Ten years ago, injection treatments like Botox and hyaluronic acid were cutting-edge, but now they've become popular and easily accessible to everyone.
The desire to "stay youthful forever" is common,Recently, there has been a rapidly growing demand for "fundamentally rejuvenating the skin itself" rather than "artificially shaping it."

Hyaluronic acid is now commonplace.

Injectable treatments like Botox and hyaluronic acid, which were cutting-edge 10 years ago, are now commonplace. However, with the discovery of iPS cells and advancements in technology, a new option—fundamental rejuvenation rather than artificial beauty—has become a reality.

Why is attention now shifting to regenerative medicine?

This article explains the differences between hyaluronic acid treatment, a staple in cosmetic medicine, and iPS cell-based regenerative medicine, which is becoming the next-generation standard.

■ About injection treatments such as hyaluronic acid
The biggest appeal of injection treatments like hyaluronic acid is, without a doubt, their "immediate effect." 
Because wrinkles smooth out and the shape is established immediately after injection, the before/after results are very clear.
Furthermore, it's an excellent treatment for those who want minimal downtime and want to see results quickly.

However, since hyaluronic acid is absorbed into the body over time, repeated treatments are necessary to maintain its effects.
Furthermore, the results can vary greatly depending on the doctor's skill. If too much is injected, it can result in an unnaturally puffy face (a so-called "injected face"), and there is also a risk of vascular occlusion.
Many people are hesitant about the unnatural firmness that looks obviously artificial, and many are worried about having too much injected, to the point where they forget what they looked like before.

■ About regenerative medicine
That's why "nurturing treatments" that rejuvenate the skin itself from the root are attracting attention.
While hyaluronic acid is a treatment that "replenishes the deficient areas from the outside to create shape,"Regenerative medicine is a treatment that "activates cells from within your own body and nourishes your skin."

Instead of being inflated with artificial materials, the body's own tissues are rejuvenated, so from the outside...
"You look very energetic lately." "Has your skin gotten clearer?"
Its defining characteristic is that it delivers extremely natural-looking changes, without giving the impression of having "done something."
For those who want to rejuvenate themselves so naturally that others won't even notice, regenerative medicine can be considered an excellent treatment.

Of course, regenerative medicine also has its challenges.
Unlike hyaluronic acid, it doesn't have immediate effects; it requires repeated treatments to gradually build up the changes.
Furthermore, because it is a cutting-edge treatment, it is costly, and the quality of exosomes (stem cell culture supernatant) and other materials varies from clinic to clinic.

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iPS cell therapy, the cutting edge of regenerative medicine

At the heart of regenerative medicine, and the most promising technology, is "iPS cells."
Thanks to advancements in iPS cells, the possibility of regaining the youthfulness of 10 or 20 years ago is becoming a realistic possibility.

I may be biased, but actually, since I opened my clinic,We continue to offer treatments using exosomes, PRP, and iPS cells via intravenous drips and injections into the scalp and face.
I don't really notice it myself because I look in the mirror every day, but people around me are increasingly surprised and say, "You look younger than when you opened your clinic."

It doesn't create an artificial "feeling of accomplishment," but rather it's accepted by those around you as a natural change.
I have personally experienced that this is the unique power of regenerative medicine, which aims for rejuvenation at the cellular level.

▼What can be done with iPS cell therapy?
 

Summary

Cosmetic medicine is now shifting from an era of "filling in artificial materials" to an era of "regenerating cells."
While hyaluronic acid offers impressive immediate results, if you want to avoid unnatural-looking results and fundamentally reverse the skin's natural regeneration process, then regenerative medicine, including iPS cells, is an unparalleled option.
Research in the hair and beauty fields is progressing all over the world, and I believe it will continue to evolve.

If you're interested in experiencing this cutting-edge medical treatment, please feel free to visit our clinic for a consultation.