VISIA® Skin Analysis
VISIA® is a medical skin analysis system developed by Canfield Scientific. It maps the skin on the surface and just beneath it, so your treatment plan starts from a precise assessment.
Your Results
Your VISIA® images are reviewed with you during your consultation, to discuss your priorities and the treatment plan.
- Scan length: a few seconds of image capture
- Sensation: none, there is no contact with the skin
- Preparation: clean skin, without make-up
VISIA® in action: in the video, Dr. Gijsen explains what the analysis reveals about your skin.
Now in 3D
House of Glow now works with the latest generation of VISIA®, which scans the face in 3D. The system is developed by Canfield Scientific, a company specialising in imaging systems for dermatology and aesthetic medicine.
The images can be rotated and viewed from any angle, giving a more complete view of the face than a flat photograph. This makes it easier to explain what we see, and to compare your scans precisely over time.
Eight Skin Features
- Spots: brown or red marks visible on the surface of the skin
- Wrinkles: lines and folds linked to sun exposure and loss of elasticity
- Texture: variations in the smoothness of the skin surface
- Pores: the size and distribution of visible pores
- UV spots: sun damage beneath the surface, not yet visible to the eye
- Brown spots: pigmentation on and below the surface
- Red areas: concentrations of redness, which can relate to inflammation or visible vessels
- Porphyrins: bacterial by-products that can lodge in the pores
The Technology
VISIA® is an advanced skin analysis system. Its capture module moves around your face to take high-resolution images from the front and both sides, under three types of light: standard, cross-polarised and UV. The skin surface can also be viewed in 3D, from any angle.
Each type of light reveals different information. Together, they show features on the surface of the skin and just beneath it. RBX® technology separates the red and brown components of the skin, showing redness and pigmentation more clearly.
The Steps of the Scan
- Your skin is cleansed, without make-up.
- You place your face in the VISIA® capture module.
- The module moves around your face and takes images from the front and both sides, under the three types of light.
- The software analyses the images and maps each of the eight features.
- We review the results with you and discuss your priorities.
Your Treatment Plan
A precise understanding of the skin helps us choose the right approach for each concern. The VISIA® analysis allows us to:
- Identify what the eye cannot always see
- Prioritise the concerns that matter most to you
- Select the most appropriate treatments and settings
- Explain clearly what we see and why we recommend a treatment
It is part of our approach to Skin Health & Conscious Aesthetic Care: understand the skin first, then treat it.
Following Your Skin Over Time
A precise positioning grid ensures that each scan is taken from exactly the same position. Your diagnostic and evaluation scans can then be compared in detail, so we can closely follow the evolution of your skin and adjust your treatment plan if needed.
Please note that the information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice.
Mini-FAQ
The image capture itself takes only a few seconds. The results are then reviewed with you during your consultation.
No. VISIA® takes photographs of your face under different types of light. There is no contact with the skin and no discomfort.
Yes. The skin should be clean and free of make-up so the images reflect your skin as it is. If needed, we can cleanse your skin at the clinic before the scan.
A VISIA® analysis with personalised home skincare advice can be booked separately, for €90. It is included for the before and after analysis in our Fotona® Laser Treatments, Skin Resurfacing Protocol and Ultherapy PRIME® protocols.
Yes. Your images are reviewed with you, so you understand what the analysis shows and how it guides the treatment plan.