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Frequently Asked Questions

About the treatment

Do I need to pay for counseling on my first visit to the clinic?

When you visit our clinic for the first time, you will have to be examined by a doctor (mainly by questioning), and you will be given an explanation of the medicines and treatments to be used, so you will be charged a fee for the initial consultation. However, there is no follow-up fee.

Is it easy to fill out the consultation form?

Since this is a web-based consultation form, it will be emailed to you in advance if you agree.
If you have any questions or concerns about how to complete the form, please feel free to ask.

Can I make an appointment on the same day?

Yes, you can. Same day phone appointments are accepted. Refer you to available appointments based on same-day appointments.

About Drips

Can I feel the effects of the drips right away?

There are individual differences, but some effects are immediate.

In what position is the drip performed?

Please sit in a recliner in a relaxed position. We also have beds available, so please ask beforehand if you need them. Please note that the bed may not be available depending on the appointment.

Do I have pain when I get the drip?

There will be pain from the needle. Due to the speed of administration of the drip and the different medications used, pain may occur, so please inform the staff of this situation.

Do I feel uncomfortable when I get the drip?

Nurses will be available to help you at all times, so please feel free to let us know if you are experiencing pain, discomfort, or emotional distress.

Can I move while I am on the drip?

A soft needle is used to administer the drip, so you can move your arm freely, and you can check your cell phone while administering the drip, and of course, you can also read books or magazines.

Can I take a break from the drip?

If you still feel palpitations or discomfort when you finish the drip, you can simply rest. You can also go to bed and rest, and ask for it if you need to.

Can I have a drip even if I am taking health supplements or other medicines prescribed by other hospitals?

The medication you are currently taking may increase or decrease the effect, so please inform your doctor in advance of the medication you are currently taking.

About fatigue elimination drips

What are the symptoms for which it is better to take a fatigue elimination drip?

Recommended for chronic fatigue states, before parties, hangovers, etc.

Are fatigue elimination drips also effective for sore shoulders?

Of course it is effective. Sore shoulders are the result of fatigue that builds up in the shoulder muscles, which can be discharged with the help of a drip.

What is the difference between allitride injection and fatigue elimination drips?

The effect of fatigue elimination is the [allitride injection ]. The ingredient in allitride injection is fursultiamine hydrochloride. The fatigue elimination drips contain vitamins and medicine with detoxifying effect on the liver in addition to fursultiamine hydrochloride, and we will suggest a suitable treatment according to your fatigue level.

About fat burning drips

How much weight can I lose with fat burning drips?

You can’t lose weight with drips alone. The drops improve your physique into a fat-burning body, which serves as an aid to increase fat burning efficiency in your daily life and training.

Why do fat burning drips have a weight loss effect?

Fat burning drips improve your physique into a fat metabolizing body and increase the weight loss effect. Walking, jogging, cycling and other aerobic exercises are more effective when combined with the drips.

About anti-aging drips

Why are anti-aging drips effective in preventing aging?

Reactive oxygen, thought to be the cause of aging, cause damage to the body’s cells, and this damage leads to aging. Anti-aging drips reduce reactive oxygen and the cells that are damaged are reduced, thus preventing aging.

What exactly does the anti-aging drip do?

Increase body metabolism, promote cellular activation, improve immunity, reduce fatigue, and improve such symptoms as menopausal disorders, low back pain, sore shoulders, and fear of cold. If you stick to it, you can achieve changes and improvements in your skin texture such as making your makeup fit better, and being less susceptible to colds, etc.

About shiratama drips

What kind of skin beautifying effects can shiratama drips achieve?

It can inhibit redness and prevent skin problems. In addition, glutathione, the main ingredient in shiratama drips, has an effective detoxifying effect on pigmentation such as spots and melasma, and a strong detoxifying and antioxidant effect on foreign substances in the body such as drugs and heavy metals.

What is the difference between shiratama drips and anti-aging drips?

Shiratama drips are skin-specific drips that are enriched with nutrients that are effective against skin problems such as skin allergies and inflammation. Anti-aging drips increase the body’s metabolism and rejuvenate cells, while also having the ability to adjust skin texture.

About highly concentrated vitamin C drips

I have received G6PD checks in other hospitals before, but the results were discarded. Can I get a drip even in this case?

We are sorry, but if the results or data are not available, please take the G6PD check at our clinic.

Are there any precautions to be taken with a highly concentrated vitamin drip?

