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“Which skin diagnostic device would you recommend?”
“What is the difference between a professional skin diagnostic device and a home skin checker?”
If you have been wondering about questions like these, read on.
A skin diagnostic device is a tool used to analyze the condition of your skin, measuring factors such as skin age and sebum levels. Used at aesthetic dermatology clinics and medical facilities, it can help identify treatments and skincare products suited to your current skin condition.
This page explains what skin diagnostic devices are, why a skin analysis may be beneficial, and the different types of devices available.
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Table of Contents
- 1 What Is a Skin Diagnostic Device? A Tool for Analyzing Your Skin Condition
- 2 How Is a Skin Diagnostic Device Different from a Home Skin Checker? Different Levels of Functionality
- 3 Three Reasons to Consider a Skin Diagnostic Analysis
- 3.1 Reason ① Explore treatments suited to your skin condition
- 3.2 Reason ② Helpful for finding the right home-care skincare products
- 3.3 Reason ③ Simulate future skin changes based on analysis data
- 4 7 Types of Skin Diagnostic Devices
- 4.1 VISIA | A device that can also analyze skin texture and eyelashes
- 4.2 A-ONE | Includes skin age measurement and 3D display for aesthetic counseling
- 4.3 Cosmetic Microscope COMEDO | Equipped with UV image mode for skin analysis
- 4.4 OBSERV | Enables before-and-after comparison
- 4.5 NeoVoir I | Analysis with four light sources
- 4.6 CLREO | Measures nine parameters including wrinkles, pores, and skin age
- 4.7 dermo smart | Analyzes oil content using a dedicated sheet
- 5 Can Skin Diagnostic Devices Be Rented? They Are Professional Devices Not Intended for Personal Use
- 6 VISIA Skin Diagnostic Device Pricing
- 7 Visit IC Clinic for Your Skin Diagnostic Assessment
What Is a Skin Diagnostic Device? A Tool for Analyzing Your Skin Condition
A skin diagnostic device is a tool used to analyze the condition of your skin.
It photographs the face using light sources such as standard light and ultraviolet light to analyze factors including sebum levels.
Because results are displayed concretely in graphs and numerical values, you can gain a clearer understanding of the type of care your skin may need.
Some skin diagnostic devices can also measure skin age, allowing you to compare your actual age with your estimated skin age. Other devices can measure melanin in the deeper layers of the skin to help assess the likelihood of pigmentation developing—features vary depending on the model.
How Is a Skin Diagnostic Device Different from a Home Skin Checker? Different Levels of Functionality
The key difference between a skin diagnostic device and a home skin checker lies in functionality.
Professional skin diagnostic devices used at clinics can measure detailed data to thoroughly analyze skin condition. Home skin checkers, on the other hand, are designed for simpler measurements of skin moisture and oil levels.
Home skin checkers—such as personal skin age meters—are easy to use thanks to their straightforward functionality. However, the data provided by a home skin checker is generally insufficient when the goal is to identify appropriate treatments or skincare products for your specific skin type.
If you would like to apply skin analysis data to your future skincare or self-care routine, we recommend using a professional skin diagnostic device at a clinic.
Three Reasons to Consider a Skin Diagnostic Analysis
Here are three reasons why we recommend a skin diagnostic analysis:
- Explore treatments suited to your skin condition
- Helpful for finding the right home-care skincare products
- Simulate future skin changes based on analysis data
The following sections explain each reason in detail.
Reason ① Explore treatments suited to your skin condition
Using a skin diagnostic device can help you explore treatment options that are suited to your individual skin condition.
By analyzing data from deeper layers of the skin, it becomes easier to identify a treatment approach that may be more appropriate for your needs, potentially supporting more effective improvement of your skin concerns.
For example, someone troubled by pigmentation or dullness may discover through skin analysis that melasma, rather than general pigmented spots, is the underlying cause. With a clinic’s skin diagnostic device, a physician can offer an accurate assessment of your condition and suggest appropriate care.
Reason ② Helpful for finding the right home-care skincare products
Skin diagnostic devices can also be useful when searching for home-care skincare products.
A detailed analysis of your current skin condition using a skin diagnostic device makes it possible to receive data-based guidance on what type of care your skin may need.
Rather than selecting products based solely on your perceived skin concerns, you can identify skincare products that specifically address areas where your routine may be lacking.
