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.
Have you ever heard of the term “slow aging”? Unlike anti-aging, slow aging is a concept that’s gaining attention even in South Korea—a beauty powerhouse—where the goal is to embrace aging while maintaining healthy skin. In this article, we’ll introduce some recommended treatments for slow aging.
What Is Slow Aging?
"Slow aging" does not mean denying the process of growing older, but rather,The philosophy of living a healthy life while maintaining beauty appropriate for one’s ageIt is a concept similar to anti-aging and well-aging, but it emphasizes incorporating daily skincare and cosmetic procedures into your routine in a way that feels natural, with a focus on preventing future skin concerns.
Recommended Treatment #1 for Slow Aging | Botox Injections

The first treatment recommended for slow aging is Botox injections.By injecting botulinum toxin, produced by Clostridium botulinum, to relax muscle tension, this treatment helps reduce expression lines.。年齢を重ねるとともに増えるシワの予防にも役立つでしょう。
ボトックス注射の効果の持続期間は個人差がありますが、Generally, about 4 to 6 monthsといわれています。スローエイジングのために良好な状態を維持したい場合は、3~4ヶ月前後を目安に定期的な施術を受けるのがおすすめです。
Top 2 Treatments Recommended for Slow Aging | Super HIFU

The next treatment we recommend is Super HIFU. This treatment uses high-density ultrasound energy to target the SMAS layer deep within the skin, aiming to lift and firm the skin.Lifting the skin from the base also helps prevent future sagging.。
推奨される施術の間隔(目安)はAbout 6 months to 1 yearです。半年に1回の施術を継続することが、スローエイジングにつながります。
3 Recommended Treatments for Slow Aging | Cosmetics Exclusively Sold at Medical Facilities

Cosmetics sold exclusively through medical institutions—so-called “doctor’s cosmetics”—are also recommended for anti-aging. Compared to over-the-counter cosmetics and skincare products,Because the formulation is designed specifically for sale only through medical institutions, a doctor's consultation is required to purchase it.。美容医療初心者の方がスローエイジングを始める際にも、医療専売の化粧品・スキンケア製品なら取り入れやすいでしょう。
美容施術と組み合わせて使えるアイテムも提案可能です。
4 Recommended Treatments for Slow Aging | Regular Laser and Light Therapy

Regular treatments with low-power lasers and light therapies, such as TriBeam Premium and Cerec V, can also help slow down the aging process. With both, continuing regular treatments willA treatment that not only addresses existing dark spots and dullness but also offers preventive benefitsです。また、熱エネルギーによりコラーゲンの生成も促進するため、弾力のあるハリ肌を目指せます。
なお、推奨される施術の間隔(目安)は、トライビームプレミアムでは1 to 2 weeks, With CEREC V,About 2 to 4 weeksです。これらの施術は、定期的に回数を重ねることで肌状態を整える効果が期待できます。
Treatments to Consider for Slow Aging | Hyaluronic Acid Injections

