Overall rating: 3.17 / 5
(based on 295 votes)

Recommended by 68% of visitors

Average price: $293.72



Most helpful review

By Carol, Louisville KY on 10/16/2010
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I am a 43 yo black woman with lots of dark post breakout scars from cystic acne that I had since age 12. It decreased to moderate-severe only after 2 rounds of Accutane. For years I thought I was doomed to chronic acne. My self-esteem was the pits. I have tried many chemical peels, IPL, facials and OTC products, even luxury lines. I have been getting the V.I. Peel (not Vitalize) for almost a year. I have tried lots of chemical peels and OTC products. This is phenomenal! The sting/itch is bearable while being applied and fades very quickly. My esthetician pays special attention to my bad dark spots. After my 3rd peel a woman I know very slightly made a point to ask me what kind of skin care I was using. The results were that impressive. I would urge you to follow the instructions to the letter. Dr. Maguire has me to use prednisone cream with the moisturizing lotion for the first week to reduce inflammation and risk of addtional dark marks. I use the post peel pads and moisturizing lotion and let ABSOLUTELY no sun touch my face. without having on sunscreen. I also wear a hat. One note, don't sweat (work out/sauna etc) or else the peeling skin will bubble up early and really look weird, but it does not affect the peel. It does go away after a few hours. I go to Physician's Center for Beauty and my esthetician is Paula and she is terrific. The rest of the staff is very nice and professional. Dr. Maguire really takes his time to explain what you need to have done for your acne or other skin concerns and makes you feel very comfortable. Not at all like some doctors I have been to who made me feel like a whiner for being freaked out about my horrible cystic acne. They have never tried to sell me extra products that I do not need. I will never be without this medical staff. Even if the V.I. Peel does not work forever (nothing works forever!), I trust this staff to take good care of me and my skin problems A little .

Pros:
  • Cleansed pores
  • Reduced hyperpigmentation
  • Smoothed skin
  • Beginnings of a fine lines DISAPPEARED!
  • Reduced break outs to NONE!
Cons:
  • Lots of peeling, so if you are self-conscious, do this on a Thursday or Friday so your peeling is over the weekend.

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Just get a low acid peel, dont waste ur $

Pros

  • None yet

Cons

  • Burned face, face is red and sore, I look like I have 2nd degree burns
  • light
  • for a day or two
  • $ 315
  • I do not recommend using this product/treatment.





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Last summer my skin was very clear and rarely had acne but when i went back to school i broke out drastically around my mouth and cheeks and left scars. After getting a peel, I don't remember which kind, not all the scars were gone but there was a definite change in the appearance of the scars and some were completely gone. I only had a mild peel but I'm getting another one within the next couple weeks stronger than before. I am hopeful that it will get rid of the rest of my scars. overall i would definitely recommend this for people who have mild-moderate existing acne and scars. and at first i freaked out because of the redness and peeling but trust me give it a week and you will be happy. and DO NOT PICK!

Pros

  • Diminishes acne, lightens scars, evens out skin tone

Cons

  • peeling for a few days and trying not to pick at it
  • moderate
  • inconsistently
  • $ 100
  • I recommend using this product/treatment.





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You must follow the directions for after care. Apply plenty of moisture. Do it when you don't have plans to go out in the sun. Do it when you don't have an outing planned. You need about 4-6 days of major peeling with the one I get. (Vitalize Peel)

Pros

  • Stops break outs, Improves overall skin tone and redness, helps scarring,

Cons

  • Finding a pro. Peeling sucks but is so worth it
  • You must find someone who knows what they are doing. I have been getting my treatments at Clarity Med Spa in Tampa/ Lutz Florida and the aesthetician there is the best in the world in my opinion.
  • moderate
  • $ 125
  • I recommend using this product/treatment.





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I have done a series of peels through my dermatologist and they have really helped improve the tone and texture of my skin. I am 34 and am prone to cystic acne (still) and this, combined with Smoothbeam treatments, is the only thing that has helped. I would have "pocked" skin if not for these treatments.

Pros

  • Smoother skin, reduction in pore size, lightened scarring, cleared existing acne

Cons

  • Burns for a bit afterwards, peeling 2-3 days
  • moderately severe
  • $ 65
  • I recommend using this product/treatment.





