Scalar video microscope electronic imaging systems allow both doctor and patient to evaluate the condition of the hair and scalp:

The patient sees "live" exactly what the doctor sees.	With the freeze-frame feature, different areas of the scalp can be compared.	The condition of the scalp is clearly visible on the screen.	Polarized lighting and lenses reduce surface reflection and improve visibility.

Video Microscopes and Consultations: There are few things more powerful than having a patient or client see for themselves the true condition of their skin and hair.

See it All: Skin texture, smoothness, coarseness, oiliness, dryness, chapping, desquamation, clogged pores, wrinkles, blemishes, and other surface conditions can be shown simultaneously to the treatment professional and the client. Shiny oiliness at the root of the hair, hair damage, and overall scalp condition are made clearly visible. Without pulling out hairs for laboratory analysis, the hair shaft surface can be inspected for general damage, product build-up, hooks on the cuticle, and split ends so that the best treatment can be provided.

A Powerful Tool for Skin and Hair Professionals: Dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, estheticians, and beauty and hair salon professionals can all provide more in-depth analysis to their customers, and create for them a better understanding of their own skin and hair conditions.

A Full Range of Magnifications: Scalar video microscopes have a wide range of magnifying capabilities, from 1X to 1000X, depending upon the instrument model.

1X Magnification: At 1X magnification a wide field of view is visible, like a standard video camera, but with the depth of field and easy use of Scalar's lightweight hand-held probe. 1X magnification is useful for showing hair styling, facial areas, and for mole mapping.

30X Magnification: At 30X magnification the condition of skin and scalp can be evaluated, under-nail conditions can be observed, and the density of hairs on transplant patient's donor and recipient areas can be easily viewed.

Polarized 30X Magnification: Polarization allows views through the translucent layers of skin. Polarization reduces the reflection of surface light, thereby allowing details under the top layer of skin to become more apparent. Polarized lenses are useful for viewing hyperpigmentation, dilated capillaries, pigmented lesions, stains, photo damage, skin moisture content, and sub-surface irritation. Polarized lenses allow switching back and forth between polarized (sub-surface) and non-polarized (surface) views.

50X Magnification: Like the 30X lens, the 50X lens gives a crisp clear image of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. Polarized 50X lenses allow viewing below the surface of the skin.

200X Magnification: 200X magnification is ideal for inspecting the root of the hair and looking in depth

500X, 750X Magnification: The 500X or 750X lens offer such high magnification that the cuticle of the hair shaft can be thoroughly assessed "in vivo", without the need to remove hairs.

Recording and Printing Images: The video images captured by Scalar video microscopes can be recorded with standard or high-resolution VHS or DVD Recorders. Individual frames can be captured and stored in a computer database for viewing at a later time, or the images can be printed out with a standard computer printer or Scalar's high-resolution video printer.

Scalar video imaging systems are ideal for use with hair transplantation surgical procedures.
High-resolution monitors can reduce fatigue and improve graft quality. Techniques can be taped for training purposes.	The status of graft preparation can also be viewed by the doctor on a second monitor, without leaving the patient.	Polarized lighting and lenses reduce surface reflection and improve visibility.	By pushing on the optional foot pedal, an image is captured on the screen. The optional digital file printer makes full-color high-resolution prints from captured images. Ideal for before-and-afters and for interfacing with a PC..

Video Microscopes and Skin and Hair Treatment: Scalar video imaging systems enhance the treatment of skin and hair conditions by providing superior visibility without the visual fatigue that is common to other magnifying devices. Micrograft preparation is made easier with the aid of a video microscope and color monitor. Individual graft placements can be made more precise, and the entire process can be inspected more easily to assure high quality work.

Be in Two (or more) Places at Once: With Scalar video microscopes, the doctor can check the progress of one or more graft cutting stations by viewing graft preparation progress on a second video monitor placed in the operating room, without leaving the patient. This can be especially helpful with mega session procedures which require a well-coordinated effort by the doctor and a team of medical assistants.

Show the New Hairs Growing In! With video microscope technology the doctor can show the patient their new hairs growing in before they are visible to the naked eye. This is extremely comforting to the patient.

Post-Operative Care: Scalar video microscopes with polarized lenses allow the physician to examine the health of hair follicles below the surface of the skin. Ingrown and misdirected hairs can be identified before they cause irritation. Potential problems, such as localized infections, can be observed at the earliest stages, and appropriate treatment can be administered.

Record Before-and-After Images: The images captured by Scalar video microscopes can be recorded using standard DVD recorders. This is an excellent way to record detailed before-and-after images of patients.

Staff Training: By recording various aspects of graft preparation and surgical procedures, training tapes of a surgeon's particular techniques can be made to show medical assistants exactly what to do. Custom made training tapes can improve the performance of the surgical team, and ultimately the quality of the surgical results.