Applying Acetone 100% Necessary Before Vi Peel?

Question

I'll be applying the Vi Peel after I come out of the shower, so my skin will already be thoroughly cleansed. Will Acetone still be necessary? Thanks.

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	Even though your skin will be thoroughly cleansed I would still recommend using acetone prior to a VI peel.  The acetone will help to remove any residue possibly left behind by a cleanser and allow more effective penetration of the peeling solution.  

	 

	Remember- the goal is to get the best outcome possible.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

As long as you aren't applying moisturizers or conditioners to the skin after washing your skin then you probably don't need the acetone. Acetone is used to remove the natural oils and greases and sun screens on the skin so the peel can penetrate more uniformly.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your message! I would recommend using either Acetone and alcohol prior to the peel as it will help fully clean and degrease the skin. This will ensure maximum penetration of the peel and hopefully provide you with the best results! After the peel make sure you use gentle cleansers, gentle moisturizer, and SPF of at least 30!

Neda Vanden Bosch, MD · Answer

The Acetone is used to degrease the skin, even if the skin is freshly cleansed, so that we can get better product penetration. To get maximum results it is necessary! Alcohol is an alternative if acetone is not available.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

Yes Acetone is necessary before a VI peel.  It is a degreaser and allows the peel to penetrate better by removing all of the oil from the skin.

Dina D. Strachan, MD · Answer

Degreasing the skin before a Vi Peel is recommended for best results, however, you don't have to use acetone. In my office, we routinely use rubbing alcohol and we get excellent results.

Christopher L. Hess, MD · Answer

Although cleansing the skin with soaps will remove a majority of the dirt and debris from your face a good astringent is necessary to break up and remove the oils. Acetone is basically the strongest astringent you can use that is not too toxic. So, yes you do need to clean with acetone first.

Applying Acetone 100% Necessary Before Vi Peel?

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