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Dr Li has shared her expertise and insights for local and national media on both cosmetic and medical dermatology.

For media requests, please email:

info@vancouverskinmd.com or mkldermatology@gmail.com

The Kit

The Kit

What is a face roller and do you need one?

Global News

Global News

How to improve scars

Global News

Global News

The use of multiple bathing products

Global News

Global News

Hawaii bans certain sunscreens to protect coral reefs — here’s what to use instead

STAY CONNECTED WITH DR.LI

We know the feel of skincare, but what about the sounds? 👂🏻

It’s really more than just a routine!

@shopvancouverskinmd

We know the feel of skincare, but what about the sounds? 👂🏻

It’s really more than just a routine!

@shopvancouverskinmd

Wishing our very own Dr. Li - fearless yet kind, focused yet thoughtful, brilliant yet whimsical, and strong yet graceful - a most happy birthday!

Here’s to another impactful and magical spin around the sun (in warp speed, no less, for those who know her well!)

Wishing our very own Dr. Li - fearless yet kind, focused yet thoughtful, brilliant yet whimsical, and strong yet graceful - a most happy birthday!

Here’s to another impactful and magical spin around the sun (in warp speed, no less, for those who know her well!)

Dear Patient, thank you for the 💛!
(Source: Google review)

Dear Patient, thank you for the 💛!
(Source: Google review)

🎙️𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Dr. Li was recently interviewed by the Canadian Healthcare Network/Medical Post on the role of at-home LED devices for mild-to-moderate acne.

She shared insights and expertise with primary care physicians on how to guide patients who are increasingly interested in these devices for acne management.

The full read available: https://canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/light-approach-treating-acne-vulgaris

🎙️𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Dr. Li was recently interviewed by the Canadian Healthcare Network/Medical Post on the role of at-home LED devices for mild-to-moderate acne.

She shared insights and expertise with primary care physicians on how to guide patients who are increasingly interested in these devices for acne management.

The full read available: https://canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/light-approach-treating-acne-vulgaris

April is Rosacea Awareness Month - did you know the gold standard in treating facial redness and capillaries is considered to be a vascular (pulsed dye) laser?

A vascular laser treatment targets the very nature of why and how facial redness arises and evolves for this chronic inflammatory skin condition, with minimal recovery time.

Speak to us at your next visit to discuss how interval vascular laser treatment can be part of a effective and safe intervention for long-term rosacea management.

April is Rosacea Awareness Month - did you know the gold standard in treating facial redness and capillaries is considered to be a vascular (pulsed dye) laser?

A vascular laser treatment targets the very nature of why and how facial redness arises and evolves for this chronic inflammatory skin condition, with minimal recovery time.

Speak to us at your next visit to discuss how interval vascular laser treatment can be part of a effective and safe intervention for long-term rosacea management.

It always takes a village, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

(…missing power gals Nancy and Chianti)

It always takes a village, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

(…missing power gals Nancy and Chianti)

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄!

Dr. Li returns as Past Chair for this year’s annual @bcwomensfdn Glow Gala - a particular special year also commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Foundation, advancing women’s health in our communities for three decades (and counting!).

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Friday, October 24, 2025
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Fairmont Vancouver Hotel
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6 pm

Early bird tickets and tables available until May 31!

Join us as a sponsor, attendee or donor.

Visit bcwomensfoundation.org/glow for more information.

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄!

Dr. Li returns as Past Chair for this year’s annual @bcwomensfdn Glow Gala - a particular special year also commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Foundation, advancing women’s health in our communities for three decades (and counting!).

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Friday, October 24, 2025
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Fairmont Vancouver Hotel
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6 pm

Early bird tickets and tables available until May 31!

Join us as a sponsor, attendee or donor.

Visit bcwomensfoundation.org/glow for more information.

✨ 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 ✨

With Spring around the corner, understanding behaviors in exposure to and protection from the sun amongst Canadians is important to help guide education and screening for the population.

