3D BODY IMAGING WITH VECTRA WB360
THE WORLD’S FIRST WHOLE-BODY 3D IMAGING SYSTEM
Canfield’s Vectra WB360 Imaging System is a state-of-the-art system that uses 92 high-resolution cameras to capture your entire skin surface in under three seconds. A 3D avatar of your body will be created, and all lesions will be measured and mapped. Close-up dermoscopy photos can be taken of suspicious lesions for even more detailed monitoring.
These images allow your practitioner to better monitor and detect changes. Therefore, it can help us detect skin cancer at an early stage AND avoid unnecessary biopsies.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Do not wear any makeup or be prepared to wash your face before the appointment.
If applicable, please shave your beard/mustache on the morning of the appointment.
If you have body hair, please shave it one day before your appointment.
No sunless tanners can be on the skin.
Be prepared to remove jewelry and glasses.
We will ask you to put your hair back.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You will be brought to a changing room and given a gown. You will remove your clothing, jewelry, and glasses. You may be asked to wash your face if you are wearing make-up. If you prefer to cover your groin, we can provide you with a disposable garment.
You will then be positioned in the imaging booth. You will see a number of bright flashes as the images are captured.
These photos may be taken before or after your head-to-toe practitioner skin check. They will serve as a baseline map with measurements of ALL lesions to compare on future skin exams and imaging.
The cost of this service is $595. It is not covered by insurance since there is no applicable code. The separate head-to-toe practitioner skin check and any associated procedure will be submitted to your insurance in the usual way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost?
The cost of the imaging service is $595.
Is the Vectra WB360 covered by insurance?
Insurance does not cover the cost of this service since there is no applicable code. The head-to-toe practitioner skin check and any associated procedures will be submitted to insurance in the usual way.
Is there any ionizing radiation?
No, these images are taken with special digital cameras and flashes. There is no ionizing radiation.
How long will I be standing in one position?
Usually, fewer than 5 seconds.
How long will the appointment take?
For the photography session, expect to be in the office for 20 minutes. During this time, the full body photographs will be taken. If you are also scheduled for the head-to-toe practitioner skin check, expect to be in the office for 40-60 minutes.
Do I have to be naked?
If you are comfortable, being unclothed allows full body mapping. However, if you are not comfortable with this, we can provide a disposable garment to wear during your photography session.
How often do I need to take these photos?
We recommend having total body photographs taken every year for high-risk patients and less frequently for those who are at lower risk.
