Chemical Peels

Solve Clinics River North offers two professional chemical peel options: the VI Peel (TCA, salicylic acid, Vitamin C blend) at $325 per session or $900 for three, addressing fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne, and sun damage on all skin types including darker complexions; and the PCA Peel (salicylic, lactic, and citric acid blend) at $175 per session or $475 for three, suited to acne-prone and pigmented skin with minimal visible peeling. Both take approximately 30 minutes. Results appear within 7–14 days as the skin completes the exfoliation cycle.

Solve Clinics River North Chicago offers two clinically validated chemical peel protocols covering a spectrum of skin concerns, from mild congestion and uneven tone through to deeper photodamage and moderate scarring. The VI Peel is a medium-depth chemical exfoliant combining trichloroacetic acid (TCA), salicylic acid, phenol, Vitamin C, and tretinoin. This blended formula penetrates to the mid-dermis, making it effective for fine lines, wrinkles, solar lentigines (age spots and sunspots), melasma, acne, and acne scarring. Importantly, the VI Peel formulation is designed for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including deeper skin tones that may be contraindicated for some pure-TCA peels. A single VI Peel session is priced at $325; a series of three is $900. Visible results emerge within 7–14 days as the treated epidermal layers shed, revealing smoother, more even-toned skin. All pricing includes taxes, medication, and pre/post-care. The PCA Peel is a shallower resurfacing treatment using a synergistic blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid. Salicylic acid controls sebaceous activity and penetrates follicular openings to address congestion and acne; lactic acid provides gentle keratolytic exfoliation and mild skin brightening; and citric acid targets uneven tone and early photodamage. The lighter penetration profile of the PCA Peel means minimal visible flaking rather than dramatic peeling, making it the preferred option for patients who cannot take time away from work or social commitments. A single PCA Peel session is $175, with a three-session series at $475. Both peel protocols at Solve Clinics River North Chicago are performed in approximately 30 minutes and are available to patients from the Gold Coast, Streeterville, Bucktown, Logan Square, and the wider Chicagoland metro area.