Chemical Peels in Williamsburg, VA.
Choose your peel — from no-downtime brightening to medium-depth resurfacing. Three peel systems matched to your skin, your goals, and the downtime you can plan around.
Offered at Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness, 1309 Jamestown Rd Ste 204, Williamsburg, VA, serving Yorktown, Newport News and James City County.
30–45 minutes
None to 7 days · varies by peel
Brighter skin within a week
Series of 3–4, every 3–4 weeks
What it actually does.
A chemical peel is a precisely formulated blend of acids applied to the skin. The acids dissolve the bonds between dead surface cells, encouraging them to shed and revealing newer skin underneath. Done in the right concentration for the right person, peels are one of the most reliable tools we have for tone, texture, and pigmentation.
The trick is matching peel to skin. A medium-depth peel that's perfect for one client will create stubborn hyperpigmentation in another. We offer three peel systems below — they cover the spectrum from 'no-downtime weekday' to 'visible peeling for a week.' The choice is part of the consult.
Safety note: aggressive peels carry hyperpigmentation risk for clients with deeper Fitzpatrick skin tones. Our BioRePeel and VI Peel options are broadly safe across the spectrum; we screen carefully and discuss alternatives where appropriate.
Chemical Peels, before and after.
Our own patients, shown with written consent and unretouched. Individual results vary.
VI PeelTone brightened and pigment reduced after a VI Peel.
Chemical Peel + SkincareClearer, smoother skin after a customized series.
BioRePeel Body4 treatments.
See Before & After Results4 skin & peels results in the gallery, with drag-to-compare.
Depth decides the result.
Every peel dissolves the bonds holding old surface cells in place. What changes from peel to peel is how deep it works, and that sets both the result and the downtime. Pick a peel.
Acids loosen old cells
The solution dissolves the bonds between dead surface cells so they shed and reveal newer skin.
Depth sets the result
Superficial peels brighten; medium-depth peels reach the dermis and do more for pigment, scars and lines.
Depth sets the downtime
From nothing visible to about a week of peeling. We match the peel to the time you can plan around.
A short series
Three or four peels, three to four weeks apart, build on each other.
- 3Depth classesSuperficial, medium and deep; we offer superficial to medium.Fischer et al., JEADV 2010
- 0–7 daysDowntimeDepends entirely on the peel.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
- ~1 weekTo brighter skinAs the old layer sheds.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
- 3–4Peels in a seriesEvery three to four weeks.Colonial Aesthetics protocol
Depths are illustrative. Deeper peels carry more pigment risk for deeper skin tones, which is why the choice is part of your consultation. Sources: Fischer et al., Chemical peels in aesthetic dermatology, JEADV 2010.
What to expect.
How a Chemical Peels visit runs, from the days before to the days after. Your provider walks you through all of it at the consultation.
Before
Skip retinoids and aggressive exfoliants for 3–5 days prior. Tell us about active cold sores, recent sunburn, or recent in-office treatments — we'll adjust.
During
We cleanse, prep, and apply the peel in measured layers. Most clients describe a brief tingling or warm sensation. Treatment is 30–45 minutes including post-peel care.
After
Strict sunscreen the next 1–2 weeks — non-negotiable. BioRePeel and PRX have no or minimal visible peeling. VI Peel will visibly peel days 3–6; do not pick or pull. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Who it's for
Who it's for.
- Sun damage, age spots, or uneven tone
- Melasma or hyperpigmentation (specific peels)
- Fine lines and surface texture issues
- Acne and acne scarring (early to moderate)
- Dullness or a single-event glow-up
Who should hold off or check with us.
- Pregnant or nursing clients
- Active cold sores or open lesions
- Recent sunburn or aggressive sun exposure
- Recent in-office treatments — we'll space appropriately
- Recent isotretinoin (Accutane) — typically wait 6 months
If you're unsure, ask us — we'll go through your history during your consult.
Treatments that pair well with this one.
Questions clients ask us most.
Further reading
Medically reviewed by Brittany Ptachick, MSN, FNP-C and Catherine White, MSN, FNP-C
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners · Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness
Ready to talk through it?
Three peels, one in-person conversation to decide. Book a consultation and we'll match it to your skin.
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