Skin Booster Injections in Richmond, BC

No. Although both use hyaluronic acid, fillers are thicker and add volume or shape, such as in the cheeks or lips. Skin boosters are very fluid and injected superficially to hydrate and improve skin quality without changing your face shape.

You may see small raised bumps (like mosquito bites) at the injection sites immediately after. These are deposits of HA and typically flatten out within 24-48 hours. Mild bruising is possible but covers well with makeup.

We apply a topical numbing cream for 30-45 minutes before the procedure, and some products also contain lidocaine to numb the area as we inject. Some pressure or mild stinging is possible. Tell the physician if you are uncomfortable at any point during treatment.

A common course is about 3 sessions spaced 3-4 weeks apart, though your physician sets the plan for your skin and the product used. Some products, such as Juvéderm® Volite, may be used as a single session. Maintenance is usually about every 6-9 months.

Yes. A common approach is to do structural treatments first, such as Sylfirm X RF microneedling, energy devices like Thermage or Ultherapy, or PicoWay laser for pigmentation, then add skin boosters 2-4 weeks later to rehydrate the skin. Dr. Charles Jiang plans the sequence individually for each person.

Early improvement can show within 1-2 weeks, with fuller results developing over about 4-6 weeks as collagen activity increases. Skin can keep improving for up to about 3 months. Effects typically last about 6-9 months, which is why maintenance sessions are usually planned around that interval.

Cost depends on the product selected (such as Restylane®, Teosyal® Redensity or Juvéderm® Volite), the number of vials, the areas treated and whether you follow a course or a single session. We begin with a skin assessment so the physician can recommend a protocol and explain what is involved before you decide.

Wait about 6 hours before makeup and avoid touching the area for 24 hours; gentle washing is fine afterwards. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours, and avoid saunas, hot tubs and heavy sun exposure for 3 days. Use sunscreen daily, and sleep on your back or the untreated side the first night.

Yes. Richmond Anti-Aging Clinic is about a 3-minute walk from Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line (building parking is via Ackroyd Road), which suits patients from Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and across Metro Vancouver. Our clinical team is bilingual in Mandarin and Cantonese — consultations can be conducted entirely in Chinese if preferred. We serve the greater Richmond Chinese-Canadian community and welcome patients travelling from across the Lower Mainland.

Effects typically last about 6-9 months, then fade gradually as the HA is naturally metabolised. Skin quality can keep improving for several weeks after treatment. Many people plan maintenance sessions around every 6-9 months, and your physician adjusts this to your skin and the product used.

Skin boosters are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active skin infection or inflammation, or with a known allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine. Tell the physician about blood thinners, bleeding disorders, cold sores and autoimmune conditions, as these may mean waiting or choosing another approach.

They can be, with care. Fine technique and controlled depth help limit trauma, which matters because melanin-rich or reactive skin can be prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). A physician assesses your skin and history first and adjusts the technique for sensitivity.