As the year turns, your thoughts may turn to transformation. This year, take control of your health and appearance like never before. But where do you start? And when?
If you want to improve the appearance of your skin, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to start is with a medical-grade, medium-depth chemical peel called VI Peel®. Unlike a superficial peel, which uses lower-strength acids, a prescription VI Peel does more than treat the surface of your skin.
And unlike a deep peel, VI Peel doesn’t require weeks of downtime as your skin reddens significantly and sheds itself like a lizard slipping out of its skin. With VI Peel, your skin starts to peel around Day 3, but the process only lasts a few days, without reddening.
At Aesthetics, by Dr. Lee, our experienced physician, Dr. Luis Lee, chose the VI Peel because it’s effective for a variety of skin issues, can be tailored to the client, and has minimal to no downtime. We perform VI Peels at our office in Granite Bay, California.
Why is winter the best time to renew your skin with a VI Peel? Below are some of the reasons the new year is the best time for the new you.
The best reason to book a VI Peel for the new year is that you’re already determined to achieve new goals for 2026. But unlike other New Year’s resolutions, such as weight loss or kicking a bad habit, you don’t need willpower to get better, fresher skin.
Whether you have acne, hyperpigmentation, or fine lines and sagging, one or two VI Peel sessions can significantly improve the appearance, feel, and health of your skin. You get to look better, healthier, and more youthful simply because you showed up for your appointment.
Another factor that makes the new year the best time for a VI Peel is that it’s easier to avoid the sun. Once you have a VI Peel treatment, your skin will be extra sensitive to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) A and B rays.
You need to be careful to avoid the day’s peak hours of sunlight and be diligent about your use of sunscreen after a peel. This becomes easier in January and February, when the Northern California sun tends to be a bit less brilliant.
The chillier weather also means you’re less likely to spend an extended amount of time outdoors. But you must still limit your sun exposure — especially if you like to stroll on the beach or ski in the mountains. Both sand and snow reflect UVA and UVB rays onto your skin.
While everyone reacts differently to a VI Peel and results vary by individual, most women and men start to peel about three days after their treatment. The peeling process is similar to that which occurs if you’ve had a bad sunburn.
You may have flakes or small sheets of peeling skin, but your skin won’t be overly tender, so it’s not as noticeable.
Since you can also treat your body with VI Peel to resolve issues such as back acne and discolored skin, winter lets you peel privately. The extra clothing you wear both indoors and outdoors means nobody but you gets to see your skin’s peeling process.
In addition to the support you get from our aesthetics team, VI Peel offers an app that lets you track your progress in photos. You also have access to a 24/7 live chat with experts and reminders for your skincare routine and follow-up appointments.
Are you ready for a new skin in the new year? Call us today at 916-888-8988 for your first VI Peel, or send us a message online. We serve the California communities of Granite Bay, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Lincoln, and the greater Sacramento area.
