Kiko Kono, M.D.
Profile
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 Imaizumi Method® of Botox injections is an original injection technique designed to minimize risks and side effects. In this article, we will introduce the effects of Botox and the Imaizumi Method® of injection. If you are concerned about expression lines and gills, please refer to this article.
What is Botox injection?
Botox injections are a type of protein extracted from botulinum. It works by inhibiting the secretion of acetylcholine, which transmits information to nerve cells.Botox is injected into the muscle to temporarily weaken the muscle and inhibit contractionCan be done.
What can I expect from Botox?
- Reduce expression lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and at the corners of the eyes
- Reduce gills (to achieve a small face effect)
- Relief of stiff neck and shoulders
- Improvement of hyperhidrosis of hands, armpits, and feet
- Calf contraction
What is Imaizumi Method® Botox Injection?
What is Imaizumi Method® Botox injection?Original injection technique developed by Dr. Akiko Imaizumi, who has advanced anatomical knowledge and extensive treatment experienceWhile taking into consideration the possible risks and side effects of Botox injections,A golden balance that takes into account each individual's facial features and makes them look attractiveThe goal is to achieve a A more natural and beautiful result can be expected.
*"Imaizumi Method®" is a registered trademark of Imaizumi Skin Clinic (registration number 6134638)
Introduction of Dr. Imaizumi
Dr. Akiko Imaizumi is the director of Seisenkai Imaizumi Skin Clinic. After graduating from St. Marianna Medical University, Dr. Imaizumi gained experience as a dermatologist and was involved in research at a university in New York. After returning to Japan, he served as director of a dermatology clinic in Tokyo before opening Imaizumi Skin Clinic in Roppongi. He is a board-certified dermatologist by the Japanese Dermatological Association.
Introduced Imaizumi Method® Botox injections
At YAYOI CLINIC, we have introduced the Imaizumi Method® of Botox injections. Director Ito received private one-on-one lessons directly from Dr. Imaizumi to acquire the technique. We aim to achieve a more beautiful result by tailoring the treatment to each individual's facial features.
Dr. Imaizumi is also a specialist in the field of medical care, performing more than 7,000 cases a year.Certified Instructor of Injection」Appointed by the world's largest pharmaceutical company asHe has been a speaker at more than 100 conferences and seminars each year. In addition to speaking at as many as 100 conferences, lectures, and seminars a year, he has expanded his activities to include writing articles and conducting interviews. Furthermore, there are only a few people in Japanfaculty memberIt has also been selected as one of the
About the formulation used
Our clinic has introduced several formulations, including Botox Vista® by Allergan, which is approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, NABOTA, which is approved by the U.S. FDA, and CORETOX®, which has reduced the risk of antibody production. BOTOXVISTA® is a type A botulinum toxin product manufactured by Allergan Inc. in the U.S. It is a drug approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Comparative studies with other companies' products have reported superior results in terms of duration and wrinkle improvement rate*.
*Taken from Botulinum Toxin Type A, 50 units for Botox Vista Injection
For more information on Botox injections, please see the following pages
For Imaizumi Method® Botox injections, visit YAYOI CLINIC
Imaizumi Method® Botox injections are an injection technique that brings out the best in each individual while minimizing risks and side effects. At YAYOI CLINIC, we are under the direct supervision of Dr. Imaizumi, who has deep knowledge of injectable treatments. If you are interested in Botox injections, please contact us for more information.
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.
*This information, including treatment fees and product prices, is current as of the time the column was published. Please be aware of this in advance.
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.
