OBSERV®520x Skin Analysis

The OBSERV®520x is an advanced skin analysis tool offering in-depth, multi-dimensional imaging to assess skin health, detect underlying concerns, and guide your personalised treatment plan.

At A Glance

Duration

Typically, 45 minutes for a full skin analysis.

Anaesthesia

None.

Contraindications

None.

Downtime

None.

Effective For

Skin analysis, early detection of skin concerns, aging prevention, targeted skin treatments.

Price

Starting from £35 for a skin analysis session which includes a mini facial.

Results

Insight into your skin's current condition, with a clear and detailed understanding of underlying concerns and a tailored treatment plan to address them.

Have a question?

If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry — simply get in touch with BU Aesthetics™ or book a consultation with Caroline. She’ll assess your medical history, discuss your aesthetic goals, and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.

What is the OBSERV®520x Skin Analysis?

The OBSERV®520x is a revolutionary, non-invasive technology that allows for a comprehensive, multi-dimensional view of your skin. It uses advanced light modes to reveal a wide range of skin concerns, from pigmentation issues and sun damage to fine lines, enlarged pores, oil overproduction, bacteria, collagen health, and early signs of aging.

This cutting-edge tool provides detailed images of your skin’s surface and underlying layers, helping our experts design a personalised treatment plan tailored to your unique skin needs.

The 10 Observation Modes of the OBSERV®520x

Reveals the skin as it would appear in a controlled, natural daylight environment. Ideal for observing skin health in its most neutral, everyday context.

Highlights the skin’s textural topography, offering insights into roughness, dryness, and other surface concerns.

Displays common skin tone irregularities such as sun damage, pigmentation, melasma, and general colour variations across the skin.

Illustrates the network of microvascular structures in the skin, helping to identify redness, visible facial flushing, and conditions like rosacea.

Provides an enhanced view of the skin’s surface, revealing fine lines, wrinkles, micro-relief, texture, and enlarged pores.

Suppresses surface shine, allowing for an unobstructed view of deeper dermal structures. This mode is ideal for detecting vascular conditions, inflammations, and pigmentation.

Exposes both surface and deeper skin abnormalities by creating distinguishable fluorescence patterns, highlighting issues such as sun damage or precancerous cells.

Adjusts the spectrum of light to reveal specific diagnostic dimensions like skin dehydration, oiliness, and other moisture-related concerns.

Demonstrates areas of volume loss on the face, helping to showcase the effects of age management treatments, such as dermal fillers and volumisation techniques.

Removes colour distractions to focus on topographical signs of aging, such as skin laxity, sagging, and volume loss, providing a clear view of age-related changes.

How Does It Work?

The OBSERV®520x utilizes multi-spectral imaging to capture a full spectrum of skin characteristics, enabling our experts to assess your skin’s health with unmatched precision.

This technology allows us to visualise deeper layers of the skin that are often invisible to the naked eye, giving a complete understanding of your skin’s condition. With the 10 observation modes, we can detect early signs of damage, monitor the effects of aging, and identify areas needing treatment to enhance the health and appearance of your skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

The OBSERV®520x offers a comprehensive understanding of your skin, helping us detect underlying concerns such as pigmentation, fine lines, sun damage, and more. By identifying early signs of aging and other skin issues, we can recommend the most effective treatments to address your specific concerns and improve your skin health.

During your appointment, you will receive a mini facial using Obagi Medical products, tailored specifically to your skin’s needs. This will be followed by a comprehensive consultation where we will assess your skin concerns, discuss your goals, and provide expert advice. At the end of your appointment, you will receive a comprehensive report and personalised treatment plan, which will be emailed to you to ensure you have all the details for your next steps and helps track improvements over time.
Yes, the OBSERV®520x is completely safe. It is a non-invasive and painless technology that uses light to capture detailed images of your skin’s surface and deeper layers. There is no risk of injury or discomfort during the analysis.

No, the OBSERV®520x scan is completely non-invasive and painless. The device uses a series of light and imaging technologies to take high-quality images of your skin, with no discomfort involved.

We recommend using the OBSERV®520x scan as part of your regular skin health check-ups. Depending on your skin concerns and treatment plans, this could be every 3 to 6 months. Regular scans allow us to track progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Yes, the OBSERV®520x can identify and monitor conditions like acne, inflammation, and clogged pores, providing us with the necessary insight to develop the most effective treatment plan for your skin.

Yes, the OBSERV®520x is suitable for all skin types and tones. It is designed to provide accurate readings for any skin condition, helping our clinicians understand your skin’s specific needs and guide your treatments accordingly.

Do you know which treatment is best for you?

If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry, simply get in touch with BU Aesthetics™ or book a consultation with Caroline. She’ll assess your medical history, discuss your aesthetic goals, and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.