Honoured to be part of an international collaboration and author in a recently published study in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery on this topic.

It takes a (global) village!

✨ 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 ✨

With Spring around the corner, understanding behaviors in exposure to and protection from the sun amongst Canadians is important to help guide education and screening for the population.

Honoured to be part of an international collaboration and author in a recently published study in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery on this topic.

It takes a (global) village!

Celebrating five decades of innovation, leadership and commitment to skin health - à France!

Joyeux 50e anniversaire, @larocheposay! 💙Honoured to commemorate the special year right at the heart of where is all started, and proud to have contributed to the research and education behind your beloved formulations including Cicaplast, Lipikar and Anthelios technologies.

Here’s to many more years and eras of life-changing skincare, developed with dermatologists, to support the skin health for all.

Celebrating five decades of innovation, leadership and commitment to skin health - à France!

Joyeux 50e anniversaire, @larocheposay! 💙Honoured to commemorate the special year right at the heart of where is all started, and proud to have contributed to the research and education behind your beloved formulations including Cicaplast, Lipikar and Anthelios technologies.

Here’s to many more years and eras of life-changing skincare, developed with dermatologists, to support the skin health for all.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 - 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒

Dr. Li was recently interviewed by the Dermatology Times to share perspectives on microneedling innovations, global techniques, safety, and future trends of its use in dermatology, including combination with radiofrequency and PRP, covering highlights from her AAD 2025 meeting session last week in Orlando, Florida.

Advances in treatments, including microneedling, help clinicians tailor precise approaches in addressing the evolving skin needs of our diverse patients.

For the full read, see https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/monica-k-li-md-global-innovations-integration-with-other-modalities-and-future-trends-in-microneedling

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 - 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒

Dr. Li was recently interviewed by the Dermatology Times to share perspectives on microneedling innovations, global techniques, safety, and future trends of its use in dermatology, including combination with radiofrequency and PRP, covering highlights from her AAD 2025 meeting session last week in Orlando, Florida.

Advances in treatments, including microneedling, help clinicians tailor precise approaches in addressing the evolving skin needs of our diverse patients.

For the full read, see https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/monica-k-li-md-global-innovations-integration-with-other-modalities-and-future-trends-in-microneedling

Dear Patient, thank you for the 💛!
(Source: Google review)

Dear Patient, thank you for the 💛!
(Source: Google review)

Another #AAD2025 in the books!

One of the largest forum celebrating advances of the skin, global community and friendship, mentorship and growth, and the synergy of dermatology and industry partnerships.

The highlight of the meeting for Dr. Li was returning to co-chair a scientific session on microneedling, with internationally-renowned faculty and friends who shared rich clinical experiences. Thank you to all and your time was evidently valued by a remarkable audience turnout for a Sunday morning session, beating daylight savings time change!

We look forward to integrating new learnings and insights back home for our patients.

Another #AAD2025 in the books!

One of the largest forum celebrating advances of the skin, global community and friendship, mentorship and growth, and the synergy of dermatology and industry partnerships.

The highlight of the meeting for Dr. Li was returning to co-chair a scientific session on microneedling, with internationally-renowned faculty and friends who shared rich clinical experiences. Thank you to all and your time was evidently valued by a remarkable audience turnout for a Sunday morning session, beating daylight savings time change!

We look forward to integrating new learnings and insights back home for our patients.

This past weekend, Dr. Li welcomed back her mentee Aliyah King of the University of Ottawa, who presented their published work at the University of British Columbia Skin Research Day.

It was particularly special as it was the 25th anniversary of the annual scientific event (follow the remarkable evolution of program covers over the years!)

Aliyah was mentored by Dr. Li last summer through a Skin of Color Observership, and was the first Canadian pair selected amongst colleagues from Harvard, Weill Cornell, and Johns Hopkins medicine.

Our immense delight to support the next aspiring generation of physicians!

