The Obagi OBSERV 520x is an advanced skin analysis system which works to effectively inform our specialists about your skin. The OBSERV 520x provides an accurate diagnosis of skin conditions at both the epidermal and dermal layer.  

There are 10 different observation modes which are used to completely analyse your skin health at all layers of the skin. This in-depth review of the skin allows both you and our specialists to be informed about your skin health and be aware of any irregularities that may be present. Following this, any necessary treatment can be recommended and discussed to best return the skin to a healthy balance.  

The OBSERV 520X has 10 different observation modes: 

• Daylight – this controlled environment presents the skin as it would be seen in a natural daylight environment  
• Surface texture – this displays the skin’s textural topography  
• Pigmentation – this highlights and brings attention to a variety of skin tone irregularities such as sun damage, pigmentation 
• Vascularity – this shows the network of microvascular structures in the skin that cause redness and face flushing 
• Parallel Polarised – this provides a magnified view of the of the skin’s surface, any fine lines, wrinkles, different textures and pores 
• Cross Polarised – provides an unobstructed view of dermal structures, vascular conditions, any inflammation and any pigmentation by suppressing surface shine  
• True UV – this created distinguishable fluorescent patterns in order to expose abnormalities on both the surface layer of the skin and the deeper layers   
• Simulated Woods Light – this works to reveal diagnostic dimensions including skin oiliness and dehydration by adjusting the spectrum of light on the skin 
• 360 Light – this allows us to understand the volume present in the face to advise specialists on whether age management treatments or dermal fillers can be recommended 
• 360 Grey – this reveals topographical signs of ageing by removing any colour distractions