Chemical Peels

Golden Triangle Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa offers VI Peel chemical peel treatments ($400–$500) at Dr. Roy David's San Diego practice. The VI Peel is a professional-grade medium-depth chemical peel combining trichloroacetic acid, phenol, salicylic acid, vitamin C, and tretinoin, addressing hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, fine lines, acne-prone skin, and mild sun damage. The practice also offers HydraFacial ($200) and dermaplaning ($135) for more superficial exfoliation and skin preparation.

Chemical peel treatments at Ora Plastic Surgery San Diego (Golden Triangle Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa) are offered as part of a non-surgical skin treatment programme delivered within a facial plastic surgery practice. The primary chemical peel offering is the VI Peel — a professional-grade medium-depth peel developed by Vitality Institute Medical Products — priced at $400–$500 per treatment at the San Diego practice. The VI Peel is a blended formulation combining multiple active agents: trichloroacetic acid (TCA) as the primary penetrating acid for controlled dermal coagulation; phenol for deeper collagen remodelling effect; salicylic acid (a beta-hydroxy acid) for lipid-soluble penetration into follicular sebaceous units and keratolytic action particularly beneficial for acne-prone skin; vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for antioxidant protection and melanogenesis inhibition; and tretinoin (retinoic acid) to accelerate keratinocyte turnover and deepen penetration of the other active components. This multi-agent formulation positions the VI Peel as a more versatile treatment than single-acid peels, addressing a broad range of concerns including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, solar lentigines (sun spots), uneven skin texture and tone, fine superficial lines, active and post-acne scarring, and early photodamage. Post-peel peeling typically begins two to three days after treatment and completes within five to seven days, during which sun protection and gentle skin care are required. The treatment is suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types including darker skin tones, where the salicylic acid and retinol components provide melanocyte regulation alongside the TCA. Multiple sessions — typically three to four, spaced four to six weeks apart — are recommended for melasma and moderate pigmentation concerns. The practice also offers HydraFacial at $200 per session, a multi-step hydradermabrasion treatment using a vortex-suction handpiece to simultaneously exfoliate, extract impurities, and infuse hydrating and antioxidant serums — providing visible immediate results with no downtime. Dermaplaning at $135 per session uses a sterile surgical blade to remove the superficial layer of dead skin cells and vellus hair, revealing smoother skin and enhancing subsequent topical serum penetration.