The 3D skin scan: the best examination for your skin
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Belgium. Every year, more than 45,000 new cases are diagnosed, and one in five people develops skin cancer before the age of 75. With the groundbreaking 3D skin scan, skin changes and suspicious moles can be detected at a very early stage. This advanced technology detects even the smallest abnormalities, so that skin cancer can be identified sooner and at a more treatable stage.
During the examination, we use total body photography and dermoscopy to take detailed, high-resolution images of your skin and moles. Artificial intelligence supports the analysis and, at an annual check-up, the comparison with earlier images, so that even subtle changes in shape, colour or size are noticed in time.
The 3D skin scan is particularly recommended for people with many moles, fair skin, extensive (past or present) sun exposure, or a personal or family history of skin cancer. In this way, we detect melanoma and other skin cancers early, when treatment is at its simplest and most effective.
The 3D skin scan: the whole body in a single image
The 3D skin scan uses an advanced imaging system that captures the entire skin surface in a single image at a very high, detailed resolution. Thanks to the integrated software and artificial intelligence, pigmented lesions, moles and other skin abnormalities can be detected, analysed and monitored over the long term with extreme accuracy. The examination is completely painless, takes only a few minutes and uses no radiation or X-rays.
Annual monitoring for early detection
With an annual 3D image, even the smallest changes in moles and skin lesions are detected. Artificial intelligence accurately compares your skin with earlier images each time, so that suspicious developments are recognised at an early — and therefore more treatable — stage. The goal is not only diagnosis, but above all prevention: looking in time before anything develops.
Why prevention matters
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. In Belgium, more than 45,000 new cases are added each year, and one in five people develops skin cancer before the age of 75. Adequate protection against the sun remains underestimated. By monitoring the skin regularly and objectively, the risk can be reduced considerably and skin cancer can be treated at the earliest, most curable stage.
An examination combined with medical expertise
The 3D skin scan is part of Clinique Dermatologie Gent. After the digital scan, during the same visit you can count on an expert assessment by an experienced dermatologist, seamlessly bringing together imaging and clinical follow-up. The unique images can also be provided to your own treating physician or dermatologist via a secure file.