Wrinkles & Fine Lines Richmond, BC
Smooth the lines, keep the expression.
Wrinkles form when repeated muscle movement, sun damage, collagen loss and lost facial volume add up. Expression lines are usually softened with wrinkle-relaxer (neuromodulator) injections; deeper resting lines may need filler or skin treatments such as laser or RF microneedling. At RAAC in Richmond, BC, Dr. Jiang's team matches the approach to your lines. Results vary and are temporary. The clinic is near Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line and serves Richmond and Greater Vancouver.
- 3–5 Days
- Typical onset of neuromodulator injections; full effect at about 2 weeks
- 3-4 Mo
- Typical neuromodulator effect; varies by person
- Same Day
- Most people resume normal activities
- 3–5 Days
- Typical onset of neuromodulator injections; full effect at about 2 weeks
- 3-4 Mo
- Typical neuromodulator effect; varies by person
- Same Day
- Most people resume normal activities
Which Lines Bother You?
Not all wrinkles are the same. Identify your specific type to find the right solution:
Whether your lines are 'dynamic' (movement-based) or 'static' (deep-set), we have a protocol for them.
Why Do Wrinkles Form?
Think of your skin like a sheet of paper: what happens to it over time depends on how often it is folded, how elastic it is, and what supports it.
Repetitive Movement
Fold a paper once and it's fine. Fold it 1,000 times in the same spot and a crease stays. Repeated expressions do the same to skin, creating 'dynamic wrinkles'.
Elastin Breakdown
Sun damage and ageing break down elastin. The skin loses its 'snap back' quality, and temporary folds turn into lines that stay at rest.
Volume Loss
As we lose fat pads underneath, the skin loses support and collapses inward, creating deep folds (like nasolabial folds).
Sleeping Position
Consistently sleeping on one side can press 'sleep lines' into the face that don't disappear in the morning.
How Are Wrinkles Treated at RAAC?
We don't just 'freeze' muscles. We assess whether you need muscle relaxation, volume support or skin resurfacing, often in combination.
RAAC approach: small, carefully placed doses to soften lines while preserving natural facial expression.
1Neuromodulator (Wrinkle Relaxer) Injections
2Resurfacing & Filling (For Lines at Rest)
PicoWay
A picosecond laser that can stimulate collagen and elastin without breaking the skin surface. Used for fine lines and texture.
Hyaluronic Acid Filler
For deeper lines that remain even when you aren't smiling, filler supports the skin from beneath. It is temporary.
Sylfirm X
RF microneedling that may improve skin tightness and texture, including crêpey skin under the eyes and on the neck.
How We Approach Wrinkle Treatment
The 'No-Freeze' Technique
Dr. Jiang aims for natural outcomes. You should still look like you, just more rested, without a startled or frozen look.
Facial Anatomy Knowledge
Injecting safely requires detailed knowledge of facial muscles and nerves, to lower the risk of complications such as droopy eyelids.
Precision Injection Mapping
We tailor injection points to your own muscle patterns (e.g., masseter strength, brow balance) for natural expression and balanced symmetry.
Clear Expectations
We explain realistic outcomes, how long they last and the risks, such as bruising or eyelid droop, before you decide.
Common Questions
Soften the Lines, Keep the Expression
Book a consultation with Dr. Jiang to discuss which lines to treat and which options suit your face.
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