V Carbon System® Non-Laser Hollywood Peel, Vancouver & Richmond, BC

V Carbon is a non-laser carbon peel that combines activated vegetable carbon with mandelic, ferulic and citric acids. It aims for the brightening and pore-cleansing look people want from a "Hollywood peel" without laser energy. It is a superficial to medium-depth peel, and Dr. Jiang's team chooses the depth for your skin.

The traditional Black Face Doll uses a laser to heat carbon particles on the skin. V Carbon is a chemical peel system that does not use a laser, so there is no laser heat on the skin. Temporary redness, irritation or pigment change is still possible, as with any peel, which is why the depth is chosen for your skin.

Most people feel slight warmth or mild tingling when the spray is applied, and the treatment is generally comfortable. Redness usually fades within 1 to 2 hours, and mild flaking, if any, settles in 2 to 3 days. Most people wear makeup and return to work straight afterwards, and sun protection matters in the days that follow.

You can see a glow after 1 session. For longer-term benefits and oil control, we suggest a series of 4 to 6 treatments spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, followed by monthly maintenance if you wish. Dr. Jiang's team tailors this to your skin.

Because it uses no laser heat, V Carbon is often considered for Asian and melanin-rich skin that may be sensitive to laser treatments. Darker skin can still react to any peel with temporary pigment change, so we start with a conservative depth and ask you to use daily sunscreen. For pigmentation, Dr. Jiang may suggest a layered plan. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.

We do not publish V Carbon prices online at the moment. The cost depends on the area treated (face, face and neck, or body areas) and whether you book a single session or a series, so please contact the clinic for current pricing.

Yes. V Carbon is sometimes paired with LED light therapy, HydraFacial or microneedling, either on the same day or in a planned sequence, depending on your skin. Strong treatments are usually spaced apart rather than stacked. Dr. Jiang's team builds the plan at consultation and tells you how far apart sessions should be.

The fresher, brighter look after one session usually lasts from several days to a few weeks as the skin renews. Oil control and smoother texture build over a series of 4 to 6 sessions, and monthly maintenance helps keep them. Daily sunscreen and a consistent home routine also matter. Results vary from person to person.

Yes, many people book it before an event, because redness usually fades within 1 to 2 hours and makeup can usually go on the same day. For a first session, book a few days ahead in case of mild flaking, which can take 2 to 3 days to settle. Avoid trying it for the first time on the day of the event.

It is often used for oily, congested skin and enlarged-looking pores, because the carbon helps lift oil and the acids exfoliate the surface. It is not a treatment for active, inflamed acne or cysts, which need a medical acne plan first. Dr. Jiang's team will tell you whether to treat now or wait until a flare settles.

We postpone V Carbon during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active skin infection, cold sore, open wound or sunburn, after a recent tan, if you take or recently took isotretinoin, or if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Very sensitive or inflamed skin may need to settle first. Tell us about medications and recent peels or laser at booking.

Stop retinoids and exfoliating products 3 to 5 days before, avoid sun and tanning, and arrive with clean, makeup-free skin if you can. Tell us about recent skin treatments, allergies and medications so the peel depth can be chosen for your skin. Plan for a 15 to 20 minute session and bring sunscreen for afterwards.