The Visia in Action!

Dr Fanny recently had the opportunity to work with one of our local radio personalities "Jojo" As part of the rejuvenating process, Jojo had a complete skin care analysis done!

What kinds of things would you like to know about your own skin?

-Diane

My Skin Profile- Rebecca, 40 Something

I joined the Skin Care Krew in 2008 and I felt my skin was in pretty good shape.  I was using a face wash and a moisturizer with SPF15, staying out of the direct sun and wearing a big hat while outdoors.  My skin looked good for 40 something, or at least I thought so. 

I began working with Dr. Fanny, and realized I could be doing alot more for healthier skin.  After the Visia Complexion Analysis photo, I wanted to make personal changes to better my skin.  I learned about the wonderful affects of L-Ascrobic acid (vitamin C) and how it could help protect my skin from free radicals and promote collagen stimulation.  I also fell in love with a sunscreen which is a tinted moisturizer that contains peptides and a SPF45.  That's 3 products packaged in 1 advanced super product.

My skin has never looked better.  I am 40 something and I am not always wearing full face makeup.  There are other products I am using and would love to share with you very soon.

-Rebecca

My Skin Profile: Diane, 30 Something

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, my formal training in skin was simply to maintain skin integrity. Lectures and clinical practice for me were all about keeping our bodies largest organ intact, especially in the geriatric patient.

When I joined the Skin Care Krew in 2008, I was a mess to say the least. I had a bad case of "Mommy Skin" I was spending so much time working, going to school and raising my young family that I wasn't making any time to focus on my skin's needs, and it showed.

 I washed my face with a bar soap when I showered in the morning. I never wore sunscreen, and I was constantly breaking out. I had flushing over my cheeks, and the beginnings of pigment across my forehead.

After my Visia, Dr Fanny began to introduce me to building a regimen around my busy schedule with emphasis on the key ingredients my skin needed. I found a Vitamin C in l-ascorbic acid form that I tolerated well, and began using a gentle retinol. Most importantly, I began using a broad spectrum physical sunscreen every day.

My tired "Mommy Skin" gradually began to brighten up and my goal of being able to leave the house with out foundation was accomplished within about 3 months!

Now, I try other products based on what I know my skin needs, and I am looking forward to sharing my experience with you!

-Diane

My Skin Profile- Elizabeth, 20 Something

I joined the Skin Care Krew in 2010, after about 6 years of doing makeup, working for Lancome,

and managing the makeup store Ulta. I knew EVERYTHING about makeup: how to apply

it, what colors looked good for what skin tone, etc, but I only knew the basics of skincare. In

the makeup business, it didn’t matter how bad someone’s skin was - you could always cover

imperfections!

Covering imperfections was something I was all too familiar with. Through junior high and

high school, I suffered from horrible acne. When I started with the Skin Care Krew, the acne

was gone, but I was left with pitting and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The pounds of

makeup I wore for my previous job probably wasn’t helping my skin either! I had a consult with

Dr. Fanny, who did a Visia for me and tweaked my skincare regimen. I went from using Clean

and Clear and rubbing alcohol on my face, to using the appropriate products, such as a daily

sunscreen and nightly retinol. I also try to get monthly microdermabrasions/chemical peels as

well.

In the two years I’ve been with the Krew, my skin has improved amazingly. I can now go to

work or the mall with nothing but some tinted sunscreen on and feel confident about it!

-Elizabeth

Visia Skin Analysis

For our skin care patients, we begin with a Skin Care Analysis. The Skin Care Analysis is done in part by our Visia Imaging System by Canfield. We use the photos that are captured as a baseline snapshot of the skin's health, to identify any underlying problems and correctly identify the patient's needs. The initial photographs compare the patient to 100 other subject their same age, sex and skin type. Percentages are then assigned to different categories, such as Spots, Pores, Wrinkles and Brown Spots.

We encourage our patient to take their analysis home and review it at their convenience. Follow up photos are then done at later visits. These follow up photos are compared against the patient's baseline to show changes!