Our clinic also carries “Navigeion DR,” a clinic-exclusive skincare line, as a home-care option. For more details about Navigeion, please visit the page below.
Top 6 Recommended Navigeion Products | Differences Between Navigeion DR and Their Effects Explained
Reason ③ Simulate future skin changes based on analysis data
Another benefit of skin diagnostic devices is the ability to simulate future skin changes based on analysis data.
Data obtained through a skin diagnostic device can help detect pigmented spots and wrinkles that may potentially appear in the future. By simulating future skin changes, you can begin addressing concerns before they become visible.
For those who want to maintain healthy-looking skin not just now but over the long term, using a skin diagnostic device may be a worthwhile consideration.
7 Types of Skin Diagnostic Devices
There are various skin diagnostic devices available, each with its own features and measurable parameters, as summarized below.
| Device Name | Features | Measurable Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| VISIA | · Uses a system designed to reduce analysis errors · Can assess eyelash length and volume |
· Skin texture · Uneven skin tone / redness · Skin age · Porphyrins and more |
| A-ONE | · Supports overlay comparison of photos · 3D display available |
· Wrinkles · Pores · Oil content · Pigmentation · Skin age |
| Cosmetic Microscope COMEDO | · UV image mode for pore analysis · Can also assess scalp condition |
· Porphyrins · Sebum · Pore debris and bacteria · Presence of comedones and more |
| OBSERV | · Before-and-after comparison of skin changes · Analysis using 6 skin check modes |
· Wrinkles · Sagging · Acne · Skin roughness and more |
| NeoVoir I | · Analysis with four light sources · Data can be compared in graph format |
· Pores · Wrinkles · Skin tone · Future wrinkles and more |
| CLREO | · Analysis across nine parameters · Uses three light sources and a 13-megapixel camera |
· Pores · Pigmented spots · Hidden pigmented spots · Wrinkles and more |
| dermo smart | · Analyzes oil content and keratin using a dedicated sheet · Results can be compared against 8 skin sample types |
· Moisture · Oil content · Melanin · Pigmented spots and more |
The following sections provide a more detailed description of each device’s features and how the analysis is conducted.
VISIA | A device that can also analyze skin texture and eyelashes
VISIA is a device capable of analyzing skin texture as well as eyelash condition.
Analysis is performed by capturing color photos and UV photos of the face from the left, right, and front, allowing the detection of pigmented spots and wrinkles that are not visible to the naked eye.
A distinctive feature of VISIA is its ability to analyze not only the skin, but also eyelash volume and length.
Measurable parameters include:
- Skin texture
- Uneven skin tone / redness
- Skin age
- Porphyrins
- Number of wrinkles
- Color, size, and shape of pigmented spots
- Number and shape of pores
- Hidden pigmented spots
VISIA also allows you to compare your results with data from people of a similar age, supporting a more objective assessment.
For more information about the VISIA available at our clinic, please also refer to the page below.
What Is VISIA? Three Features of This Skin Diagnostic Device That Measures Skin Age, Plus Pricing
A-ONE | Includes skin age measurement and 3D display for aesthetic counseling
A-ONE is an aesthetic counseling device featuring skin age measurement and 3D display capabilities.
It is available in three models—Simple, Lite, and Smart. The “A-ONE Lite” analyzes skin using high-definition imaging, allowing data to be reviewed through both still images and video. By overlaying two photos, it is possible to assess how a treatment may be contributing to visible changes.
Parameters that can be assessed with A-ONE include:
- Wrinkles
- Pores
- Oil content
- Pigmentation
- Skin age
It is also possible to examine wrinkles from a vertical angle using the 3D display feature.
Cosmetic Microscope COMEDO | Equipped with UV image mode for skin analysis
The Cosmetic Microscope COMEDO is a skin diagnostic device capable of performing skin analysis using a UV image mode.
The UV image mode is well suited for pore observation, as it can detect porphyrins, comedones, and the bacteria associated with acne. Beyond the skin, it is also used for scalp analysis, enabling examination of scalp pore debris, keratin plugs, and other conditions at up to 300× magnification.
Parameters that can be assessed with the Cosmetic Microscope COMEDO include:
- Porphyrins
- Sebum
- Pore debris and bacteria
- Presence of comedones
- Skin pigmentation
- Skin texture
Comedones are also recognized as an early stage of acne development. The device also allows side-by-side comparison of image data using a four-panel split view.
