VISIA: 3 Key Features and Pricing of the Skin Analysis Device That Measures Your Skin Age

“I want to understand the current condition of my skin.”

“I’ve been receiving treatment for acne and other skin concerns, but I’m not seeing the results I hoped for.”

Do any of these concerns sound familiar?

IC Clinic offers skin analysis using VISIA, a skin diagnostic device capable of detailed, category-by-category analysis of skin conditions such as spots and wrinkles.

On this page, we provide a detailed explanation of the items VISIA can measure, its key features, and pricing. We also cover what to expect during a VISIA skin analysis session and who may benefit most from it — so please read on to the end.

At our clinic, we propose treatment plans tailored to each individual patient and provide care focused on results.
We take the time to carefully listen to your concerns and symptoms, so please use the button below to book a consultation.

What Is VISIA? A Skin Diagnostic Device for Facial Image Analysis

VISIA is a skin diagnostic device that photographs the face using color and UV imaging to analyze skin condition. It can assess spots, wrinkles, and even skin age from images — identifying concerns that are difficult to detect with the naked eye.

Equipped with wide-area illumination and a 3D position-matching function, VISIA minimizes analysis errors caused by shadows, color variations, or shifts in camera position, enabling accurate assessment of skin condition.

VISIA also holds an extensive database of skin analysis records, making it possible to estimate skin age by comparing your results against this accumulated data.

3 Key Features of VISIA

• Provides accurate analysis results for skin diagnosis
• Allows comparison of your skin condition with others in the same age group
• Assesses not only skin condition but also eyelash condition

Let’s look at each of these features in detail.

Feature ①: Accurate Analysis Results for Skin Diagnosis

VISIA features a 3D position-matching function, which helps minimize analysis errors caused by shifts in camera position.

By capturing images under consistent, uniform lighting, VISIA also helps reduce color tone discrepancies caused by shadows.

Additionally, VISIA combines both color and UV imaging capabilities. Color photography is used to analyze spots, wrinkles, pores, and uneven skin tone, while UV photography detects hidden pigmentation and acne bacteria, enabling accurate assessment of skin condition.

Feature ②: Compare Your Skin with Others in Your Age Group

VISIA holds a large database of skin analysis records — totaling more than 100,000 entries, including approximately 11,000 from Japanese individuals.

By comparing your results against the average for your age group, you can gain an objective understanding of your skin type.

Feature ③: Assess Not Just Skin, But Also Eyelash Condition

VISIA goes beyond skin analysis — it is also capable of measuring eyelash length and volume at the same time. Using images taken with the eyes closed, it identifies the base lash line and calculates the average lash length and volume, rating the results on a five-point scale.

This eyelash measurement function allows you to quantify the volumizing effect of mascara and lengthening results numerically. It can also be used to objectively measure the lash growth effects of products such as Lumigan or GlashVissta.

8 Measurements Available with the VISIA Skin Diagnostic Device

VISIA can measure the following 8 items:

• Color, size, and shape of spots
• Number and shape of pores
• Hidden pigmentation (sub-surface spots)
• Acne bacteria (porphyrins)
• Number of wrinkles
• Skin texture fineness
• Uneven skin tone and redness
• Skin age

Let’s take a closer look at what each measurement covers.

① Color, Size, and Shape of Spots

VISIA analyzes all surface pigmentation on the skin from color images, measuring the color, size, and shape of spots.

It can detect even faint spots and freckles that are difficult to see with the naked eye.

② Number and Shape of Pores

VISIA is capable of measuring the number and shape of pores. Pores are slightly indented compared to the surrounding skin, and VISIA identifies and analyzes them based on the shadows these indentations cast in the image.

By using VISIA to detect enlarged pores that are difficult to see with the naked eye, you can take steps to help prevent skin concerns before they develop.

③ Hidden Pigmentation (Sub-surface Spots)

VISIA does not only detect spots that are already visible on the skin’s surface. It can also identify hidden pigmentation that has not yet appeared on the surface.

Based on the VISIA skin analysis results, early intervention for hidden pigmentation may help prevent spots from becoming visible on the skin’s surface.