A drip given on an empty stomach may cause hypoglycemia. Also, it is possible that a hangover may cause hypoglycemia more easily than usual, in which case please refrain from treatment.

How long does it take to administer a highly concentrated vitamin drip?

10g for 30 minutes, 20g for 50 minutes, and 50g for 60 to 75 minutes. For use with stem cell culture supernatant drops, 10g and 20g only. On top of the above time, there is also time for examination, blood pressure measurement, temperature check, and checkout.

How often should a highly concentrated vitamin drip be administered?

It will vary depending on the symptoms and state you are troubled with, and the ideal is to receive the treatment once a month. It’s okay if you wish to do it once every 1 ~ 2 weeks. Regular treatments are recommended especially in summer when vitamin C is excreted from the body if you sweat, and strong UV rays increase the need for vitamin C.

Regarding the highly concentrated vitamin drip, is it better to take vitamin C orally than by drip?

Compared with oral intake, the concentration of vitamin C in the blood is increased 20 to 40 times, which is effective. It has a wide range of effects, mainly effective in eliminating fatigue – improving immunity – sun damage – spots – dullness – rough skin – acne – oral inflammation – elasticity – improvement of small wrinkles.

About Beyonce whitening drip (means shiratama drip, i.e. glutathione drip)

Do I also need to be checked while taking Beyonce whitening drips (means shiratama drip, i.e. glutathione drip)?

Since it is to be combined with a highly concentrated vitamin C, it is necessary to undergo a genetic checkup (blood draw) beforehand. The check result will take about a week.

How long does it take to apply Beyonce whitening drips (means shiratama drip, i.e. glutathione drip)?

30 minutes for 10g and 50 minutes for 20g. The amount of highly concentrated vitamin C in Beyonce whitening drips is 10g or 20g. On top of the above time, there is also time for examination, blood pressure measurement, temperature check, and checkout.

What is the difference between Beyonce whitening drip and shiratama drip?

Our Beyonce whitening drip (means shiratama drip, i.e. glutathione drip) and shiratama drip both have strong whitening and skin beautifying effects, and both are added with the whitening ingredient glutathione.
The biggest difference is the presence or absence of a highly concentrated vitamin C. Highly concentrated vitamin C has potent antioxidant effects, promoting the removal of active oxygen, the root cause of aging, improving and preventing skin aging and various problems, enhancing antioxidant capacity and immunity, and inhibiting cancer. Furthermore, it has the effect of improving spots and dullness.
Because glutathione itself has a strong antioxidant effect, it is also effective for skin beautification, spots and melasma.
After listening to the customer’s worries, we will propose a drip program to fit the customer’s needs.

About medical weight loss

Can anyone receive medical weight loss treatment?

It is difficult for customers who meet any of the following conditions to receive medical weight loss treatment. Type 1 diabetes mellitus, glycated hemoglobin of 6.5 or higher, use of other GLP1 agonists or insulin, people with a past medical history of gastrointestinal dysfunction, pancreatitis, or intestinal obstruction, people who are undergoing treatment for mental disorders, women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant within 2 months, people under 20 years of age, and people who are likely to suffer hypoglycemia due to strenuous physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, or malnutrition.

Can medicine be prescribed on the same day?

First-time patients are required to provide the results of blood tests (including glycosylated hemoglobin) taken within the last 6 months. If you do not have the blood test results, please have the blood test done at our clinic. Please come to our clinic in a separate visit and start after the doctor confirms the blood test results. Blood tests will be performed every three months after the start of treatment. Please bring the results of the blood draw if you have blood drawn at another hospital. We may refuse treatment if you do not agree to the above requirements.

Can I lose weight without a diet or exercise?

Although it varies from person to person, there is no need for excessive diet and exercise. However, a balanced diet and moderate exercise are recommended to prevent rebound at the end of medical weight loss. Lifestyle habits are important if you develop an easy-to-slim body during treatment.

About Ozempic or Semaglutide

Will Ozempic injections work differently from the oral medication semaglutide?

The effects are the same. In the process of digestion and absorption, it is difficult for the oral type of drug to be absorbed 100% into the body, while the injectable type of drug can enter the blood vessels directly, so they have different absorption rates. Due to the different methods of use, it is recommended to choose according to your habits and environment. We also propose a program that meets the customer’s needs.

How should the amount of medicine be decided?

