No Two Cases of Acne Are The Same

We start by scanning your skin to create your individualized treatment plan.

Start your treatment plan with a deep skin analysis. Using high-resolution cameras, cross-polarized and UV lighting, VISIA sees beneath the surface of your acne, facilitating targeted intervention and accurate treatment.

Our multi-modality clinic treats every patient differently.

Why Our Clinic Is Different

Our medical aesthetics treatments are overseen by Dr. Elisabeth Crisci, a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. This means our team works within a medically-guided environment, using medical-grade technologies, evidence-informed protocols, and medical-grade skin care products.

Rather than guessing at what your skin needs, we begin by understanding what is happening above and below the surface. Your skin analysis helps us identify contributing factors such as congestion, inflammation, oil production, texture changes, pigmentation, and scarring risk, so your treatment plan can be more precise from the start.

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ALL SKIN TYPES CAN HAVE ACNE

Because no two cases of acne are the same, your plan is tailored to your skin, and your goals. Acne is not limited to one age, skin type, or stage of life. Whether you are a teen, an adult, in midlife, or beyond, breakouts and blemishes can have many different causes. Hormonal changes, stress, sensitivity, inflammation, clogged pores, product use, and underlying skin health all play a role. That is why a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. At Pacifica MD, we take the time to assess your skin carefully before recommending treatment.

Our medical approach

Pacifica MD combines medical-grade treatments, professional skin analysis, and physician oversight with the attentive, individualized experience of a smaller clinic. Our approach is designed to help calm active breakouts, support healthier skin function, and create a longer-term plan for acne-prone or blemish-prone skin. Depending on your needs, your plan may include in-clinic treatments, medical-grade skin care, lifestyle guidance, and ongoing adjustments as your skin changes.

The goal is not just to treat what you see today, but to help build a clearer, more resilient foundation for your skin over time.

VISIA sees
what you can’t.

The VISIA Skin Analysis system is a cutting-edge tool that captures high-resolution, multi-angle images of your face, including left, right, and center perspectives. Utilizing advanced lighting techniques, it conducts an in-depth analysis of eight distinct skin conditions, including;

• VISIA maps red/vascular spots using its RBX technology, which identifies current acne inflammation.
• VISIA precisely measures pore size and congestion patterns.
• VISIA uses UV light to detect bacterial byproducts (porphyrins) that glow or fluoresce under UV imaging. This indicates where acne-causing bacteria are living in your pores, even before breakouts become visible on the surface.

Porphyrins
Pore Mapping
Deep Inflammation

VISIA eliminates the guesswork about your skin, and provides the knowledge to customize a skincare plan just for you.

Your Expert Clinical Team

Liana Bamford, Lead Medical Aesthetician

Liana Bamford has been in the aesthetics industry since 2015. She is a proud graduate from Blanche Macdonald Centre, where she earned her diploma in Advanced Esthetics and Spa Therapy. She was able to further her experience and deepen her knowledge under the guidance of some of the best medical aesthetic doctors in the Lower Mainland prior to joining Pacifica MD. With an exceptional attention to detail, Liana is passionate about skin health and the unique needs of aging skin. With a very gentle and friendly approach, she will be there to guide you through your skin health journey, every step of the way.

Pacifica MD provides focused care for specific health issues. We do not provide or replace the longitudinal primary care offered by your family physician or nurse practitioner. We strongly recommend that all our patients maintain an ongoing primary care relationship.

Remi Bidewell, Medical Aesthetician

Remi Bidewell is a professionally trained Medical Aesthetician with a strong foundation in evidence-based skincare and a passion for helping clients feel confident and cared for. A proud graduate of Blanche Macdonald’s Global and Medical Aesthetics program, Remi combines her clinical training with a thoughtful, personalized approach to treatment.
She has a deep appreciation for the science and artistry behind healthy, radiant skin and is committed to tailoring each service to the unique needs of her clients—including those seeking advanced care for aging or sensitive skin. Remi is dedicated to ongoing education and staying current within the ever-evolving field of medical aesthetics, ensuring each treatment delivers visible results rooted in safety and expertise.