About Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels, Customized Facials and Targeted Skin Treatments

Beautiful skin does more than make a first impression; it reflects balance, confidence and care. At Vega Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in Rochester, NY, we combine advanced techniques with relaxing, personalized care to help you achieve a healthy glow that lasts.

Our facials, peels and resurfacing treatments aren’t just surface-level solutions. They address the deeper factors that influence skin quality, including sun damage, stress, hormonal changes and collagen loss. Whether you want to correct visible damage or maintain your natural radiance, Vega MedSpa offers professional treatments that work with your lifestyle, not against it.

Your Journey

Where Advanced Science Meets Personalized Care

What makes our medical spa different goes beyond our technology; it’s the expertise and care behind every treatment. Our aestheticians are medically trained in advanced skin biology, chemical exfoliation and customized rejuvenation protocols. They know how to balance effectiveness with comfort, ensuring your skin receives the right level of treatment for safe, optimal results.

We also believe in transparency and education. During your consultation, we take the time to explain your options, answer your questions and recommend a personalized treatment plan that suits your skin, budget and long-term goals. Our focus is on building trust through results and helping you feel confident in every aspect of your care.

Your Vega Consultation

See Your Skin Like Never Before

Every effective skincare plan starts with understanding exactly what your skin needs. That’s why we’ve invested in VISIA® Complexion Analysis, an advanced imaging system that reveals what’s happening beneath the surface of your skin.

During your consultation, the VISIA system captures multi-spectral images of your face, analyzing eight key areas of complexion health: spots, wrinkles, texture, pores, UV spots (sun damage not yet visible to the naked eye), brown spots, red areas and bacterial presence (porphyrins). The system then compares your results against a database of individuals with similar skin type, age and background, giving you a clear picture of how your skin measures up and where improvement is possible.

This data-driven approach takes the guesswork out of skincare. Your aesthetician can pinpoint exactly which concerns to prioritize and recommend treatments backed by objective analysis. Whether you’re dealing with hidden sun damage, early signs of aging or stubborn pigmentation, VISIA helps us create a targeted plan that delivers real, measurable results.

Best of all, we can track your progress over time. Comparing before-and-after VISIA scans shows exactly how your skin responds to treatment, helping us refine your plan and celebrate your improvements along the way.

Treatment Options

Our Skin Treatment Menu

Chemical Peels: Professional Exfoliation for a Brighter Complexion

Chemical peels are one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate and refine your skin. By gently removing the outermost layer of dead cells, peels reveal the smoother, more even skin beneath while stimulating collagen and elastin production for long-term results.

Benefits of Chemical Peels:

  • Brighten dull or uneven skin tone
  • Smooth fine lines and wrinkles
  • Fade acne scars and hyperpigmentation
  • Improve skin elasticity and hydration
  • Enhance the absorption of skincare products

Chemical peels offer powerful skin transformation without always requiring visible peeling. Many patients believe that “no peel = no results,” but that’s one of the biggest myths in aesthetics. Chemical peels work at a cellular level to brighten, smooth and rejuvenate the skin — even when shedding is minimal.

At Vega, we offer the full range of chemical peels:

  • Gentle, no-downtime peels for monthly maintenance and radiance
  • Corrective peels for pigmentation, texture, and fine lines
  • Advanced clinical peels that deliver results comparable to CO₂ laser resurfacing

Our medical-grade formulas can be tailored for everything from gentle “lunchtime” peels to more intensive corrective treatments for sun damage or texture concerns. Your aesthetician customizes the acid type, strength and layers to match your goals, providing a safe, effective and personalized experience. Whether you want a quick glow for a special event or deep correction for ongoing skin health, there’s a peel for every skin type and comfort level.

DiamondGlow®: The 3-in-1 Skin Resurfacing Treatment

DiamondGlow goes beyond a traditional facial with its patented 3-in-1 technology that exfoliates, extracts and infuses in a single pass. Using a precision diamond-tip wand and professional-grade SkinMedica® serums, this treatment delivers deep purification, improved hydration and visible radiance after just one session.

How DiamondGlow Works:

The diamond-tip technology allows your aesthetician to customize the level of exfoliation to your skin’s needs, from gentle polishing to more advanced resurfacing. As the wand glides across your skin, a high-powered vacuum system lifts debris, congestion and excess oil from the pores without irritation. Simultaneously, one of several targeted SkinMedica Pro-Infusion Serums is delivered directly into the freshly exfoliated skin for maximum absorption.

