I got a VI chemical peel & microneedling - hyperpigmentation melasma on Asian skin @amillennioldlife

As an older millennial, I'm guilty of not having worn sunscreen 'til I reached my 30s. Don't be like me! Use sunscreen daily!
Now in my 40s, I have a lot of hyperpigmentation and photoaging damage accrued over decades of sunbathing 8-10 hours a day every summer at the beach in southern California. I'm fortunate to be in a position (finally) in my life where I can afford to and want to try more aggressive skin treatments to reverse my skin's age and improve its health.
Here's my experience getting a VI precision plus chemical peel with microneedling. I'm happy with the results, even though it doesn't look drastically better on camera. irl, I can see my skin surface is more smooth, complexion is more even, and my sun damaged skin looks healthier!
Leave a comment below if you've tried chemical peels before. Did you find it effective and worth the cost? Would you try it again or did you find another treatment that was better?
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[@GeorgiaZafferes1]

I’m getting my second peel Monday… had one about 4 weeks ago. Have had them in the past as well. Love this procedure.

[@meganthomas4950]

Hi, thanks for sharing your VI Peel results. I'm treating melasma & had similar results a few weeks ago. Your skin looks great. It's interesting to see it pared with microneedling.

[@Ellie-angel]

NIce results. Will be even better as you get the next one or two. Thank you for sharing :)

[@theresal.2848]

Thanks for posting the whole process, really helpful. Did the peel lighten or help the shadows near the mouth area further?

[@MyMillennioldLife]

@theresal.2828 Glad you found it helpful!💚 It did lighten it up considerably. But soon as I went outdoors to hike a month later with reapplying SPF, it darkened slightly, but still not as bad as it was before.

[@GeorgiaZafferes1]

You look 18 😊

[@pandagirlmama6115]

I have very similar melasma in the corner of my eyes! I did the Cosmelan MD 2 years ago which was intense but got rid of all of my melamsa. But even with consistent skincare and sun protection, the corner of my eyes is starting to have melasma spots again. I'm considering the VI peel or going back for a Cosmelan MD peel.

[@PtolemyXVII]

The cosmelan has retinoic acid and Arbutin which thins skin. Did you notice a difference to the texture or the development of wrinkles after cosmelan?

[@catherinerainville4232]

“I don’t want to scare children.” 😂😂😂

[@hopeless_wanderer502]

They did a VI peel and microneedling at the same time? I thought you had to wait in between treatments!

[@MyMillennioldLife]

Yes, both in the same session :)

[@hopeless_wanderer502]

@@MyMillennioldLife Okay. I had microneedling done today and have to wait to do a VI peel! I kinda want it done all at once! Lol Your skin looks great, BTW!

[@alexprinsrealestateagent1263]

Did they do the chemical peel first and then add the peel after? Or the other way around?

[@MyMillennioldLife]

Thank you so much! Would love to hear how yours went!

[@MyMillennioldLife]

They microneedled my face first, then applied the peel. Hope this helps!