Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2011
If only there were a way to hone your body and turn yourself into a sculpted god/goddess—without doing a shred of exercise. Surely that would be some kind of miracle?
The news is that miracles are commonplace at Dr. Hidemi Akai’s clinic, just a scamper from the high street in trend-center Omotesando. Not only can you pick up all the typical cosmetic procedures from this market-leading specialist, but they have some fantastic innovations not to be found elsewhere in the country.
AccuSculpt is a new state-of-the-art piece of equipment developed to help you win the fight to a trim, sexy body, without the hours of gym time. Representing a new kind of laser-assisted lypolysis (Laser-Lipo), it can remove excess fat deposits in all the typical areas, such as jowls, hips, arms and chest. This innovation uses a specific wavelength to eliminate fat with a minimum of collateral tissue damage. Stop in at Akai Medical Clinic and be one of the first in Japan to try the AccuSculpt, already making waves in the US market.
Another fresh wonder in the world of skin and body contouring is the EndyMed 3DEEP fractional skin resurfacing handpiece, recently granted clearance by the US Food & Drug Administration. This, along with three other EndyMed 3DEEP handpieces, can do the full job of tightening you up and whipping you into shape, with minimal time and effort. As always, AMC is the place to go for this latest technological innovation.
Yet another possibility are Mesotherapy injections, a way of reducing cellulite and rejuvenating your skin with minimal invasion. The injections, containing homeopathic or pharmaceutical medicine, are delivered into the mesoderm—the layer of fat below the skin. Also check out the first cellulite option approved by the FDA, the VelaSmooth. Targeting those unwanted pudgy bits with a blend of deep massage, infrared and radio waves, this painless, non-invasive procedure will turn back the clock on those heavy dinners over the years. VelaSmooth is administered twice a week for 10/12 weeks and costs ¥10,500 per session.
Men, if you fancy taking your hats off this summer, check out a sensational new technique called Hair Stimulating Complex (HSC), which is causing a stir in the global community. Based on the products of newborn cells operating in embryonic conditions, this groundbreaking solution is offered at AMC, though Dr. Akai has already helped many men with hair loss in a variety of ways. Treatments range from topical use of lotions and intraoral treatment to injections and—if your pate is totally bereft—transplantation.
Then of course there are all the other services on offer, such as unwanted hair removal for those beach shorts moments. Back laser hair removal costs around ¥40,000-¥90,000 per session (depending on the area), with approximately five to seven sessions needed.
Liposuction is offered all over, costing ¥250,000 per area (one-off). For general aging treatment such as removal of bags under the eyes or tear troughs, you can get a course of non-surgical growth factor injections. Taken from your blood, the growth factor comes from your own platelets and tells the skin to repair itself. This is one of the biggest crazes in cosmetic surgery in recent years, as it uses the body’s own natural elements to reverse the processes of aging.
For general increase in vigor, and a feeling of youthfulness, try growth hormone treatment. Famously used by US Presidents, this is a course of self-applied injections, costing about ¥200,000-¥500,000 per month. This is bound to return that energy and enthusiasm that you might have felt lacking in recent times.
These are just a small sample of the services offered at AMC by Dr. Akai and his friendly, English-speaking staff. Stop in or call up to request a consultation and work out how you’re going to look your best this summer.
Omotesando: 3F KNK Bldg, 3-5-17 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5771-4114. Email: amc@akaiclinic.com. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Omotesando.
Yokohama: 4F Katsukou Bldg, 1-2-8 Horai-cho, Naka-ku. Tel: 045-252-9455. Email: amc-skincare@akaiclinic.com. Open Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Kannai.
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