Shopping lift
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Natural skin rejuvenation from within with ultra-fine threads

The Shopping Lift is a skin beautifying and anti-sagging treatment that uses a needle to insert a very fine thread into the skin. The wound healing effect of the needle and the stimulation of the inside of the skin by the inserted thread provide both immediate and long-term results. Collagen production is promoted, tightening the skin from the inside and improving fine lines.
Supervisor information

- 2010
- Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine.
Worked at Saga Prefectural Hospital, Kyushu University Hospital, JCHO Kyushu Hospital, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Kitakyushu Municipal Medical Center, Oita Prefectural Hospital, Kyushu Medical Center
- 2020
- Cosmetic dermatology Elm Clinic Fukuoka Clinic
- Japanese Society of Aesthetic Dermatology
- Juvederm Vista certified doctor
- Botox Vista certified doctor
- Cosmetic Ingredient Test Level 1
"Features of the Shopping Lift"
The Shopping Lift is the latest treatment approved in the beauty powerhouse that is Korea. The threads inserted are made of the same material used as sutures in medical settings such as surgery, and are absorbable, meaning they are gradually absorbed by the body, making them a highly safe treatment with little risk of allergies.
First of all, the wound healing effect caused by making numerous holes with a needle provides a strong lift-up effect and skin beautification effect immediately after.The inserted ultra-fine threads stimulate fibroblasts in the dermal layer and significantly promote collagen and elastin production within the skin, resulting in long-term skin tightening and skin quality improvement effects. , increases the firmness and elasticity of the skin.

This also helps prevent future sagging. In this respect, the shopping lift is different from treatments such as the feather lift, which physically pulls on sagging skin with jagged, fuzzy threads. Also, the downtime is shorter than that of such treatments.
The threads are absorbed in about six months to a year, but by repeating the treatment in accordance with the cycle of thread absorption, the collagen production effect related to skin quality and sagging will continue, so you can maintain a more youthful and firm beautiful skin. From the above, the shopping lift can be said to be an anti-aging treatment that strongly draws out the skin's potential power by stimulating the skin with needles and threads.
The mechanism of collagen production in the shopping lift
Collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid present in the dermis layer beneath the epidermis are responsible for skin firmness and elasticity.These are produced by fibroblasts that also exist in the dermal layer, but when fibroblast function declines due to aging or the effects of ultraviolet rays, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid decrease, causing sagging and wrinkles. It becomes.
When the needle of the shopping lift pierces the skin, a large amount of collagen is produced along the hole as the wound heals. Also, when absorbable threads are inserted, the human body regards the threads as a foreign body, and in order to protect the body from foreign bodies, fibroblasts in the dermis layer are activated, causing collagen and elastin to grow around the threads. Collagen continues to grow for about six months to a year until the shopping lift threads are absorbed, resulting in a significant improvement in skin quality and tightening effect. Gradually, only the threads are absorbed and disappear, leaving a cylindrical collagen mass with a hollow area where the threads were. This is called a collagen capsule, and the capsule supports the sagging of the tissue and gradually shrinks, maintaining the tightening, skin-beautifying, and lifting effects for a longer period of time. Also, when another treatment is performed in this state, the capsule shrinks even more, resulting in a stronger tightening effect than usual.