📷 credit: David Stambler

This past weekend, Dr. Li welcomed back her mentee Aliyah King of the University of Ottawa, who presented their published work at the University of British Columbia Skin Research Day.

It was particularly special as it was the 25th anniversary of the annual scientific event (follow the remarkable evolution of program covers over the years!)

Aliyah was mentored by Dr. Li last summer through a Skin of Color Observership, and was the first Canadian pair selected amongst colleagues from Harvard, Weill Cornell, and Johns Hopkins medicine.

Our immense delight to support the next aspiring generation of physicians!

📷 credit: David Stambler

Calling all beauty lovers!

Dr. Li is honoured to return as judge for the 2025 Beauty Awards, for Chatelaine, Hello! Canada and Fashion magazine.

Over 50 of the most coveted, popular and beloved formulations were critically evaluated. Winners will be featured this late spring - watch for the upcoming star-studded skincare issue on stands across Canada.

Calling all beauty lovers!

Dr. Li is honoured to return as judge for the 2025 Beauty Awards, for Chatelaine, Hello! Canada and Fashion magazine.

Over 50 of the most coveted, popular and beloved formulations were critically evaluated. Winners will be featured this late spring - watch for the upcoming star-studded skincare issue on stands across Canada.

T minus 1 week!

Dr. Li will be at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida to co-chair and share expertise in a session on microneedling.

She is joined by a global panel of esteemed faculty and friends: Dr. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha (Thailand), Dr. Leo Bon Cheol Goo (Korea) and Dr. Robyn Siperstein (USA), and chairing with the renowned Dr. Tina Alster.

Advances in Microneedling Techniques Around the World - Sunday, March 9, 2025 - 8:00 am EST

See you there!

T minus 1 week!

Dr. Li will be at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida to co-chair and share expertise in a session on microneedling.

She is joined by a global panel of esteemed faculty and friends: Dr. Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha (Thailand), Dr. Leo Bon Cheol Goo (Korea) and Dr. Robyn Siperstein (USA), and chairing with the renowned Dr. Tina Alster.

Advances in Microneedling Techniques Around the World - Sunday, March 9, 2025 - 8:00 am EST

See you there!

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄

Vancouver Skin MD is proud to support this year’s raffle for the @bcwomensfdn Illuminations luncheon taking place on February 28, 2025.

Champion change in women’s health research and advance care for women in our BC communities.

Visit bcwomensfoundation.org/illuminations-raffle for more prize details and to buy tickets - only 2 more days left!

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄

Vancouver Skin MD is proud to support this year’s raffle for the @bcwomensfdn Illuminations luncheon taking place on February 28, 2025.

Champion change in women’s health research and advance care for women in our BC communities.

Visit bcwomensfoundation.org/illuminations-raffle for more prize details and to buy tickets - only 2 more days left!

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 - CBC Kids News

Dr. Li was recently asked to comment on red light therapy - an increasingly popular, DIY, skin care approach - using devices like face masks, wands and lamps.

Do kids and teenagers need this trend for their skin? Dr. Li answers this plus more.

For the full read, visit cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/does-red-light-therapy-work-experts-weigh-in-on-tiktok-skincare-trend

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 - CBC Kids News

Dr. Li was recently asked to comment on red light therapy - an increasingly popular, DIY, skin care approach - using devices like face masks, wands and lamps.

Do kids and teenagers need this trend for their skin? Dr. Li answers this plus more.

For the full read, visit cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/does-red-light-therapy-work-experts-weigh-in-on-tiktok-skincare-trend

Floral accents make our day!

Floral accents make our day!

Got laser? Got solutions.

Whether it is to target unwanted facial pigmentation, benign vascular growths, fine capillaries or acne scars, laser treatments can be a safe and effective - sometimes even the top - option.

Speak to us at your next visit to explore how lasers can be individualized and integrated to be part of your treatment plan.

Got laser? Got solutions.

Whether it is to target unwanted facial pigmentation, benign vascular growths, fine capillaries or acne scars, laser treatments can be a safe and effective - sometimes even the top - option.

