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.
Here, we’ll explain recommended treatments and care routines for neck care. The neck is an area where signs of aging are particularly noticeable—so much so that people say, “You can tell someone’s age just by looking at their neck.” In this article, we’ll introduce our top three recommended neck care methods. If you’re concerned about neck wrinkles or want to know about effective care methods, this is a must-read.
What causes neck wrinkles?
One beauty area that’s surprisingly often overlooked is the “neck.” The reason the neck can make you look older is the wrinkles that form there.The cause of wrinkles on the neck is aging.. As collagen and elastin levels decrease, the skin’s elasticity diminishes and it loses its firmness and luster, causing wrinkles and sagging to become more noticeable.
If you're worried about wrinkles on your neck, start taking care of your neck right away.
[Recommended Neck Care Tip #1] Skin-Nourishing Injections
Our first recommended neck care treatment is the skin-rejuvenating injection. If you’re concerned about wrinkles on your neck, why not start with this treatment, which has relatively little downtime?
Yayoi Clinic’s recommended skin-nourishing injections are as follows.
■ “Bolite XC”
This is a hyaluronic acid formulation designed to improve skin texture. It enhances moisture retention and elasticity in the neck area,Expected to help reduce horizontal wrinkles on the neckCan be done.
■ “Profilor”
Promotes the production of collagen and elastin, leaving your skin plump from the inside out,Expected to help achieve a firmer necklineCan be done.
In addition, we offer a variety of skin-nourishing injection solutions tailored to your specific skin concerns.
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[Recommended Neck Care Tip #2] Doctor-Formulated Skincare
Our second recommendation for neck care is doctor-recommended skincare products. Unlike general cosmetics, these are skincare items sold at medical institutions following a doctor’s examination and consultation.
Here are Yayoi Clinic's recommended doctor-formulated skincare products.
■ “NectiFarm Advance”
An intensive care serum formulated with 8 types of peptides and other ingredientsIt helps maintain healthy skin on the neck and décolletage—areas where signs of aging are most noticeable. The price is 20,900 yen (tax included) for 48g.
There are various types of doctor-recommended skincare products for neck care, including serums and creams. Let’s take a look at some recommended products right away.
[Recommended Neck Care Tip #3] Everyday Precautions
The third recommended neck care tip is to take preventive measures in your daily routine. Even if you’re using cosmetic procedures or doctor-formulated skincare products, it’s pointless unless you’re maintaining a consistent daily skincare routine.
Let's try to keep the following points in mind as we go about our daily lives.
■Make it a point to use the same skincare routine as you do for your face
The neck is an area where the skin is thin and there are few skin glands.Areas that tend to get dry and are prone to damageFor this reason, be sure to moisturize it thoroughly, just as you would your face.
■Practice UV Protection
Just like your face, be sure to protect your neck from UV rays with sunscreen, a sun umbrella, and other measures. It’s important to protect your skin from UV damage.
■ Don't look down while using your smartphone
When you look down at your smartphone, the sternocleidomastoid muscle in your neck becomes slack, andIn addition to neck wrinkles, it can cause a double chinIt is said.
■ Do not use a pillow that is too high
If you use a pillow that’s too high, your neck will remain in a creased position for long periods every day. This can gradually cause horizontal wrinkles to form, so you should avoid using such pillows.
For neck care, visit YAYOI CLINIC
While self-care options like massage are available for neck care, we recommend treatments at a cosmetic dermatology clinic, such as skin-nourishing injections and doctor-formulated skincare products. At Yayoi Clinic, our doctors select treatments tailored to each individual’s skin. Whether you’re concerned about neck wrinkles or want to know about recommended neck care products, we invite both men and women to consult with us at Yayoi Clinic.
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.
[Treatment Details] SkinVibe (formerly Volite XC)
[Estimated Number of Treatments] With a single injection, the improvement in skin hydration lasts for about 9 months, and the improvement in fine lines lasts for about 4 months.
Repeated treatment is required to maintain the effect.
[Cost] ¥69,800 (plus treatment fee of ¥22,000)
[Side Effects and Risks] Blindness, stroke, small nodules, granulomas, allergic reactions, necrosis, sensory abnormalities, etc.
Equipment used.
Skin Vibe is approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies for the correction of surface depressions such as fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck and for the improvement of skin conditions (water retention, elasticity, etc.).
Medical device approval number: 30200BZX00389000
[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.
