Alma Hybrid
ALMA HYBRID™
By flexibly combining two types of lasers,
Addresses a wide range of skin concerns
- Customized treatment combining a CO₂ laser, an erbium:glass laser, and a 1570 nm laser
- Treats a wide range of concerns, including enlarged pores, acne scars, pitted scars, fine lines, and loss of firmness
- It can also be used for skin rejuvenation when combined with procedures such as facelifts
As an Assistant Professor, Associate Ward Director, and Chief of Dermatopathology at the university hospital dermatology department, I deepened my expertise through academic presentations and paper publications both domestically and internationally. I have handled a wide range of treatments, from birthmark therapy in children to adult pigmentation concerns, utilizing various lasers and injection therapies, while also contributing to community healthcare. Through encountering numerous cases, I strongly felt the potential and necessity of aesthetic medicine, resolving to pursue further expertise. Building upon my solid dermatological knowledge and meticulous diagnostic skills, I value treatments that gently support each individual's skin while bringing out its inherent beauty.
With a meticulously tailored irradiation design,
Aiming for Healthy Skin
At Bianca Clinic, we provide customized laser treatments tailored to each patient’s individual skin condition. Our clinic is equipped with multiple laser devices, including the Alma Hybrid, and is distinguished by our team of physicians who possess deep expertise and extensive experience in laser treatments.
We also have a proven track record of installing and operating devices manufactured by Alma Lasers, the developer of the Alma Hybrid. Furthermore, we can recommend treatments that can be used in conjunction with the Alma Hybrid, providing comprehensive anti-aging care tailored to your specific skin concerns.
Our clinic offers the following four Alma Hybrid treatments. We will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your specific skin concerns and preferences.
・Soft Lift: For pores, skin texture, dry fine lines, and loss of firmness
・Hybrid Lift: Full-Face Rejuvenation and Tightening
・Scar: For acne scars, pitted scars, and stretch marks
・Face Lift + FaceTite: Tightening with the Alma Hybrid during a facelift procedure
Case Presentation
CASES
Alma Hybrid (Scar)
- Treatment Period and Number of Sessions
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Left: before treatment Right: 2 weeks after treatment
Number of times: 1 time
*This graph shows the percentile ranking of skin condition compared to peers of the same age. Yellow represents the pre-treatment assessment, and purple represents the assessment one month after treatment. An increase in the score is observed after treatment, confirming that the condition of the pores has improved to a better level compared to peers of the same age. - Side Effects and Risks
- Redness, a sensation of heat, pain, roughness, peeling, swelling, scabs, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, burns, infection, scarring, etc.
- Cost
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Scar (Full Face, 1 Session): 98,000 yen
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Alma Hybrid (Soft Lift)
- Treatment Period and Number of Sessions
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Left: Before treatment Right: 1 month after treatment
Number of times: 1 time
*This graph shows the percentile ranking of skin condition compared to peers of the same age. Yellow represents the pre-treatment assessment, and purple represents the assessment one month after treatment. An increase in the score is observed after treatment, confirming that the number of wrinkles has improved to a better level compared to peers of the same age. - Side Effects and Risks
- Redness, a sensation of heat, pain, roughness, peeling, swelling, scabs, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, burns, infection, scarring, etc.
- Cost
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One Soft Lift session: 39,600 yen
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Downtime
DOWNTIMERecommended for people like this
RECOMMENDED.Features
CHARACTERISTICSWhat Is the Alma Hybrid?
By adjusting the light emission ratio to address specific skin concerns—such as enlarged pores, acne scars, scars, pitted scars, fine lines, and loss of firmness—this treatment supports skin renewal and rejuvenation, helping to improve overall skin texture.
In addition, because the treatment can be customized to the optimal settings, downtime is kept to a minimum. This makes it one of the laser treatments that’s easy to undergo, even for people with busy work and personal lives who find it difficult to take extended time off.
*Ablative CO2 laser… A laser with a wavelength of 10,600 nm that smooths the skin by vaporizing moisture from the skin's surface
*Non-ablative 1570 nm laser… A laser with a wavelength of 1570 nm that targets the skin’s deeper layers without vaporizing the skin’s surface, thereby promoting collagen production.
Laser treatment is administered either alone or in combination, depending on skin condition and treatment goals.
As a result, we can address a wide range of concerns, from acne scars, pitted scars, and other scars to stretch marks, as well as fine lines around the eyes and under the eyes. We can combine two types of lasers to tailor the treatment to your specific skin concerns, skin type, and desired downtime, or we can use each laser individually.
