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New Case Commentary: Dr. Song Treated Her Own Mother’s Jawline and Neck
CLINICAL CASE COMMENTARY
I Treated My Own Mother: A Personalized Approach to Jawline and Neck Rejuvenation
Sofwave + Sculptra for the Face | Sofwave + Re2O for the Neck
Clinical Case Commentary by Dr. Minyoung Song, Korea Minyoung Clinic, Tokyo (Ginza)
Face and jawline: Sofwave + Sculptra. Neck: Sofwave + Elravie Re2O. The two photos differ in lighting and head angle. Results vary between individuals.
Case at a glance
| Who | Dr. Minyoung Song’s mother, visiting Tokyo from Korea |
| Concerns | Jawline and neck |
| Face and jawline | Sofwave + Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid, a collagen stimulator) |
| Neck | Sofwave + Elravie Re2O |
| Performed by | Dr. Minyoung Song, physician licensed in Japan and Korea |
| Where | Korea Minyoung Clinic, Ginza, Tokyo |
Why I treated her myself
When my mother visited Tokyo from Korea, I had the opportunity to treat someone very special to me.
As both her daughter and her physician, my goal was not to make her look like a different person. I wanted to create a personalized treatment plan that respected her natural facial features while addressing her concerns about her jawline and neck.
Two areas, two different plans
Rather than using the same treatment for every area, I designed two different approaches.
FACE AND JAWLINE
Sofwave + Sculptra
I combined Sofwave ultrasound treatment with Sculptra, a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen stimulator.
NECK
Sofwave + Elravie Re2O
I combined Sofwave with Elravie Re2O to address the different characteristics of the neck skin.
What this case shows
Facial rejuvenation is not about choosing one device or injectable for everyone. It begins with understanding the anatomy, skin condition, and treatment goals of each individual.
This case illustrates an important principle in my clinical practice. The jawline and the neck are different areas with different skin, so I did not treat them the same way.
How to read this case
Because multiple treatments were performed, the observed changes cannot be attributed to Sofwave alone. This is a clinical case illustration, not a controlled study, and individual outcomes may vary.
About the treatments
| Sofwave | An ultrasound skin-tightening device. Approved in Japan (approval no. 30700BZX00082000; indication: improvement of wrinkles of the face and neck). |
| Sculptra | An injectable of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that acts as a collagen stimulator. |
| Elravie Re2O | A skin-booster injectable. Not approved in Japan; approved by Korea’s MFDS, not approved by the US FDA. Imported and used under the judgment and responsibility of our physician. |
Treatment plans are decided at the consultation after your face and neck are examined.
Thinking of a similar plan in Tokyo?
If you are visiting or living in Tokyo and would like a plan designed around your own anatomy, skin and goals, send us a message. We will answer your questions first; the plan itself is set at an in-person consultation.
Ask us about your jawline and neck
Message us on WhatsApp, or call the clinic.
Open 10:00–18:00 (closed on Mondays).
Frequently asked questions
Who performed these treatments?
Dr. Minyoung Song, the director of Korea Minyoung Clinic in Ginza, Tokyo. She is a physician licensed in both Japan and Korea.
What was used on the face and jawline, and what was used on the neck?
Sofwave and Sculptra were combined for the face and jawline. Sofwave and Elravie Re2O were combined for the neck.
Were the results caused by Sofwave alone?
No. Because multiple treatments were performed, the changes cannot be attributed to Sofwave alone. This is a clinical case illustration, not a controlled study, and individual outcomes may vary.
How much do these treatments cost at your clinic?
Our standard prices are listed below (tax included). The total depends on the plan set at your consultation. This is not the cost of the case above.
| Sofwave | ¥550,000 per session by a physician; ¥275,000 per session by a nurse |
| Sculptra | ¥33,000 per 1 cc, plus ¥5,500 for the cannula |
| Elravie Re2O | ¥22,000 per 1 cc |
| Consultation | ¥2,200 (required). Numbing cream ¥3,300 is optional. |
Can a visitor to Japan book a consultation?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp or call the clinic. Treatment is decided after an in-person consultation.
Clinic information
| Clinic | Korea Minyoung Clinic (Ginza, Tokyo) |
| Address | Tenshodo Building, 8F and 9F, 4-3-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 |
| Hours | 10:00–18:00. Closed on Mondays. |
| Phone | +81-3-5579-5993 |
| +81 70-8596-2022 | |
| Access | 1-minute walk from Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro), Exit B4. 10-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station. |
* All treatments described are self-pay (not covered by public health insurance). Prices include tax.
* Sofwave is a medical device approved in Japan for the improvement of wrinkles of the face and neck.
* Elravie Re2O is not approved in Japan. There is no approved product in Japan with the same ingredients and performance. It is imported and used under the judgment and responsibility of our physician. If an adverse reaction occurs, it may fall outside Japan’s Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System.
* Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is not approved in Japan. It is imported by our physician and used under the physician’s judgment and responsibility. There is no approved product in Japan with the same ingredients and performance. Overseas, Sculptra Aesthetic has been approved by the US FDA for the correction of facial wrinkles and folds. If an adverse reaction occurs, it may fall outside Japan’s Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System.
* Main risks and side effects: Sofwave: redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness, bruising, and rarely blistering or burns. Injectables (Sculptra, Elravie Re2O): redness, swelling, bruising, pain, lumps at the injection site, asymmetry, infection and allergic reactions. Very rarely, serious complications common to injectable treatments, such as vascular occlusion or skin necrosis, can occur. Your physician will explain the details at the consultation.
* Results vary between individuals. This case is a clinical illustration, not a controlled study, and does not guarantee the same result for others.
