Derma Spa Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Derma Spa Nanaimo is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 562 Google reviews.
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Acne in Nanaimo, BC
Acne treatment in Nanaimo
14 Nanaimo clinics offer treatment for acne, from Chemical Peel, HydraFacial, Microneedling to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
14
clinics in Nanaimo treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 2,475 reviews
CA$150–CA$800
Chemical Peel in Nanaimo, per session
Nanaimo at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Nanaimo
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Nanaimo, at 14 of the 14 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 14 and Microneedling at 14. Pricing in Nanaimo runs about 3% below the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly CA$150–CA$800 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Derma Spa Nanaimo, Rise Medical Aesthetics, Almost Famous Laser lead the local list.
The treatment that fits depends on which version of acne you have; the comparison below says when each is the right call, and the full explainer lives on our acne guide.
Options offered in Nanaimo
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Nanaimo clinics | Typical cost in Nanaimo | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 14 | CA$150–CA$800per session | The workhorse for active, non-cystic acne. Salicylic and combination peels unclog pores, reduce oil, and fade the red and brown marks breakouts leave. A series of four to six, spaced weeks apart, is where results show. |
| HydraFacialNone. Your skin looks glowing immediately | 14 | CA$200–CA$450per session | Gentle extraction and hydration with no downtime. Good for congestion, blackheads, and maintenance between peels. Not a treatment for inflamed or cystic acne on its own. |
| Microneedling1–2 days of redness, similar to a mild sunburn | 14 | CA$250–CA$900per session | The first-line treatment for the pitted scars acne leaves behind. Collagen remodeling over three to six sessions softens rolling and boxcar scars. Do it once the breakouts are controlled, not during them. |
| Laser Skin Resurfacing1–2 days (non-ablative) up to 1–2 weeks (ablative) | 9 | CA$650–CA$4,600per session | The strongest option for deeper or older acne scars. Fractional lasers rebuild texture more aggressively than microneedling, with real downtime to match. |
| BBL Photofacial1–3 days of redness; brown spots darken then flake off over 7–14 days | 9 | CA$550–CA$1,200per session | Targets the persistent red marks and visible vessels active acne leaves behind. Useful once the skin has calmed and the redness is what remains. |
Acne clinics in Nanaimo, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.
Rise Medical Aesthetics
Nanaimo
Rise Medical Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 440 Google reviews.
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Almost Famous Laser
Nanaimo
Almost Famous Laser is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 168 Google reviews.
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Uplift Medical Aesthetics BC
Nanaimo
Uplift Medical Aesthetics BC is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 116 Google reviews.
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Nurse Rachel
Nanaimo
Nurse Rachel is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 105 Google reviews.
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Lumina MD Medical Aesthetics | Nanaimo Botox & Skin Clinic
Lantzville · Nanaimo
Lumina MD Medical Aesthetics | Nanaimo Botox & Skin Clinic is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 73 Google reviews.
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unwind spa + wellness
Nanaimo
unwind spa + wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 64 Google reviews.
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Dr. Heather Iverson, ND
Nanaimo
Dr. Heather Iverson, ND is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 52 Google reviews.
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Nanaimo Elements Spa
Nanaimo
Nanaimo Elements Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 159 Google reviews.
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Your Skin Magician
Nanaimo
Your Skin Magician is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 96 Google reviews.
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Rewind Medspa
Nanaimo
Rewind Medspa is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 83 Google reviews.
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Dermapure Parksville
Parksville · Nanaimo
Dermapure Parksville is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 145 Google reviews.
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Alchemy Beauty Inc.
Nanaimo
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Alchemy Beauty Inc. is a medical aesthetics provider in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 4.6 stars across 83 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Nanaimo: common questions
How many clinics in Nanaimo treat acne?
14 clinics on ClinicCompass in Nanaimo offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 2,475 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (14 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (14).
What does acne treatment cost in Nanaimo?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about CA$150–CA$800 per session; HydraFacial runs about CA$200–CA$450 per session; Microneedling runs about CA$250–CA$900 per session. Nanaimo pricing is about 3% below the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Nanaimo clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Derma Spa Nanaimo (5★ across 562 reviews), Rise Medical Aesthetics (5★ across 440 reviews), Almost Famous Laser (5★ across 168 reviews) lead the Nanaimo list. Rankings are editorial and never sold; Featured clinics appear first but are labeled and do not change the order.
Should I see a med spa or a dermatologist for acne?
It depends on severity. Cystic, nodular, or scarring acne needs a dermatologist and usually prescription medication, because no facial or peel treats inflammation at that depth. Mild to moderate congestion-driven acne, and the marks and scars left after acne is controlled, are exactly what med spa peels, extractions, microneedling, and laser do well. Many people use both: the dermatologist to control it, the clinic to repair what it left.
Can acne scars be removed completely?
Improved substantially, not removed. Rolling and boxcar scars respond well to microneedling and fractional laser over a series, and most people see their scars become shallow enough to be hard to notice. Deep ice-pick scars are the most stubborn and sometimes need individual treatment. Anyone promising scar-free skin is overpromising.
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