Chemical Peels in Potomac, MDTake off the dull layer. Keep the glow.
Medical-grade peels at Aluna Aesthetics — from a gentle Red Carpet refresh to VI Peel Precision Plus for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.
- Customizable strength for your skin type
- From minimal downtime to medical-grade
- Brighter, smoother skin within a week
- Treatment time
- 30–45 minutes
- Discomfort
- Tingling or warmth
- Downtime
- Mild flaking to several days of peeling
- First results
- Within a week
- Ongoing
- Continued improvement over time
- Series
- Often 2–3 for pigment
What it treats
Pigment, clarity, and texture
Chemical peels use carefully selected solutions to exfoliate the skin, removing dull, damaged layers and encouraging fresh cell turnover.
Pigmentation
Targets pigmentation and uneven tone, including stubborn melasma with the right peel.
Acne & clarity
Addresses acne and congestion while improving overall clarity.
Early aging
Improves tone, texture, and clarity while addressing early signs of aging.
Acne scars
Softens the appearance of post-acne marks and superficial scarring over a series.
Customizable
Strength levels are matched to your skin type — from gentle to medical-grade.
Event-ready
The Red Carpet Peel refreshes and renews with minimal downtime.
How it works
What a peel actually does
A chemical peel applies a selected solution to the skin to exfoliate it — removing dull, damaged layers and encouraging fresh cell turnover underneath.
The strength of the solution decides what you get. A gentle peel refreshes with barely any visible flaking. A medical-grade peel goes deeper at pigment and texture, and you pay for that with a few days of visible peeling.
Which one is right depends on your skin type, your concern, and how much downtime you can actually take. That's the whole conversation at your consultation.
Candidacy
Which peel — and is it the right time?
Likely a good fit
- You have sun damage, pigmentation, or melasma
- Your skin looks dull and congested
- You have post-acne marks
- You can plan around a few days of peeling
- You want a measurable change without injectables
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- You're pregnant or breastfeeding
- You're on isotretinoin (Accutane) or stopped recently
- You have an active cold sore, infection, or open skin
- You have an event within the next two weeks
- You've had recent significant sun exposure or a fresh tan
Melasma in particular needs the right peel and the right aftercare — the wrong choice can make pigment worse. This is why we assess in person.
Choose your treatment
Aluna Chemical Peels at Aluna
VI Peel Original
The VI Peel Original is a medium-depth medical-grade chemical peel that improves tone, texture, and clarity while addressing early signs…
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Aluna Red Carpet Peel
This gentle yet powerful chemical peel is designed to refresh and renew your skin with minimal downtime. It’s the ideal choice for visible…
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Perfect Derma Peel
The Perfect Derma Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel designed to improve skin tone, texture, and overall clarity. Formulated with a…
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VI Peel Precision Plus
The VI Peel Precision Plus is an advanced chemical peel that targets stubborn pigmentation, melasma, and uneven tone for a brighter, more…
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Chemical peels
| Aluna Red Carpet Peel | $175 |
|---|---|
| VI Peel Original | $350 |
| VI Peel Precision Plus | $350 |
| Perfect Derma Peel | Quoted at consultation |
Peel selection is matched to your skin type and concern at your complimentary consultation.
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What to expect
From consultation to glow
Consultation
We assess your skin type and concern and match you to the right peel and strength — gentle through medical-grade.
Prep
Skin is cleansed and prepped. Some peels require you to prepare your skin at home in the days beforehand.
Treatment
The solution is applied in layers, with tingling or warmth as it works. Thirty to forty-five minutes.
Days 2–5
Gentle peels may cause mild flaking, while stronger peels can involve more visible peeling for several days.
The reveal
Most clients notice brighter, smoother skin within a week, with continued improvement over time.
Series & maintenance
Pigment and melasma usually need a series. We'll plan it, along with the home care that protects the result.
Your provider
Yelena Burshteyn, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner & Founder
Aluna is led by Yelena Burshteyn, NP-C, whose approach pairs medical expertise with an artistic eye. Every plan is built around your features and your goals — never a template, never overdone.
- Board-certified Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced injectable training
- Boutique, provider-led practice
- Potomac, Maryland
Chemical Peel is performed by your Aluna provider.
★★★★★I love Aluna!! I started going there for my tox shortly after Yelena opened her business. The moment I met her I felt like we had been friends forever. I completely trust her recommendations and have been back multiple times for various treatments including Dysport (for lines…
S.H. · Dysport, chemical peel & microneedling client · Google review, Sep 2026
★★★★★Aluna Aesthetics is amazing. Yelena is absolutely wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and has a great eye. She knows how to achieve a natural look. She’s the best and the rest of the staff is as well.
N.E. · Google review, Sep 2026
★★★★★Hands down the best facial I’ve ever had! My skin looked and felt amazing afterward — I was literally glowing! Aleksandra was so sweet and knowledgeable and made the whole experience so relaxing.
M.R. · Facial client · Google review, Sep 2026
Your consultation
Book your Chemical Peel consultation
Prefer to talk first? Call 301-901-8266 and we'll find a time together.
Before your visit
- Come with clean skin and no makeup
- Stop retinoids about five days before, unless told otherwise
- Avoid sun and self-tanner in the week before your appointment
Prefer we reach out?
Leave your details and we'll text you to find a time. Or book online now.
Good to know
Questions about Chemical Peel
How much will I actually peel?
It depends on the peel. Gentle peels may cause mild flaking, while stronger peels can involve more visible peeling for several days. We'll tell you exactly what to expect before you book the appointment.
Which peel do I need?
VI Peel Original improves tone, texture, and clarity while addressing early signs of aging, mild pigmentation, and acne. VI Peel Precision Plus targets stubborn pigmentation, melasma, and uneven tone. The Aluna Red Carpet Peel is gentler with minimal downtime.
When will I see results?
Most clients notice brighter, smoother skin within a week, with continued improvement over time.
Does it hurt?
You'll feel tingling or warmth as the solution works. It's brief and most clients find it very manageable.
Can I peel before an event?
Only with the right peel and the right timing. The Red Carpet Peel is designed for minimal downtime; a medical-grade peel needs at least two weeks of runway.
Will it help my melasma?
VI Peel Precision Plus targets stubborn pigmentation, melasma, and uneven tone. Melasma is chronic and needs a plan — a series plus daily sun protection — rather than one treatment.
What do I have to do afterward?
Strict sun protection, gentle cleansing, and no picking. Your provider gives you a specific aftercare protocol, and following it is most of the result.
How do I know which peel is right for me?
Your provider will assess your skin during consultation and recommend the peel that best fits your goals.
Is there downtime after a peel?
Gentle peels may cause mild flaking, while stronger peels can involve more visible peeling for several days.
Can peels be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Peels pair well with facials and microneedling for enhanced results.
How soon will I see results after a chemical peel treatment?
Most clients notice brighter, smoother skin within a week, with continued improvement over time.
Take off the dull layer. Keep the glow.
Prefer to talk first? Call 301-901-8266 and we'll find a time together.
Individual results vary. Aesthetic treatment is a medical procedure and is not appropriate for everyone. Candidacy is determined during an in-person consultation with a licensed provider. This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice.
