Should I Get the Vi Peel Before or After my Vacation?

Most Peels lighten the skin, and therefore make you more venerable to the sun.  Even though it only takes three to four days for the skin to completely flake off with the Vi Peel, your skin will still be sensitive for a while after.

I would avoid getting a peel of any type, or resurfacing before a sunny vacation, especially Mexico. The sun becomes stronger as you approach the Equator. If you get burned, especially after a peel, you are more likely to develop dark spots or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is unlikely that you will be as attentive to your sunscreen on a vacation as you should be .

Enjoy the Margaritas, and have your peel when you get home.

If you have an upcoming vacation, it is better to peel away the damage after the vacation. I would highly recommend frequent peeling especially after prolonged sun exposure. Don't forget your sunblock!

While the Vi Peel is a treatment for sun damage and Hyperpigmentation it should not be done prior to being in the sun.  The Vi Peel causes peeling of the outer most skin cells allowing new less damaged cells to get to the surface, but while this process is occurring the skin temporarily has less natural protection from UV rays. You can try hats and SPF to block UV rays but it is not worth the risk. Wait to have your peel when you return from your trip.