more dramatic than it feels. By days six and seven the old surface has shed, revealing fresher, smoother, more even skin underneath.
Most patients return to work and normal routines right away; some prefer to plan around the days three-to-five window for public-facing events. Heat and heavy sweat can irritate freshly treated skin, so strenuous exercise, saunas and hot showers are paused for the first couple of days.
Aftercare essentials
- Moisturize generously with the recommended post-peel products
- Do not pick or pull peeling skin — let it shed naturally
- Pause retinoids and acids until your provider clears them
- Strict daily SPF — new skin is photosensitive skin
What it treats
Concerns we address
Fine lines & early aging
Softens fine lines and rough texture as cell turnover accelerates.
Sun damage & uneven tone
Lifts dull surface cells and fades the look of sun-driven discoloration.
Acne & congestion
Purify formulas target breakouts, oil and clogged pores.
Post-acne marks
Helps fade the flat marks and uneven tone breakouts leave behind.
Melasma & hyperpigmentation
Precision Plus formulations support pigment correction within a dermatologist's plan.
Why patients choose it
The benefits
Safe across skin tones
One of the most skin-type-versatile medical peels available.
Comfortable treatment
A brief tingling sensation — most patients are surprised how easy it is.
Predictable renewal
A well-mapped peeling week with fresh skin by days 6-7.
A family of formulas
Original through Purify — the chemistry is matched to your concern.
Investment & financing
VI Peel is priced by formula and by whether it is part of a series. We'll recommend the right version and cadence at your visit — no pressure to over-treat.
Exact pricing is personalized to your plan and confirmed at your visit. We accept major cards and offer CareCredit financing.
Why a dermatologist
A VI Peel is simple to receive and surprisingly nuanced to choose. Our dermatology team confirms the diagnosis behind your redness, pigment or breakouts, selects the right formula and depth for your skin type, and sequences the peel with lasers, microneedling and skincare so every treatment pulls in the same direction.
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VI Peel FAQ
What is a VI Peel?
A medium-depth chemical peel developed by the Vitality Institute, blending TCA, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol and vitamin C. The blend resurfaces the surface while brightening and clearing, making it a go-to for radiance, tone and texture.
Does a VI Peel hurt?
Most patients describe a few minutes of tingling or warmth during application that settles quickly. No anesthetic is usually needed, and the treatment itself takes about 30 minutes.
What does the peeling week look like?
Skin looks slightly bronzed and feels tight for the first day or two, peeling is most visible on days three through five, and fresher skin is revealed by days six and seven. The peeling is painless — the main job is not picking at it.
Is the VI Peel safe for darker skin tones or melasma?
The VI Peel is one of the most skin-tone-versatile medical peels, which is a big part of why dermatologists favor it. We still select the formula and depth deliberately for pigment-prone skin, and melasma is treated as part of a broader plan rather than a single peel.
How many VI Peels will I need?
A single peel delivers a visible radiance reset. For pigment, acne and post-acne marks, a series of three to four peels spaced about a month apart usually produces the most durable improvement.
VI Peel vs. TCA peel vs. Cosmelan — how do I choose?
You don't have to — that's our job. As a rule: VI Peel for overall radiance, tone and texture with modest downtime; TCA for more corrective resurfacing of lines and sun damage; Cosmelan® as a dedicated program for melasma. Your dermatologist matches the peel to your skin at your visit.
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