Kiko Kono, M.D.
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Graduated from Kawasaki Medical School. Worked as a dermatologist for about 20 years at core hospitals. After many years of experience and achievements, he became a cosmetic dermatologist. His practice style is to examine the skin thoroughly and pursue what is happening where on the skin and approach the problem. Her specialties include customized treatment, laser treatment, Botox, and skin growth injections. In her private life, she is a mother of two children.
The neck is an area many people want to take care of because it’s prone to wrinkles due to aging. Recently, creams that claim to eliminate neck wrinkles have been sold at drugstores, so while some people try self-care methods like over-the-counter products and stretching, others may give up because they don’t see immediate results. In this article, we’ll explain the causes of neck wrinkles and treatment options from the perspective of cosmetic medicine. This is a must-read for anyone interested in addressing neck wrinkles through cosmetic procedures.
What's the difference between horizontal and vertical wrinkles?
There are horizontal and vertical wrinkles on the neck.Horizontal wrinkles are wrinkles that form in a straight horizontal line.. It can appear at any age and may even occur in teenagers. Possible causes include posture, lifestyle habits, and a loss of skin firmness and elasticity, as well as sagging.
On the other hand,Vertical wrinkles and lines are wrinkles that appear from the jawline to the collarbone.. If it deepens, it can make you look much older all at once. The main causes are rapid weight loss, increased tension in the platysma muscle, sagging, and a loss of firmness and elasticity. Therefore,If the back of your neck becomes visible when you open your mouth wide to the side, you may need to take action sooner rather than later.。
"Skin-Nourishing Injections" for Horizontal Neck Wrinkles
Skin-rejuvenating injections are one option for treating horizontal neck wrinkles. They help improve firmness and hydration throughout the neck, aiming to create a more youthful appearance.
By injecting skin-nourishing agents into multiple areas of the neck,It improves skin condition and helps restore firmness.。
The products recommended for wrinkle treatment are “Prulial” and “Profilor.” The characteristics of each product are as follows.
[Plural]
- Features: An injectable solution whose main ingredient is polynucleotide extracted from salmon and trout
- Effect: Improves firmness from within
[Profilor]
- Features: A formulation containing a special blend of two types of hyaluronic acid
- Effect: Improved firmness and elasticity
Botox Lift for Vertical Neck Wrinkles
If you're concerned about vertical wrinkles, sagging, or muscle tension in your neck, the "Botox Lift" is right for you. The Botox Lift is,A procedure in which botulinum toxin is injected into the sternocleidomastoid muscle to relax muscle tensionIt is.
The treatment relaxes the platysma muscle, which had been pulling the skin downward, thereby reducing sagging under the chin; as a result, not only vertical wrinkles, but also,You can also expect it to help soften a stiff appearance and tighten the skin from the face to the neckCan be done.
If you're concerned about wrinkles causing signs of aging on your neck, visit YAYOI CLINIC
The causes of neck wrinkles differ depending on whether they are horizontal or vertical, and the appropriate treatment methods also vary. It’s important to choose a treatment tailored to your specific concerns—such as skin-rejuvenating injections for horizontal wrinkles, or Botox Lift for vertical wrinkles and neck muscle tension.
At Yayoi Clinic, we assess the condition of your neck and the type of wrinkles you have before proposing a treatment plan tailored to each individual. Because the neck is an area where signs of aging are particularly noticeable, we recommend starting care early. If you’re concerned about neck wrinkles or other signs of aging, please feel free to consult with us.
Aesthetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, Art Makeup in Hiroshima YAYOI CLINIC offers treatments for different skin, body, and facial concerns.
In order to offer a better option for everyone, we will assess each person's skin condition and formulate a treatment plan that meets their needs in terms of treatment duration, budget, and acceptable downtime.
If you have any concerns, please come for a counseling session first.
Description of treatment] Pull Real
Approximate number of treatments] Once every 2 to 3 weeks (1 course: about 3 treatments) *Treatment intervals vary depending on skin conditions.
Cost] ¥71,000 - ¥204,000 *Prices vary depending on the area and number of times.
[Side effects/risks] Post-treatment bleeding, edema, erythema without swelling, redness, swelling, itching, hematoma, tenderness, etc.
Equipment used.
Pluryal treatments include procedures using domestically unapproved drugs or medical devices.
The medicines and medical devices used for treatment were imported from MD Skin Solutions, Inc. under the judgment of our doctors.
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-All products are CE certified in Europe.
About the Adverse Reactions Relief System for Drugs
-In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.
[Description of treatment] Profilo
Approximate number of treatments
Initial: 2 times at 1 month intervals
After the second time: once every six months
*The number of treatments depends on the skin age.
Cost] ¥82,000 - ¥158,400 *Prices vary depending on the number of times.
Side effects/risks] Pain at the injection site, inflammation, redness, itching, swelling, internal bleeding, allergic reaction due to body constitution, etc.
Equipment used.
Profibro's treatment includes procedures using domestically unapproved drugs or medical devices.
The medicines and medical devices used for treatment were imported from Japan under the judgment of our doctors. Please refer to the following for information on medicines and other items of concern for personal importation.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
Serious risks and side effects may not be evident.
About the Adverse Reactions Relief System for Drugs
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief System.
Description of procedure] Botox injection
Recommended frequency of treatment] Once every 3 to 4 months *Return around 14 days after the peak effect.
Cost】・1 unit ¥649～¥869 (+ ¥22,000 for treatment fee) ※There are individual differences depending on the formulation and number of units used.
Adverse effects/risks
Headache, pain and swelling at injection site, partial muscle weakness, redness, bruising, skin tightness, numbness, prickling sensation, nausea, temporary dent, internal bleeding, difficulty swallowing, pneumonia, anaphylaxis, severe lethargy, etc.
Equipment used.
Botox treatment includes treatments that are either unapproved drugs in Japan or treatments that are different from those approved for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Drugs and medical devices used for treatment were imported through a private importation procedure based on the judgment of a physician at our clinic.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance, except for those approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-BOTOX VISTA® approved by the Japanese regulatory authorities for the treatment of expression lines between the eyebrows or at the corners of the eyes in adults under 65 years of age.
-NABOTA receives U.S. FDA approval
-CORETOX® receives Korea MFDS approval
About the Adverse Reactions Relief System for Drugs
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief System.
