title: VISIA system: a possible tool in the cosmetic practice.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Dyspigmentation is a common complaint in the dermatology office.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  We also sought to evaluate whether the VISIA Complexion Analysis System (Canfield Imaging Systems, Fairfield, NJ) could be a tool to help patients better understand their skin complaints.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-one consecutive women were recruited for VISIA analysis. Each subject underwent VISIA analysis and completed a follow up survey.
  
  
  RESULTS
  86% of respondents reported that the VISIA analysis helped them understand their initial concern. 86% noted that the VISIA brought other skin problems to their attention. 100% of the subjects responded that they would recommend VISIA analysis to others. 62% of subjects responded that they would prefer to go to a practice with a VISIA system in comparison to a practice without VISIA.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The VISIA Complexion Analysis System is a beneficial tool for dermatology and aesthetic practices with the potential to aid in patient education.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goldsberry
authors.forename: C William
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Hanke
authors.forename: Katherine E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Hanke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation