VI Peel Chemical Peel

Skin Bar and Studio offers the VI Peel, a professional-grade chemical peel formulated with a synergistic blend of TCA, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, phenol, and vitamin C. Priced at $325, the VI Peel is suitable for all skin types and phototypes, addressing fine lines, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and sun damage. The peel is applied in-clinic and self-neutralizes over 5–7 days during the peeling phase, with visible improvement emerging over two to four weeks. Members save 10% on each session.

Skin Bar and Studio in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood provides the VI Peel as its signature medical-grade chemical resurfacing treatment at $325 per session. The VI Peel is a medium-depth formulation developed by Vitality Institute Medical Products that combines five active ingredients — trichloroacetic acid (TCA) as the primary resurfacing agent, salicylic acid for keratolysis and anti-inflammatory action, phenol for deeper penetration and pain modulation, retinoic acid (a vitamin A derivative) to accelerate cellular turnover and collagen induction, and vitamin C as an antioxidant and brightening agent. Unlike single-acid peels, the synergistic blend allows greater clinical efficacy at lower individual acid concentrations, reducing the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — a particular advantage for medium and darker Fitzpatrick skin types. The peel is applied in-clinic in approximately 45 minutes. A mild tingling or stinging sensation during application resolves within minutes, and most patients leave the clinic with only mild redness similar to a light sunburn. Over the next 24 to 48 hours the skin tightens as the peel penetrates; the peeling phase typically begins on day three and continues through day five to seven, during which the outer skin layers shed to reveal the healthier tissue beneath. Patients are advised to avoid sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum SPF throughout the recovery window. The VI Peel is indicated for a broad range of concerns: fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, melasma and hormonal pigmentation, acne and active congestion, post-acne scarring, sun damage, uneven skin tone, and rough or dull texture. For optimal results a series of three peels spaced four to six weeks apart is typically recommended. Members of Skin Bar and Studio's membership program receive ten percent off each session, making a three-session series available at a significantly reduced total investment. Chicago patients from Old Town, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, and the Streeterville corridor will find Skin Bar and Studio's Wells Street location accessible by both public transit (the Brown and Purple Line stops nearby) and by car. The clinic offers Biologique Recherche facials and SkinPen microneedling as complementary treatments that pair well with the VI Peel in a comprehensive skin renewal program.