Change the amount of injection according to height and weight. Determine the dosage after a doctor’s examination. If you are not sure of the effect, consult your doctor at the time of examination.

Any side effects?

Constipation, nausea, vomiting, and easy fatigue may occur at the beginning of treatment. Since most of the symptoms are due to the excessive effect, those symptoms will disappear if the dosage is adjusted appropriately and continued. If symptoms are strong, please consult a doctor.

Are there any precautions for taking semaglutide orally?

On an empty stomach (recommended to be taken when you wake up), take 1 tablet with 120ml of water, abstain from water and food for 30 minutes before and after taking; the above three points need to be noted.

Can I have 2 tablets of semaglutide orally?

That will not give you the full effect, so please be sure to take 1 tablet.

I find it difficult to inject the drug Ozempic on my own.

You may find it difficult at first, so please practice with the nurse when you get your medicine. Please be assured that you will also be given detailed instructions and videos, etc. on how to use the medicine.

When is the best time to inject Ozempic?

Please give the injection at the same time on the same day of the week.

Does the needle for the injection hurt when I stick it in?

The needle used for GLP1 hormone injections is shorter and thinner than the needle used for regular blood draws. Because the needle is about as thick as a hair, it is almost painless. Also, it does not leave marks as easily as the needle used to draw blood.

Can I throw my injected needles in the trash?

Needles that have been used with Ozempic are considered medical waste. To avoid accidentally sticking someone, please put it in a container such as a plastic bottle for safekeeping and return it to our clinic. Please put the cap on the bottle when returning it to our hospital. If you fail to return the needle to our clinic, we may refuse to treat you. Please do not reuse needles that are disposable, as medical safety regulations state that the needles used are disposable.

About empagliflozin

As a result of taking empagliflozin, the frequency of urination has increased, is this abnormal?

Due to the effect of empagliflozin, sugar is excreted into the urine, and the result may be an increase in the frequency of urination. Therefore, it is important to consume more water than usual in order to prevent dehydration and urinary tract infections.

What should I do if I forget to take it orally?

If you forget to take it, take 1 tablet the next morning as prescribed. Never take 2 tablets orally.

Can I take it orally during a physical examination?

Since sugar is excreted into the urine, it is possible that you may not get a correct urine test result. Please stop taking it orally from 2 weeks before to the day of the physical examination.

About fangfeng tongsheng powder

Can I lose weight with only fangfeng tongsheng powder?

TCM does not aim to lose weight, but to improve body quality. Please note that it is not the case that you can lose weight by drinking more.

Any side effects?

May cause a mild feeling of diarrhea. In this case, you can adjust between 1~3 packets a day.

How long does it take to see results?

It takes 2 weeks to 1 month of continuous use to see results.

About beauty oral medicine

Can highly concentrated vitamin C be used with other medicines?

It is recommended to use with tranexamic acid and vitamin E for a synergistic effect, but there can be drawbacks to using them together, so please advise in advance if there is an oral medicine you are taking.

Do I need to take highly concentrated vitamin C orally on a regular basis?

Water-soluble vitamins cannot build up in the body and excess is excreted. Therefore regular intake is required.

Can L-cysteine be used with other medicines?

It is recommended to use with tranexamic acid and vitamin E for a synergistic effect, but there can be drawbacks to using them together, so please advise in advance if there is an oral medicine you are taking.

Is it true that oral L-cysteine worsens menstrual symptoms?

No associated worsening of menstrual symptoms has been reported.

Is it true that gray hair increases with oral L-cysteine?

There is no scientific basis for the claim of increased gray hair and it has not been proven.

Is it true that taking vitamin E internally will help me lose weight?

Maybe a few people will lose weight, but vitamin E does not have a weight loss effect. It can be understood that the metabolism becomes better due to the blood circulation boosting effect, and as a result, you lose weight.

Can tranexamic acid and other oral medications be used together?

Also, there are disadvantages to using them together, so please inform in advance if there are any oral medicines you are taking.

Are there people who cannot take tranexamic acid?

Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and customers taking birth control pills should not take it.

How long does it take to feel the effects of tranexamic acid?

Because this is not a fast-acting drug, it is recommended to take it for a minimum of 3 months.

About the checkout

Can I use my insurance?

Since this is a self-pay visit, insurance is not applicable.

Can I pay by credit card?

You can use credit cards from VISA, Master, JCB and Americanexpress.

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