Speak to us at your next visit to explore how lasers can be individualized and integrated to be part of your treatment plan.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We love Ultherapy®,
Hope you do too!

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
We love Ultherapy®,
Hope you do too!

Join us this Friday, February 28, 2025 at the @WestinBayshore for the #Illuminations luncheon in celebration of Women’s Health Research Month, and International Women’s Day.

Dr. Li proudly supports the annual Dr. Monica K. Li and Family Undergraduate Medical Student Research Award in Women’s Health, as we understand that every action matters to drive change in our communities.

Consider the impact you can make today, on women’s health and health research tomorrow.

For tickets or tables: bcwomensfoundation.org/illuminations

Join us this Friday, February 28, 2025 at the @WestinBayshore for the #Illuminations luncheon in celebration of Women’s Health Research Month, and International Women’s Day.

Dr. Li proudly supports the annual Dr. Monica K. Li and Family Undergraduate Medical Student Research Award in Women’s Health, as we understand that every action matters to drive change in our communities.

Consider the impact you can make today, on women’s health and health research tomorrow.

For tickets or tables: bcwomensfoundation.org/illuminations

Now streaming on @apple Podcasts and iTunes🎙️

Listen in as Dr. Li was interviewed by dear friend and esteemed colleague Dr. Maral Skelsey, discussing global perspectives in microneedling, on the American Academy of Dermatology Dialogues in Dermatology podcast series - accessible to its membership around the world.

It’s one of our highly sought after treatments in clinic!

Now streaming on @apple Podcasts and iTunes🎙️

Listen in as Dr. Li was interviewed by dear friend and esteemed colleague Dr. Maral Skelsey, discussing global perspectives in microneedling, on the American Academy of Dermatology Dialogues in Dermatology podcast series - accessible to its membership around the world.

It’s one of our highly sought after treatments in clinic!

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, our all-star, all-female (and all-hearts!) crew will be supporting the North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS).

NSCSS provides emergency shelter, longer-term housing solutions, essential services and preventative education to women and children leaving domestic abuse and violence on the North Shore.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟔, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞!) 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐒𝐂𝐒𝐒.

Let’s Glow for Good, with Vancouver Skin MD.

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, our all-star, all-female (and all-hearts!) crew will be supporting the North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS).

NSCSS provides emergency shelter, longer-term housing solutions, essential services and preventative education to women and children leaving domestic abuse and violence on the North Shore.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟔, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞!) 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐒𝐂𝐒𝐒.

Let’s Glow for Good, with Vancouver Skin MD.

In collaboration with Tide, a paradigm-shifting, 360-degree approach to post-procedure wound care was developed with the guidance of Dr. Li - 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞.

The concept focuses on the crucial role of laundry detergent selection in optimizing patient skin care and skin health outcomes following medical and cosmetic procedures, in dermatology and beyond for the medical community.

Following a clinical procedure impacting the skin barrier, the guide outlines a comprehensive care plan that supports healing, minimizes complications, and improves the overall patient experience.

Take home message: choose laundry products wisely!

In collaboration with Tide, a paradigm-shifting, 360-degree approach to post-procedure wound care was developed with the guidance of Dr. Li - 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞.

The concept focuses on the crucial role of laundry detergent selection in optimizing patient skin care and skin health outcomes following medical and cosmetic procedures, in dermatology and beyond for the medical community.

Following a clinical procedure impacting the skin barrier, the guide outlines a comprehensive care plan that supports healing, minimizes complications, and improves the overall patient experience.

Take home message: choose laundry products wisely!

Dear Patient, thank you for the 💛!
(Source: Google review)

Dear Patient, thank you for the 💛!
(Source: Google review)

Earlier this week, a survey from the Canadian Medical Association showed that more than a third of Canadians seek health information online as they are unable to access a physician.

Dr. Li was asked by CityNews Vancouver to comment on the consequences of misinformation online, particularly in the realm of skin health and skincare, and how the public can navigate this.

