“I’m concerned about dark spots, but I also want to improve my pores and fine lines.”
“I’m a little nervous about injections, so I’d prefer a treatment that doesn’t involve needles.”
For patients with these concerns, we recommend our Skin Redesign Program, available at our Tokyo clinic.
The program combines InMode FORMA, Massage Peel, and Lumecca on the same day to address dark spots and redness alongside enlarged pores, fine lines, and loss of skin firmness. Because the three treatments are performed in one visit, you do not need to return on separate days. The program can also be incorporated into a regular skin-maintenance routine.
Why We Combine These Three Treatments
The Skin Redesign Program combines radiofrequency treatment to firm the skin, a peel to improve firmness and radiance, and light-based treatment to address dark spots and redness. At our clinic, the treatments are performed in the following order.
1. FORMA | Improve Mild Cheek Sagging and Skin Firmness
We begin with InMode FORMA. This treatment uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to warm the skin, helping to tighten it and improve firmness.
The handpiece is moved across the skin while the temperature is monitored. The controlled heat is intended to stimulate collagen production and improve mild sagging of the cheeks and jawline, loss of firmness, and fine lines.
FORMA does not involve needles or incisions. During treatment, you will feel warmth.
Learn More About FORMA and Its Benefits
2. Massage Peel | Improve Firmness, Radiance, and Fine Lines
Next is the Massage Peel. A solution called PRX-T33 is applied and massaged into the skin. This formulation contains TCA (trichloroacetic acid), hydrogen peroxide, and other ingredients, and is also known as a “collagen peel.”
It is designed to stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness and radiance while limiting extensive visible peeling. It may also help improve skin texture, fine lines, and the appearance of pores.
Learn More About Massage Peel and Its Benefits
3. Lumecca | Improve Dark Spots, Freckles, and Redness
Finally, we perform Lumecca treatment using intense pulsed light (IPL).
This light-based treatment targets melanin associated with pigmented spots and hemoglobin in blood vessels. It is used to improve the appearance of sun spots, freckles, and vascular redness. It may be suitable for people concerned about scattered dark spots or uneven skin tone across the face.
Learn More About Lumecca and Its Benefits
Before-and-After Cases: One and Three Sessions
Man in His 30s | Immediately After One Session
These images compare the patient’s appearance before treatment and immediately after one session combining FORMA, Massage Peel, and Lumecca.
In the immediate post-treatment photograph, the corners of the mouth and cheeks appear lifted, and fine lines around the mid-cheek grooves appear less noticeable.
Current regular price: ¥39,800 per session (tax included). A soothing face mask is charged separately.
Woman in Her 20s | After Three Monthly Sessions
This patient had combination skin with particularly dry cheeks. She received the Skin Redesign Program once a month for three sessions and also made changes to her home skincare routine.
Over several months of treatment and skincare adjustments, the skin appeared more refined, with less dryness and irritation.
These photographs show individual patient outcomes and do not guarantee the same results for everyone. Potential risks include redness, a warm or stinging sensation, dryness, and temporary darkening of pigmented spots. Burns and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may also occur. See Downtime and Aftercare for more information about recovery.
Results, Number of Sessions, and Treatment Intervals
Some patients notice changes after just one session of the Skin Redesign Program. Improvements in firmness, radiance, and the appearance of mild cheek laxity may be noticeable immediately after treatment.
Additional sessions may help achieve further improvements in dark spots, the appearance of pores, and fine lines.
When continuing treatment, we assess changes in pigmentation, fine lines, and dryness before deciding when the next session should take place.
Skin continues to change with age, sun exposure, and dryness, even after treatment. For patients who want to maintain their results, we may recommend periodic maintenance sessions.
Choosing Between the Skin Redesign Program and Other Treatments
If Dark Spots, Freckles, or Redness Are Your Main Concern, Lumecca Alone May Be an Option
If your main goal is to reduce sun spots, freckles, or redness related to blood vessels, Lumecca can also be performed as a standalone treatment.
For patients who also want to improve cheek firmness, fine lines, and pores, we may recommend the combined Skin Redesign Program.
Skin Booster Injections May Be an Option for Dryness and Fine Lines
Skin booster injections involve administering products such as Sunekos, Jalupro, or Pluryal into the skin to address concerns including loss of firmness, fine lines, and dryness. They can also be used to target specific areas such as fine lines around the eyes or mouth.
By contrast, the Skin Redesign Program does not involve injections. It combines radiofrequency energy, light-based treatment, and a topical peel. It may appeal to patients who wish to avoid injection-related bruising or who want to address pigmentation and skin firmness in the same visit.
Learn About Pluryal, a Skin Booster Treatment, and See Patient Cases
Potenza Prime May Be an Option for Enlarged Pores, Melasma, or Acne Scars
For patients with more pronounced enlarged pores, melasma, or acne scars, we also offer Potenza Prime, which delivers radiofrequency energy through fine needles.
At our clinic, we select different treatment modes according to the concern, including VMLS mode for pores and melasma accompanied by redness, and drug-delivery modes for uneven texture associated with acne scars.
Lumecca may aggravate melasma in some patients. We therefore assess whether melasma is present alongside other pigmented spots before choosing a treatment.
Learn About Potenza Prime Treatment Options and Patient Cases
For Deep Nasolabial Folds or More Pronounced Sagging
The Skin Redesign Program alone may not provide enough improvement for deep nasolabial folds or more pronounced sagging around the mouth.
Depending on the cause of your concern, we may recommend growth factor injections or hyaluronic acid fillers to address nasolabial folds, or a thread lift when a more substantial lift of the cheeks is desired.
Learn About Growth Factor Treatment for Nasolabial Folds
Discomfort, Downtime, and Aftercare
You May Feel Warmth or Mild Irritation During Treatment
FORMA produces a warming sensation, Massage Peel may cause mild stinging, and Lumecca may feel like a brief snap of light against the skin. These treatments generally involve relatively little discomfort, but please let us know immediately if the heat or pain becomes difficult to tolerate.
Redness, Warmth, and Changes in Dark Spots After Treatment
Redness, warmth, stinging, and dryness may occur after treatment. Redness and warmth generally subside within several hours to a few days. At our clinic, we may provide cooling or prescribe medication when necessary.
Pigmented spots that respond to Lumecca may temporarily become darker. They can fade over several days to about a week, or develop a thin crust that sheds naturally. Avoid rubbing or picking at these areas.
Mild dryness or flaking may also occur after Massage Peel. If you have sensitive or very dry skin, please tell us before treatment, as irritation may be more noticeable.
Makeup Is Generally Possible the Same Day; Moisturize and Protect Your Skin from UV Exposure
Makeup can generally be applied on the day of treatment. However, avoid applying makeup to areas with significant redness or stinging, and do not rub your skin.
Moisturize thoroughly after treatment and continue protecting your skin from ultraviolet light with sunscreen and other appropriate measures. Contact our clinic if your usual skincare products sting or if redness or irritation persists.
Pricing and Our Tokyo Clinic
The Skin Redesign Program is available at Tokyo Houreisen Skin Clinic (Omotesando).
| Number of Sessions | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Session | ¥39,800 |
This price includes FORMA, Massage Peel, and Lumecca. A soothing face mask is charged separately.
Tokyo Clinic Access / Our Treatment Price List
Concerned About Both Dark Spots and Enlarged Pores?
If you are concerned about both dark spots and enlarged pores, or are unsure where to begin with skin treatments, please consult our Tokyo clinic. You are also welcome to tell us if you prefer to avoid injections or minimize downtime.









