The temptation is to buy the machine that does the most. The better question is which services you already sell, because an unused mode is capital doing nothing.
What each option covers
| Facial analysers | Scalp specialist (T3) | Combined (X6) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covers | Skin and face | Hair and scalp | Both |
| Spectra | 8 spectra | 4 spectra | 8 for skin, tri-spectrum for scalp |
| Indicators | 17 on the B3, more on higher models | 13 across 5 zones | 27+ skin, 9 scalp, 38 detection functions |
| Magnification | Micro-imager add-on on the B3 | 50× / 200× handheld | 50× / 200× micro-inspection handpiece |
| Best for | Derm clinics, med-spas, skin centres, academies | Trichology, hair transplant, hair salons | Clinics genuinely selling both |
| Catalogue price | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,45,000 | ₹1,30,000 | ₹2,85,000 |
The decision, honestly
| Your situation | What we would say |
|---|---|
| Hair clinic, trichology or transplant, no facial aesthetics | The scalp specialist. You would be paying for a facial mode you will not sell. |
| Skin clinic or med-spa, no hair services | A facial analyser. The B3 if you want the fuller indicator set and 3D capture; the A5 if portability and a semi-open design matter more. |
| You already sell both, in volume | The combined platform starts to make sense — one room, one training burden, one support relationship. |
| You sell skin and are thinking about hair | Prove the hair demand first. Adding an unsold service line to justify a bigger machine is the wrong order. |
| Academy or training institute | Whichever matches your curriculum — and ask about multi-device management if you run several rooms. |
| Consultation desk or retail counter | The dermascope at ₹11,000 may genuinely be the right tool. It magnifies for live viewing; it does not generate AI reports. |
Portable or fixed
A practical split worth thinking about separately from what the machine analyses:
- Portable — the A5's semi-open design is specified for deskside scans without a darkroom, and it folds. Useful for a single treatment room, outreach camps or corporate screenings.
- Fixed — the X6 is a 20.5-inch-screen unit, 380×348×560 mm, with a 9 kg main unit plus a 5.6 kg screen and a pull-down shading hood. It lives in one room and has real presence in front of a client.
Portability is worth paying for only if you will actually move it. Presence is worth paying for if the machine is part of how the room sells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the combined machine better value?
Only if you sell both skin and hair services in volume. Otherwise you are buying a mode you will not use, and the specialist at a lower price is the better purchase.
Which facial analyser should I choose?
The B3 if you want the fuller indicator set, 3D front/left/right capture and 19-language reports. The A5 if portability, a semi-open design and deskside use matter more. Ask for a scan on both.
Can I upgrade later?
Ask us what upgrading would cost before you buy, so the decision is informed rather than a surprise. Buying for the service you already sell is usually right.
Do I need an analyser at all, or would a dermascope do?
If you want live magnified viewing for consultation and nothing else, the dermascope at ₹11,000 does that. If you want scored indicators, tracking across visits and a report the client takes home, that is the analyser category.