Choosing a skin or aesthetic treatment is easier when you can see exactly what you and your dermatologist are working with. At Marmur Medical, Aura 3D brings that clarity to the treatment room. Now more elevated consultations are possible with detailed scan analysis, a tool to help ensure results by data, and support for customizing treatments to your skin and your goals. Dr. Ellen Marmur, a board-certified dermatologist, uses this technology to guide patients throughout New York, NY. Below, learn what Aura 3D is, how the scan works, and how it can shape your care.
Aura 3D is an advanced imaging system that captures a detailed, three-dimensional view of your face and analyzes your skin. Rather than relying only on a mirror, a quick visual exam, and memory of how your skin looked months ago, Aura 3D produces a lifelike digital record you and your provider can review together. This shared visual reference makes it easier to talk about what you see, what you want to change, and which treatments are most likely to help. Because the scan produces measurable information rather than impressions alone, it adds objective data to every conversation about your skin, from the first consultation through follow-up visits.
An Aura 3D scan is non-invasive and comfortable. There are no needles, no incisions, and no downtime. During the scan, the system captures high-resolution images of your face from multiple angles, building a three-dimensional picture of your facial structure and skin. Imaging under different lighting conditions allows the system to look at features of the skin that may not be obvious to the naked eye, including characteristics beneath the surface. Once the images are captured, the software generates a scan analysis that your provider can review with you on screen, turning what used to be a general discussion into a specific, visual one.
Aura 3D scan analysis can help evaluate a range of skin concerns and facial features, including:
Looking at these factors together gives a fuller picture of your skin than any single observation could. It also helps separate what you are most concerned about from what the data suggests is happening beneath the surface.
A consultation is where your treatment plan begins, and Aura 3D makes that conversation more informative. Instead of describing concerns in general terms, you and Dr. Marmur can look at your scan analysis together, review what is driving your skin concerns, and talk through your goals with specific images and information in front of you. Patients often find that seeing their skin from a new perspective makes it easier to understand why a particular treatment is being recommended and what to expect from it. This more elevated approach to consultations builds confidence in your plan because every recommendation is tied to something you can see and understand.
No two faces or skin types are alike, and the right treatment plan should reflect that. With the insight from your Aura 3D scan, Dr. Marmur can tailor recommendations to the concerns your analysis highlights, whether that points toward a chemical peel for discoloration and sun damage, a lifting and tightening approach such as Ultherapy, or another option from Marmur Medical’s full range of facial treatments. The scan does not replace clinical judgment. It strengthens it by giving Dr. Marmur objective information to combine with her expertise, your medical history, and your personal preferences, so your plan is customized to you rather than based on a one-size-fits-all approach.
One of the most valuable benefits of Aura 3D is the ability to ensure results by data. Because your scan creates a baseline record, follow-up scans can show how your skin is responding to treatment over time. Instead of trying to remember how your skin looked before you started, you can compare images and measurements side by side. This documentation helps you and Dr. Marmur see what is working, decide whether any adjustments would improve your outcome, and stay motivated through a treatment series, which is especially helpful for concerns that improve gradually. Tracking results with data also takes some of the guesswork out of long-term skin care, so decisions about next steps are grounded in what the scans show.
Your Aura 3D visit begins with a conversation about your concerns and goals. The scan itself is quick, typically taking only a few minutes, and requires no preparation beyond arriving with a clean face if requested by the office. Once your images are captured, Dr. Marmur reviews your scan analysis with you, points out key findings, and discusses which treatments may help you reach your goals. If you decide to move forward, your plan can be built around those findings. If you are already a Marmur Medical patient, follow-up scans can be added to your visits so you can see how your skin is progressing over time.
Aura 3D imaging is a valuable addition for nearly anyone who wants a clearer understanding of their skin. It can be especially helpful if you are beginning a new treatment series and want a baseline, if you have several concerns and are not sure where to start, or if you want objective evidence of how your skin is responding to a treatment. Patients who value data and visual information when making decisions about their care often appreciate how much more informed they feel after an Aura 3D consultation. During your visit, Dr. Marmur will help you decide how the scan fits into your goals.
Ready to experience a more informed consultation? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Marmur or call (212) 996-6900 to get started in New York, NY.
Aura 3D is an advanced imaging system that captures a three-dimensional view of your face and provides scan analysis of your skin, giving you and your provider detailed visual information to guide your treatment plan.
No. The scan is non-invasive and comfortable, with no needles, no discomfort, and no downtime.
The scan itself typically takes only a few minutes, making it easy to add to a consultation or follow-up visit.
The scan analysis highlights the concerns that matter most for your skin, which helps Dr. Marmur tailor your treatment plan to your specific needs and goals.
Yes. Your first scan creates a baseline, and follow-up scans allow you and Dr. Marmur to compare your skin over time and use data to confirm how well your treatments are working.
No. Aura 3D is an added tool that makes your consultation more informative. Dr. Marmur will help you decide how the scan fits into your care.
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