See beneath the surface
Every Velvet skin journey begins with data, not guesswork. Our Opera 3D scan maps your face in high resolution 3D under three types of light, revealing what the mirror can't, so your treatment plan is built on what your skin actually needs.
Skin first.
Volume second.
At Velvet, we treat skin quality, texture and collagen before we ever talk about volume. The Opera 3D gives our clinical team an objective baseline to do exactly that, and a way to measure your progress visit after visit.
Your scan is paired with an in person assessment by our providers, because the best plans combine technology with trained clinical eyes.
What your scan reveals
Pores
Size and depth, including congestion you can't see yet.
Fine lines & wrinkles
From early creasing to established folds, mapped in 3D.
Texture
Smoothness, roughness and uneven surface across every zone.
Pigment & sun damage
UV imaging reveals damage below the surface before it shows.
Redness & vascularity
Broken capillaries, flushing and signs of inflammation.
Oil balance
Where your skin overproduces sebum, and where it runs dry.
Porphyrins
Breakout causing bacteria, made visible under UV light.
Skin age
Your skin's estimated age, a benchmark we work to improve.
Three lights. One complete picture.
Standard light
Your true color, tone and visible texture, captured in full 3D.
Polarized light
Cuts surface shine to show redness, vascularity and uneven tone.
UV light
Sun damage, pigment and porphyrins, long before they reach the surface.
Your scan, step by step
The scan
Rest your chin and look ahead. No touch, no discomfort. The camera captures your face in 3D.
The review
Your Velvet skin specialist walks you through your results on screen, zone by zone, in plain language.
Your 12 month plan
We map your facials, peels, in office treatments and medical grade homecare into one personalized plan.
Track your progress
We rescan over time and compare your before and after side by side, in full 3D.
Start with clarity
With every facial
Every facial at Velvet begins with your Opera 3D scan, so each treatment is guided by your results.
Book a facialVelvet memberships
Your scan builds your 12 month skin plan. Your membership is how we carry it out, month after month.
Explore membershipsScan + skin consultation
Not ready for a treatment yet? Come in for your scan and a one on one plan review with our skin team.
Book a consultationBefore your scan
Does the scan hurt?
Not at all. It's a no touch imaging scan. You simply rest your chin and hold still for a moment.
Should I come without makeup?
A clean, bare face gives the most accurate results. If you're coming from work, we'll cleanse your skin before your scan.
Is the UV light safe?
Yes. The scan uses a brief, low dose UV light for imaging only.
How often will I be scanned?
We rescan at key points in your plan so we can measure real change instead of guessing at it.