What is Photo RF (IPL Therapy)?
In the field of aesthetic medicine, the term “rejuvenation” is often used to describe skin revitalization.
Simply put, it involves improving fine lines, dullness, and pigmentation while enhancing skin firmness and radiance to improve overall skin texture.
Research on light-based rejuvenation began about 10 years ago, and recently, Photo RF (IPL Therapy) was developed, marking a rapid advancement.
Traditional laser treatments often caused side effects such as redness, swelling, temporary pigmentation, or scabs lasting several days to weeks after the procedure.
The time required for the skin to return to normal after a procedure is called downtime. With laser treatments, downtime made it difficult to treat the entire face in one session. Light therapy was introduced to eliminate this “downtime.”
While light therapy has been considered a revolutionary treatment for removing spots and freckles, its rejuvenation effects were limited.
This limitation was addressed by upgrading light therapy to “Photo RF (IPL Therapy).”
Photo RF (IPL Therapy) is an advanced aesthetic medical device that combines enhanced APL (Advanced Pulse Light), an evolved version of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), with high-frequency energy (RF).
The dual action of light and RF allows for safer and more effective deep skin treatments that lasers or traditional light therapies could not achieve.
As a result, Photo RF is effective not only for pigmentation and dullness but also for improving skin firmness, fine lines, sagging, acne, acne scars, and redness.
Photo RF (IPL Therapy) features a unique cooling system and temperature control to prevent burns during treatment. It was approved in 2002 by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the equivalent of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, ensuring it is a safe and reliable treatment.
~ Effects ~
- Reduces spots and freckles
- Removes dullness, creating
a radiant and translucent complexion - Rejuvenates skin texture,
making it look more youthful - Improves redness-prone skin
Features of Hiro Clinic
Customized Treatment Tailored
to Your Concerns
Our physicians take the time to conduct thorough consultations and offer tailored treatment plans that best address each patient’s individual concerns.
Minimal Pain
The Dr. HIFU Premium Therma equipment we use causes significantly less pain compared to traditional devices.
All procedures are performed by a physician.
Focus on Privacy
Our clinic features clean, fully private rooms, with staff dedicated to ensuring patients feel comfortable and welcome at any time.
24-Hour Online Reservations
To enhance convenience, we accept online reservations 24/7, in addition to phone reservations, regardless of the date or time.
Price List
Treatment Flow
1. Reservation Online or
by Phone
If you have questions about the clinic or treatments, concerns about progress, or anything else, feel free to call us.
2. Visit the Clinic
On your reserved date and time, visit the clinic and inform the reception staff of your reservation name.
Please arrive 10 minutes early as you will need to fill out a medical questionnaire.
3. Free Consultation
with a Doctor
During the initial consultation, the doctor will listen to your requests, perform a skin diagnosis, and explain treatment methods clearly and thoroughly.
If you have any concerns, feel free to ask questions until you are fully satisfied.
4. Treatment by a Doctor
If time allows, treatment may be performed on the same day. It will be conducted based on the prior consultation, with confirmation along the way.
Treatment takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
5. Return Home
Payments can be made by cash or credit card.
You can wear makeup starting on the same day.
6. Aftercare
Visit the clinic within one month for follow-up to check your progress.
Follow-up consultations within this period are free of charge.
If you wish to add treatments for other areas during this follow-up, please contact us for details.
Precautions During Treatment
- ・ The planned area is irradiated approximately twice per treatment session.
- ・ It is effective to repeat the treatment every 3–4 weeks for about 6–8 sessions.
- ・ Combining the treatment with peeling or the introduction of active ingredients that support spot removal and skin exfoliation can enhance effectiveness.
- ・ Mild redness may occur after irradiation, but it will improve quickly, so there is no need to worry.
- ・ Washing your face or applying makeup is possible immediately after the procedure, but avoid strong rubbing or irritation. Be gentle.
- ・ During the treatment period, please use sunscreen and melanin inhibitors to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between this and esthetics?
Many incidents of burns and nerve damage have occurred due to risks not fully understood during esthetic or self-esthetic procedures. As a result, esthetic facilities are now advised not to use certain equipment.
While some esthetic facilities still offer treatments that should only be performed at medical institutions, esthetic machines are generally set to half the maximum output of medical-grade machines, making the results less noticeable. We recommend receiving treatment at a medical institution to ensure safety and effectiveness. -
What is Photo RF (IPL Therapy), and what concerns does it address?
Photo RF (IPL Therapy) is a machine that simultaneously emits two types of light: IPL (Photo) and RF (Radio Frequency).
It includes wavelengths that target dark and red areas, improving issues such as spots, freckles, redness caused by dilated capillaries, and acne scars, while also removing dullness.
Additionally, RF strongly stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, helping to improve sagging and enlarged pores. -
My skin is sensitive. Is the treatment safe for me?
Photo RF (IPL Therapy) is safe even for those with sensitive skin.
At our clinic, we perform test irradiation upon request and adjust the output according to your skin condition, ensuring your peace of mind. -
Is the treatment painful?
Unlike traditional light therapy, this treatment is almost painless. In rare cases, you may feel a slight sensation similar to being snapped lightly by a rubber band.
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Are there any precautions after the treatment?
There is minimal disruption to daily life. You may experience slight warmth or redness from the day of treatment to the next day, but makeup can be applied immediately afterward.
Additionally, your skin may be more sensitive to UV rays after the treatment, so please use sunscreen.
A Message from the
Director
Since its opening over 10 years ago, Hiro Clinic Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery has been committed to providing warm, community-focused medical care. We never recommend unnecessary treatments or force procedures that patients do not want. We do not employ unlicensed beauty counselors; instead, our physicians personally conduct consultations and provide appropriate treatments tailored to individual concerns, based on thorough examinations.
As your “trusted local aesthetic care provider,” we are dedicated to supporting your healthy skin and smile. Our doctors, nurses, and staff work together wholeheartedly to provide this support.
Director: Hiroko Oka
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Hiro Clinic Kawaguchi Branch
〒332-0017
Sakae-cho 3-11-27, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture Hiro Build 3F
TEL 0120-241-979
3-minute walk from JR Kawaguchi Station East Exit
Please alight at the Kokusai Kogyo Bus “Kawaguchi Station East Exit.”
Hiro Clinic Shinjuku Station Front Branch
〒160-0023
1-3-13, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Zenken Plaza II, 4F
TEL 03-6258-1882
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