Designed with functionality and flexibility in mind, HyGrid™ enables treatments that strike a balance between each patient’s individual needs and downtime.
Equipped with a cooling tip to ensure comfort during treatment
ProScan is equipped with a specialized motor system and mirrors necessary to control the laser's irradiation speed and position, and it cools the skin's surface while emitting the laser.
This cooling effect helps reduce thermal stress on the skin's surface while minimizing any discomfort or pain caused by the heat of the laser beam. In addition to enabling rapid treatment of large areas, this design also enhances patient comfort.
Benefits
MERITThe laser treatment design addresses multiple skin concerns
By combining two types of lasers, this treatment addresses multiple skin concerns, including enlarged pores, acne scars, scars, fine lines, and stretch marks.
It can also be used on the delicate areas around the eyes and mouth
By designing the treatment to target specific areas, it is possible to treat the area around the mouth—excluding the eyes and lips.
Consideration is given to downtime by adjusting the irradiation ratio and output
By adjusting the ratio and output of the two types of lasers, we can perform treatments that minimize downtime.
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KEY FEATURESIt is also possible to administer the treatment during a facelift procedure
At Bianca Clinic,
- Deep Plane Face Lift
- SMAS facelift
- mid facelift
- Hybrid facelift
- total facelift
- temple lift
- frontal lift
We also offer a treatment plan that involves administering Alma Hybrid to the same area during facelift procedures that involve incisions. In addition to the lifting effects of the surgery, laser treatment during the procedure can help tighten the skin.
This is an approach unique to our clinic, where we have been dedicated to combining cosmetic surgery with cosmetic dermatology treatments. By scheduling surgery and laser treatments at the same time, we can sometimes reduce the burden of clinic visits and downtime.
Aim for healthy, smooth skin with our "plus-alpha" treatments
In addition to facelifts, our clinic can also recommend additional treatments that can be combined with Alma Hybrid.
For example, it can be combined with the following treatments.
- Mesona J: A treatment that uses electrical pulses to deliver skin-nourishing ingredients to the skin
- Peeling: A treatment that uses a chemical solution to remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface and regulate skin renewal.
- Partial Laser Treatment: A procedure that uses laser light to address various skin concerns
After listening to your skin concerns and preferences, we will recommend treatments that offer added benefits. Please consult with a doctor for more details.
Differences from the Alma Prime X and Alma Duo
Our clinic has also introduced the “Alma PrimeX” and “Alma Duo™,” both manufactured by Alma Lasers, the same company that produces the Alma Hybrid. Each device is designed for a different purpose.
Alma Prime X is a device that uses ultrasound and radiofrequency (RF) to reduce fat, tighten the skin, and provide post-liposuction care. Alma Duo is a device that uses shock waves to improve blood flow and support sexual function.
At our clinic, we not only select and use these devices appropriately based on each patient’s goals, but we can also offer a comprehensive approach—such as using Prime X to tighten the skin after facial liposuction or using Alma Hybrid to improve skin texture when patients are concerned about it.
Please ask your doctor for more information about any devices that concern you.
▷Alma Lasers devices at BIANCA CLINIC
Treatment area
TREATMENT AREAEntire face, abdomen, thighs, etc.
Treatment Process
TREATMENT FLOWPhysician's examination and counseling
A doctor will conduct a detailed examination of your skin condition. Based on your concerns and preferences, we will propose a treatment plan that includes the appropriate treatment ratio for the Alma Hybrid, as well as aftercare instructions.
Anesthesia
About 45 to 60 minutes before the procedure, we apply an anesthetic cream to the treatment area. We take your pain tolerance and any concerns into careful consideration.
treatment
Using Alma Hybrid’s proprietary HyGrid™ technology, treatments are performed with customized output and irradiation ratios.
Aftercare
Immediately after the treatment, we will gently cool the treated area. We will also provide detailed instructions on post-treatment home care.
