Skin analysis is for patients who are not sure what their skin needs next. You may be concerned about pigmentation, breakouts, redness, dryness, early lines, texture or a combination of several things. The appointment gives us time to look at your skin properly before treatment is recommended.
At Omniya Clinic in Knightsbridge, your skin is assessed by one of our aesthetic practitioners using digital skin imaging and direct clinical assessment. We look at the visible condition of the skin, your current routine, your previous treatments and how your skin has behaved over time.
The appointment costs £50, redeemable against an in-clinic treatment booked within 30 days.
Written by Katie Barrett, Senior Aesthetician
Medically reviewed by Dr Jules Nabet, Doctor, MD BCAM GMC: 4554558
Last reviewed 30 September 2026 · Next review 30 September 2027
Skin analysis is a detailed assessment of the skin’s current condition. It is not a treatment in itself, and it is not a medical diagnosis. It helps us understand what is likely to be useful, what should wait, and whether a medical opinion is needed before any cosmetic treatment is planned.
During the appointment we assess:
The imaging gives us a consistent record. The clinical assessment gives the context: what you have used, what has irritated your skin, what has helped, and what your main concern is now.
We examine the type, distribution, and potential triggers of your acne, offering treatment pathways including peels and BBL treatments, or referrals to our hormone specialists.
Sunspots, melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation – we assess the depth and cause of pigmentation before suggesting BBL Moxi, laser rejuvenation, or topical options.
We assess the depth, distribution, and contributing factors like dehydration, sun damage, or muscle activity to guide treatment with skin boosters, microneedling or radiofrequency.
Skin flushing or thread veins? We assess triggers and visible signs to tailor treatments such as IPL, BBL, or calming skincare.
We determine if your skin is truly dry, dehydrated, or both – then advise on barrier repair and hydration support, often a missing link in anti-ageing care.
Uneven tone, enlarged pores, or loose skin? These are commonly assessed to guide resurfacing treatments like microneedling, SkinPen, or Morpheus8.
Your practitioner first asks about your concerns, medical history, lifestyle, skincare routine and any previous treatments, including treatments carried out elsewhere. This is often the part that explains why one treatment may be more suitable than another.
Your skin is then assessed with digital imaging and direct examination. We look at surface texture, tone, barrier condition, redness, pigmentation pattern, vascular change and areas of congestion or inflammation.
After this, your practitioner explains the findings and sets out a treatment and skincare plan. This may include in-clinic treatments, home skincare, supporting advice and a realistic order of treatment. You can ask about costs before deciding anything, and nothing is booked automatically at the end of the appointment.
Digital imaging is useful because it records what is visible on the skin. It still needs to be interpreted by someone who understands skin behaviour and treatment planning.
Two patients may both have pigmentation, but one may have sun damage and another may have melasma. Two patients may both describe dryness, but one may need barrier repair while another mainly needs hydration support. These distinctions affect which treatment is chosen and how cautiously we approach it.
Omniya offers injectables, peels, facials, lasers and regenerative treatments in one clinic, alongside medical and hormone specialists. That means your plan is not limited to one treatment type. If several steps are needed, we can put them in order. If a referral is more appropriate than treatment, we will tell you.
Depending on your results, we may suggest one or more of the following:
The appointment has no downtime, and you can return to work afterwards. Our team will confirm the exact appointment length when you book.
Come with clean skin where possible, as makeup and heavy products can interfere with the assessment. If that is not practical, makeup can be removed at the clinic. Do not skip your usual SPF; your practitioner will take it into account.
Bring the names of your skincare products, or photographs of the labels. Please also tell us about prescription creams, oral medication, recent treatments and any history of reactions.
Skin analysis costs £50, redeemable against an in-clinic (beauty/laser ) treatment booked within 30 days of your appointment. You do not need to book treatment on the day.
Once or twice a year suits most people. It is also worth booking before starting a new skincare or in-clinic treatment programme, when a concern appears for the first time, when your skin stops responding to products that used to work, or at a change of season such as the end of summer.
No. Skin analysis guides cosmetic treatment planning. If we identify anything that needs a medical opinion, including a mole or lesion that has changed, your practitioner will tell you and can arrange a dermatology assessment.
We recommend arriving with clean, makeup-free and product free skin (post cleansing) so the assessment is as accurate as possible.
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