Camas, WA
Have you ever wondered what is going on beneath your skin’s surface? A way to see underlying pigment, inflammation or even the “invisible” UV spots that haven’t shown up yet? Say hello to the Visia Skin Analysis.
The Visia Skin Analysis System can do all of this and more. This high-tech approach to progress photos shows us there is far more to your skin than meets the eye. Below, the Skin by Lovely team breaks down nine things to know about the Visia Skin Analysis and how it can support your skin-health journey.
The Visia Skin Analysis System is a powerful imaging tool that gives us a detailed baseline image at the very start of our time together as patie
nt and provider. It reveals characteristics like texture, pigmentation and inflammation, and it generates a feature count we can return to at future appointments to track your progress.
We try not to dwell on your initial Visia images, because it is easy to fixate on the negatives in a close-up when there is no “after” photo yet to celebrate. What these baseline images really do is show us the overall health of your skin, which often reveals itself in the inflammation portion of the analysis. From there we can tailor recommendations for both your at-home routine and your in-office treatments.
We recommend periodic Visia Analyses to track your progress over time. iPhone and everyday digital photos simply do not capture the subtle wins like reduced pore appearance or smoother texture.
Think of it like seeing a family member or a pet every day. It is hard to notice gradual change when you are looking at something constantly, and the same is true for your own skin. You would be amazed at what medical-grade skincare can do in as little as two weeks, and the Visia is the best tool we have for showing that progress.
The Visia Analysis covers six main categories: Wrinkles, Texture, Pores, UV Damage, Pigmentation and Inflammation. It also factors in your age, sex and skin tone to show how you compare to others on a similar skin-health journey.
That comparison number is always shifting as more patient data gets added to the software, which is exactly why
we tend to steer away from emphasizing percentages. Your skin-health journey is uniquely yours, and the percentages cannot account for your genetics, lifestyle and daily habits. The number we care about most is your feature count in each category, so we are only ever measuring your results against your last appointment.
We love using the Visia to track progress throughout our time together. That first set of photos acts as the baseline for everything that follows. At each check-in we can confirm your skin is responding the way we anticipated based on your treatment plan and product recommendations.
Your before and afters mean just as much to us as they do to you, because you are trusting us with your plan. And if your skin is not responding the way we hoped, we will always tell you honestly so we can adjust course.
Almost everyone! The system uses a total of nine flashes while your eyes are gently closed, so if you have light-induced migraines or epilepsy, we will recommend an alternative way of capturing your photos.
When you start a new skincare routine, we recommend checking in at two to four weeks to see how your skin is responding, especially when we are preparing for treatments like acne facials, microneedling or chemical peels. Between treatments, four to six week intervals are plenty.
One note: your mental health matters to us. If you are not quite up for looking at a detailed close-up analysis of your skin on a given day, we are always happy to skip the Visia check-in at a follow-up appointment.
Arriving with a freshly cleansed face is ideal so we can get right to it. It also helps because some patients with sensitive or flushing skin can look a little more inflamed right after cleansing, and we would rather account for that in person. That said, we know a clean face is not always realistic when you are coming from work, errands or another appointment in makeup or tinted SPF, so cleansing is available once you arrive at Skin by Lovely.
Visia Skin Analyses are complimentary with treatment!
You can get a Visia Skin Analysis at our Portland and Santa Monica locations.
Skin consultations can be scheduled online or by calling us at (877) 568-3594.
About Skin by Lovely™
At Skin by Lovely, no two faces are alike, so no two treatment plans are either. We take time to understand your skin, answer every question and build a plan that fits your features and your goals, from injectables and skin rejuvenation to longevity and peptide therapy, Sofwave skin tightening and more. Every appointment starts with a full consultation, and a Visia Skin Analysis is available at select locations whenever you want a closer look. Find us in Santa Monica CA, Portland OR, Lake Oswego OR and Camas WA, with online booking at all four locations.
References:
“Redefining the Vision of Skin Care.” Canfield Scientific. Accessed May 1, 2022. https://www.canfieldsci.com/imaging-systems/visia-complexion-analysis/.
