Sara speaking. Today’s blog topic is about the most requested treatments in Japan from foreign patiences. For foreign clients in Japan, beauty treatment preferences often overlap with those of Japanese clients but also include unique considerations based on diverse aesthetic goals and cultural influences. Here are some of the most sought-after treatments at our clinic:

1. Double Eyelid Surgery and Ptosis Correction

While popular among Japanese clients, double eyelid surgery also attracts foreigners, especially from neighboring Asian countries, looking for more defined eyelids. Ptosis correction may also be sought for functional as well as aesthetic reasons.

Double eyelids refer to a state where the eyelids are folded inwards, creating a horizontal line on the upper eyelids. This line adds dimension and makes the eyes appear larger. The buried suture method, also known as non-incisional double eyelid surgery, is a procedure that does not require a scalpel. Instead, it uses specialized threads, thinner than a hair strand, to connect to the tarsal plate on the inner side of the eyelids, creating the desired double eyelid line. It’s a quick and simple procedure, taking approximately 15 minutes, to achieve a natural-looking double eyelid. It provides peace of mind as, in case you change your mind about the desired line, you can easily revise or revert it.

2. Rhinoplasty and Non-Surgical Nose Augmentation

Foreigners often seek rhinoplasty to refine the shape of the nose. However, some may prefer less invasive treatments like fillers for subtle contouring or augmentation, especially those seeking temporary results or minimal recovery time.

3. Anti-Aging Injectables

Botox, dermal fillers, and other injectables are popular for addressing wrinkles and facial volume loss. Foreign clients, particularly those from Western countries, may prioritize maintaining a youthful appearance while retaining natural facial expressions.

Botox acts at the junction between muscles and nerves, locally relaxing muscle movement, which, in turn, weakens muscle contraction. As a result, it can improve expression lines that appear on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes. Botox also provides a slimming effect for the jawline and can be used for calf reduction to achieve more shapely legs. Additionally, it can help reduce underarm sweating and has a wide range of applications.

Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the body. By maintaining collagen tissues, it provides hydration, elasticity, and flexibility to the skin, keeping it youthful and supple. Treatment involving the direct injection of hyaluronic acid into specific areas of concern, such as wrinkle improvement and contouring, is virtually painless with minimal downtime.

Baby Collagen. Collagen is a vital component required for the generation and regeneration of skin tissues, maintaining skin elasticity, hydration, firmness, and other essential qualities. While it is abundant in young skin, it gradually decreases with aging, leading to the loss of skin radiance and firmness, and the development of wrinkles and sagging. By injecting collagen into the wrinkles of concern, it enhances the skin’s regenerative capacity, plumping up the creases and making them less noticeable.

PRP, which stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, is an injection procedure that focuses on the wound-healing properties of platelets naturally found in your blood. High-concentration platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is extracted from your own blood and then injected into the skin to promote wound healing, cellular repair, and regeneration. This can help you achieve a more youthful and revitalized complexion.

4. Peeling for Skin Texture and Pigmentation

Peelings are popular among foreign clients for addressing pigmentation, acne scars, and improving overall skin texture.

Professional Peel, the latest chemical peel developed by the French company PROFESSIONAL SKIN SOLUTIONS, contains glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid in the optimal ratio. This maximizes the characteristics and effects of each acid, allowing you to experience high effects that were difficult to achieve with conventional single agents. In addition, it is characterized by minimizing risks while maintaining high effectiveness, and downtime after the procedure is short. As a result, you can experience glowing, smooth, and bright skin immediately after treatment.

Massage Peel is a peeling agent developed by Dr. Rossana Castellana from Italy, which obtained international patents after 10 years of clinical research. It strongly promotes collagen production. By precisely combining “”high-concentration trichloroacetic acid (TCA)”” and “”low-concentration hydrogen peroxide (H2O2),”” it can penetrate deep into the skin without causing frosting (skin peeling).

