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Douglas Wu MD PhD

Dual board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist with 14+ years of experience. Douglas C. Wu, MD, Ph.D.

Specializing in lasers, injectables, and vein treatments in Vancouver and San Diego, delivering safe, natural results. is a double board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the USA with specialty training in cosmetic surgery via the prestigious American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship program. Dr. Wu currently maintains a practice in both San Diego, California, and Vancouver, Canada, where he takes care of his patients; educates and trains the next generation of resident and fellow dermatologists; leads clinical research trials; and collaborates with industry partners as an advisor and consultant on future products and technologies. He specializes in wrinkle reduction, volume restoration with injectable fillers, laser rejuvenation, tattoo removal, vein removal, liposculpture, non-invasive body contouring, and skin tightening. Dr. Wu believes that everyone has a natural beauty to them and his goal is to help them be the best version of themselves. Dr. Wu has authored numerous medical articles and textbook chapters in both general and aesthetic dermatological literature and has lectured at major conferences across the globe. He was in the Top 15 most-published doctors in Dermatologic Surgery, the premier peer-reviewed medical journal in dermatology. Dr. Wu utilizes cutting-edge techniques to develop uniquely tailored treatments designed to address the specific needs of his patients. Dr. Wu feels like his patients are like family, and he cares very much about every aspect of their experience.

12/18/2025

A tighter neck & jawline without the downtime, that’s the power of ThermiSculpt.

ThermiSculpt delivers real definition with minimal downtime, using radiofrequency energy and microliposculpture to tighten the neck and jawline under gentle local anesthesia and without pain.

Dr. Wu achieved this transformation through subtle, targeted steps, and the results speak for themselves.

12/16/2025

Unwanted ink doesn’t stand a chance with TotalTat3™ 🤩

Dr. Wu used an advanced, multi-laser approach to achieve impressive clearing in just four sessions, minimal downtime, and healthy skin preserved throughout.

Every tattoo removal gets a personalized plan, and TotalTat3™ allows Dr. Wu to combine multiple lasers to target pigment from multiple angles for faster, safer results.

12/11/2025

Your skin goals, your way. ✨

With Dr. Wu, every treatment is guided — never guessed. Have any of these skin concerns? Check out the treatments Dr. Wu provides for each:

✔ Fine Lines & Wrinkles: Botox, Dysport, Frax Pro

✔ Texture & Tone: Core CO₂ Laser, PicoWay/PicoSure, IPL Photofacial, Clear + Brilliant, Vbeam

✔ Volume Restoration: Sculptra, Dermal Fillers

✔ Skin Tightening: Potenza RF Microneedling, Pro Matrix RF, Thermage, ThermiSculpt

✔ Acne: Photodynamic Therapy

✔ Hair Removal: Gmax Pro Plus

✔ Veins: Sclerotherapy (body), Vbeam (face)

✔ Scars: Frax Pro, Core CO₂ Laser, Potenza RF, Matrix Pro, Vbeam, PicoWay/PicoSure

✔ Redness: IPL, Vbeam

✔ Birthmarks: Vbeam, IPL, PicoWay/PicoSure

Every concern has a precise, science-backed treatment — and your personalized plan begins with Dr. Wu.

12/08/2025

Just like that, the tattoo is nearly gone after only a couple of sessions. 🪄

Dr. Wu used the PicoWay® laser to target and break down dark tattoo pigments, especially black ink. The laser shatters the pigment, and the body naturally clears it over time, causing the tattoo to fade steadily with each session.

Efficient. Precise. Proven for tattoo removal.

12/04/2025

Dr. Wu used a combination of a pulsed dye laser and IPL to reduce this patient’s Type I rosacea, and the results after just a few sessions are clear.

These treatments work together to dial down the tiny vessels that trigger flushing and redness, helping the skin look smoother and more even with each visit.

12/02/2025

The future of aesthetics isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about true regeneration.

Biostimulators like Sculptra® and Radiesse® work beneath the surface to rebuild collagen, elevate skin quality, and deliver results that improve over time.

The benefits of biostimulators:
✨ Strengthen the skin’s foundation, not just its appearance
✨ Deliver natural, gradual improvement
✨ Enhance long-term skin quality
✨ Support a regenerative, not reactive, approach

12/01/2025

Dry, tight, or lackluster skin this season? You’re not alone. 🍂

Cooler weather and indoor heating can leave your skin feeling dry, tight, and dull. Dr. Wu explains his strategic steps for reviving tired skin, from rebuilding your barrier to in-office laser treatments that bring back your glow.

Which step do you think your skin needs most right now- barrier repair, exfoliation, or a professional laser treatment? 👇

11/20/2025

You don’t need to look like someone else—you just need to look like the best version of you. 🙌

Every treatment Dr. Wu performs is guided by one philosophy: enhancement, not transformation.

The goal? Subtle, natural results that feel authentically you.

11/18/2025

A biopsy scar shouldn’t define your skin—or your confidence. 🌟

With personalized treatments like CO2 laser resurfacing and dermal fillers, Dr. Wu helps smooth texture and restore balance—so your skin looks and feels like you again.

11/10/2025

The secret behind these results?

A science-backed combination of laser technology. ✨

Dr. Wu used picosecond lasers and a fractional laser to fade hyperpigmentation and brown spots, boost collagen renewal, and enhance results with medical-grade skincare for a radiant, lasting glow.

Would you try this treatment combo for your skin? 👇

11/05/2025

The future of aesthetics isn't about single treatments; it's about strategic combinations.

Why a combination approach works:
✨ Target different skin layers for comprehensive rejuvenation
✨ Maximize results while minimizing downtime
✨ Create synergistic effects that enhance overall outcomes
✨ Customize protocols to your unique skin needs

The era of one-size-fits-all treatments is over.

Address

3195 Granville Street Suite 40
Vancouver, BC
BCV6H3K2

Website

https://waterfrontderm.com/

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