Chemical Peel in Richmond, BC The Longevity Peel

A chemical peel applies exfoliating acids to remove the top layers of skin so fresher skin forms. It is used for dullness, uneven tone, rough texture and fine lines. The Longevity Peel is our medical peel, with depth chosen at assessment. Results vary.

You may feel warmth, tingling or stinging for a few minutes while the solution is on, eased with a fan and settling once it is neutralized; deeper peels feel stronger. Downtime depends on depth. With a medium-depth peel, skin often feels tight on days 1–2, flakes on days 3–5 and looks fresher by about day 7, so avoid important events for about a week. Lighter peels have less downtime.

Yes. RAAC is at Unit 110, 5580 No. 3 Rd in Richmond, BC, about a 3-minute walk from Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line, so it is a short SkyTrain trip from Vancouver and Burnaby. We are open daily 9:00 to 18:00, with consultations in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Plan the first visit as a skin assessment, and keep the week after a medium peel free of important events.

Some people see a visible change after one peel. For deeper concerns, a series of 2–3 peels about 4–6 weeks apart may be suggested, and lighter peels may be repeated as maintenance. Peels can also be sequenced with other treatments, for example for residual pigmentation, in a plan set by Dr. Jiang's team. Before each peel your skin is checked to make sure it has recovered from the last one.

It can be, with careful depth selection and preparation, because these skin tones are more prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (darkening after irritation). Risks still exist, and sun protection afterward matters. Tell your clinician about previous reactions.

A facial cleanses, lightly exfoliates and hydrates the surface, usually with no peeling afterwards. A medical chemical peel uses acids at a strength chosen for your skin to remove more of the outer layer, so it is followed by tightness and peeling for several days and needs aftercare. A peel is planned after a skin assessment and is aimed at tone, texture and fine lines.

The cost depends mainly on peel depth (light, medium or deeper), the area treated, and whether one peel or a series of 2–3 is planned. We do not publish prices online; we start with a skin consultation, using VISIA imaging when appropriate, choose the peel strength, and then give you a quote. Prices quoted elsewhere often refer to different peel types, so they are not always comparable.

It can be, when the goal matches what a peel does: brightening dull skin, evening tone, smoothing rough texture and softening fine lines. It will not lift sagging skin or replace treatments for deep wrinkles or scarring, and results need sun protection and some maintenance. The trade-off is several days of peeling and a small risk of pigment change, which your clinician weighs with you at assessment.

There is no fixed duration. Skin keeps renewing, and sun exposure, ageing and your daily routine all affect how long a fresher look lasts. Daily sunscreen and gentle skincare help maintain the change. Pigment concerns such as melasma can return, so maintenance peels or other care may be discussed. Your clinician can suggest a maintenance plan at follow-up. Results vary.

While the skin is peeling, do not pick or pull at flakes, and avoid direct sun, saunas, hot showers and strenuous exercise for 3–5 days. Skip makeup for at least 24–48 hours, or until peeling settles. Pause retinoids, scrubs and exfoliating acids until your clinician says the skin has healed, and use the recommended moisturizer and SPF 30+ every day.

Not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active cold sore or skin infection, have recently had laser or other peels or used retinoids, have uncontrolled diabetes or poor wound healing, or have a history of keloid scarring. Your clinician screens you first.

Redness, dryness, peeling and sensitivity are expected. Less commonly there can be darkening or lightening of the skin, infection, cold sore flare-ups or scarring. Following aftercare and avoiding sun lowers the risk. Contact the clinic promptly if you notice blistering, oozing, spreading redness or pain that gets worse.