– Aura 3D in Calgary SW

Aura 3D Facial Imaging & Skin Analysis in Calgary SW

Aura 3D is a Swiss-made facial imaging system by Hexagon that creates a photo-realistic 3D digital twin of your face and neck in a single 0.2-second capture. Powered by 13 calibrated cameras and AI-driven skin analysis, Aura gives you and your provider a precise, measurable starting point for every aesthetic decision — and a way to track real results over time. At Westside Dental in West Springs, Calgary, Aura brings clinical-grade facial imaging into the same clinic where you receive your aesthetic, dental, and wellness care.

What Is Aura 3D?

Aura 3D is a precision facial imaging platform developed by Hexagon — a global leader in measurement and reality technology — and assembled entirely in Switzerland. It uses multiple coordinated cameras and lighting units to capture every feature of your skin, including many features your eye cannot see, in a single scan.
The result is a photo-realistic 3D digital twin of your face and neck that you and your provider can rotate, analyze, and compare side-by-side with future scans. Trusted by leading aesthetic clinics and researchers worldwide, Aura is one of the most accurate facial imaging systems available today.

What Can EMFACE® Help With?

The Science Behind Aura 3D

Multi-Camera 3D Capture — Aura uses 13 high-resolution cameras working in concert with calibrated lighting to capture your face and neck from every angle in 0.2 seconds. This produces sub-millimetre geometric accuracy (0.1 mm) — which means comparisons over time are precise to a tenth of a millimetre, not subjective.

Multi-Spectral Skin Analysis — Specialized lighting and filters allow Aura to see beneath the surface of your skin. It detects melanin distribution (brown spots, pigmentation, sun damage), hemoglobin patterns (vascularity, redness, inflammation), and surface texture (pores, wrinkles, fine lines) — without needing Wood’s lamp or UV exposure.

AI-Driven Analysis Software — Once the scan is captured, Aura’s software builds your 3D digital twin and generates a quantified report — including skin-health scores across multiple categories, vector analyses showing potential lifting effects, and volume measurements that reveal asymmetry or change over time.

What Can Aura 3D Help With?

At Westside Dental, we use Aura 3D in every aesthetic consultation where measurable analysis adds value. It helps with:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles (forehead, around eyes, around mouth)
  • Skin laxity and changes in facial volume
  • Pigmentation, brown spots, and sun damage
  • Vascular concerns (rosacea, persistent redness, broken capillaries)
  • Pore visibility and skin texture
  • Facial symmetry and proportion analysis
  • Tracking results from EMFACE®, EXION™, injectables, or any aesthetic plan
  • Pre-event skin baselining (bridal, milestone, photography)

Aura is non-contact, radiation-free, and safe for all skin types and tones — including darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick I–VI), pregnancy, and sensitive skin.

What Can EMFACE® Help With?
What Can EMFACE® Help With?

What the Research Shows

  • 0.1 mm geometric accuracy in face and neck mapping
  • 13 cameras plus calibrated lighting captured in a single 0.2-second scan
  • Validated across all Fitzpatrick skin types (I–VI)
  • Detects sub-surface skin features (pigmentation, vascularity, texture) typically requiring multiple specialized tools
  • Trusted by aesthetic clinics and dermatology researchers worldwide

Individual scan results may vary based on lighting environment, expression, and preparation.

Your Aura 3D Experience

Step 1 — Consultation Your provider reviews your aesthetic goals, current skin concerns, and history. We discuss what an objective baseline can do for your treatment plan — in plain language, with no pressure.

Step 2 — Capture You sit comfortably in front of the Aura device. The scan itself takes 0.2 seconds. No skin contact. No radiation. No discomfort.

Step 3 — Review Within moments, your 3D digital twin appears on the screen alongside your provider. Together you review the analysis — skin-health scores, brown spots, redness, texture, and volume — in clear, plain language.

Step 4 — Plan & Track You receive a personalized PDF report you can take home. If you choose to start a treatment plan, every follow-up includes a new scan — so you can see your progress measured, not just remembered.

Maintenance: We re-scan at every major milestone in your treatment journey — typically every 3 to 6 months — so your plan stays aligned with your changing skin.

Aura 3D – EMFACE® – EXION™ – Precision Meets Results

Aura 3D is the foundation of evidence-based aesthetic care at Westside Dental. Pair it with EMFACE® for needle-free facial lifting and muscle toning, or with EXION™ for skin tightening and hyaluronic acid regeneration — and you have a complete loop: measure, treat, re-measure, refine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Aura uses standard photographic lighting only – no radiation, no UV, no skin contact. It’s safe for all skin types, all ages, and for use during pregnancy.

For the most accurate skin analysis, light or no makeup is preferred. Our team will let you know what to expect when you book.

Standard 2D photos depend on the angle, lighting, and exact pose – comparisons are subjective. Aura captures your face in true 3D with sub-millimetre accuracy, so your comparisons are objective and measurable.

Aura is part of our aesthetic consultation process and is not currently covered by Alberta Health Care or private insurance. Pricing is shared in advance – transparent, no surprises.

Yes. Many patients book a standalone Aura scan to understand their skin before deciding on any next step.

Yes. EMFACE®, EXION™, injectables, and other aesthetic treatments at Westside Dental can be financed through Beautifi at 0% interest – we cover the interest on your behalf. Soft credit check only, no impact to your score. Ask our team at your next visit.