Med Spa in Abbotsford
Laser, RF and advanced facial treatments for Abbotsford clients at Skinology by Uptown Skin & Laser Clinic, our Langley clinic just off Highway 1. Safe for all skin tones.
Skinology Laser Clinic is a medical spa for Abbotsford and Fraser Valley clients. Our treatments clear pigment, smooth scars and texture, tighten skin and keep skin clear, using lasers, radiofrequency, microneedling and medical-grade facials. Every plan is matched to your skin tone, including medium and deeper skin. We don’t offer injectables such as Botox or fillers.
Our Signature Treatments
| Comparison | PicoSure Pro | Morpheus8 | CO2 Laser | XERF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | 755 nm picosecond laser; breaks pigment with pressure, not heat | Radiofrequency delivered through microneedles, up to 8 mm deep | Fractional laser that removes damaged outer skin | Radiofrequency at 6.78 MHz and 2 MHz; no needles |
| Best for | Tattoos, sun spots, dark marks | Jowls, acne scars, enlarged pores | Deep wrinkles, severe acne scars, sun damage | Early laxity on the face, neck and body |
| Typical course | 2 to 3 sessions for pigment; longer for tattoos | 3 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart | Often 1 session | A series, a few weeks apart |
| Downtime | Redness for a few hours, up to 24 hours | 2 to 4 days of redness and swelling | 5 to 10 days of redness and peeling | None |
| Results show | Fading within 2 to 4 weeks | Building over about 3 months | New skin in 1 to 2 weeks; improving for 2 to 3 months | Some immediately; more over 4 to 12 weeks |
| Medium and deeper skin | Well suited | Well suited | Needs caution | Well suited |
Our Treatments in Abbotsford
Acne Scar
We treat acne scars in three steps up in strength. Microneedling softens shallow, rolling scars and enlarged pores over 4 to 8 sessions. Morpheus8 treats deeper scars, and scars with a softening jawline, in 3 sessions. CO2 laser treats severe scarring, often in a single session, with about a week of recovery.
Pigmentation
PicoSure Pro is our first choice for sun spots and post-acne dark marks on medium and deeper skin, because its low heat lowers the risk of the treated area healing darker. Daily SPF is part of every pigment plan.
Sun Spot and Redness
On light to medium skin, our IPL photofacial clears brown spots and redness together in 3 to 5 sessions. On deeper skin, we treat spots with PicoSure Pro instead.
Skin Tightening
XERF tightens early laxity on the face, neck and jawline with no downtime. Morpheus8 tightens and treats scars or texture at the same time, with 2 to 4 days of redness. If sagging is advanced, we’ll tell you that surgery is the better route.
Body Contouring
XERF tightens loose skin on the stomach, arms and thighs, including after weight loss. EvolveX adds muscle toning and contouring over 6 to 8 sessions, with no downtime.
Wrinkle Treatment
CO2 laser resurfacing treats set-in lines around the mouth and eyes. For fine lines with less downtime, we use Morpheus8 or Venus Viva.
Facials
HydraFacial for clogged pores, OxyGeneo for dullness, Jet Peel for sensitive skin, custom facials for one clear concern, and chemical peels for dullness with mild pigment. All have no downtime.
Learn more →Laser Tattoo Removal
PicoSure Pro breaks tattoo ink into particles your body clears over the weeks after each session, including multi-colour tattoos. The number of sessions depends on ink colours, depth and the tattoo’s age; we give you an estimate after seeing it.
Hair Loss Treatment
KeraLase & LLLT pairs a laser with a growth factor serum for early to moderate thinning: 4 to 6 sessions, 3 to 4 weeks apart, with no downtime.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal for face and body, with the laser wavelength and settings matched to your skin tone.
Learn more →Matching Devices to Darker Skin
About 30% of Abbotsford residents are South Asian (2021 Census). On medium and deeper skin, the main risk with energy treatments is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation dark patches after heat damages pigment cells. The device decides that risk more than anything else.
| Lower pigment risk on skin types IV to VI | Needs more caution on skin types IV to VI |
|---|---|
| PicoSure Pro: short pulses, little heat | CO2 laser: higher risk of healing darker |
| Morpheus8 and microneedling: no light targeting pigment | IPL: best suited to skin types I to III |
| XERF and EvolveX: radiofrequency, not light | Laser hair removal: safe only with a suitable wavelength, such as Nd:YAG 1064 nm |
| HydraFacial, OxyGeneo and Jet Peel: no laser |
When to Start in Abbotsford
Abbotsford’s clearest, sunniest weather runs from mid-June to the end of September August is clear about two-thirds of the time. Treatments that need untanned skin or strict sun avoidance while healing are best started in fall or winter
| Start in fall or winter | Start any time |
|---|---|
| PicoSure Pro, CO2 laser, IPL, laser hair removal | HydraFacial, facials, XERF, EvolveX, KeraLase |
Microneedling and Morpheus8 can be done year-round with strict SPF during the few days of healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
We choose the device and settings after assessing your Fitzpatrick skin type. For medium and deeper skin, we favour PicoSure Pro for pigment, Morpheus8 or microneedling for scars, and XERF for tightening, and we use CO2 laser and IPL only when they're safe for your skin.
Not with lasers or IPL. A tan raises the risk of burns and pigment changes, so we wait until it fades. Radiofrequency treatments like XERF and facials like HydraFacial can go ahead.
We tell you at your consultation, including what a treatment won't do. For example, Morpheus8 and XERF tighten early to moderate laxity but don't replace a facelift.
See a dermatologist, a medical doctor, for skin disease: a rash that won't clear, severe acne needing prescription treatment, or a mole that changes, itches or bleeds. We treat cosmetic concerns like pigment, scars, wrinkles and loose skin.
No. We don't offer injectables.
Yes. A common plan pairs HydraFacial or a chemical peel between Morpheus8 sessions to support skin health, with PicoSure Pro added if pigment is also a concern. We set the order and spacing so each treatment has time to work.
It depends on the treatment, the area and the number of sessions. We give you the cost of the full course at your consultation, not just one session.
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Skinology Laser Clinic, Unit 320 – 7980 206A Street, Langley Township, BC V2Y 3Z8
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