Chemical Peels

Elinea offers VI Peel and custom chemical peels to address skin texture, tone, acne, and hyperpigmentation. Administered by licensed estheticians with advanced training in evidence-based skincare, treatments exfoliate and resurface the skin to reveal a brighter, more even complexion. Chemical peels complement other in-clinic treatments for San Francisco patients seeking comprehensive skin improvement.

Chemical peels at Elinea San Francisco are performed by licensed estheticians trained in advanced facial techniques and evidence-based skincare protocols. The clinic offers VI Peel — a professional-grade medium-depth chemical peel — alongside custom peel options tailored to individual skin types and concerns. VI Peel contains a blend of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, phenol, vitamin C, and tretinoin. This combination makes it suitable for a wide range of concerns including fine lines and wrinkles, acne and active breakouts, acne scarring, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, sun damage, and melasma. The peel is formulated to be safe across multiple skin tones, making it one of the more inclusive professional chemical peel options available. At Elinea, the peel application session takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The solution is left on the skin and a post-peel take-home kit is provided for aftercare. Peeling typically begins two to three days after application and concludes by day seven, revealing fresher, more even skin. Most patients benefit from a series of two to three peels spaced four to six weeks apart, with maintenance treatments two to three times per year. Chemical peels integrate well with Elinea's broader treatment menu — they complement microneedling, laser, and injectable treatments at appropriate intervals. The esthetician team at this Castro District medical spa advises on sequencing and spacing to optimise results across combined modalities. Located at 4035 18th Street, Elinea serves patients from Noe Valley, the Mission, Twin Peaks, and across the wider San Francisco Bay Area.