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im very insecure about my skin, because its oily and i get break outs from time to time. so, I went to a local medical estetics place and they prescribed me a new skin care line (cleanser, moisterizer and retnol pads). ive been using it for about 3 weeks now, and my skin is the worst ive ever seen it. pimples everywhere, and my skin is red, and it hurts. Ive had two chemical peels so far and i havent noticed a significant change. i think its a waste of time and money.

Pros

  • skin feels softer the day you get one done

Cons

  • didnt improve the overall appearance of my skin
  • moderately severe
  • for a few weeks
  • $ 360
  • I do not recommend using this product/treatment.





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Overall I liked the after results, but I was hoping it would reduce pore size but it just lightened the dark spots on my face. For me it lasted for about 2mths, then after that I felt like Cinderella...:(

But the great thing I've discovered regarding my acne breakouts was that my hormones was out of wack and found a great herbal product that was such a blessing 4 me gosh wish i could show a before and after pic. Well ill be planning for a 2nd peel soon..Much Healing and Blessings to all that read this

Pros

  • Skin was brighter, reduced cystic pimples, eliminated oil on my face, and lighten scars

Cons

  • Had a few break outs after the peel. Payed about 180.00.Pricey 4 me. Oily skin and bumps came back and face looked terrible again
  • moderate
  • for a day or two
  • $ 180
  • I recommend using this product/treatment.





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I got Glycolic peels done. They recommended me 4 sittings initially. But eventually they suggested me more sittings intervaled at 15 days - 30 days per sitting. I had around 10-12 peeling sessions. The positive change was visible on my face. It has been 2 years now when I had the treatment. Pimples do come now, but the frequency and number has reduced.

During the treatment, my skin was more sensitive to sun.

Pros

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Cons

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  • moderately severe
  • for about a year
  • $ 50





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I just got the chemical peel yesterday, but so far, i havn't seen any improvement, and i think my skin has actually gotten worse. I didn't have any on my chin, now there are visible pimples, and around my cheeks i can deffientely see more acne. My doctor did say that every two weeks i would need another peel, and i would see a clear face between the third and fourth peel. I really hope she's right becouse i've been hiding behind my acne for a while now. I'll post the results of the later peels once (or if) my face gets clear.

Pros

  • i havent seen them yet...so the above "how well it works...agreeability...affordability" isn't accurate

Cons

  • burns during the process. So far, my skin has gotten more pimples, red, a type of acne i hadn't seen ebfore. I can't go out in the sun.
  • moderately severe
  • for a day or two
  • $ 80





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I have been getting salicylic acid peels about every month for the past three months. I did a series of glycolic peels but they didn't work as well in controlling breakouts. The day after the peel my skin feels very tight and need lots of moisture but doesn't peel. I don't think it has done anything to make my wrinkles less noticeable (I am 38) but it has reduced my breakouts drastically plus my skin feels really smooth and just looks better overall. I really recommend getting them!!

Pros

  • Skin is very smooth, haven't had any breakouts since getting monthly peels.

Cons

  • None
  • moderate
  • for a few months
  • $ 85
  • I recommend using this product/treatment.





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At first my acne started on my forehead it wasn't very bad but I got very painful spots and they also left deep scarring even if i didn't squeeze them. So I went to the pirvate clinic in harley street they looked at my skin and reccomended a glychol peel. I went for the treatment it got rid of some scars but not alot. I got little outbreaks, they said it was normal so I carried on with the treatment and homecare until the 6th session. okay finished all courses and not much of a change. So they told me I need to wait about a month before I come back for the check up. So I carried on using the homecare treatment and suddenly I started to break out like mad I was getting about 3-4 spots a day?! Now thanks to them my whole face is covered in acne till today! I am still trying to find a way to get rid of them. My advice is to think carefully before you go into these treatments. I want to go and try at a different place but i'm scared it might make it worse so im torn. very depressing.

Pros

  • got rid of a little scarring

Cons

  • made more spots appear
  • light
  • for a few months
  • $ 800
  • I do not recommend using this product/treatment.






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