Skincare journal
Microneedling or skin resurfacing?
Both target texture. They work differently and suit different starting points. This is each one as published on its own page.
The clearest way to think about these two treatments is what they work on. Microneedling with exosomes creates thousands of tiny, controlled micro-channels that prompt your skin's own collagen-building response, which is why many clients choose it for acne scars, enlarged pores and early laxity. Skin resurfacing uses laser or energy to refresh the surface and stimulate renewal, and is often favoured for overall texture, fine lines and dullness. Because they work through different pathways, they can sometimes be sequenced over time rather than treated as an either-or choice.
Both treatments are typically approached as a short series rather than a single visit, since collagen renewal happens gradually over weeks. During your free consultation at our Surrey or Aldergrove clinic, your skin is assessed in person and any spacing between sessions is set around your skin type, your goals and your timeline. This is also when your provider explains what each option can and cannot do, so you go in with honest expectations before anything begins.
Aftercare matters as much as the treatment itself. Skin can look flushed or feel warm for a short period afterward, and diligent sun protection is usually recommended while your skin settles, since freshly renewed skin is more sensitive to UV. Your provider will walk you through a simple aftercare routine suited to the option you choose. If anything on your skin seems unusual before treatment, such as a changing mole or persistent inflammation, we refer you to a physician rather than proceeding.
Microneedling and skin resurfacing at our Surrey clinic
Each option below links to its full treatment page, where you will find what the treatment involves, the technology we use for it and the questions clients ask most.
Microneedling w/ Exosomes
Experience next-generation skin rejuvenation that harnesses your skin’s own cellular repair signals for visibly transformed skin.
Facials & Facial TreatmentsRead the pageSkin Resurfacing
Restore a smoother, clearer, and more youthful appearance with advanced Skin Resurfacing treatments at Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser Surrey.
Facials & Facial TreatmentsRead the pageHow we decide
Choosing between microneedling and skin resurfacing.
We do not sell treatments at the door. The first visit is for assessing your skin in person, going through your history and what you are taking, and setting out what each option can and cannot do for you. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Treatments in this guide
Questions & answers
Questions about microneedling and skin resurfacing.
Common questions about this topic. Your own plan is confirmed at a free consultation.
Microneedling with exosomes uses fine micro-channels plus regenerative serums to stimulate your skin's own collagen response, which many clients choose for acne scars, pores and early laxity. Skin resurfacing uses laser or energy to renew the surface and is often favoured for texture, fine lines and tone. They work through different pathways, so the right one depends on your starting point.
Collagen-induction microneedling with exosomes is commonly considered for indented acne scarring because it works by prompting new collagen where the skin has lost structure. That said, the best approach is confirmed only after an in-person skin assessment, since scar type and depth vary from person to person.
You do not have to decide on your own. Your free consultation at either the Surrey or Aldergrove clinic is where your skin is assessed in person and one option, or a sequence, is matched to your goals. We do not sell treatments at the door, so there is no obligation to book afterward.
Both treatments are usually approached as a short series rather than a single visit, because collagen renewal builds gradually over several weeks. The number of sessions and their spacing are personalized to your skin and confirmed at your consultation.
Skin can look flushed or feel warm for a short period afterward, and the amount varies with the treatment and its intensity. Your provider will review what to expect and share a simple aftercare routine, including sun protection while your skin settles.
Cost depends on the treatment chosen, the area being addressed, the number of sessions and how the plan is customized to your skin, so it is confirmed at your free consultation. This is also when your provider outlines a plan built around your goals and timeline.
Next step
Compare texture treatments at a free consultation.
Book a consultation and we will build a plan around your skin, and your timeline. We explain what each option can and cannot do, and set honest expectations before anything begins.
Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Surrey · 9332 120 St, Surrey, BC V3V 4B8