VI Peel® is a medium-depth chemical peel using a proprietary blend of trichloroacetic acid (TCA), retinoic acid, salicylic acid, phenol and vitamin C. It works in the deep epidermis and upper dermis to encourage cellular turnover and collagen renewal.

Which formula is right for me?

There are six formulations — five for the face and one for the body. Your clinician selects the formula during your consultation based on your Zetta® skin analysis, skin type, concern and treatment history.

The formula includes a numbing agent. Most clients describe a warm tingling for the first few minutes of application that settles quickly.

How much downtime should I plan for?

Visible peeling typically runs from day 2 to day 6, with most people fully shed by day 7. Plan the treatment around social or work commitments.

How many sessions will I need?

A single peel can produce a visible change in clarity and texture. For established pigmentation, acne or scarring, a series of peels spaced roughly 4 weeks apart is commonly recommended. Your clinician will advise a plan for your skin.

Is it safe for darker skin tones?

VI Peel® is formulated for use across all Fitzpatrick skin types. Deeper phototypes are assessed carefully at consultation and, where appropriate, prepared beforehand to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.

What should I avoid beforehand?

Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and waxing in the treatment area for around 5–7 days prior, and avoid deliberate sun exposure. Full pre-care instructions are provided at booking.

What does aftercare involve?

You go home with a post-peel kit: a cleanser, protective towelettes and SPF. Do not pick or peel the skin, avoid heat, exercise and sun, and keep the skin moisturised while it sheds.

Medical Grade Chemical Peel

VI Peel

Reveal. Renew.
Radiate.

VI Peel^® is a medium-depth chemical peel available at Kaiz Wellness Medispa in Parnell, Auckland. It combines TCA, retinoic acid, salicylic acid, phenol and vitamin C to address pigmentation, congestion, fine lines and uneven texture — with a predictable 5–7 day shedding window.

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Clinician applying VI Peel during an in-clinic treatment at KAIZ

What Is the VI Peel^®?

Medium Depth. Predictable Recovery.

Unlike superficial peels that work only on the surface layer, VI Peel^® penetrates the deep epidermis and upper dermis. That depth is what allows it to influence pigment, congestion and collagen — while the self-neutralising formula keeps the process controlled and consistent from client to client.

It is a medical treatment, applied only by trained clinicians. At KAIZ every peel begins with a Zetta^® 3D skin analysis so the formula, strength and interval are matched to what your skin is actually showing beneath the surface — not just what is visible in the mirror.

Results vary between individuals. Your clinician will discuss what is realistic for your skin, and whether a peel, a course of peels, or a different pathway is the better option for you.

Zetta 3D skin analysis device used before a VI Peel at KAIZ

Why Clients Choose It

Treatment Benefits

Refines Skin Texture

Accelerates cellular turnover to soften rough texture and refine the appearance of pores.

Targets Pigmentation

Supports a more even tone across sun damage, post-inflammatory pigmentation and melasma.

Congestion & Breakouts

Salicylic acid works within the pore to help reduce congestion and blemish activity.

Supports Collagen

TCA and retinoic acid work in the deep epidermis and upper dermis to support collagen renewal.

Comfortable Application

A self-neutralising formula with a numbing agent — most clients report warmth or light tingling only.

All Fitzpatrick Types

Formulated for use across all skin tones, including deeper phototypes, under clinical supervision.

The Six Formulas

One System. Matched to Your Skin.

VI Peel^® is not a single product. Five facial formulas and one body formula share the same base blend, each with additional actives for a specific concern. Selection is clinical — made at consultation, never self-prescribed.

VI Peel® Original

First peel, sensitive skin, rough texture, maintenance

TCA · Phenol · Retinoic Acid · Salicylic Acid · Vitamin C

VI Peel® Advanced

Mature skin (40+), fine lines, elasticity

Original blend + anti-ageing booster

VI Peel® Precision Plus

Melasma, sun damage, stubborn discolouration

Original blend + hydroquinone & kojic acid

VI Peel® Purify

Active breakouts, oily and congested skin

Original blend + benzoyl peroxide, kojic acid, hydrocortisone

VI Peel® Purify with Precision Plus

Active acne with pigmentation or scarring

Purify blend + dual pigment-correcting boosters

VI Peel® Body

Chest, back, arms and other body areas

Blended acids with phenol, allantoin and aloe vera

What to Expect

The Peel Timeline

Consultation

Zetta® 3D skin analysis and medical history review. Your clinician selects the VI Peel® formula matched to your skin type and concern.

Treatment day

The skin is cleansed and degreased, then the peel is layered on. Application takes around 30 minutes in clinic. You leave with the solution still on the skin.

Day 1

The peel solution is washed off at home per your protocol. Skin looks tight and slightly bronzed; makeup is generally avoided.

Days 2–3

Light peeling usually begins around the mouth and nose, spreading outward. Post-peel towelettes are applied as directed.

Days 4–5

Peeling is at its most visible. Never pick or pull the skin — allow it to shed naturally.

Days 6–7

Shedding completes and fresh skin is revealed. Sun protection remains essential while the new skin settles.

Peeling patterns differ between individuals — some clients shed lightly, others more visibly. Your clinician will set expectations for your skin.

Suitability

Commonly Treated

Sun damage and uneven tone
Melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation
Active breakouts and congestion
Acne scarring and rough texture
Fine lines and early ageing
Enlarged-looking pores

Not suitable if

— Pregnancy or breastfeeding
— Isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6 months
— Active cold sores, eczema or broken skin in the treatment area
— Known allergy to aspirin/salicylates, phenol or any peel ingredient
— A history of keloid scarring (requires clinical review)

All contraindications are assessed at your consultation before any peel is booked.

Investment

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Per Session

$899NZD

Zetta® 3D skin analysis included
Clinician-selected VI Peel® formula
In-clinic application by a trained provider
Take-home post-peel kit and aftercare guidance

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Questions

Frequently Asked

This information is educational only and is not a substitute for a clinical consultation. Suitability, formula and expected outcomes are determined individually at KAIZ.

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