Other mechanisms involved in lift-up
In addition to the lift-up effect caused by the increase in collagen produced by needles and threads as described above, you can also obtain a strong lift-up effect by simply inserting a needle immediately after treatment.The mechanism is that when a needle is inserted, it hits tiny capillaries, causing invisible bleeding.When bleeding occurs, platelets are activated and gather together to stop the bleeding, and fibrin is formed to glue the gathered platelets together.This fibrin glues together the pulled tissue, leading to a strong lift immediately after treatment.
Effect of Shopping Lift
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Immediate effects immediately after treatment
The Shopping Lift not only works by using absorbable threads, but also immediately after treatment, you can feel the powerful lifting effect and tightening/beautifying skin effects due to collagen proliferation and fibrin formation associated with wound healing from the holes made in the skin by the needle.
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Long-term tightening and skin beautification effects
The absorbable threads stimulate the dermal layer for about six months to a year, and even after the threads are absorbed, the collagen film gradually contracts, resulting in long-term skin tightening and beautifying effects.
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Highly flexible treatment possible
The number of needles and the areas to be treated can be freely adjusted according to the patient's concerns. It is said to be effective for wrinkles on the neck.
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Enhances the therapeutic effects of other treatments
Six months after treatment, the presence of the collagen coating increases the tightening effect of other treatments.
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Various benefits of improving skin quality
The skin quality itself improves, resulting in skin that is less prone to dry skin, rough skin, and acne.
Treatment overview
Duration of treatment | Approximately 60 minutes (including anesthesia time, for a total of 30 hairs on the face) |
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pain | Pain is mild due to topical anesthesia.Mild pain may continue for 3 to 4 days after the procedure. |
down time |
Redness: Within 1 day / Swelling: About 2 to 3 days / Internal bleeding: Within 1 to 2 weeks |
make | possible from the day |
Warnings | Please refrain from taking a long bath, strenuous exercise, or drinking excessively on the day of your treatment. |
duration | 1 months to XNUMX year or more |
Side effects | In rare cases, swelling, bruising, pigmentation, and internal bleeding may occur. |
*Pain, downtime, and effects vary from person to person.
*Treatment time does not include counseling time.
*On the day of your treatment, please avoid wearing clothing that covers your neck area in order to ensure a smooth treatment.
Shopping lift procedure
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Flow of treatmentby doctors and nurses
Counseling(About 30 minutes)Our hospital places great emphasis on counseling by doctors.Patients who visit us for the first time always receive counseling from a doctor.We will ask you about the symptoms and areas of concern, provide advice tailored to the patient, and decide on a treatment plan.If you have any questions or concerns about the treatment, please feel free to ask.*For those who only need counseling, the session ends here.
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Flow of treatmentFace wash
If you are wearing makeup, please remove it in the face washing room.Cleansing is also available, so if you want to put on makeup after your treatment and go home, please bring your own makeup tools.
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Flow of treatmentGuide to the treatment room
A nurse will escort you to the treatment room.Please rest assured that the treatment room will be completely private to ensure patient privacy.
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Flow of treatmentphotograph
We will take photos to record the progress of your skin treatment.
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Flow of treatmentDesign and marking
Visualize the finished product and mark the place where you want to insert the thread.
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Flow of treatmentanesthetic cream application
A topical anesthetic cream will be applied and you will be asked to wait for about 30 minutes.
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Flow of treatmentShopping lift treatment
The shopping lift will be inserted in the appropriate location, direction and depth.
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Flow of treatmentAftercare
There is almost no downtime, so you can put on your makeup and go home after the treatment.If you wish to apply makeup, please use the powder room.Cosmetics and other items are available in the powder room.Please bring your own makeup supplies.
Clinics where treatment is available
Residents of Kanto (Tokyo)
For those who live in the Chugoku region
For those who live in Kyushu
Shopping lift fees
Shopping lift(Korean beauty acupuncture)
(tax included)Menu | Regular fee | Campaign fee | pack fee |
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30 | 88,000JPY | - | - |
60 | 143,000JPY | - | - |
1 additional bottle | 2,500JPY | - | - |
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About Payment Methods
You can choose the payment method that suits you.
Various combinations are possible.
- Lump sum cash
- Credit Transfer
- Medical loan(3 to 60 installments/annual interest rate 8.4%)
For minor patients
If you are a minor, a "parental consent form" is required.Please download and fill out the form in advance and bring it with you, or bring one of your parents with you.
Clinics where treatment is available
Residents of Kanto (Tokyo)
For those who live in the Chugoku region
For those who live in Kyushu

Hiroshi Kikuchi
- 2008
- Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine Worked at Chiba University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospital and related hospitals.
- 2013
- Cosmetic dermatology Elm Clinic Fukuoka clinic opened
- Japanese Society of Aesthetic Dermatology
- Juvederm Vista certified doctor
- Botox Vista certified doctor
- Cosmetic Ingredient Test Level 1
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