LHALA PEEL is a peeling product from Korea that combines LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid) with alkali. Conventional peeling products focus on “peeling,” but LHALA PEEL, a new concept peeling product, also focuses on “filling.” LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid) contained in Larapeel is a fourth-generation peeling ingredient following the first-generation AHA (alpha hydroxy acid such as glycolic acid and lactic acid), the second-generation BHA (beta hydroxy acid called salicylic acid), and the third-generation PHA (polyhydroxy acid derived from AHA). It is weakly acidic and extremely low in irritation, and removes unnecessary dead skin cells while protecting the skin.

Bubble Peel is a vitamin C program peeling that uses fruit acid peels and enzyme therapy, which offer anti-aging effects like antioxidant properties and sebum secretion control. It is suitable for various skin types and can be customized to address specific skin concerns, including acne, skin whitening, dark spots, anti-aging, and skin regeneration promotion.

Manuka Peel is an advanced peeling agent that combines lactic acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid with Manuka honey. It helps balance the skin’s environment through the antibacterial and moisturizing properties of the rare and valuable Manuka honey.

5. Hydration and Brightening Treatments

Super popular amongs foreigner travellers are HydraFacials and mesotherapy. Brightening treatments like vitamin C drips or glutathione IV drips are also appealing to those looking to improve skin radiance and tone.

Hydrafacial is a beauty treatment that thoroughly cleans and removes impurities from the skin’s surface and deep within the pores using a swirling water flow and also provides moisture replenishment. It combines three processes simultaneously: microdermabrasion (physical exfoliation), chemical peeling (chemical dissolution), and the introduction of beauty ingredients. Through a multi-step process of peeling, suction, and moisturization, it not only removes impurities and old skin cells but also allows the penetration of beauty ingredients like antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. This results in noticeable effects immediately after treatment and long-lasting benefits. 

MesonaJ is a percutaneous delivery device developed in Japan, which is an adaptation of the well-known Italian-made Mesotherapy technique utilized for medical institutions. Unlike iontophoresis or ultrasound delivery devices, it employs the Mesoporation technique to painlessly introduce non-ionized components and high-molecular-weight active ingredients (such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, growth factors, etc.) simultaneously into the deep dermal layer of the skin, which wouldn’t otherwise penetrate when simply applied topically. The Mesoporation technique with MesonaJ is said to be approximately 300 times more effective than regular topical application, and around 70 times more effective than iontophoresis in terms of the penetration of active ingredients into the skin.

6. Non-Surgical Lifting Procedures

Foreign clients frequently opt for non-invasive lifting procedures like HIFU to achieve a lifted, youthful look. These treatments offer visible results with minimal downtime, making them attractive for travelers or expatriates.

7. IV Therapy and Fatigue Recovery

Nutrient IV drips, especially those aimed at fatigue recovery or anti-aging, are increasingly requested by foreign clients.

High concentration vitamin C drip. By directly infusing high-concentration vitamin C into the bloodstream through intravenous drip, one can expect to obtain the benefits of vitamins more effectively: Whitening effect that reduces blemishes, liver spots, and lightens skin tone. Anti-aging effect by promoting collagen production. Enhanced immune system.

NMN Drip Therapy is the next-generation anti-aging therapy that has gained worldwide attention due to its rejuvenation effects discovered in research by Harvard Medical School and Keio University. This therapy isn’t just about anti-aging in appearance; it’s for those who want to lead a healthy and youthful life, boost their physical strength and concentration, and work efficiently. NMN drips activate vitality from within the body, helping individuals regain their youth and energy, allowing them to defy the effects of aging.

Exosomes are capsule-like substances secreted by stem cells, also known as messenger substances between organs, and they are released by cells throughout the body. It is believed that there are over 100 trillion exosomes flowing in our bodies. Exosomes are being considered for various medical applications, such as the treatment of diseases like stroke, cirrhosis, cancer, lymphedema, and joint disorders, due to their anti-inflammatory and tissue repair properties. Exosomes also play a crucial role in regenerative medicine, including cosmetic procedures using stem cells.