Photofacial M22 (IPL)｜Smart Skin Clinic (Jimbocho, Tokyo)
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The spots are getting a little more noticeable..."
I've had freckles since childhood..."
My skin has lost its elasticity recently..."
I'm concerned about the redness of my face..."
Do you have any of these problems?
Smart Skin Clinic (cosmetic dermatology) in Tokyo, Japan, considers and provides the best treatment for these problems.
We have introduced "Photofacial Stella M22", which can be used to treat blemishes, improve skin elasticity, and treat facial redness. If you are interested in this service, please contact us for a consultation.
Do you have any of these problems?
Photofacial is recommended for
 lack of luster | Skin with low metabolism due to lymphatic stagnation, cold, or other factors, or skin that is not well textured, will appear dull and unevenly colored due to lack of even tone. The IPL (light) of Photofacial M22 leads to clear, even-colored, dull, and bright skin. |
 Age spots (senile pigmentation) | Senile pigment spots are light to dark brown spots on the face, backs of the hands, arms, etc., caused by ultraviolet rays. This is the most common type of pigmentation. Photofacial M22 works on the excess melanin pigment produced, thus reducing the appearance of pigmented spots. |
 freckles | Freckles are round, speckled, brownish spots of a few millimeters or less that appear mainly under the eyes, on the cheeks and around the nose. The treatment effect can be achieved with the IPL (light) of a photofacial. |
 firmness and wrinkles | When the light (IPL) from Photofacial M22 reaches the dermal layer, it activates fibroblasts and promotes the production of collagen and other cells, leading to elastic, firm skin with less fine lines and shallow wrinkles. |
 red faced | A red face is a condition in which blood vessels dilate and the skin surface becomes reddish. The IPL (light) from Photofacial M22 reacts with the red pigment in hemoglobin and constricts the widened excess capillaries that are visible on the skin's surface, thereby reducing the appearance of redness and redness on the skin's surface. |
How Photofacial Works
Photofacial is a machine that delivers a special light called IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).
Since this IPL is "light," it is sometimes called "light therapy.
This treatment is also medically referred to as non-invasive rejuvenation therapy.
Light acts on three major areas to produce the effect you are looking for.
(1) Act on melanin pigment
By destroying melanin pigment, which is the cause of blemishes, the spots are faded.
Melanin pigment builds up under the skin in a mille-feuille-like fashion. Photofacial does not eliminate all melanin pigments at once, but rather gradually removes them.
(2) Act on small blood vessels
It works on redness and rosacea by acting on the tiny blood vessels under the skin. (Redness and rosacea are caused by these tiny blood vessels. Medically, we call it telangiectasia.)
(iii) Action on the dermis (deep under the skin)
There is a deep place under the skin called the dermis. This is where collagen and elastin reside (you have heard of them, right?). The effect on collagen and elastin is expected to stimulate the production of more collagen and elastin, resulting in firmness and elasticity.
Did you get some idea of what it was like?
Let me rearrange the explanation from a slightly different angle.
First, the light emitted from the photofacial is absorbed by melanin and oxidized hemoglobin deep in the skin. When this light is absorbed, heat is generated. This heat destroys melanin and oxidized hemoglobin. In addition, the heat acts on the surrounding tissue, specifically collagen, causing minor damage.
In tissues such as collagen, the "wound healing mechanism" works to produce new collagen. This is what brings about "skin elasticity. (③)
It also destroys melanin, resulting in the improvement of spots. (1)
The destruction of oxidized hemoglobin damages capillaries and may also improve facial redness. (2)
Advantages and disadvantages of photofacial
| Advantages | Demerit |
|---|---|
| Multiple effects at the same time Little or no downtime Relatively inexpensive treatment It also has a blemish-preventive effect. | Some people feel a tingling sensation as if they were popped with a rubber band Areas of dark spots may scab over after the procedure. Rather than achieving significant results in a single session, clear results can be realized by performing the treatment multiple times. |
Regarding treatment
| Treatment Time | 20 to 40 min. |
| Recommended number and frequency of treatments | 3 to 10 times total, every 2 weeks to 1 month |
| Down time | almost never |
| Treatment on the day of counseling | Possible |
| Make | Possible immediately after the treatment |
| Shower | Possible from the same day |
Features of the Smart Skin Clinic treatment
(1) Use of "Stellar M22," a model approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
(2) Always pre-diagnosed by a physician
3) "Smart": Efficient from reservation to return home
4) "Familiarity": Reliable prices
Price
Photo Single (1 round)
| Initial Price | 9,500 yen |
| Once | 15,000 yen |
| 3 times | 42,800 yen (about 14,266 yen per transaction) |
| 5 times | 67,500 yen (13,500 yen per session) |
| 10 times | 119,800 yen (per time)11,980 yen) |
Photo Double (2 laps)
| Initial Price | 15,000 yen |
| Once | 22,500 yen |
| 3 times | 64,125 yen (approximately 21,375 yen per visit) |
| 5 times | 101,250 yen (20,250 yen per session) |
| 10 times | 189,800 yen (per time)18,980suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.) |
Photo Triple (3 laps)
| Initial Price | 17,000 yen |
| Once | 26,500 yen |
| 3 times | 75,525 yen (about 25,175 yen per visit) |
| 5 times | 119,250 yen (23,850 yen per session) |
| 10 times | 219,800 yen (per time)21,980suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.) |
Flow of treatment
You can easily make reservations with your mobile phone.
