Digital Imaging for the Skin

As industry professionals we can see our treatments make a difference. However, there was so many times when I was performing treatments that I wished I could show with solid facts that the guest and patient could see a difference.

The use of digital imaging technology can analyze the factual skin condition and give us detailed information about the skin

How does it work? A high resolution picture is taken simultaneously with a quick flash of UV light, the same light that is present in all electronic flash tubes and is completely safe. This UV light is absorbed into the skin, penetrating the stratum corneum and is then reflected back to the camera lens revealing the dermatological conditions of the skin by colors. You are then provided with a detailed report (varies by manufacturer) with solid data on your client’s skin. You can then use this as a marker of your starting point and track quantifiable results and improvement over time.

What can digital imaging analyze?

• Surface spots
• UV damage
• Brown spots
• Red areas
• Wrinkles
• Tone and texture
• Pores
• Porpyhrins
• Sebum production
• Moisture

Several manufacturers have developed this technology for the aesthetic and beauty industry. Some known digital skin analysis tools include Visia™ by Canfield Imaging Systems, Clarity Pro™ by Brightex Bio-Photonics, Beau Visage™ by Astron Clinica and PhotoPro™ by Profect Medical Technologies. Each machine provides an in depth look at what is happening within the skin but provide different features and equipment to do so. Professionals are advised to research the options available to determine which machine best suits their needs and practice. This is a great way to look at the skin and see measurable changes.