④ Acne Bacteria (Porphyrins)

Using UV photography, VISIA captures porphyrins — compounds associated with acne-causing bacteria. By analyzing the amount of porphyrins that fluoresce under UV light, it is possible to identify whether your skin type is prone to acne and where breakouts are more likely to occur.

At our clinic, we use the VISIA skin analysis results to identify the underlying causes of acne and propose a treatment approach suited to each patient.

⑤ Number of Wrinkles

VISIA is capable of measuring the number of wrinkles on the skin’s surface.

The analysis is based on the characteristic appearance of wrinkles — fine, linear marks that appear darker than the surrounding skin.

⑥ Skin Texture Fineness

VISIA is capable of measuring the fineness of skin texture. It analyzes skin surface smoothness by comparing the color of the central skin area with the surrounding areas within a defined region.

When the skin surface shows a more uniform color tone, it is assessed as having finer texture.

⑦ Uneven Skin Tone and Redness

Skin color is primarily influenced by the amounts of two components — melanin and hemoglobin. Higher melanin levels tend to result in a darker complexion, while higher hemoglobin levels can cause a reddish tone. VISIA separates and visualizes melanin and hemoglobin to measure uneven skin tone and redness.

VISIA skin analysis can be used in the management of facial redness, acne, and pigmentation, making it possible to assess changes in skin condition before and after treatment.

⑧ Skin Age

VISIA holds skin analysis data from more than 100,000 individuals (including approximately 11,000 Japanese). By comparing your results against the average for your age group within this extensive database, you can gain an objective understanding of your skin condition.

The VISIA skin analysis report allows you to learn your estimated skin age and see how your results rank among 100 people in the same age group.

How a VISIA Skin Analysis Session Works

Here is an overview of what to expect during a VISIA skin analysis session at our clinic.

1. Consultation and Medical Examination
   We begin with a consultation and examination by our physician to discuss your skin concerns and any questions you may have. Please feel free to share anything on your mind, from specific areas of concern to your daily skincare routine.
2. Preparing for the Imaging
   To ensure accurate imaging, we ask that you cleanse your face to remove makeup and impurities before the VISIA scan.
3. VISIA Imaging
   Photos are taken from the front and both sides of your face. The imaging process takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Reviewing Your Skin Analysis Results
   Our physician will explain the findings from your VISIA skin analysis. Based on the results, we will propose a treatment approach suited to your individual needs.

VISIA Skin Analysis Pricing at IC Clinic

For pricing information on VISIA skin analysis, please refer to the VISIA pricing page.

At our clinic, VISIA skin analysis is offered at no charge as part of your treatment. If you would like to request a VISIA scan independently, a separate diagnostic fee will apply.

Who May Benefit from VISIA Skin Analysis? Those Who Want to Assess Their Skin and Review Their Treatment or Self-Care Routine

VISIA skin analysis may be a good option if any of the following apply to you:

• You want to understand your skin type and review the skincare products you use daily
• You want to get a clearer picture of how your skin may change in the future
• You want to identify hidden pigmentation early and take preventive steps
• You want to compare your skin condition with others in the same age group
• You have been receiving acne treatment but are not seeing the progress you had hoped for

VISIA provides detailed, category-by-category analysis of skin condition and allows comparison with others in the same age group. If you are looking to gain an objective assessment of your skin type and apply those insights to your treatment or self-care routine, we encourage you to consider a VISIA skin analysis.

For VISIA Skin Analysis, Visit IC Clinic

VISIA is a skin diagnostic device that uses color and UV photography to capture facial images and analyze skin condition. It can assess spots, wrinkles, and even skin age from images — identifying concerns that are difficult to detect with the naked eye.

It can also help identify potential causes of acne and uneven skin tone, allowing us to propose a treatment approach suited to each patient based on the VISIA findings. In addition, by detecting hidden pigmentation that has not yet appeared on the skin’s surface, the results can support preventive care aimed at helping maintain healthy-looking skin over time.

At our clinic, we propose treatment options tailored to each patient’s individual concerns. If you have skin-related worries and are considering specialized care to address your skin condition comprehensively, please feel free to contact us.

At our clinic, we propose treatment plans tailored to each individual patient and provide care focused on results.
We take the time to carefully listen to your concerns and symptoms, so please use the button below to book a consultation.