Alma IQ Skin Analysis

Whether you’re coming in for your first consultation, exploring new treatments, or looking to track the progress of your skincare journey, the Alma IQ scan gives Dr. Hassanzadeh the precise, data-driven insights she needs to design a treatment plan that is truly built around you, not a generalized protocol. In less than ten minutes, you’ll walk away with a complete picture of your skin’s health and a clear, confident path forward.

What is Alma IQ?

Alma IQ is an advanced AI-powered skin imaging and analysis platform developed by Alma, the same company behind the Alma Harmony laser system used at Dr. Hassanzadeh’s practice. It combines high-resolution multi-spectrum imaging with artificial intelligence to deliver a comprehensive, objective assessment of your skin’s condition, from the surface all the way to its deeper layers.

The Alma IQ system captures detailed images of your skin using ten specialized light modes, including True UV, Cross Polarized, Parallel Polarized, and others that reveal different layers and characteristics of the skin with remarkable clarity. Each mode illuminates the skin differently:

• Parallel Polarized light uses surface reflections to analyze microrelief, revealing fine lines, pores, and texture.
• Cross-polarized light suppresses surface reflections to expose pigmentation irregularities, vascular conditions, and deeper skin structures invisible to the naked eye.
• Daylight simulation provides an accurate representation of the skin’s overall color and appearance.
• 360° Light Technology dynamically adjusts illumination to reveal the effects of aging in unparalleled detail, including volume loss, bone resorption, and tissue elasticity changes.

The AI then processes everything it captures and generates an instant, comprehensive skin health report, giving Dr. Hassanzadeh a level of insight that no surface-level visual assessment can match. The result is a consultation experience that is more transparent, more precise, and more personalized than ever before.

What Can Alma IQ Assess?

The Alma IQ system evaluates a comprehensive range of skin health indicators, many of which are not visible during a standard consultation. The Alma IQ scan is used to assess:

• Pigmentation & Sun Damage: Identifies existing pigmentation irregularities, age spots, and early sun damage, including subsurface discoloration that has not yet surfaced visibly.
• Melasma: Detects and maps areas of increased melanin activity, including symmetrical patches associated with hormonal fluctuations or sun exposure.
• Vascular Conditions: Reveals redness, visible capillaries, rosacea, and other vascular irregularities beneath and at the skin’s surface.
• Skin Texture & Microrelief: Analyzes surface roughness, fine lines, and textural irregularities with high-resolution precision.
• Pore size & Appearance: Measures pore visibility and distribution across the face.
• Fine lines & Wrinkles: Maps early and established lines to guide collagen-stimulating treatment planning.
• Hydration Levels: Assesses the skin’s moisture balance and identifies areas of dehydration.
• Oiliness & Sebaceous Activity: Identifies regions of excess sebum production contributing to congestion or enlarged pores.
• Skin Laxity & Volume Changes: The 360° Light Technology maps facial morphology changes, including tissue descent and volume loss, to inform structural treatment planning.

In addition to the face, Alma IQ can capture detailed imagery of the neck and décolletage, providing a complete picture of the areas most commonly affected by photoaging and volume change.

What are the Benefits?

The Alma IQ scan transforms the consultation experience in ways that benefit both the patient and provider. The biggest advantages include:

• No guesswork. AI-driven analysis removes subjectivity from the skin assessment process, delivering objective, consistent, and reliable data every time.
• Reveals what’s invisible to the naked eye. Sub-surface pigmentation, early sun damage, early-stage vascular changes, and hydration levels are all captured.
• Truly personalized treatment plans. By understanding the precise nature and severity of each concern, Dr. Hassanzadeh can recommend treatments that are genuinely matched to your skin, not simply what’s trending or what’s worked for other patients.
• Early detection & prevention. Identifying skin issues before they fully surface allows for proactive, preventive care that can stop concerns from progressing.
• Measurable progress tracking. Follow-up Alma IQ scans allow Dr. Hassanzadeh to objectively measure how your skin is responding to treatment over time and adjust your plan accordingly.
• Fast and completely non-invasive. The scan takes less than ten minutes and involves no discomfort, no downtime, and no preparation.
• Safe for all skin types and tones. The Alma IQ system is designed to accurately assess skin across all Fitzpatrick skin types.

What to Expect: The Alma IQ Experience at Dr. H Faces

Step 1: The Scan

You’ll be comfortably positioned in front of the Alma IQ imaging unit. In less than ten seconds, the system captures a series of high-resolution images from multiple angles using its suite of specialized light modes. The process is completely painless, non-invasive, and requires no preparation on your part. Simply arrive at our office with clean skin, free of heavy makeup or skincare products.

Step 2: The Analysis

The Alma IQ’s AI technology processes your images instantly and generates a comprehensive skin health report. Dr. Hassanzadeh will review the results with you on screen, walking you through each finding, what it means, why it matters, and how it informs your care. This shared, visual experience transforms the consultation from a one-way assessment into a real dialogue about your skin.

Step 3: Your Personalized Plan

Based on your scan results and your goals, Dr. Hassanzadeh will recommend a customized treatment and skincare plan designed to address your specific concerns with precision. This may include one or more Alma Harmony laser modalities, injectables, or a curated at-home skincare regimen; all grounded in the objective data your scan has provided. The entire Alma IQ experience, from scan to consultation, typically takes less than 15 minutes.

Step 4: Ongoing Progress Tracking

Alma IQ is not a one-time snapshot; it’s a long-term tool for your skin health journey. Dr. Hassanzadeh recommends follow-up scans every three to six months, or after completing a treatment series, to objectively measure your progress and ensure your plan continues to evolve with your skin.

Who is a Good Candidate?

The Alma IQ scan is appropriate for virtually anyone interested in understanding their skin and optimizing their care. It is particularly valuable for:

• Patients who have tried various treatments or products without seeing the results they hoped for
• Anyone with concerns about pigmentation, redness, texture, or early signs of aging who wants precise answers
• Patients preparing for a series of laser, injectable, or skin rejuvenation treatments
• Anyone interested in preventive skincare who wants to identify and address concerns before they become more visible
• Existing patients looking to track their progress over time objectively
• All skin types, tones, and ages: the Alma IQ system is calibrated to assess skin accurately across the full spectrum of Fitzpatrick skin types

Because the Alma IQ scan is non-invasive, painless, and requires no downtime or recovery, there are virtually no contraindications. If you have skin, you’re a candidate.

Schedule a Consultation in Beverly Hills, CA

Your skin deserves more than guesswork — it deserves precision. For those ready to truly understand their skin and approach its care with the highest level of intention, the Alma IQ scan is where that journey begins.

Dr. Hassanzadeh and her dedicated team serve a distinguished clientele throughout Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and the surrounding communities. To schedule your private Alma IQ consultation and skin analysis, we invite you to call us at 310.362.6742 or book a consultation online here. 

We can’t wait to show you what your skin is capable of!

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON

Dr. Tania Hassanzadeh

Tania Hassanzadeh, MD, is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. She graduated with honors in Neuroscience from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed her medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, where she was one of few graduates inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society for top academic performance.

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