Vi Peel Before and After Photos…and videos!
Et voila! You asked for my Vi Peel photos, and here they are. On the left is the “before” photo, taken six weeks ago. On the right is the “after” photo, taken this afternoon. I’m wearing mascara and a little eye shadow in today’s picture, but am not wearing any other makeup; both photos are WYSIWYG. For a larger, in-your-face (or, rather, in-my-face) version, check out this link.
Now that I’ve had a chance to compare the side-by-side shots, the difference is actually pretty remarkable and leads me to say that I would enthusiastically recommend the Vi Peel to those with pigmentation problems. (My doctors at Profiles Beverly Hills performed mine.) And, by the way, if the scary “Nadine without her makeup!” photo on the left isn’t the world’s greatest advertisement for Bare Minerals foundation (I told you all I had ruddy, messy skin!), I don’t know what the hell is.
Finally, visit my new Jolie page on You Tube for two laughable videos I took of myself the day and night following my Vi Peel with my new Flip camera. Seriously. No making fun. (Um, and maybe you shouldn’t look at the videos while you’re eating. Day two of the peel is absolutely disgusting.) Loving my Flip, however! I’ll start uploading some fun how-to videos for your enjoyment.
xo, J!
Tags: Bare Minerals, complexion, JOLIE/NADINE, Profiles Beverly Hills, skin, Vi Peel, YouTube
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:22 pm
You look so sad in your before picture.
But your skin looks great in the after. 
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:30 am
Wow! Congrats on such amazing results. I enjoyed your honest recovery stories.
July 23rd, 2008 at 5:34 am
That’s amazing. Your skin looks wonderful! My skin is also not the greatest so I will have to check this out. Thanks for being so brave to post those pictures!
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:28 am
Muchos props to you for having the guts to post no-makeup pics!
How long will those results last for before you need to do another one? Just curious.
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 am
okay soo i have very very sensitive skin?? could i still do the treatment??
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:10 am
Yea! I love before and after peel photos. Your hyperpigmentation has improved greatly… I’m about to check out the directly-after photos, I love to see the early stages of peels, it’s exciting knowing whats waiting underneath!
July 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 am
Your skin was beautiful before the peel, but after much less redness. Thanks for sharing your story.
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:53 am
I, too, have sensitive skin, Tanya, and I was fine. My skin was tight and uncomfortable the first night, and I experienced a TON of flaking and peeling in the days following the peel (as you can see in my gross You Tube videos!), but I didn’t swell or become extra sensitive. I’d use caution if you have truly sensitive skin (i.e., can’t use chemical sunscreens, cannot use exfoliants, have severe eczema or rosacea), but as long as you tell your technician and they use a light hand, you will likely be A-ok.
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Love the pictures and the videos! How much does the Vi Peel cost? I’m impressed with the results… but is there a way to cloak the peeling a bit when you have to go out for work and such?
July 25th, 2008 at 6:07 am
wow, that is pretty remarkable!
July 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
thanks for sharing. it’s stories like this that i love on your blog- you being the guinea pig! have a good wknd!
July 26th, 2008 at 11:33 am
did it help with any clogged pores? That and hyperpigmentation are my biggest problems.
July 26th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I had my first VI Peel on June 17th. I absolutely loved the results until recently. Ever since I returned to my normal routeen my skin is MORE sensitive! I am a disaster! I use Sonya Dakar and Emergen-C products and have loved them and have never had a problem until now. Has anyone else had a similar problem and if so what did you do? The bumps are deep in the skin and all over! Help!
Lorie
July 29th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
It costs around $200 - $300, and results will last for a year or so, as long as you maintain with a proper regimen. See my post yesterday about Obagi/Skinceuticals/Vivite - all good lines for keeping the pigmentation at bay.
Don’t expect to get married, attend a high school reunion or red carpet event, or be photographed up close for at least two weeks after, however — your skin will be a little dry and flaky!
August 3rd, 2008 at 12:36 am
ok so i just had the peel at 4 pm today well yesterday. my orientation is on the 12 for school. instead of getting tan my skin is red. how long does it take for that to go away. omg i just read the comment above!! shit im doomed! please tell me the flakiness will go away after a week!!!!! please email me pinkchick3456@gmail.com
cailtin
August 7th, 2008 at 11:40 am
I’ve had lots of peels before but not the VI peel. I’m having one next week. I usually turn red, get itchy, peel on the lower part of my face and then I’m good to go. Did you pretty much have the same issues? I also noticed you had red patches in your before photo. I have the same type of thing. did the Vi peel get rid of your redness? Did your skin lighten? I know phenol can sometimes lighten skin a couple shades
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:22 am
I had the Vi peel yesterday. I have sensitive, pale, freckled skin. Right now I look like I have a bad sunburn and my skin feels tight and a little itchy. Hope I start peeling soon, I don’t like looking like a tomato, LOL. No pain no gain, right? I’ll try to remember to check in and let everybody know what my results were. Thanks for the pics and descriptions, Nadine!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:53 am
I had my Vi peel on the 20th. It didn’t hurt at all except for the inital stinging. I got pretty red and dry. My chin started to peel first on the third day and then everything started to REALLY peel. I’m usually more of a flaker but I peeled sheets with this peel. My skin finsihed peeling yesterday and now it’s just a little red and sensitive. Does anyone know when the redness will finally go away?