Medical Microneedling in Richmond, BC

We apply a topical numbing cream for about 30 minutes before treatment. The sensation is typically a vibrating, sandpaper-like feeling rather than pain, though it varies and bonier areas can feel stronger. Tell your clinician if you are uncomfortable and the approach can be adjusted.

For general rejuvenation, 3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart are commonly suggested. For acne scars or stretch marks, up to 6 sessions may be needed. Your physician sets the number after looking at the type and depth of the scarring, and occasional maintenance sessions may be suggested later. Results vary from person to person.

You will look like you have a mild to moderate sunburn immediately after. This redness typically subsides within 24-48 hours. You can wear mineral makeup the next day, and we ask you to avoid strenuous exercise and saunas for 48 hours. Afterwards use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser, the moisturizer your clinician recommends and daily SPF, and hold retinoids and exfoliants until told otherwise.

Standard microneedling creates physical micro-channels to trigger collagen repair, which suits texture, pores and acne scars. RF microneedling such as Sylfirm X adds radiofrequency heat deep in the skin through the needles, which adds a tightening effect for laxity. Neither is better in general; the choice depends on your concern and skin, and your physician recommends one at consultation. See our Sylfirm X page for details.

Microneedling is generally not recommended over active, inflamed acne as it can spread bacteria. We recommend treating the active acne first (e.g., with chemical peels or lasers) before treating the scars.

It can be, when your concern is one microneedling treats. It has reasonable evidence for atrophic acne scars, enlarged-looking pores and rough texture, but change is gradual, needs a series and is judged months later. It is less suited to marked sagging, where RF microneedling or other tightening options may fit better. A physician assessment before you commit helps you decide whether the likely improvement is worth it for you.

The cost depends on the area treated (face alone, or adding the neck or a body area such as stretch marks), how many sessions your concern needs and whether PRP is added. Acne scars usually need a longer course than a general refresh. A physician assesses your skin first, and you receive a quote for your plan before any treatment begins, so there is no single fixed price to publish.

Yes. Microneedling is often paired with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or a hydrating serum to support repair. For acne scars, Dr. Charles Jiang may plan a layered protocol: a microneedling series of 3-6 sessions, PRP if suitable, PicoWay picosecond laser for leftover marks after acne, or Sylfirm X RF microneedling where laxity or deeper texture is part of the picture. Timing and order are set at your consultation.

Yes. RAAC is at 5580 No. 3 Road in Richmond, BC, about a 3-minute walk from Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line, so patients from Vancouver, Burnaby and across Greater Vancouver can come by SkyTrain; building parking is via Ackroyd Road. Treatment is by appointment, and consultations can be held in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.

A glow can appear within days, and many people notice finer changes over the first 1–2 weeks. Collagen remodelling continues for months, so scar and texture improvement is usually judged a few months after a series (commonly 3–6 sessions, about 4–6 weeks apart). How long results last varies with skin, sun exposure and home care, and maintenance may be suggested. Results vary.

Often yes, with care. Darker and Asian skin tones carry a higher chance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after any procedure that causes inflammation. Microneedling uses no heat, and your physician chooses the depth for your skin, may wait if the skin is inflamed or recently sun-exposed, and asks for strict sun protection afterwards. No treatment is risk-free.

No. Home rollers generally use shorter needles and cannot offer the depth control or single-use sterility of a clinic device, and reusing them can raise the risk of irritation or infection. Medical microneedling uses sterile single-use cartridges with the depth chosen for each area by a trained clinician, with numbing for comfort.