The reception desk is "smart" and easy: just hold up the QR code at the reception desk.
During the counseling, we will check your current skin condition as well as photofacial, and after listening to your concerns, we will suggest appropriate treatments. Please feel free to discuss anything that concerns you. Please be assured that there is no pushy counseling.
A cooling gel is applied to protect the skin. After that, IPL is irradiated at a setting that is appropriate for the patient's skin.
We will explain in detail about the care of the treated area and precautions for daily life. We also suggest appropriate home care from the perspective of prevention and maintenance, such as supplements, oral medications, and skin care cosmetics that can be expected to improve your concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much pain will I feel during the procedure?
Dr. Smaski.Pain is generally not a strong part of the treatment. However, some people may feel pain "like being popped with a rubber band.
Photofacial is a painless treatment to begin with, but the "Stella M22" introduced at our clinic is the latest model, which is even less painful than previous models. Therefore, we believe that even those who are not comfortable with pain can undergo the procedure with peace of mind.
We will not force you to continue the treatment while you are in a lot of pain.- How many times would it be effective to continue?
- Dr. Smaski.
It is recommended that this be done about 5 times with an interval of 3~4 weeks.
Although the effect varies from person to person, it is easier to realize the effect of photofacial by performing the treatment multiple times. It is recommended that it be performed at least three times. - Is there any downtime?
- Dr. Smaski.
Photofacial has almost no downtime. Makeup can be applied immediately after the treatment.
In rare cases, redness and mild heat may occur after irradiation, but it usually settles down within a few hours.
The area that reacts to melanin pigment may become a thin scab, but rest assured that it will naturally peel off and be reborn as new skin in about one week. - Does one treatment work?
- Dr. Smaski.
Yes, there is.
As explained in the Mechanism section, it definitely works inside the skin, which is invisible to the eye.
On the other hand, in terms of visible results, we recommend about five treatments. - What is the difference between "M22" and "Stella M22"?
- Dr. Smaski.
A new 515nm filter has been approved, which allows us to approach thin surface spots that could not be removed in the past. In addition, because of the larger light guide, the time required for one treatment has been reduced by about 5 minutes.
- Can I have a photofacial if I have melasma?
- Dr. Smaski.
It is not necessarily unacceptable.
However, we believe that there are other treatments that should be prioritized in the case of melasma and that it would be better for our clients to implement those treatments. Specifically, we recommend that you first undergo medical treatment. - Can I receive this service at an esthetic salon?
- Dr. Smaski.
Photofacial is a medical procedure called non-invasive rejuvenation treatment. Therefore, esthetic salons are not allowed to introduce photofacial equipment.
There are cases in which esthetic salons claim similar equipment such as "photo 00," but the equipment that esthetic salons can install is completely different from photo facials, which are medical equipment. Therefore, they do not have the same effects.
Legal description
Our Photofacial M22 is purchased via a domestic distributor based on the judgment of our doctors.
The Photofacial M22 is an approved machine in Japan, but the Acne Expert Filter and Vascular Expert Filter used as filters are unapproved and are not medicines, so they are imported from Luminas, Inc. We import them from Luminas, Inc. based on our doctor's judgment.
There have been no reports of serious adverse reactions associated with the treatment in other countries.
Smart Skin Clinic
Smart Skin Clinic
The concept of the clinic is to "make cosmetic medicine more accessible and smart.
The clinic's concept is to make cosmetic medicine more accessible and smart.
The clinic has eliminated gaudy interior design to reduce interior costs, and instead of introducing equipment in the dark, it carefully selects the equipment it needs and reduces the cost of the equipment.
We aim to "make cosmetic medicine more accessible to as many people as possible.
Address: 8F EX Kanda Nishiki-cho Building, 3-16-1 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Specialty: Cosmetic Dermatology (aesthetic dermatology, medical hair removal, medical slimming)
Address: 8F EX Kanda Nishiki-cho Building, 3-16-1 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Specialty: Cosmetic Dermatology (aesthetic dermatology, medical hair removal, medical slimming)
About the physician supervision of this site
About the physician supervision of this site
This site is operated under the supervision of the Smart Skin Clinic supervising physicians.
This page is produced under the supervision of our supervising physician, who also operates the website as a medical institution in accordance with the Medical Advertising Guidelines, which were revised and enforced in June 2018.
This page is produced under the supervision of our supervising physician, who also operates the website as a medical institution in accordance with the Medical Advertising Guidelines, which were revised and enforced in June 2018.