As very thin needles and threads are used, post-treatment swelling and downtime was minimal. As this new technique provided…

We have discussed various medical devices used in aesthetic medicine in Japan such as laser, radiofrequency (RF) and ultrasound,…

Injectable dermal fillers came a long way from the atelocollagen fillers in the early days to various ingredients such…

As for botulinum toxin products, Allergan’s Botox Vista was approved for glabella lines in Japan. Xeomin, Dysport, or Neuronox…

The amount of HA used per patient in Japan is very low. In most cases, only one 1cc vial…

Accent XL does not have such side effects and restores the healthy texture of the skin. In the beginning,…

During pre-treatment consultation, I pull back the preauricular skin by about 1 cm to show the expected treatment outcome.…

Radiofrequency(RF) generally refers to electromagnetic waves with frequencies corresponding to radio waves.

When electromagnetic waves are propagated on dielectrics,…

Side effects of HIFU

I apply a motorized vibrator on the chin or cheekbone. As with Thermage CPT,…

HIFU catches on faster in Korea than in Japan

The Japanese tend to pay as much attention to…