iThe TCM view
TCM often links breakouts to heat and dampness in the body, which diet, stress and lifestyle can influence.
Mina may talk through everyday habits alongside the treatment.
AvailableSkin Care & Facials
Back Acne Treatment
The Back Acne Treatment is a clinical facial for the back, shoulders and upper arms that deep-cleanses, exfoliates and calms the skin. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, the upper back is 90 minutes for $250 and the whole back is 120 minutes for $350, with Mina Gharnian, skin care practitioner.
Practitioners who offer it
PriceFrom $250
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Key facts
- Duration
- 90–120 min
- Price
- From $250
- Deposit
- $50
- Downtime
- possible mild redness for a day
Is it right for you
Who it’s for
People with breakouts, blackheads, congestion or marks on the back and shoulders ("bacne"), often from sweat, friction from gear or tight clothing, hormones, or products. These are areas that are hard to care for yourself.
Two ways to see it
How it works
iiThe modern view
Back skin is thicker and has more oil glands than the face, so it congests easily.
The treatment combines deep cleansing, professional exfoliation, extractions and a calming mask. LED light is added to settle the skin.
Your visit
90–120 minWhat a session feels like
- 1Skin assessment.
- 2Deep cleanse.
- 3Professional exfoliation.
- 4Extractions where needed.
- 5Calming, purifying mask.
- 6LED light to settle the skin.
- 7Soothing moisturiser.
Aftercare
For 24 hours, wear loose, breathable clothing and avoid the gym and hot tubs. Don't pick at the skin. Change out of sweaty clothes promptly, and use a gentle body wash.
How many sessions people typically book
Congestion builds up again over time, so a series of 3 is common, followed by maintenance.
Pricing · CAD
Options and series
Prices are in CAD. A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
Single sessions
- Upper back (upper back, shoulders, upper arms)90 min$250
- Whole back120 min$350
Memberships
Save on this treatment as a member
No plan includes it as a monthly session, but Flourish Club takes 10% off it, every visit.
Save with a series
Packages for Back Acne Treatment
A series is paid upfront and used session by session.
$600$200 per session
$750 if booked one at a timeValid 6 monthsShareable with someone else
Packages are non-refundable, except where the law requires a refund. They can be transferred to another person but not switched to another treatment. See all packages
Practitioners who offer it
Mina Gharnian
skin care practitioner
Your safety first
Before you book
Tell your practitioner if any of these apply. Each line comes from a named source.
- 1
Isotretinoin (Accutane) within the past 6 months.
Source: Clinic protocol - 2
Sunburn on the back.
Source: Clinic protocol - 3
Active skin infection or open wounds.
Source: Clinic protocol - 4
Very painful, deep cysts (see a doctor first).
Source: NHS · Acne
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Technology used
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LED light panel
LED Light Therapy
LED light therapy uses specific wavelengths of visible and near-infrared light on the skin. At Flourish TCM Clinic, an LED light panel can be the fourth step of the OxyGeneo Clinical 4-in-1 facial, and it's also used in the ExoFirm facial, in Back Acne Treatment and to calm the skin after microneedling.
Related articles
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Skin care & facials3 min readBy Mina GharnianHormonal Acne: Connecting Skin and CycleWhat hormonal acne is, how it follows your cycle, how TCM views it, facial care that helps, and signs (like PCOS) that need a doctor.
Reviewed byTabi Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
Skin care & facials3 min readBy Mina GharnianBack Acne: Why It Happens and What a Clinical Treatment InvolvesWhy back acne happens (sweat, friction, hormones, products), everyday habits that help, and what a clinical back facial involves in Vancouver.Reviewed byTabi Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
Skin care & facials3 min readBy Mina GharnianMicroneedling + LED: What to Expect, and Why People Choose It for Acne ScarsBefore, during and after microneedling with LED: numbing, sensation, redness, aftercare and how many sessions acne scars usually need.Reviewed byTabi Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Call 778-654-6693 or message us on WhatsApp. We reply the same day during opening hours.
What causes back acne?
Common factors include sweat, friction from clothing or backpacks, hormones, oily or heavy products, and stress.
Is the treatment painful?
Extractions can feel uncomfortable for a moment. The rest is relaxing.
Upper back or whole back?
Choose upper back if breakouts are on the shoulders and upper back. Choose whole back if they reach the lower back.
Will the marks fade?
Treatment focuses on clearing congestion and calming the skin. Ask Mina about options for lingering marks.
Book your Back Acne Treatment
A $50 deposit holds your time. Cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice and your deposit is refunded.