By Diana Lee
December 2, 2006
 UNIORB: ASIAN TREND: JAPAN |
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White skin has always been highly prized as an accent to beauty for Japanese women. The recent availability of non-invasive anti-aging cosmetic surgery has opened doors for women of all ages, as well as for men, to improve their natural looks - lucent smooth skin and younger appearance. In a society where appearance is as important as the merchandise itself, the non-invasive cosmetic surgery to beautify an individual has surged in popularity in the last year.
Dr. Nakayama, who is both an urologist and a dermatologist, runs his own hospital in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi. He expressed his interest in extending service to include cosmetic surgery four years ago due to the desire in helping his patients to fulfill their ultimate wish - to attain beautiful skin. Since then, his clienteles have increased by the day. Dr. Nakayama and his assistant, Ms. Shoko, have provided the answers to the following interview.
Q: What are the age groups that come to this hospital?
A: As young as 20 year-olds to as old as 80 year-olds.
Q: Which age group is the largest?
A: From 30 year-olds to 40 year-olds.
Q: Which age group is the smallest?
A: From 60 year-olds to 80 year-olds.
Q: What kind of skin problems do you treat?
A: Wrinkles, pores, acne, aging spots, spider veins, and freckles.
Q: What is the most common request for skin treatment?
A: Skin tightening and skin rejuvenation
Q: Which are the top three requested skin treatments?
A: Skin whitening, removing freckles, and skin rejuvenation
Q: What methods do you use to treat skin problems?