I'm ready for my next peel, and I'm toying with the Vi Peel (VI peel or ViPeel). I’m dying to try it, but no one has been able tell
me the exact percentage of each ingredient or the pH level, and that concerns me!
Who’s done the Vi Peel or has inside info? Can you post your feedback?
Who’s done the Vi Peel or has inside info? Can you post your feedback?
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients and comments from the ViPeel website:
TCA - Trichloroacetic Acid for penetration, deep scar
healing;
stimulates collagen growth;
stimulates collagen growth;
Retin-A - acid derived from vitamin A to combat
wrinkles;
Salicylic Acid - this beta
hydroxy acid (BHA) is an exfoliant;
Phenol - has antiseptic and anesthetic properties; aids in skin penetration;
Vitamin C - ascorbic acid has antioxidant and
mild exfoliation properties
Downtime
This peels appears to take about a week from start to finish, so prepare for downtime.
Cost
The average cost for the Vi Peel is about $300, depending on your location.
Photos of Vi Peel Chemical Peel
Here are some pictures from others who have done the Vi Peel:
This person said it was the strongest peel offered by the spa--and that it's not for everyone.
Really interested to hear what others have to say about this one!
Reviews of the Vi Peel
There are mixed reviews for this peel; it gets about a 65% approval rating. Check this site to see what others had to say.
If you've had the Vi Peel done, please post your comments. We'd all love to hear more about it.
Watched a few youtubes on vipeel. The ONE aspect that is red flagging for me: PHENOL. I am experienced with PHENOL applied by a PLASTIC SURGEON on my upper lip only. I wanted to die. The pain was extreme.for.hours. I eventually passed out. Lip was severely swollen the next day. Brown chunks falling off. Orange seeping out. Ok. Phenol is harsh. But to trust online vi peels? My upper lip was WHITER than WHITE until I had laser to remove. Then, there's that EXTREME sun sensitivity after, too. ~~Barb
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! I've read a lot about phenol, and it concerns me too, especially since I can't find out how much of it is in this peel. Phenol actually penetrates so deeply that it obliterates all of your melanin, which allows your skin to color. The concern for me is that it can keep the skin from being able to protect itself from UV rays, and I'd have to apply makeup to that part of my face forever if the percentage is too high and destroys the melanin. :-(
DeleteCelebrity Laser spa is no longer offering the ViPeel. Hmmmm, and posts: "...However, the Jessner/TCA peel infusion available with the Dermasweep is a great alternative to the Vi Peel. This technique allows precise application of the peel with the infusion method during the microdermabrasion procedure." ~~barb
ReplyDeleteCelebrity Laser spa is no longer offering the ViPeel. Hmmmm, and posts: "...However, the Jessner/TCA peel infusion available with the Dermasweep is a great alternative to the Vi Peel. This technique allows precise application of the peel with the infusion method during the microdermabrasion procedure."
ReplyDeleteGabi - there is a seller on eBid that has been selling the kits for years now and everyone is ecstatic over them. I am intrigued to say the least. This tca just seems so snail mailish to me, you know? Let's jump into the 21st century with EMAIL lol. Well, that's my analogy. ;) It sells for $135 buy it now. Has all the bells and whistles of items I have seen in spas? So maybe...I am not a member of eBid, so I couldn't ask the seller: "Where are YOU getting all of these kits?" Tread carefully,please ~~Barb
ReplyDeleteGabi - there is a seller on eBid that has the kits. It sells for $135 buy it now. Has all the bells and whistles of items I have seen in spas? So maybe...I am not a member of eBid, so I couldn't ask the seller: "Where are YOU getting all of these kits?"
ReplyDeleteI found http://www.sell.com/ratings/roshskincare/ online with a good reputation on current responses for the ViPeel. I think I will order one myself as well.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, keep,it up. I still need to send photos of before and after to you. Will do it one of these days!