VI Peels Pikeville KY

Find top doctors who perform VI Peels in Pikeville, KY. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Pikeville, KY.

Local Businesses

Oscar Thompson Iii

(606) 432-0079
Po Box 3510
Pikeville, KY 41502


Pikeville Dermatology And Cosmetic Center

(606) 432-9106
108 N Auxier Ave
Pikeville, KY 41501


Collins, David – Kentucky Heart & Lung Inst

(606) 432-3438
126 Trivette Dr # 202
Pikeville, KY 41502


Mary Lyn Tan Lu

606-432-0061
126 Trivette Drive P O B 2257 Suite 201
Pikeville, KY 41502


Timothy R Lavender, Do

(606) 432-9106
1098 S Mayo Trl Ste 202
Pikeville, KY 41501


Ky Center-Plastic Surgery

(606) 432-0061
126 Trivette Dr # 201
Pikeville, KY 41502


Thompson Iii, Oscar W – Weddington Dermatology Clinic

(606) 432-0079
387 Town Mountain Rd, #201
Pikeville, KY 41501


Mary Lyn Lu

(606) 432-0061
126 Trivette Drive, P.O.B. 2257 Suite 201
Pikeville, KY 41502


Oscar William Thompson Iii

606-432-0079
Po Box 3510
Pikeville, KY 41502


Mary Lyn T Lu Facs

606-432-0061
Po Box 2257
Pikeville, KY 41502


Lu, Mary Lyn T

(606) 432-0061
126 Trivette Dr Ste 201
Pikeville, KY 41501


Lavender, Timothy

606-432-9106
108 N Auxier Ave
Pikeville, KY 41501


North, Angela – Collins Vein Ctr

(606) 432-3438
126 Trivette Dr # 202
Pikeville, KY 41502


Oscar Thompson

(606) 432-0079
Po Box 3510
Pikeville, KY 41502


Ronald Hall

(606) 432-5532
Po Box 2500
Pikeville, KY 41502


Kentucky Heart & Lung Institute

(606) 432-3438
126 Trivette Dr Ste 104
Pikeville, KY 41501


Ronald D Hall

(606) 432-5532
1098 S Mayo Trl – Suite 211
Pikeville, KY 41501


East Kentucky Eye Ear Nose

(606) 432-4494
255 Church St Ste 101
Pikeville, KY 41501


Hall, Ronald

606-432-5532
1098 S Mayo Trial
Pikeville, KY 41502


Thompson, Oscar

606-432-0079
387 Town Mountain Rd Ste 201
Pikeville, KY 41501


VI Peels FAQ in Pikeville, KY

How many sittings are required for chemical peel?

3-4 sittings done at 2-3 weeks interval. It helps in skin rejuvenation and revitalization.

How deep does VI Peel go?

VI Peels are safe for all skin types, it has a numbing agent, so it is virtually pain free and offers minimal down time. On average, one can expect flaking to peeling starting at day 3 through day 7 after treatment. The VI can range from a light to medium depth peel depending on technique and application used.

How long does VI Peel peeling last?

Two to three days after the VI Peel application, the skin will begin to peel. This process can last between three and seven days, depending on the patient’s skin type and condition. Moisturizer can be used during this time to help mask the noticeable appearance of peeling.

What happens the day after VI Peel?

Patients can expect pain, redness, irritation, and flaking for about one week. Skin begins to peel after three days and continues to day seven. Normal activities can be resumed, but sun exposure and exercise should be avoided.

What are the pros and cons of chemical peels?

A chemical peel can visibly improve your skin by improving skin texture, tone and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. However, it also presents side-effects that you should be wary of. This can include redness, scarring, and possibly infection.

Will my face be red after a VI Peel?

You are likely to experience some mild redness, skin flaking, and irritation from a light chemical peel for a few days. Recovery is rapid, and after repeated treatments, these side effects will likely subside.

Why you shouldn’t get a chemical peel?

A chemical peel can lead to a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, such as a flare-up of the herpes virus — the virus that causes cold sores. Heart, kidney or liver damage. A deep chemical peel uses carbolic acid (phenol), which can damage heart muscle and cause the heart to beat irregularly.

How long does it take for your skin to peel after a chemical peel?

The peeling may take anywhere from 7-10 days on average or longer depending on internal and external factors such as skin type, age, weather, lifestyle, and hormones. Slight redness and skin sensitivity and flaking can occur as your treatment eliminates dead surface skin cells.

Are VI peels painful?

The VI Peel is almost painless, and requires none of the skin pre conditioning required by those peels when used on skin types 4 to 6. In addition, the VI peel has very few of the complications and hazards that usually come with those peels.

Does everyone peel with a VI Peel?

Most people undergoing a Vi Peel, which is a proprietary mix of several ingredients, will experience some peeling by 7 days, but there can be some variation. The fact that you feel as if your skin is “tight and rough” suggest that you have not exfoliated yet. I would suggest utilizing more moisturizer.

What are the side effects of VI Peel?

burning pain. skin discoloration. swelling. blistering. itchiness. allergic reaction. infection. dry skin.

How often should you get a VI peel?

A VI Peel is a moderate-depth chemical peel that may improve your skin texture and improve signs of aging. It uses a blend of ingredients that include salicylic acid, TCA, and phenol. You can get a VI Peel as frequently as every 4 to 6 weeks, and it can be used on all skin types.