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.
Are you wondering, “I’m curious about the effects of Botox injections…” or “I want to do something about the vertical lines between my eyebrows and the laugh lines at the corners of my eyes!”? In this article, we’ll introduce the effects of Botox injections, the gauge of the needles used, and recommended needles for reducing pain.
What Is Botox? Expected Results
Botox injections are,A procedure that temporarily reduces excessive movement of the facial muscles to make expression lines less noticeableIt is used to treat expression lines—such as those between the eyebrows, on the forehead, and at the outer corners of the eyes—as well as concerns like stiff shoulders and a square jawline. The duration of the effects isGenerally, about 4 to 6 monthsSo, receiving regular treatments makes it easier to maintain your condition.
The gauge of the needles used for Botox
Generally, the needles used for Botox are 30 to 34 gauge. Gauge is a unit of measurement for needle thickness, andThe higher the number, the thinner the needle.。
At YAYOICLINIC, to minimize the pain associated with Botox injections,Uses an ultra-fine 34-gauge needleI am doing this.
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What Is 34-Gauge Wire for Pain Relief?
＜34ゲージの針の特徴＞
- As thin as a strand of hair
- Less likely to cause bruising
- The needle marks are barely noticeable after the treatment
- Many of them are high quality
With Botox injections, you may feel a slight prick when the needle is inserted. By using an ultra-fine 34-gauge needle,You can receive treatment while we take your pain into considerationis a feature of this product.
Since it is less likely to damage blood vessels, it is also less likely to cause internal bleeding.That's the appeal. Treatments using ultra-fine 34-gauge needles also help reduce the strain on your skin over time.
To Maintain the Effects of Botox
Some of you may be wondering, “When do the effects of Botox injections start, and how long do they last?” or “What happens if I stop?” Since the effects of Botox aren’t permanent, muscle movement will gradually return to normal over time, so,We recommend getting a treatment about once every 3 to 4 months.That's right. Regular Botox injections can help reduce wrinkles. To maintain the effects of Botox, be sure to undergo regular treatments using an ultra-fine 34-gauge needle to minimize the strain on your skin.
For Botox injections, visit YAYOI CLINIC
Botox injections are a treatment that can address concerns such as expression lines and stiff shoulders. To maintain the effects, it is important to receive treatments at appropriate intervals. At Yayoi Clinic, we use ultra-fine 34-gauge needles and perform treatments with a focus on minimizing discomfort.
Aesthetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, and Art Makeup in Hiroshima YAYOI CLINIC offers treatments for different problems of the skin, body, and face.
In order to offer a better option to our customers, we will assess the skin condition of each individual 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.
