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The Japanese spa alternative

Posted Apr 3, 2009

Collagen-laden placenta injections are Japan's beauty treatment of choice. The placenta’s ability to rejuvenate the skin and cure fatigue means Japan's VIP's are queuing up to receive the placenta pin-prick.

Far from being a taboo beauty treatment, for many in Japan’s publishing and media industry it is a one-stop solution to coping with the media sector's insanely long-working hours. The injection helps many an exhausted fashion editor get a quick energy boost so they can plough through the night at their office desk.

If you want to try it out on your next Tokyo pit-stop, visit the lovely starched apron nurses at Roppongi’s Dr Hiraishi clinic. The interior décor of the waiting room has a colour palette reminiscent of the original green Wrigley’s gum. Team that with background classical music and you get a seriously eery Asian Nurse Ratchett experience. 

Miyo Wada

For more Japanese trends and worldwide trend tips see Miyo's blog at miyowadawants.blogspot.com

 

Source: www.hiraishiclinic.com

Photo Credit: photo by Okinawa Soba
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