Visia^® Skin Analysis:  Know Your Complexion

It is said that your complexion is the window through which your image is projected to the world. Now, through VISIA's^® in-depth analysis of your individual facial characteristics, it is possible to design rejuvenation and skin care programs for your specific complexion.

Protect Your Skin with VISIA Complexion Analysis

Today people long for a more radiant, youthful complexion. With the many skin care treatments and regimens that are offered today, knowledge is a precious tool.

Elements MediSpa offers the VISIA^® Complexion Analysis system created by Canfield Scientific to provide you with the deepest possible understanding of your skin and the ability to show you just how it will respond to a full range of treatments.

Discover your Skin's Condition Both Inside & Out

A VISIA^® imaging session uses multi-spectral imaging and analysis to capture key visual information for six areas affecting complexion health and appearance:

• Wrinkles


• UV spots that Indicate Sun Damage


• Spots


• Skin Tone Variations


• Pore Size


• Bacterial Content

Additionally, VISIA^® provides an informative comparison of your complexion's characteristics to those of other women of your same age and skin type.

Comprehensive Analysis

VISIA^® starts with a digital photograph of your face which we will then use to document the condition of your skin and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment options available to you. The system generates comprehensive reports to add to your record and with which to track your progress to a healthier, more youthful looking complexion.

Individualised Program Based on Your Results

With VISIA's^® precise imaging of all areas affecting your complexion, your skin care professional can present the optimal rejuvenation options for your unique combination of facial characteristics.

Renew & Maintain Facial Vitality

Based on your complexion profile, your facial rejuvenation program will also include optimized recommendations for ongoing skin care health, with VISIA^® imaging as an invaluable aid in monitoring your complexion's vitality and checking effectiveness of your skin care regimen over time.

Quick & Pain free Skin Analysis

The actual VISIA^® imaging of your surface and subsurface skin features takes only a few minutes and is a comfortable process at all times. Once complete the review of your results and consultation will typically take from thirty minutes to an hour, focusing on your specific problem areas and comparing your results with others of your same age, sex and skin type. Your analysis will also include your personal treatment recommendations.

The Process

1. Prepare

Your skin consultation will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes. To ensure an accurate analysis it is important to view the skin in its natural condition. Therefore your skin must be cleansed of all makeup and skin care products prior to the consultation.

2. Image Capture

The consultation involves taking digital photographs of your face using the VISIA Complexion Analysis system. The specialised software will then analyse your images and calculate your personal skin scores.

3. Analyse and Evaluate

VISIA produces images which capture the key visual information for six areas affecting the appearance of your skin:

4. Discuss & Advise

Your skin consultant will then advise a recommended course of action to enable you to achieve the best possible results for your skin. You will be given a printed report which provides details of your imaging session and recommended rejuvenation and skin care options.

5. Monitor & Maintain

To ensure that your regime is constantly addressing the changing needs of your skin, it is essential that your skin care prescription and treatment plan is reviewed every six months.