VISIA Skin Analysis Photography

Dermatology Associates patients are welcome to call our office 412-262-1064 and schedule a complimentary appointment with our skin care expert, Brooke.

 

How does VISIA skin analysis work?

Visia uses cutting-edge technologies to evaluate skin type, facial features, sun damage, and pigmentation in your skin. The system’s IntelliFlash cross-polarized UV light photography measures and records skin conditions both on the surface and under the skin surface. This allows your provider to assess sun damage. The system’s patented RBX technology separates red and brown colors in the skin to assess conditions such as hyperpigmentation, spider veins, and inflammatory changes.

 

Some of the common skin concerns that Visia skin analysis can detect include:

- Red spots (discoloration on and below the surface of the skin, which is distinct from the background skin tone and visible to the naked eye)

- Brown spots (age spots, moles, and freckles that cause an uneven texture due to increased melanin production)

- UV spots (marks that develop due to absorption of UV light by the melanin in the skin)

- Wrinkles (folds or creases in the skin that form due to sun exposure and decreased skin elasticity with age)

- Uneven texture (raised and depressed areas that make the skin look less smooth)

- Pores (openings of sweat glands in the skin that appear darker than the surrounding skin when enlarged)

- Erythema (red areas due to inflammation or spider veins)

- Porphyrins (bacteria lodged in pores)

 

A Visia scan can be completed in a few minutes and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of your skin and identifies areas that can benefit from cosmetic treatments. This greatly helps in selecting the best skin products for your skin health goals and enhances the outcomes of your skincare procedures.