Thank you to reporter @laurenstallonee and her cameraman for the clinic visit, and interview - on a timely and highly relevant topic that impacts us all.

For the full story, head to the @citynewsvan website and YouTube channel.

Earlier this week, a survey from the Canadian Medical Association showed that more than a third of Canadians seek health information online as they are unable to access a physician.

Dr. Li was asked by CityNews Vancouver to comment on the consequences of misinformation online, particularly in the realm of skin health and skincare, and how the public can navigate this.

Thank you to reporter @laurenstallonee and her cameraman for the clinic visit, and interview - on a timely and highly relevant topic that impacts us all.

For the full story, head to the @citynewsvan website and YouTube channel.

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Dr. Li was featured this past weekend in the Vancouver Sun, sharing perspectives on inflammaging - referring to chronic, low-grade inflammation that contributes to the development of age-related diseases and organ (skin included!) damage as we get older.

Inflammaging on the skin may appear as premature signs of aging such as fine lines, dull skin tone, and uneven colour. Excess redness, flaking and dryness may also develop.

“Skin-care formulations that contain ingredients to support a healthy skin barrier structure — thereby helping with its physiologic functions including retaining moisture at the skin surface and preventing external irritants and microbes from entering — can help combat inflammaging, Dr. Li advises, noting antioxidant-containing skin care, and antioxidant rich vitamins and foods, can also be beneficial.”

Thank you @aleesha_h for this exquisite piece and for the interview!

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Dr. Li was featured this past weekend in the Vancouver Sun, sharing perspectives on inflammaging - referring to chronic, low-grade inflammation that contributes to the development of age-related diseases and organ (skin included!) damage as we get older.

Inflammaging on the skin may appear as premature signs of aging such as fine lines, dull skin tone, and uneven colour. Excess redness, flaking and dryness may also develop.

“Skin-care formulations that contain ingredients to support a healthy skin barrier structure — thereby helping with its physiologic functions including retaining moisture at the skin surface and preventing external irritants and microbes from entering — can help combat inflammaging, Dr. Li advises, noting antioxidant-containing skin care, and antioxidant rich vitamins and foods, can also be beneficial.”

Thank you @aleesha_h for this exquisite piece and for the interview!

Laser season is in full swing, and the PicoWay® platform delivers a highly sought-after treatment that can improve skin tone, pigmentation and textural irregularities.

We believe in, and patients see that the PicoWay® laser embodies four pillar qualities:

1. Trust in the science

2. Trust in the process

3. Trust in the experience

4. Trust in the physician

Start the journey with a consultation to explore the many possibilities of this revolutionary laser treatment.

Laser season is in full swing, and the PicoWay® platform delivers a highly sought-after treatment that can improve skin tone, pigmentation and textural irregularities.

We believe in, and patients see that the PicoWay® laser embodies four pillar qualities:

1. Trust in the science

2. Trust in the process

3. Trust in the experience

4. Trust in the physician

Start the journey with a consultation to explore the many possibilities of this revolutionary laser treatment.

Honored to be part of a stellar faculty lineup in creating a step-by-step video resource, for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, to elevate safety and excellence in cosmetic injectable treatments for our patients.

Visit the education hub of @asdsmembers for more information.

Honored to be part of a stellar faculty lineup in creating a step-by-step video resource, for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, to elevate safety and excellence in cosmetic injectable treatments for our patients.

Visit the education hub of @asdsmembers for more information.

#ThrowbackThursday

…when Dr. Li and fellow @bcwomensfdn Board members delivered cheer (and gratitude) to the health care heros and colleagues who worked over the holiday season.

Thank you for all that you do to support women’s health in our community!

#ThrowbackThursday

…when Dr. Li and fellow @bcwomensfdn Board members delivered cheer (and gratitude) to the health care heros and colleagues who worked over the holiday season.

Thank you for all that you do to support women’s health in our community!

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