Hello!
I am Dr. Information Hwang from Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
"I'm not sure if it's melasma or blemishes.
I don't even know what kind of treatment I should get."
"My pores seem large,
and my skin looks dull,
but I have no idea where to start."
You've come to a dermatology clinic,
and while it might sound strange
that you don't actually know your own skin condition,
this is actually very common.
The mirror we look at every day
looks different depending on the lighting,
and there is no way to see
deep into the skin with the naked eye.
That is why at Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch,
we perform a Gangnam Mark-Vu skin analysis before treatment.
Today, I will explain exactly what Mark-Vu is,
who needs it,
and what treatments it works well with.
What kind of device is Gangnam Mark-Vu?
Gangnam Mark-Vu is a skin analysis systemthat uses an 18-megapixel high-definition lens
and 4 types of LED light sources
to precisely scan the skin condition.
Most general skin diagnostic devices
use a 'flash lamp' method.Simply put, it's similar to the flash going off when taking a photo,
and because it emits a strong, instantaneous light,
it can cause reflections or blurring,
making the skin look distorted compared to its actual state.
Mark-Vu is different.
It uses a continuous light source method with LEDs,
capturing the skin in a state where light is evenly distributed,
just like taking a photo under natural light.
Thanks to this, the actual skin condition
is rendered much more realistically.
With the addition of a polarization filter,it can precisely capture
fine wrinkles, redness, and even pigmentation deep in the skin
that are not easily visible to the naked eye.
What can you find out with Mark-Vu?
Gangnam Mark-Vu uses a total of 4 light sources
to analyze 12-13 skin problems simultaneously.
Normal Light
— Checks overall skin condition, pore size, skin texture, and color.
Gloss Light
— Checks sebum distribution, identifies oily/dry skin,
and can even predict future wrinkles.UV Light
— Identifies hidden pigmentation invisible to the eye,melanin deposits, and acne bacteria (porphyrin).
Polarized Light
— Identifies redness, brown pigmentation, distinguishes between epidermal and dermal pigmentation,and captures hidden melasma deep in the skin.
By synthesizing the analysis results of these 4 light sources,
you can identify pores, wrinkles, future wrinkles, pigmentation,melanin, skin tone, dark circles, redness,
brown pigmentation, sebum, porphyrin, and even skin radiance
all at once.
The most important thing is that
because the analysis results are recorded in numbers and images,
you don't have to rely on feelings or intuition.
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You can decide the direction of treatment
based on objective data.
When is Mark-Vu especially necessary?
There are cases where Gangnam Mark-Vu skin analysis is particularly helpful.When you cannot distinguish between melasma and blemishes
Even if melasma and blemishes look similar to the naked eye,their depth and causes are different,
so the treatment methods are completely different.
Through UV light and polarized light analysis,
we must first determine whether it is epidermal or dermal pigmentation
and how deep the melanin is
in order to select the correct laser.
When you have sensitive skin and don't know what treatments you can receive
By analyzing redness levels and skin barrier status,we can determine how much irritation your skin can currently withstand.
This helps prevent cases where
skin problems actually worsen
after receiving a laser treatment without proper assessment.
When you want to check how effective the treatment was
Another important role of Gangnam Mark-Vu
is the comparison before and after treatment.
👉 Mark-Vu allows you to save images
taken under the same conditions by date
and compare two images side-by-side,
so you can check even subtle changes that are difficult to feel with the naked eyethrough numbers and images.
Treatments that are good for checking before and after differences with Mark-Vu
We would like to introduce representative treatments
where you can objectively check the changes before and after
using Gangnam Mark-Vu skin analysis.Pigment Lasers (Pico Toning, Laser Toning, etc.)
For treatments aimed at improving melanin pigmentationsuch as melasma, blemishes, and freckles,
you can see the changes in pigment density and distribution
before and after treatment with your own eyes
through Mark-Vu's UV light and polarized light modes.
The big advantage is that you can compare with actual figures
rather than just feeling like "it seems better."
Pore/Sebum-related treatments (Aqua Peel, Pico Fraxel, etc.)
By comparing sebum distribution and pore size
before and after treatment using gloss light analysis,
you can objectively grasp the degree of improvement.
This is especially useful for those who say,
"I think my pores have shrunk, but I'm not sure."
Redness/Vascular-related treatments
By using the polarized light mode,
you can check the changes in the range and density of redness as an image,which helps in tracking the progress of the treatment.
Lifting/Elasticity-related treatments (Thermage, Ultherapy, etc.)
You can record the skin condition before treatment
through the future wrinkle prediction function and skin texture analysis,
and use it as a benchmark to compare subsequent changes.
How is the Mark-Vu analysis performed?
After cleaning your skin thoroughly before the procedure,
you sit in front of the Mark-Vu device
and take photos sequentially with 4 light sources.
The shooting itself only takes a few minutes
and there is no pain or irritation.
After shooting, while looking at the analysis result images and data together,
you will check with the medical staff
what needs to be addressed first
in your current skin condition.
Many people say that after talking while looking at data instead of feelings,
it was the first time they truly understood their skin,
saying, "Ah, so this was my skin condition."
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Precautions for Gangnam Mark-Vu
Mark-Vu shooting is most accurate when performed
in a cleansed state with nothing applied after washing your face.
If moisturizers, sunscreen, or makeup remain,
it can affect the light source response,
which may distort the analysis results.
Also, Mark-Vu is merely an auxiliary tool
to understand skin condition and set the direction for treatment.
Based on the analysis results,
the final treatment decision must always be made through a direct consultation with the medical staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can anyone receive the Gangnam Mark-Vu analysis?
A. Yes, anyone from those with skin problems
to those who are simply curious about their skin condition
can receive it.
In fact, it is often the case that Mark-Vu analysis is performed first
for the purpose of understanding the current state before receiving treatment.Q. Can I also find out my skin age from the Mark-Vu analysis results?
A. Yes, through the analysis results,
you can check your skin condition compared to the average of your age group and an estimated skin age.
However, this is a reference figure
and is judged comprehensively along with the actual skin condition.
Q. Can Mark-Vu distinguish between melasma and blemishes?
A. Because it captures epidermal and dermal pigmentation
by making them react differently to each light source,
it helps in identifying pigment types that are difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.
The accurate diagnosis is determined by the medical staff
based on the shooting results.
Q. Can I receive Mark-Vu after treatment?
A. Yes, it is also used to compare changes
by shooting under the same conditions before and after treatment.
Especially for pigment lasers and pore treatments,
where it is difficult to feel the changes with the naked eye,
Mark-Vu before and after comparison is useful.
Before receiving treatment at a dermatology clinic, the first thing you need
is to accurately know your skin condition.
Identifying where and what kind of approach is needed
based on objective data, not feelings or guesses,
is the first step to satisfactory results.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch, through Gangnam Mark-Vu skin analysis,
we will check and guide you on what your skin actually needs right now.
Please feel free to contact us for any questions.
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