Serum Options Include:

  • Hydration and plumping for dry or dehydrated skin
  • Brightening and tone correction for dull or uneven complexions
  • Redness reduction for sensitive or reactive skin
  • Clarifying for acne-prone or congested pores
  • Vitamin C for luminosity and antioxidant protection

What DiamondGlow Improves:

  • Uneven texture and roughness
  • Dull or dehydrated skin
  • Clogged or enlarged pores
  • Fine lines
  • Mild discoloration
  • Acne-prone or congested skin
  • Puffiness and fluid retention (with lymphatic drainage)

DiamondGlow Lymphatic Drainage Massage

DiamondGlow now features an advanced lymphatic drainage massage setting designed to reduce facial puffiness, improve circulation, support detoxification and enhance facial contour. This gentle technique promotes the skin’s natural lymphatic flow, leaving you sculpted and refreshed.

DiamondGlow is nonsurgical and customizable for sensitive, acne-prone and aging skin, making it an ideal monthly maintenance treatment or a quick “event-ready” glow. Most clients see instant radiance, smoother texture and a fresh, hydrated feel, with results that continue to improve over time.

DermaSweep: Advanced Resurfacing With Customized Infusion

The DermaSweep system offers a next-generation approach to microdermabrasion that’s gentler and more versatile than traditional crystal-based systems. Using soft, bristle-tipped wands in varying textures, this treatment provides controlled mechanical exfoliation while simultaneously infusing targeted serums deep into the skin.

How DermaSweep Works:

The patented bristle-tip technology creates gentle suction that lifts and removes dead skin cells, debris and impurities from the surface. Unlike traditional microdermabrasion that blasts crystals onto the skin, DermaSweep’s bristle tips provide a more comfortable experience with precise control over exfoliation intensity. As the wand works, it simultaneously delivers customized serum blends through a unique infusion system, allowing active ingredients to penetrate more effectively into freshly resurfaced skin.

Customizable Treatment Options:

Your aesthetician selects the appropriate bristle tip and serum combination based on your concerns:

  • Hydrating infusions restore moisture and plumpness to dry, dehydrated skin
  • Brightening solutions target discoloration, sun damage and uneven tone
  • Clarifying formulas help control oil production and minimize breakouts
  • Anti-aging serums deliver peptides and antioxidants to address fine lines and loss of firmness
  • Vitamin C infusions boost radiance and provide antioxidant protection

What DermaSweep Improves:

  • Dull, lackluster complexion
  • Rough or uneven texture
  • Enlarged pores
  • Fine lines and early signs of aging
  • Mild acne and congestion
  • Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
  • Dehydrated skin

With no downtime and visible results after one treatment, DermaSweep is ideal for those seeking smoother texture, smaller pores and a healthy, polished glow. The treatment works beautifully as a standalone service or as part of our VIP Glow and combination protocols.

Customized Facials: Tailored Solutions for Every Skin Concern

No two complexions are identical, which is why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all facials. At Vega MedSpa, every facial begins with a thorough skin analysis and conversation about your concerns, allowing your aesthetician to customize each step of your treatment. Your aesthetician selects customized serums, masks and finishing products to deliver maximum results while prioritizing your skin’s health and comfort.

Our facials can be tailored to address a wide range of concerns, including:

  • Anti-aging: Target fine lines, loss of elasticity and dullness with peptide-rich serums and firming masks
  • Tone and texture: Smooth rough patches, minimize pore appearance and even out skin tone
  • Acne and congestion: Deep cleansing, extractions and purifying masks that clear pores, soothe inflammation and balance oil production without over-drying
  • Rosacea: Gentle, calming treatments that reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier
  • Melasma and brightening: Fade stubborn discoloration and reveal a more luminous complexion
  • Hydration: Restore moisture balance for dehydrated, stressed or sensitized skin
  • Relaxation: Aromatherapy towels and a soothing massage offer the perfect balance of indulgence and results

Whether you’re a teenager navigating hormonal breakouts, a busy professional maintaining your glow or someone addressing the visible effects of sun damage and aging, we design each facial around your unique needs.

VIP Glow: Red-Carpet Radiance

When you want that unmistakable glow, our VIP Glow treatment delivers. Inspired by the layered approach of Korean skincare, this multi-step facial begins with double cleansing to prepare your skin. Next comes deep exfoliation through our DermaSweep system, which also infuses customized serums directly into your skin for maximum absorption and impact.

For those seeking an extra boost, we can add a gentle gel peel, but it’s entirely optional. Unlike traditional chemical peels, these modern formulations work gently alongside the other treatment steps. Each VIP Glow is hand-selected for your skin’s specific needs, creating a truly personalized experience. Originally introduced as a limited promotion, our VIP Glow quickly became one of our signature offerings and the ultimate pre-event treatment for radiant, camera-ready skin.

Go & Glow: Maintenance for Everyday Radiance

The Go & Glow Facial is designed for regular upkeep. It combines gentle exfoliation and hydration to keep your complexion balanced between more intensive treatments. Quick, comfortable and effective, it’s perfect for patients who want to maintain a healthy glow year-round.

Signature Facial: Relax, Restore & Rejuvenate

The Signature Facial is our most requested experience, and for good reason. This personalized treatment blends medical-grade skincare with pure relaxation. After a deep cleanse and exfoliation, your aesthetician analyzes your skin and selects customized serums, masks and finishing products to deliver maximum radiance.

