Why Use Two Diagnostics Before Treatment
When people hear "skin diagnosis" at a dermatology clinic, they usually picture a camera photographing the skin. Meta View and Mark-Vu, however, measure entirely different layers. Meta View reads epidermal and dermal thickness, skin tone, pores and pigment distribution as data. Mark-Vu measures where sagging occurs, facial asymmetry and volume distribution as numbers. Even when two people complain about the same "sagging," the approach differs depending on whether the skin is thin or the supporting structure has weakened, so reviewing both diagnostics together is the starting point for treatment planning.
STEP 1 — Quantify Skin Condition with Meta View
Meta View is a 3D facial analysis and diagnostic system that measures the skin surface and the thickness of the epidermis and dermis. Three main items are checked at this step.
- Thickness of each skin layer: It measures how thick the epidermis and dermis are. Thickness affects the upper limit of energy intensity for laser or ultrasound treatments.
- Moisture level and pigment distribution: This helps distinguish whether uneven skin tone comes from pigmentation or from redness and vascular issues.
- Pores and surface texture: Areas where pores are concentrated are identified and taken into account when predicting recovery and distributing energy after treatment.
At Repic Clinic in Gangnam, Meta View data is also kept as a before-and-after record for comparison. This is the basis for setting different energy levels for the same treatment when skin thickness differs.
STEP 2 — Identify the Sagging Structure with Mark-Vu
Mark-Vu is a deep skin analysis device that shows where sagging occurs, facial asymmetry and volume distribution as numbers. If Meta View looks at the skin surface and thickness, Mark-Vu looks at facial structure and the direction of sagging.
- Sagging line measurement: It checks whether sagging starts in the cheeks, jawline or around the eyes. The direction in which sagging progresses determines where treatment is placed.
- Facial asymmetry data: Differences in volume and sagging between the left and right sides are recorded numerically. The plan for the left and right sides of the same area may differ.
- Volume distribution: Areas with too little volume and areas with excess volume are distinguished, which helps decide the focus points for filler and lifting treatments.
STEP 3 — Combine Both Diagnostics to Plan the Treatment
Only when the Meta View and Mark-Vu results are combined does a treatment map tailored to one person take shape. Repic Clinic in Gangnam runs this process under a principle called the "Design Series." Even with the same 600-shot Thermage session, energy may be raised in areas with many pores, lowered in sensitive areas, and extra shots distributed to areas with reduced firmness.
- Deciding treatment locations: Mark-Vu sagging data → confirm injection and lifting points for lifting, botulinum toxin and filler
- Setting energy intensity: Meta View skin thickness data → set the upper energy limit for laser, ultrasound and RF
- Deciding the combination: Both data sets together → decide between a single treatment and a combination, and how many sessions
- Excluding treatments the diagnosis does not support: It is an operating principle of this protocol not to recommend treatments that have no basis in the diagnostic results.
For example, instead of the conventional method of delivering shots uniformly, Design Thermage distributes the number of shots and the energy differently by area. Design Toneup likewise first classifies the cause of pigmentation (melasma, spots, redness, evenness) with Meta View, and then prescribes a combination of toning, peeling and skin boosters.
Meta View and Mark-Vu Diagnostics at a Glance
| Category | Meta View | Mark-Vu |
|---|---|---|
| What it measures | Epidermal and dermal thickness, skin tone, pores, pigment distribution | Sagging locations, facial asymmetry, volume distribution |
| Main use | Setting energy intensity, predicting recovery | Designing treatment locations, deciding design points |
| Examples of related treatments | Design Toneup, energy settings for Design Thermage | Shot distribution for Design Thermage, lifting locations |
| Type of device | 3D analysis of skin surface and individual layers | Quantification of deep structure and sagging |
Following this sequence — reading skin condition with Meta View, understanding structure with Mark-Vu, and combining the two data sets to plan — helps explain why the same treatment is applied differently from person to person. At Repic Clinic in Gangnam, treatment is not decided without diagnostic data. At a consultation you can review both diagnostic results together and then be advised on whether and how to proceed.
※ Results may vary depending on each person's skin condition and health. Please confirm suitability through a thorough consultation and diagnosis before any procedure.
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
