Skin & Injectables in Vancouver & North Vancouver, BC

Numerous factors contribute to a weak jawline, including genetics, age, and lifestyle. Genetics play a significant role in determining your facial bone structure, and some individuals may naturally have a softer jawline due to their genetic makeup. As we age, the loss of skin elasticity and a decrease in collagen production can lead to a less defined jawline. At 8 West Clinic, we offer a wide range of treatment options to help you achieve a stronger and more defined jawline. Click to learn about our solutions for treating a weak jawline.

We understand that acne can be incredibly frustrating, and it's a highly common concern that we come across from many of our Vancouver patients who are looking for ways to treat and remove acne scarring. The impacts of acne scars can be significant, with many patients describing it as a struggle to regain a sense of confidence in their own skin, even long after getting control over active acne breakouts. In treating patients with acne scarring at 8 West Clinic, we offer a unique combination approach of powerful solutions for acne scar removal, learn more about our acne scar removal solutions here.

At 8 West Clinic our plastic surgeons, registered nurses and medical aestheticians work with many women who are experiencing vaginal dryness and other related symptoms that affect sexual health, offering both surgical and non surgical treatments. Pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness, difficulty holding urine (urinary incontinence) are all symptoms that the vast majority of women suffer with. Thankfully, there are some revolutionary non surgical treatments, learn more here about vaginal dryness and how to treat it.

If you are over the age of 35 and have noticed a change in your face shape, deepening lines around the nose and the mouth or shadowing near your chin/jaw, you are very likely experiencing facial volume loss. Facial volume loss occurs in the form of both fat and bone, and happens to all of us. Fortunately, advances in medical innovations mean that there are many options to replace lost volume in the face and help restore it to a more youthful look. The team at 8 West Clinic in Vancouver, BC includes a facial plastic surgeon and highly experienced skin specialists. We offer the complete spectrum of surgical and non surgical treatments for dealing with the signs of aging, learn more here about our approach to treating facial volume loss.

Thanks to the latest advancements in medical technologies, there are many options for effectively preventing or reversing these signs of aging, and 8 West Clinic is your team of anti-aging specialists. Understanding anatomy and how the face ages is key, and as a team of experts that includes one of North America's most acclaimed facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, this is where we excel. From non-invasive subtle treatments with short downtimes to surgical procedures with dramatic improvements, we offer the full spectrum of gold standard options for combatting the signs of aging so you can look as young and vibrant as you feel, learn more here about our wide range of anti-aging treatments available.

As we age, there are three types of folds in the face that become particularly bothersome for some patients. Facial folds were once thought to be deep wrinkles, but experts understand that folds are ultimately caused by a combination of loss of facial volume and sagging deep structures of the face which are accentuated by skin laxity. The 8 West Clinic team is comprised of skin and face specialists who have extensive experience helping patients achieve their goals in treating various types of facial folds. Our in-depth consultations will help uncover the reasons for your facial folds so that an appropriate treatment plan can be devised, learn more here about treatments for facial folds.

Sagging skin, loose skin, lax skin however you describe it, by the time many of us hit our mid-30s this issue can cause our faces and certain other areas of our bodies to lose their youthful plumpness, definition and resilience. At 8 West Clinic, we are a team of skin and face specialists including Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi. We specialize in quality consultations and developing treatment plans that take into consideration each patient's objectives and tolerance for downtime. We offer the complete spectrum of surgical and non surgical treatments for skin tightening. There are a variety of treatments that can improve the tone and quality of the skin, learn more about our variety of solutions for sagging skin here.

Although wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, they are a concern for many of us. Depending on lifestyle and genetics, some of us will be bothered by fine lines as early as our late 20s, while others will inherit amazing skin and appear wrinkle free into their 50s. Sun exposure, the natural loss of collagen as we age and repetitive facial expressions contribute to the development of wrinkles. Thanks to advances in medical grade skin care and treatments, there are many wrinkle treatment innovations available to our patients. Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi provides a variety of wrinkle treatments in Vancouver, BC - from medical grade skin care to laser skin resurfacing. Learn more about which treatment options for wrinkles might be best for you.

Though the exact cause of melasma isn't known, the dark patches that characterize it can be triggered by factors like pregnancy, birth control pills and other meds that make skin more prone to pigmentation after exposure to UV light. Melasma may appear as areas of hyperpigmentation, dark skin or discolouration on the face, abdomen or other parts of the body. Find out why melasma happens and learn about possible melasma treatments here.