Aromatherapy towels, relaxing massage and targeted hydration complete the experience, leaving your skin soft, supple and refreshed. It is the perfect balance of indulgence and results.

Express Facial: A Quick Refresh for Busy Lives

When time is short but your skin needs a boost, the Express Facial delivers instant refreshment in less than an hour. After a quick consultation, we cleanse, exfoliate and apply a tailored mask to enhance glow and hydration. It is an excellent option for maintaining your results between deeper treatments or preparing for a last-minute event.

Teen Facial: Healthy Skin Starts Early

Our Teen Facial is designed to educate patients and treat acne simultaneously. Perfect for pre-teens and teenagers managing hormonal skin changes, this facial gently clears pores, balances oil production and soothes inflammation. This unique facial helps teens feel confident and informed while addressing common concerns such as oiliness and hormonal breakouts.

Back Facial: Confidence From Every Angle

Smooth, clear skin isn’t just for the face. Our Back Facial offers the same professional cleansing and exfoliation as our facial treatments, but it specifically targets one of the most challenging areas of the body.

This treatment includes steam cleansing, exfoliation, extractions (if needed) and a purifying mask that refines texture and clears congestion. Whether you’re preparing for a back-revealing dress or simply prioritizing self-care, you’ll love the clean, polished results.

Dermaplaning: Silky-Smooth, Makeup-Ready Skin

Dermaplaning is a favorite among makeup artists, skincare professionals and anyone who wants instantly smoother skin. Using a sterile surgical blade held at a precise 45-degree angle, your aesthetician gently removes dead surface cells and fine vellus hair (“peach fuzz”) in careful, controlled strokes.

What Dermaplaning Does:

  • Instantly smooths skin texture for a soft, refined feel
  • Removes fine facial hair that can trap dirt, oil and makeup
  • Enhances product absorption, allowing serums and moisturizers to penetrate more effectively
  • Creates a flawless canvas for makeup application
  • Brightens dull complexions by removing the buildup of dead skin cells

Unlike shaving, dermaplaning is performed with a specialized blade designed specifically for facial exfoliation. The treatment is painless and requires no downtime, making it perfect for a quick refresh before a special event or as part of your regular skincare routine. Many patients combine dermaplaning with chemical peels or facials for amplified results.

Body Polish: Total-Body Renewal

Healthy skin does not stop at the jawline. Our Body Polish treatment smooths and hydrates your skin from head to toe, leaving it looking and feeling its best. The process includes a relaxing aromatherapy oil massage, exfoliation with mineral-rich salts and a final application of nourishing moisturizer.

It is a rejuvenating ritual that leaves you glowing, soft and refreshed — perfect for before vacations or events, or simply to treat yourself.

Red Light Therapy Add-On: Boost Your Results

Enhance any facial or skin treatment with red light therapy, a noninvasive add-on that uses specific wavelengths of light to support skin health at the cellular level.

Red light therapy works by stimulating the mitochondria in your skin cells, promoting increased energy production and cellular regeneration. This gentle treatment helps:

  • Accelerate healing after peels and resurfacing treatments
  • Reduce inflammation and calm redness
  • Support collagen production for firmer, more elastic skin
  • Improve overall skin tone and radiance
  • Minimize the appearance of fine lines over time

The treatment is completely painless and requires no downtime. It’s particularly beneficial after chemical peels, microneedling or any treatment where skin recovery is a priority.

Other Treatment Options

The Art of Combining Treatments

Healthy skin thrives on consistency and balance. At Vega MedSpa, we often enhance results by combining treatments that complement each other. For example, dermaplaning performed before a chemical peel removes surface buildup, allowing the peel to penetrate more evenly and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. Adding a DermaSweep or Go & Glow Facial between deeper treatments keeps the skin hydrated, polished and resilient over time.

This layered approach enables us to address multiple concerns (like tone, texture and elasticity) in a single plan, while minimizing downtime. Your aesthetic provider will create a personalized sequence that fits your skin goals and schedule for lasting, luminous results.

Why Vega

Why Rochester Loves Vega MedSpa

Vega Plastic Surgery & MedSpa has earned a reputation for excellence built on genuine relationships and proven results. Patients come to us not only for our advanced technology and medical expertise but also for the warmth of our team.

We believe beautiful skin is a reflection of inner confidence. With every treatment, we aim to help you look and feel like your most radiant self.

Reveal Your Best Skin Yet With Our Tailored Treatments

Whether you’re ready for a deep resurfacing peel, a custom facial or a luxurious body treatment, Vega MedSpa delivers results that radiate confidence and comfort.

Call 585.383.4040 or contact us online to schedule your skincare consultation and experience why Vega MedSpa is Rochester’s trusted destination for advanced, restorative skin care.

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