Dr. vanVliet is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon
with a profound love and respect for ‘all things skin’.
The Practice
Skip the day spa! Come join us at Spring Skin Clinic and enjoy our extensive array of medical grade, bio-regenerative skin treatments. Spring Skin, nestled in the heart of Ganges, was designed with your comfort, privacy and well-being in mind.
It has the welcoming and relaxing look and feel of a spa and yet it is a state-of-the-art Plastic Surgical clinic, offering the latest in technology, light and energy based devices and skin rejuvenation treatments. Many of our treatments are bio-stimulatory and work to supercharge your skin’s own power for regeneration at a cellular and molecular level. Not only can we help reverse skin aging -we can also help to slow the aging process down.
By restoring skin health to you we can achieve significant improvements in the aesthetic appearance of your skin. Improved skin texture, tone and clarity can help turn the clock back on skin aging.
We believe in aging well and all treatments are geared towards you looking your natural best.
Whether you wish to simply gift yourself, or that special someone, we can work with you!
We offer Med Spa treatments that you can choose from à la carte from the Spring Skin Express menu, or we can work with you to coordinate a more comprehensive skin rejuvenation treatment plan. Dr vanVliet has designed a multifaceted program of bio-regenerative aesthetic treatments, that are at the forefront of skin rejuvenation, for you to choose from. Most all our procedures have minimal to no down-time. They are evidence-based, safe and effective. Know that we will guide you every step of the way to help customize a skin rejuvenation package that is tailored to your needs.
Dr vanVliet performs all of her own injectables including HA dermal fillers and Botox and she conducts minor Surgical procedures of both cancerous and benign skin lesions. She works closely with her highly trained and qualified team and oversees all of the treatments that are offered. So you can rest assured that her expertise and experience will subtend your journey to looking and feeling your best.
Our Philosophy
Dr. vanVliet has carefully chosen innovative and state-of-the-art skin cosmeceuticals and regeneration treatments that science supports. These modalities are targeted towards improving skin health and thus skin beauty. The treatments are safe, minimally invasive and will have you looking your best with minimal to no down time. All products and treatments are geared towards prevention and reversal of skin aging.
Dr. vanVliet has a very gentle and nuanced approach towards facial aging. ‘Less is more’ and ‘keeping things very natural and simple’ are the guiding principles behind her expert care. She does all of her own injectables with a wide palette of dermal fillers (Juvederm ®, Restalyn ®) and neuromodulators (Botox ®, Dysport). Her treatment plans are designed to be discrete and seamless so that we will have you looking your most radiant, refreshed and natural self – never looking different or done!

Don’t know which treatments are right for you? Don’t worry – Dr. vanVliet and her team will help guide you towards the treatments that will best serve your skin needs. Our treatments will be customized to you and often they can be combined synergistically to improve the potency of the rejuvenation benefits – all on the same day! Think 1 + 1 = 3!
Preparing for your Visit

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Client Testimonials
Every time I visit Spring Skin, I am truly impressed with the competence and professionalism of this top notch clinic. During my last appointment, I had treatment to address some sun damage, a few injectables and the surgical removal of some bothersome skin keratoses. Dr vanVliet took the time to thoroughly assess my skin and offer various solutions. She and her staff also explained every step as we went through the treatments and procedures. Despite the fair distance for me to travel to Spring Skin, I have found it to be worthwhile in every way. I am beyond thrilled with the overall experience and impressive results.
– JAC
Dr vanVliet and her team in Spring Spring are highly professional and very respectful of privacy and the personality of each client. The office is exceptionally clean and welcoming. Dr vanVliet has an artist’s eye and a surgeon’s hand. I have thorough confidence in her aesthetic advice and skills. I would recommend this office for anyone seeking basic skin maintenance to age defying therapies, from removal of simple skin lesions to more complicated, larger excisions. The end result is an advertisement in itself.
– Patricia
I love everything about Spring Skin – the people, the treatments, the experience. If you need anything skin-related done, go here. Dr vanVliet is an incredibly skilled practitioner and the staff are amazing – friendly, knowledgeable and they create the most relaxing atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for cosmetic treatments, skin care advice, or more serious interventions, this is the place to do it. Quite simply the best.
– Rachel
If someone asked me to describe my treatment results in one word, that word would be WOW! I am so impressed with Spring Skin and that begins as soon as you walk through the front door. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to explain various treatments. The treatments themselves and the results are nothing short of amazing. I would highly recommend Spring Skin!
– Christy
Dr vanVliet and her team are professional, positive and very personable, I felt very safe in their caring hands. I sought out Dr vanVliet’s advice and treatment for my very fair, northern skin and I am very pleased with her expert advice, experience and how she and her team made me feel so comfortable and took care of my concerns. I highly recommend Dr vanVliet and her Spring Skin Clinic here on beautiful Salt Spring Island and I am thrilled that she brought her years of expertise to our island.
– Sibeal
I was ecstatic to see this clinic open up on Salt Spring, and have not been disappointed. Dr vanVliet and her staff are an absolute delight, and they make every treatment comfortable and fun. Im beyond satisfied with my treatment plan so far, looking forward to taking advantage of new services as they introduce them to the the clinic, and will be a client for life.
– Lahani
I cant say enough good things about Dr vanVliet and her team! I have had custom injectables and BBL spot treatments and loved the results so much. I was nervous the first time I went into the office but was put at ease as soon as I met the staff. Very knowledgeable, friendly and explained things clearly. I highly recommend Dr vanVliet!
– JB