Over time, cumulative sun damage can cause freckles, brown spots and other marks to increase and darken, leaving skin looking blotchy and aged. It's due to a process called hyperpigmentation, harmless in most cases but, cosmetically speaking, less than desirable. Hyperpigmentation is characterized by the darkening of an area of skin caused by the overproduction of melanin, a pigment produced by cells called melanocytes. Though some people may possess a high concentration of melanocytes due to hormonal changes or a pre-existing medical condition, a far more common cause of hyperpigmentation is sun exposure, which causes hyperactivity in these cells. Luckily, there are many options for preventing and treating brown spots, age spots, liver spots and other marks safely and successfully, learn more about solutions for sun spots & hyperpigmentation here.

Their bright-red (or purple or, sometimes, even black) appearance may seem odd, but cherry angiomas are usually harmless. They are skin growths that can occur on almost any area of the body. Also known as cherry hemangiomas or Campbell de Morgan spots, they are usually found on people age 30 and older, their red hue is caused by a series of broken blood vessels inside. We tend to develop more of these little red blemishes as we get older, and many people associate them with aging. At 8 West Clinic our team of skin specialists have treated many people for their angiomas. We begin with a thorough consultation to help determine what type of angioma you have and how best to treat them, learn more about the treatment of Cherry Angiomas here.

According to experts, rosacea is likely caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as a compromised immune system, possessing fair or light skin, a family history of rosacea, or suffering too much exposure to sunlight. In any case, the first signs of rosacea may be little more than a subtle, occasional blushing or redness of the skin. Over time, however, these symptoms can become more persistent and pronounced. Though it can't be completely cured, modern medical approaches have, in recent years, helped rosacea patients see tremendous improvement in their skins appearance. The best success is usually achieved through a comprehensive approach that includes suppression and prevention, correction, and ongoing maintenance and management, learn more about Rosacea solutions here.

Telangiectasias, also called spider veins or angioectasias, are small dilated blood vessels that occur close to the surface of the skin—usually on the face, around the nose, cheeks and chin. Though most telangiectasias are harmless, you may choose to have these red, spidery clusters removed for aesthetic reasons. Fortunately telangiectasia removal can be successful often with a vascular laser treatment, or sclerotherapy injections, learn more here about the treatment of telangiectasias & spider veins.

Large pores can be a concern for many individuals, as they contribute to uneven skin texture and can make the skin appear less smooth.

At 8 West Clinic, we offer a range of effective treatments to minimize the appearance of large pores and improve overall skin health. The treatment of Large pores may include advanced laser treatments like Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser, which targets pore size and stimulates collagen production, as well as medical-grade chemical peels and RF Microneedling. These services help to reduce excess oil production, unclog pores, and enhance skin regeneration, leading to a refined, smoother complexion.

The appearance of puffy eyes can make us look more tired and more aged than we actually are. Thankfully, there are several options for improving the appearance of puffy eyes, including bags under the eyes and general eyelid puffiness. At 8 West Clinic in Vancouver BC, Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi works alongside an experienced team of skin specialists that have been helping patients achieve their goals for more than 25+ years, and offer the comprehensive set of both surgical and non surgical treatments for improving puffy eyes and eyelid bags, learn more about how to treat puffy eyes & eye bags here.

Many of us have at least one thing about our appearance we wish we could change. For a great deal of us, that one thing is our thin lips. Genetics play a big role in lip size and shape. Some of us are born with thin lips naturally while the majority of us tend to simply lose volume over time. The good news is that there is a range of great preventative and corrective solutions to restore fullness and provide a more youthful appearance to the lips and surrounding area, learn more about the treatment for thin lips here.

As we age, we develop loose areas along the jawline that look like pouches and are known as jowls.Jowls typically occur alongside other changes to the lower face such as jawline laxity, facial folds and lax skin. Jowls are a natural part of the aging process and contribute to a less structured, tight or smooth looking jawline. There are many options for improving jowls and a quality consultation with a facial specialist is key. At 8 West Clinic we specialize in the complete spectrum of surgical and non surgical treatments for addressing jowls and lower face laxity. You can find out more about our solutions for the treatment of jowls here.