Applying Acetone 100% Necessary Before Vi Peel?

Defatting the skin (degreasing) is important to get the most peel and product penetration from your VI Peel.  If you don't want to use acetone prior to treatment you can use a bubbly or foaming cleanser (that doesn't add moisture) rinse, pat dry and apply isopropyl alcohol to prep the skin prior to applying the VI Peel solution. 

Yes Acetone is necessary before the Vi peel. As uncomfortable and stinky as this part of the peel is it is necessary to degrease the skin so the combination of acids and vitamins can penetrate deep into the the dermis. Patients with moderate or severe oily skin may have to have several passes of the acetone prep. If the skin isn't degreased properly the results may be minimal as the peel didn't penetrate deep enough for desired results. We use a fan during this part of the peel to help with the fumes. This peel should also be performed in a medical setting from a trained professional. 

Acetone is a harsh chemical and is often used before chemical peels to enhance penetration of the acid.  If you do not like the acetone, kindly ask your physician to avoid the product and opt for foaming cleanser instead. I perform the Vi Peel and alteranative chemical peels, depending on the patient.