Schedule of Charges
PRICE LISTSoft Lift (Pores, Skin Texture, Fine Lines, Firmness)
| Treatment area | Treatment Provider | 1 time | 3 times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full face | RN | 39,600 yen | 107,000 yen |
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Hybrid Lift (Rejuvenation and Tightening)
| Treatment area | Treatment Provider | 1 time | 3 times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full face | RN | 89,000 yen | 240,300 yen |
| 鼻 Between the eyebrows + part of the area alongside the nose | RN | ¥49,500 | - |
| Nose + Cheeks Nose + Entire Left and Right Cheeks + Temples | RN | ¥66,000 | - |
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Scars (Acne Scars and Pitted Scars)
| Treatment area | Treatment Provider | 1 time | 3 times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full face | Doctors, Nurses | ¥98,000 | 264,600 yen |
| 1 part No larger than 7 cm × 7 cm • About the size of one cheek | physician | ¥27,500 | - |
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Scar (Stretch Marks: Linear Atrophic Scars)
| Scope of treatment | Treatment Provider | 1 time | 3 times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small area (up to 100 cm²) | physician | ¥27,500 | 74,300 yen |
| Medium range (101 cm² to 300 cm²) | physician | 68,000 yen | 183,600 yen |
| Large areas (301 cm² and up) | physician | 90,000 yen | 243,000 yen |
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Eye Area (Fine Lines, Firming)
| Scope of treatment | Treatment Provider | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Around the Eyes Under the Eyebrows to the Upper and Lower Eyelids | physician | ¥59,400 |
| Upper eyelid | physician | ¥44,000 |
| Lower eyelid | physician | ¥33,000 |
Surface anesthesia fee: 3,630 yen
Facelift + FaceTite
| Treatment Details | Treatment Provider | additional fees |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift + FaceTite Alma Hybrid Irradiation During Surgical Facelift Procedures | physician | Starting at 110,000 yen |
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Our goal is to move you beyond satisfaction.
Responding to the desire for greater beauty and health,
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Providing total beauty to make your life shine,
That is our policy.
Go to BIANCA and you'll find a smile.
That's the kind of place we're aiming for.
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FOR YOUR CONCERN
Alma Hybrid FAQs
Q&ADoes the Alma Hybrid hurt?
Although individual responses vary, we apply an anesthetic cream at our clinic to minimize discomfort. If necessary, we can also discuss the use of nitrous oxide anesthesia in combination with the treatment. Our doctors will perform the procedure while carefully adjusting the irradiation output and intensity ratio to match each patient’s pain tolerance.
How long is the downtime?
Although individual results may vary, symptoms such as redness, a sensation of heat, roughness, and peeling typically subside within a few days to about two weeks. As these outcomes may vary depending on your skin condition, the treatment intensity, and the treatment coverage area, please consult your doctor for more details.
Can it be used around the eyes?
We can perform the procedure on the eyelids using a device called a “contact shell.” Please ask your doctor for more details.
How is it different from other laser treatments?
It features two types of lasers—a CO₂ laser and a 1570 nm Er:glass laser—allowing for customized treatment by adjusting the irradiation ratio. It also enables treatment that takes downtime and pain into consideration.
How do you decide which of the two types of lasers to use?
The doctor will make a determination after examining you. The treatment intensity and coverage area will be determined with consideration for pain and downtime, so please consult your doctor for details.
How many treatments does it take to see results?
Individuals may experience the effects of the treatment differently. We will recommend the appropriate number of sessions based on your skin condition, so please consult your doctor for details.
Can it be used on tanned or dark skin?
Although Alma Hybrid is suitable for a wide range of skin types, a doctor will determine whether treatment is appropriate after examining your skin and considering the risk of hyperpigmentation and downtime. Please note that we ask you to schedule your appointment after your skin has settled—not immediately after sun exposure, when your skin is particularly sensitive.
What should I be especially careful about when it comes to self-care after the treatment?
Since your skin is very sensitive after the treatment, please avoid friction and make sure to moisturize thoroughly and use sunscreen.
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[Treatment Details] Alma Hybrid™
[Estimated Treatment Duration and Number of Sessions]
Soft Lift: About 3 times every 4 weeks
Hybrid Lift: 2 to 6 sessions every 4 to 11 weeks
Scar: About 2 to 9 times every 3 months
Stretch marks: 3 to 5 times every 4 to 8 weeks *Depends on the condition.
Risks, side effects, etc.
Redness, a sensation of heat, pain, roughness, peeling, swelling,
Scabs, hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, acne, burns, infections, scars, etc.
【Important Notes Regarding Unapproved Devices】
・This treatment may involve the use of unapproved medical devices that have not received pharmaceutical approval in Japan.
・The medical devices used in treatments are imported through personal import procedures based on a physician’s judgment.
For more details, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s “Information on Medicines and Other Products to Be Aware of When Importing for Personal Use.”
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
・Except for products that have obtained regulatory approval, there may be no other domestically approved medical devices with identical performance.
・Information regarding safety and other matters in other countries
— “Alma Hybrid™” has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
・Serious risks or side effects may not yet be known.
・In the unlikely event of a serious adverse reaction, you will not be eligible for the national compensation program (Pharmaceutical Adverse Reaction Compensation Program).