OBSERV | Enables before-and-after comparison
OBSERV is a device that enables before-and-after comparison, allowing you to intuitively assess the effects of treatment on your skin.
It analyzes the natural skin condition using six skin check modes, including a daylight mode and a cross-polarized light mode.
Parameters that can be assessed with OBSERV include:
- Wrinkles
- Sagging
- Acne
- Skin roughness
- Enlarged pores
- Pigmentation (pigmented spots and dullness)
- Sebum levels
- Skin inflammation
The before-and-after composite feature makes it possible to compare the skin’s appearance before and after treatment.
NeoVoir I | Analysis with four light sources
NeoVoir I is a skin diagnostic device equipped with LED light sources designed for clinical use. Its defining feature is the use of an 18-megapixel camera combined with four light sources, enabling more detailed data to be obtained.
Parameters that can be assessed include:
- Pores
- Wrinkles
- Skin tone
- Future wrinkles
- Luminosity
- Redness
- Melanin
- Porphyrins
- Sebum
- Pigmentation
The device can also perform a comparative analysis against previously captured data, providing a visual assessment of the skincare steps that may currently be beneficial.
CLREO | Measures nine parameters including wrinkles, pores, and skin age
CLREO is a device capable of measuring nine parameters, including wrinkles, pores, skin moisture, elasticity, and skin age.
Analysis is performed using three types of light sources—standard light, polarized light, and UV light—along with a 13-megapixel camera.
Parameters that can be assessed include:
- Pores
- Pigmented spots
- Hidden pigmented spots
- Wrinkles
- Skin tone
- Porphyrins
- Moisture
- Elasticity
- Skin age
- Pigmentation
It is also used for ongoing monitoring of skin condition by capturing images of the current state and comparing them with post-treatment results.
dermo smart | Analyzes oil content using a dedicated sheet
dermo smart is a skin analyzer that captures images by being placed directly against the skin. Using a dedicated sheet, it can analyze oil content and keratin levels.
Analysis results are converted into numerical values, which can then be used to identify treatments that may be well suited to your individual skin profile.
Parameters that can be assessed with dermo smart include:
- Moisture
- Oil content
- Melanin
- Pigmented spots
- Wrinkles
- Keratin
- Porphyrins
- Sebum
dermo smart is also available in a series of models: “dsviso,” which allows comparison against 8 skin sample types, and “dsharris,” which features hair and scalp analysis capabilities.
dsharris enables assessment of scalp condition, keratin levels, and hair density and thickness.
Can Skin Diagnostic Devices Be Rented? They Are Professional Devices Not Intended for Personal Use
Skin diagnostic devices used at clinics are professional-grade instruments. As such, they are not available for rental by individuals.
Additionally, individual rental arrangements would likely result in high costs, so we recommend visiting a clinic or medical facility to make use of a skin diagnostic device.
VISIA Skin Diagnostic Device Pricing
Our clinic offers the VISIA skin diagnostic device.
For VISIA pricing by concern, please refer to the following fee schedules:
Redness / Facial Redness Fee Schedule
Acne Scars (Redness) Fee Schedule
Acne Scars (Indentation) Fee Schedule
Acne Fee Schedule
Pigmented Spots & Melasma Fee Schedule
Clogged Pores Fee Schedule
Wrinkles Fee Schedule
Skin Beautification / Firmness & Radiance Fee Schedule
Please note that when VISIA is used as part of a treatment at our clinic, the skin diagnostic assessment is provided at no additional charge. A separate diagnostic fee applies when VISIA is requested by the patient outside of a treatment context.
Visit IC Clinic for Your Skin Diagnostic Assessment
A skin diagnostic device is a tool that photographs and analyzes the condition of your skin. The three key reasons to consider a skin diagnostic analysis are:
- Explore treatments suited to your skin condition
- Helpful for finding the right home-care skincare products
- Simulate future skin changes based on analysis data
IC Clinic offers skin diagnostic assessments using the VISIA device.
If you would like a detailed assessment of your skin condition, or if you are looking for treatments and skincare products suited to your individual needs, please feel free to consult our clinic.
At our clinic, we propose treatment plans tailored to each individual patient and focus on delivering meaningful results.
We take the time to listen carefully to your concerns and symptoms, so please book a consultation using the button below.
