Chemical Peels

SpaDerma Lincoln Park offers medical-grade chemical peels from $199 per session, drawing on PCA Skin's 20-plus peel formulation library and SkinCeuticals protocols. VI Peel starts at $375 for medium-depth tone correction and acne improvement. PRX at $350 is a no-peel biorevitalization option for patients who cannot accommodate downtime. Peels address uneven tone, fine lines, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and acne congestion. Three-session packages reduce cost; treatments are recommended every two to four weeks for corrective series and quarterly for maintenance.

Chemical exfoliation at SpaDerma Lincoln Park draws on one of the broadest peel menus in a Chicago medspa setting, anchored by PCA Skin's library of more than 20 professionally administered formulations. The standard chemical peel at $199 per session serves as the primary entry point, with the specific formulation selected by the provider during consultation based on Fitzpatrick skin type, active concerns, melanin sensitivity, and prior treatment history. PCA Skin's portfolio spans superficial to medium-depth peels addressing hyperpigmentation and melasma (using kojic acid, azelaic acid, and hydroquinone blends), acne and congestion (using salicylic acid and retinol formulations), aging and photodamage (using TCA and retinol blends), and post-inflammatory erythema. SpaDerma's providers also have access to SkinCeuticals chemical exfoliation protocols as part of the clinic's retail and treatment partnership with that brand. The VI Peel, starting at $375, is a medium-depth blend of TCA, salicylic acid, phenol, retinoic acid, and vitamin C. It delivers more significant correction for tone irregularity, active acne and post-acne marks, and accelerated skin regeneration over a five-to-seven-day peel cycle. Most patients notice visible exfoliation beginning on day two or three, completing by day five to seven, with fresh, clearer skin beneath. A series of two to three VI Peel sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is recommended for substantial improvement in more significant hyperpigmentation or acne-related discoloration. PRX at $350 is positioned as a no-downtime alternative within the peel category. It uses TCA at a concentration of 33% combined with hydrogen peroxide, which prevents TCA from penetrating through to the outer epidermal layer by competing for tissue binding sites. This mechanism drives the TCA stimulus deep into the dermis to stimulate fibroblast activity and collagen production while preventing the visible surface frosting and peeling that conventional TCA causes at the same concentration. Patients leave with a brightening, tightening, and hydrating effect and no visible peeling — making it practical for patients with limited schedule flexibility.