Scanner acquisition
The right skin scanner for your practice.
You're planning to acquire a 3D skin scanner but uncertain about model choice, delivery and integration? We accompany you from needs analysis to the first scan.
Models
Two device classes, same report software.
The starter
Isemeco D8
Compact 3D skin scanner for practices that want to start without major renovations. Delivers high-resolution captures for acne, pores, pigmentation and wrinkles.
- Desktop device, ~45 × 40 × 50 cm
- Standard mains power 230 V
- Capture in under 60 seconds
- Suitable for ~20–40 scans / day
The premium model
Isemeco D9
Enhanced optics and lighting for demanding aesthetic and dermatology practices. Higher detail in the wrinkle heatmaps and 180° full-face in a single capture.
- Binocular grating structured light, 0.1 mm scan accuracy
- 0.2 mm 3D model accuracy, 0.1 ml volume-difference
- 36 million effective pixels, 12 HD 3D captures per session
- Four spectra: natural, parallel/cross polarised, UV
- Wrinkles quantified in nine stages (0–8)
- Suitable for 40+ scans / day
Specifications per manufacturer Meicet (as of May 2026). Which model fits your practice we clarify in the consultation, depending on patient frequency, available space and desired report depth.
Methodology
What 3D topography actually measures.
Unlike pure 2D multispectral devices (such as VISIA or Observ), the Isemeco scanner produces a real 3D mesh of the skin surface. Wrinkle depth therefore becomes a geometric measurement, not an estimate from shadow and reflection. What this means in practice:
Geometric wrinkle measurement
Structured-light projection and binocular optics reconstruct the skin in 3D. Wrinkle depths come with 0.1 mm scan and 0.2 mm model accuracy per manufacturer.
Volume difference in ml
Before/after comparisons for filler, fat transfer and biostimulators get a quantifiable result. Volume-difference calculation runs at 0.1 ml accuracy.
Four spectra in one session
Natural light, parallel-polarised, cross-polarised and UV. Pigment clusters, sub-surface structures and UV markers all map onto the same 3D mesh.
Raw data stays in the EU
Since 2024 the Isemeco backend cluster runs on Aliyun Frankfurt. No third-country transfer to the US or China, the GDPR record stays clean.
Regulatory
What you sign as a practice.
So you don't have to ask every regulatory question in the consultation, here are the key points upfront.
CE marking Class I
Isemeco devices are CE-certified by the manufacturer as Class I optical medical device (purely passive imaging). As an operating practice you therefore fall under the user duties of the German MPDG (Medical Devices Implementation Act) or your local equivalent in the EU.
User duties under MPDG
Standard for any practice operating a medical device: keep a device log, regular visual inspection, document the patient's consent to imaging. We provide a consent template.
No ionising radiation
Capture works with visible light, polarised light and UV-A. No radiation-protection overhead, no permit beyond MPDG.
Clean data-processing setup
The practice is the data controller (Art. 4(7) GDPR), Dermalia acts as data processor (Art. 28 GDPR). The data-processing agreement is signed on onboarding, the template is publicly available at /sicherheit/auftragsverarbeitung.
How it works
From conversation to first report.
We take care of procurement, delivery and setup. You only see the device once it's operational in your practice.
Needs assessment
30-minute call: We understand your patient mix, premises and goals. You receive a model recommendation and a binding offer.
Delivery and setup
We deliver the device, set it up at your premises and configure the connection to the Dermalia report software. Including a test scan.
Assistant training
Your assistant is briefed on the practice workflow in 60 minutes: start scan, read QR code, send report. That's all it takes.
Note
You already have a scanner?
If an Isemeco D8 or D9 is already in your practice, you can connect the Dermalia report software directly, without a new device. See the software integration for details.
Frequently asked questions
What practices typically ask before buying.
How long is the delivery time?
We confirm the exact delivery time in the binding quote, it depends on configuration and the distributor's current stock. The first scan typically runs a few weeks after the contract is signed.
What room and technical requirements apply?
The D8 is a desktop device and fits on a normal practice table. The D9 is a standing unit, about 60 × 65 × 150 cm, and should not stand directly in front of a window (ambient light reflections). Both need a standard 230 V outlet and WiFi or LAN for the connection to the report software. Nothing more.
What happens if the device develops a defect?
Manufacturer service runs through the authorised distributor with on-site service in Germany. Response time on defect reports is typically 24 to 48 hours. The report software on our side keeps running independently of the device, existing reports remain available.
Can we see a report before purchasing?
Yes. A full sample report sits publicly at /analyse/beispiel. In the consultation we additionally walk you through how branding, modules and recommendations are configured per practice.
Who owns the report data?
The practice is the data controller, the report data belongs to you. You can request a complete export of all reports as JSON at any time (Art. 20 GDPR), we provide the export directly. At contract end we hand over all data and then delete on our side.
Integration with our PVS or KIS?
Dermalia currently runs as a standalone patient-report layer alongside your practice software. A GDT interface for common PVS systems is on the roadmap; we share concrete timing in the consultation, depending on your PVS.
Do we need to run a DPIA?
Yes. The processing of biometric facial scans falls under the obligation for a Data Protection Impact Assessment (Art. 35 GDPR). We provide our DPIA template for you to integrate into your own documentation. For larger practices we recommend coordination with your data protection officer.
Read more
If you want to go deeper.
Three articles from our knowledge collection with manufacturer sources and current case law. Useful before an investment decision or when considering a switch.
VISIA vs Isemeco compared
Methodological separation, cloud hosting under GDPR, price range and per-practice recommendation.
Open article →Observ vs Isemeco
When the multispectral consultation device is enough and when it clearly is not.
Open article →Skin analysis in the anti-aging practice
Which report blocks really carry weight in aesthetic consultations and which should be hidden.
Open article →Let's talk.
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