Considering skin lesions treatment in Winnipeg and wondering how much it will cost? Great question. The answer depends on a few key things — but the biggest factor? The number of treatments your skin will need.
Let’s break it down and help you budget smart!
What Affects the Cost of Skin Lesions Treatment in Winnipeg?
Each skin type, concern, and laser choice makes a difference. Here’s what influences how much you’ll spend:
- The type of skin lesion you’re targeting
- How deep the pigment sits in your skin
- The laser technology you choose
- How many treatments your skin needs for the result you want
Here’s what you need to know:
Skin Lesion Types and How Many Treatments to Expect
1. Broken capillaries (visible vessels, redness from superficial blood vessels)
Broken capillaries are tiny, dilated blood vessels near the skin’s surface that cause visible redness. After treatment, vessels may disappear immediately or darken slightly (grey or purplish) before fading over several days to a few weeks.
👉 You might need 2–4 treatments with an IPL Photofacial for clear results, depending on the extent of the vessels.
2. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from acne
PIH (pigmented acne scars) is super common and usually sits in the epidermis (that’s the outer layer of your skin). Because it’s closer to the surface, it’s easier to treat.
👉 Expect about 2 to 3 PicoSure treatments, spaced about a month apart.
👉 Results? You’ll see serious clearing within weeks after the last session.
How does PicoSure work?
It sends quick bursts of energy to break up pigment. Your body flushes out the shattered pigment through the lymphatic system. The spots fade naturally — like magic, but science.
Skin school: Not all pigmented acne scars are the same!
Did you know some pigmented acne scars sit deeper in the skin? It depends on the type of acne you had — and how inflamed it got. Let’s break it down!
Types of acne and how deep they go:
- Whiteheads + blackheads (non-inflammatory acne)
→ Stay right at the surface — PIH from these is usually easier to treat. - Papules + pustules (mild to moderate inflammation)
→ The inflammation goes deeper, so PIH can sometimes sneak below the epidermis. - Nodules + cysts (severe inflammatory acne)
→ These go way deeper and often leave behind tougher pigment or textured scars.
PIH and acne scarring in deeper Fitzpatrick skin tones
People with deeper Fitzpatrick* types (4, 5, 6) are more prone to stubborn PIH because the skin makes extra melanin to protect itself during inflammation. That means:
PIH might settle a little deeper and take longer to fade.
Gentle, pigment-safe laser options (like PicoSure) are your BFF — they target pigment without risking damage to surrounding skin.
More sessions might be needed for full clearing, but they’re totally worth it for safe, beautiful results.
*The Fitzpatrick scale ranks skin tones from type 1 (very pale, always burns, never tans) to type 6 (deep brown or black skin that never burns). This matters because deeper Fitzpatrick types naturally produce more melanin. When inflammation happens (like with acne), they’re more likely to develop stubborn PIH.
It also matters for laser choice — some lasers can cause damage if they aren’t safe for melanin-rich skin. That’s why picosecond lasers like PicoSure are awesome for all skin tones!
2. Freckles
Freckles also hang out in the epidermis.
👉 Plan for about 3 treatments with a picosecond laser like a PicoSure Laser Pigmentation Treatment for best clearing.
3. Age spots
Age spots can be trickier.
👉 The pigment often goes a bit deeper — closer to the junction where your epidermis meets the dermis.
👉 You might need 3 or more treatments for clear results.
What should I pick?
IPL Photofacial
- Best for Fitzpatrick skin types 1 to 3
- Great if you’re prone to redness or flushing (address multiple concerns in one treatment)
- Also treats broken capillaries
Picosecond laser (like PicoSure)
- Safe for all skin tones
- Effective at shattering pigment fast
- Best for acne scars and melasma
Skin lesions treatment in Winnipeg isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price will depend on:
- What you’re treating (PIH, freckles, age spots)
- The laser tech that suits your skin best
- How many sessions your skin needs (typically 2-5)
As of summer 2025, individual treatments typically range from $325 to $350, though prices may have changed by the time you read this.
Don’t want to pay it all at once? No problem — you can easily use Affirm to spread out your payments. One thing’s certain: your skin will look clearer, and you’ll feel brighter and more confident!