If you're looking to achieve a more youthful complexion, hyaluronic acid injections are recommended.By injecting hyaluronic acid into the skin, you can achieve skin that appears less wrinkled.。さらに、年齢を重ねることによるこめかみ痩せや頬こけのボリュームアップや、シャープなフェイスラインなども目指せる施術法です。
施術の間隔は、使用する製剤によりAbout 4 months to 2 yearsと差があります。カウンセリングを通じて、医師が一人ひとりに適した施術を提案します。
For Slow Aging, Visit YAYOI CLINIC
スローエイジングは、年齢による変化を無理に否定するのではなく、自分らしい美しさを大切にしながら健やかな肌を目指す考え方です。ボトックス注射やスーパーハイフ、レーザー・光治療、医療機関専売コスメなどを肌状態やお悩みに合わせて取り入れることで、今ある肌悩みをケアしながら、将来を見据えた肌づくりにもつながります。
YAYOI CLINICでは、一人ひとりのお肌の状態やライフスタイル、ご希望に合わせて、無理なく続けやすい施術やスキンケアをご提案しています。自分らしく年齢を重ねたい方は、お気軽にご相談ください。
広島の美容皮膚科・美容内科・美容外科・アートメイク YAYOI CLINICでは、お肌、お体、お顔のお悩み別に治療法をご紹介しています。
お客さまにより良い選択肢をご提案できますよう一人ひとりのお肌の状態を見極め、治療期間やご予算、ダウンタイムの許容範囲などご希望に合わせた治療方針を立案していく考えです。
お悩みのある方は、まずはカウンセリングにお越しください。
【施術の内容】ボトックス注射
【施術回数の目安】3~4ヶ月ごとに1回※効果がピークになる14日前後の再来院をおすすめしています。
【費用】・1単位 ¥649~¥869(+施術料 ¥22,000)※使用する製剤・単位数によって個人差があります。
【副作用・リスク】
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.
【使用機器について】
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.
【施術の内容】ハイフ
【施術回数の目安】治療部位などによって異なるため、詳細は医師にお尋ねください。※再照射は、治療後6ヶ月間空いていれば可能です。
【費用】¥68,600〜¥98,000
【副作用・リスク】
Although it varies from person to person, irradiation is accompanied by pain.
In very rare cases, burns may occur in people with sensitive skin or depending on their physical condition. If symptoms should occur, please contact our clinic.
The irradiated area may become unevenly hardened, but it will blend in within 3 to 4 weeks.
Swelling, swelling, and redness may occur. Please refrain from strenuous sports, excessive alcohol consumption, and saunas while experiencing swelling and swelling. Also, please refrain from massages for a week and be careful of friction.
Dull aches and numbness like muscle pain may occur for about a month after irradiation, but will gradually subside.
【使用機器について】
SuperHIFE treatments include procedures using domestically unapproved drugs or medical devices.
Drugs and medical equipment used for treatment have been purchased and processed under the judgment of the clinic's physicians.
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
Significant 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.
【施術の内容】トライビームプレミアム
【施術回数の目安】肌状態や医師の判断結果などにより異なりますが、一般的には週1回、合計5~6回程度が治療の目安です。この経過の中で、ほとんどの方がシミや肝斑が薄くなることを実感されます。
【費用】 ¥15,800〜¥21,780
【副作用・リスク】
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, scarring, depigmentation, texture changes, erythema
・ Individuals may experience redness after irradiation. Most will disappear within a few days, but in some cases creams or ointments will be prescribed, so please follow your doctor's instructions.
Small scabs or internal bleeding may occur in places. Please do not peel them off forcibly, but wait until they come off naturally. Also, in rare cases, folliculitis-like symptoms or transient skin rash may occur.
・Temporary hyperpigmentation may occur depending on skin type.
There is almost no pain during laser irradiation, but there is a mild irritation that feels like a crackle. Some people may feel a slight sensation of heat.
There is a possibility that the melasma may become slightly darker after the first two treatments, but in most cases, the melasma can be felt to fade from the third treatment.
【使用機器について】
TriBeam Premium treatments include procedures using domestically unapproved drugs or medical devices.
The medicines and medical devices used for treatment were imported from Jeisy Medical Inc. under the judgment of our doctors. Please refer to the following for information on drugs and medical devices that should be imported by individuals.
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
Significant 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.
【施術の内容】セレックV
【施術回数の目安】2~4週間おき、計3~10回程度
【費用】¥21,780
【副作用・リスク】
Pain, skin damage, pigmentation, scarring, excessive edema, erythema/purpura
・It depends on the individual, but you may feel pain or heat as if you were lightly popped during the treatment.
After the procedure, a slight burning sensation may remain, but it is usually only a slight reddening of the skin and is usually painless. It will disappear within a few hours to a few days. In some cases, a cream or ointment will be prescribed, so please follow the doctor's instructions.
The spots and mole areas may appear slightly darker for 2 to 3 days after the procedure.
【使用機器について】
Cellec V treatment includes procedures using unapproved drugs or medical devices in Japan.
The medicines and medical devices used for treatment were imported from Jeisy Medical Inc. under the judgment of our doctors. Please refer to the following for information on drugs and medical devices that should be imported by individuals.
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
The following certifications have been obtained
CE (2018.10)
MFDS (2017.8)
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.
【施術の内容】ヒアルロン酸
【施術回数の目安】
Hyaluronic acid: per treatment
Hyaluronidase: 1-2 times
*The number of treatments for each of these varies from person to person.
【費用】
ヒアルロン酸:1本 ¥79,800(+施術料 ¥22,000)※使用する本数には個人差があります。
ヒアルロニダーゼ:
・自院:1回 ¥33,000
・他院:1回 ¥55,000
【副作用・リスク】
Very rare side effects of hyaluronic acid have been reported, including transient or irreversible blindness, induced stroke, as well as nodules, beaded nodules, allergic reactions, granulomas, herpes, lack of or decreased correction, misalignment, necrosis, numbness, pain, tumors, infection, angioedema, discoloration and hematomas.
Side effects of hyaluronidase have been reported to include needle marks, internal bleeding, and allergic reactions.
If you notice any of these symptoms or any other abnormalities, please consult your doctor as soon as possible.
【使用機器について】
Fillers and hyaluronidase injections include drugs not approved in Japan and treatments that differ from their approved regulatory use.
The medicines and medical devices used for treatment were imported by private individuals based on the judgment of the doctors at our clinic. 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
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-Juviderm Vista® series: approved in Japan for "correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and furrows on the face
-Hyaluronidase: Approved by MFDS, Korea
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.



