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November 29, 2023
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VISIA is a digital imaging system that evaluates skin down to the sub-surface level. Learn how we use it to customize and perfect your skin care regimen.
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VISIA is a digital imaging system that evaluates skin down to the sub-surface level. Learn how we use it to customize and perfect your skin care regimen.
By Nicole Eslava, APRN
VISIA is a digital imaging system that evaluates skin down to the sub-surface level. It is a quick way to get in-depth answers to what is happening on and under your skin. After the pictures are taken, results are populated by category. This in-depth analysis provides a look at how to better take care and improve your skin. It gives breakdowns and percentages based on people in the same age group to compare results. VISIA provides the ability to give a more concise and accurate regimen for skin care that suits your needs. The process itself takes less than a minute to take multiple pictures of different angles of the face. This ensures full coverage for more accurate results.
Spots: Typically brown or red skin marks, distinguishable by the distinct color and contrast from the background skin tone. Spots vary in size and shape, and are normally visible to the naked eye.
Treatment of choice: IPL laser and hydroquinone.
Wrinkles: Furrows, folds, or creases in the skin that can increase because of sun exposure and are associated with a decrease in skin elasticity.
Treatment of choice: Botox or Dysport to combat the movement that creates the wrinkles.
Texture: Raised and depressed areas that indicate variations on the skin surface affecting skin smoothness.
Treatment of choice: Fractional laser and Tretinoin.
Pores: Circular surface openings of sweat gland ducts. Due to shadowing, enlarged pores appear darker than the surrounding skin tone and are identified by the darker color and circular shape.
Treatment of choice: Fractional laser, SkinPen micro needling, Tretinoin, and Obagi pore therapy.
UV Spots: The absorption of UV light by epidermal melanin just below the skin surface results in the display and detection of UV spots that can result from sun damage.
Treatment of choice: IPL laser, SkinPen micro needling, and hydroquinone.
Brown spots: Pigmentation and discoloration on and beneath the surface of the skin.
Red areas: Concentrated darker red areas, which may be related to a variety of conditions such as inflammation or spider veins.
Treatment of choice: IPL.
Porphyrins: Bacterial excretions that can become lodged in pores.
Treatment of choice: IPL, Tretinoin, cleanser, and Obagi pore therapy.
Are you ready for your VISIA skin analysis? Contact us to schedule your consultation!
This article was written by Diane Gillan, APRN, Founder
At the heart of Couture Med Spa® is founder and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Diane Gillin. After earning her masters in nursing from the University of South Alabama and starting her career in facial plastic surgery. She has had extensive training in laser therapies and other anti-aging specialties. Diane has also received the “Daisy Award” for outstanding nursing. This award is given out four times a year, honoring clinical excellence and compassionate medical care. Diane is also a national Allergan Medical Institute Faculty member and trainer, which showcases the best providers in the nation.
This article was written by Sara Katan, MSN, APRN-C
Sara Katan is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in nursing and advanced aesthetics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Science in Nursing from South University. Sara’s clinical background includes roles at Winnie Palmer Hospital and Orlando Regional Medical Center, where she honed her skills in patient care before joining Couture Med Spa in 2018. Specializing in advanced anti-aging laser and injectable treatments, Sara is passionate about helping clients enhance their natural beauty.
This article was written by tiffany darnold
Tiffany is a NCCPA board-certified Physician Assistant with over nine years of experience. After earning her Master's in Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University in 2014 she started her career specializing in surgery. Tiffany has advanced training in laser therapies, anti-aging dermatologic procedures and treatments, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, and Kybella. She has been specializing in Aesthetics at Couture Med Spa for over 5 years and is a master expert injector.
This article was written by Mary Brooks
Mary is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who graduated with honors from South University with a Master’s of Science in Nursing. Incorporating her skill, creativity, and love for aesthetics, Mary strives to achieve beautiful results for every client, as it is her passion to help others feel good about themselves. She has had extensive training in laser therapies, neurotoxin/dermal filler injections and other anti-aging specialties.
