The year was 1996 and laser hair reduction was launched in Vancouver. The machine was large and the appointment times were long, but the premise was groundbreaking.

A team of four amazing women answered Vancouver Laser’s phones from Dr. Brauns’ basement. They helped Dr. Braun raise awareness of this cutting-edge treatment and bring laser hair reduction to more people in Canada. The technician performing treatments was the one and only Dr. Martin Braun!

The laser hair reduction machine was run with a laptop that housed a floppy disk (the 90s nostalgia is strong!). Every week, the floppy disk was mailed to a company in Georgia, USA to determine the royalties to be paid for use of the machine. Mail, cheque, floppy disk – the times have certainly changed since then!

Once the laser hair removal was set up, it did not take long for the other services to follow. With a passion for medical and aesthetic advancements, the Brauns soon found their next focus – neuromodulators.

It started off as a treatment for migraines. The issue of debilitating headaches was close to home – Dr. Braun was initially interested in neuromodulators to help his daughter who suffered from migraines. But as the magical wrinkle-relaxing effects of neuromodulators became more well-known, Dr. Braun began injecting medial injections for anti-aging and wrinkle-smoothing effects.

To say that wrinkle relaxing injections became popular would be an understatement – we have treated more than 17,000 patients, injecting over 2 million units of neuromodulators since the very first treatment.

2006 was the year that Dr. Martin Braun and Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre became the top neuromodulator account in Canada! This remains true to this day, making Vancouver Laser the largest neuromodulator clinic in the country.

2011 brought the new revolution of Fat Freezing to Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre. As pioneers in medical aesthetics, we could not resist introducing CoolSculpting® to our treatment selection. Flash forward to 11 years later – we are proud to have become a designated CoolSculpting® Study Centre with 10 machines, CoolScholars, CoolMasters and many Certified CoolSculpting® providers!

We were proud to attain the title of #1 Ultherapy® Provider for two years in a row. As we grew, we always prioritized our scientific expert approach. In 2019, Vancouver Laser and Skin Care Centre also became the official designated Ultherapy® Training Centre for North America.

But we never stop improving! Our team believes in skincare as an investment, so it is only natural that we reached the top ZO® Skin Health product sales in Canada. Must have something to do with the amount of ZO® products our staff use!

Taking care of your body is just as important as taking care of your skin! Since first introducing EMSculpt® to our treatment selection, we helped many patients to build muscle and tone their bodies.  This year, we were proud to earn the title of the top EMSculpt® provider in Canada and become a designated training site for this innovative treatment!

Finally, the year was topped off with the privilege of running a Masseter Scale Study on behalf of Galderma!

In June of 2020, we were thrilled to announce the launch of our Kid’s Centre! We recognize that many of our patients are busy parents, and it can be difficult to find the time for yourself when you have little ones.

With our new Kid’s Centre, our patients are welcome to bring their kids with them and be sure that they are in good hands. Aidrienne is our brilliant Child Minding Coordinator, and we have everything necessary to ensure that your little ones (or big ones!) are happy and safe during your “me time”!

Come on in and have a look at our beautiful, bright and colorful space!

One new concept clearly wasn’t enough!

In 2022, we opened R•MEDYᴹᴰ Aesthetics in Burnaby, extending our approach to beauty and wellness beyond our Vancouver location. With treatments for skin, body, hair and overall wellness, R•MEDYᴹᴰ Aesthetics brought a fresh new experience to a growing community of patients.

And just like that, our family got a little bigger.

Nearly 30 years in, and we are definitely not done discovering what is next.

In 2024, we were among the first clinics in Greater Vancouver to introduce Ultherapy PRIME®, bringing the newest generation of Ultherapy technology to our patients.

It was also a special year for Dr. Braun, who received recognition from Candela Medical as a Preferred Key Opinion Leader, adding another milestone to decades spent teaching, training and advancing medical aesthetics.

Three decades after we first opened our doors, we are still adding new technology, learning new techniques and finding new ways to evolve.

In our 30th anniversary year, Vancouver Laser was officially recognized as the first clinic in Vancouver to offer Korean Titanium Lifting, introducing another approach to non surgical skin tightening and facial rejuvenation.

Our team also received annual recognition from Sylfirm X™ and Sofwave™, continuing relationships with technologies that have become an important part of our practice.

A lot has changed since 1996. Our curiosity hasn’t.

As we look ahead, we will keep exploring what is next in aesthetics, technology and patient care, while staying true to the experience and standards that brought us here.

Thirty years is a milestone. It is also just the beginning of what comes next.