Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology & Anti-ageing | Interview | Akai Clinic
Dr. Hidemi Akai of the Akai Medical Clinic in Omotesando( Tokyo Metro, G02, C04, Z02) says with the correct guidance most complaints can be fixed with modern cosmetic treatments
by Beth Alexander
Previously the domain of aging, LA ladies-who-lunch and Michael Jackson, cosmetic surgery has over the last decade become increasingly mainstream. The wave of reality TV programming and makeover shows have gradually popularized and demystified cosmetic treatment, and today the tide has well and truly turned. Plastic surgery is no longer confined to the forty-something female population and patients from all ages and walks of life are choosing surgery for a whole range of reasons.
Surprisingly for some, increasing numbers of men are turning to surgery, employing a wide variety of treatments to enhance their appearance, from tummy tucks and Botox to hair removal and liposuction.
But surgery should never be taken lightly, and it is vital to choose the right practitioner. Safety, quality, professionalism and honesty; all of these factors are of the utmost importance when considering undertaking surgery. These qualities are what we would hope to expect from any professional, and these are the qualities that represent the four corners of Akai Medial Clinics philosophy.
Never compromising on these principles, Dr. Hidemi Akai and his colleague Dr. Yuko Tani believe that the key to effective treatment is an open and honest dialogue between patient and doctor. To achieve this, each prospective patient receives an in-depth consultation as to the best method of achieving his or her goal. After all, Akai says, each patient is unique, and there are many possible combinations of treatments to be considered when ascertaining the most effective and appropriate course for the individual.
During the consultation the patient will be shown examples of the clinic’s work, with before and after shots of the achieved results. They will also receive an honest account of the realities of the procedure—what they can expect to achieve and in what period of time. Only when both the patient and doctor are completely satisfied will treatment commence.
Akai is a board-certified plastic surgeon and an associate professor of the Plastic and Reconstructive department of Showa University in Tokyo. Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Akai has over twenty years of experience. Tani is also a board-certified plastic surgeon and skin care specialist, and the Akai Medical Clinic offers a range of cosmetic surgery and laser treatments, including the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology.
Some of the most popular treatments at the clinic are non-surgical, and Akai has researched and obtained the most advanced equipment on the market—only a few of some of the devices exist in Japan. Polaris WR, for example, offers the patient a non-surgical face-lift, treating sagging, reducing wrinkles and tightening skin. The devise uses Elos technology and combines Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and a Diode Laser to treat fine wrinkles on the skins surface while simultaneously penetrating the dermis to treat deeper wrinkles. It can achieve impressive results with minimum recovery time.
The Vela Smooth is a cellulite treatment device, which again utilizes Elos technology, this time combining the energies of Bi-Polar Radio Frequency with Infrared Light. The treatment promotes tissue mobilization and safely and effectively re-contours the skin’s surface, resulting in smooth and beautiful results.
Comet is the latest treatment device for laser hair removal and safely and effectively gets rid of all colors of hair from all skin types. It is a much less time-consuming treatment than electrolysis and the results are permanent.
Finally, the Aurora Pro is used to treat a range of skin imperfections including unwanted freckles, broken capillaries, large pores, spider veins and skin imperfections caused by sun damage. The treatment can significantly enhance skin tone and is a popular option.
In addition to these treatments the clinic also offers the full range of surgical procedures, including face-lifts, nasal reshaping, eye surgery, breast augmentation, liposuction, mole removal and tummy tucks.
Time and the environment take their tolls on our bodies and on our skin, and everyone has something about their appearance that they would like to alter, however minor it may be. Today this is a very real option and whatever your complaint there is a treatment to suit you.
