[NHK Report] The dark side of cosmetic medical treatment is deepening. What is the reality of cosmetic medical treatment troubles?

It aired last nightNHK SpecialHowever, it exposed the true nature of cosmetic surgery and regenerative medicine clinics, highlighting the growing darkness of cosmetic medical treatment.

Patients from all over the country who have suffered damage as a result of cosmetic medical treatment come to our clinic for consultation, but in many cases, it is too late after the treatment, and the situation becomes irreversible.

■ The dangers of the MiraDry armpit odor business

recent years,"MiraDry is effective in treating underarm odor" There are an increasing number of clinics that advertise this, but this is misleading advertising. There are so many victims, so I wish they would have reported on this as well, where a fatal accident occurred.

There is a clinic that recently opened in the Sakae area of ​​Nagoya where I practice. The doctor, who is an internal medicine specialist with only 2-3 years of experience in cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dermatology, is deceiving patients by telling them that MiraDry is the most effective method for treating underarm odor, breast odor, and groin odor, and that there is no downtime, which is not true, and forcing them to undergo MiraDry treatment. What's more, the treatments are not performed by doctors, but by nurses. This is truly horrifying. (I heard the details from a patient who was almost deceived by this clinic.) It has been discovered that this clinic is making exaggerated and false advertisements, claiming that MiraDry is effective in reducing underarm odor, breast odor, and groin odor throughout the body.

✅ MiraDry has little effect on reducing underarm odor
✅ The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has not recognized its effectiveness as a treatment for underarm odor.
✅ In some cases, treatment is provided by nurses or reception staff rather than doctors (gray zone medical care).

Furthermore, the number of victims whose underarm odor does not improve despite having received MiraDry treatment, and who are refused further treatment with the explanation that "nothing more can be done" is rapidly increasing.

■ The dark side of exosome therapy | Does it really work?

Recently, a hot topic in cosmetic surgery and regenerative medicine clinics isexosome therapy" However, in reality, there is little scientific evidence to support this claim, and its safety has not been adequately verified.

In particular,A malicious business model that prioritizes clinic profits over patient interestsis widespread and treatment is unproven,There is no end to cases where patients are asked to pay high medical fees.

■ The reality of cosmetic medical businesses that deceive patients

In the field of cosmetic medicine, there has been an increase in unscrupulous clinics such as those listed below.

❌ Diet treatment that prescribes diabetes medication without medical examination
❌ Treatment is performed by nurses and reception staff, not doctors.
❌ There are also clinics run by foreigners or with ties to antisocial forces.
❌ Even if complications or aftereffects occur, they are ignored without taking responsibility

According to a survey by NHK, the number of consultations about health problems caused by cosmetic medical treatments is as follows:2023 cases in 901And in these past four yearsAbout 2 timesis increasing.

■ Increasing problems with cosmetic medical treatment | Patients' opinions and reality

In a survey conducted by NHK,27 out of 21 people answered that they had not been informed of the risk of side effects in advance..
In addition, 15 people sought advice after the procedure but were refused treatment by the clinicIt is said.

Victims' comments:
🗣 "They were very kind before the treatment, but the moment I told them about the problem, they treated me coldly."
🗣 "Even when I suffered after-effects, the clinic insisted that it wasn't a failure and charged me extra for the second surgery."
🗣 "The doctor who performed the procedure retired, so I was unable to receive any aftercare."

Such irresponsible behavior is further deepening the dark side of cosmetic medical treatment.

■ Points to check before undergoing cosmetic medical treatment

💡 Checklist for choosing a clinic

✔ Check the doctor's background and track record (does he have experience in treating underarm odor or exosome therapy)
✔ Researching the scientific basis of MiraDry and exosome therapy
✔ Make sure the risks are explained during counselling
✔ Is aftercare guaranteed after the procedure?

■ The future of cosmetic medicine | Responses from the government and academic societies

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has issued the following to cosmetic medical clinics:Mandatory reporting of safety managementWe have put forward a policy to do so.
In addition, the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAPS)Formulating methods for explaining the risk of sequelae and guidelines for aftercareis proceeding.

However, the current measures are still insufficient,It is important for patients to have the correct information to prevent harm..

[Conclusion] It is dangerous to undergo MiraDry exosome therapy easily!

As a treatment for underarm odorThe effectiveness of MiraDry is questionable, and there is insufficient scientific evidence regarding exosome therapy..
The only way to prevent problems with cosmetic medical treatment is to not be misled by easy-to-understand information and to receive treatment from a trusted doctor.

💡 Make sure you have the correct knowledge about cosmetic medical treatments and don't get deceived!