HILLS GRACE CLINIC
Founder and Medical Director, HILLS GRACE CLINIC (Yokohama, Japan); Global Director, Global Medical Institute (GMI)
Dr. Kentaro Oku is a cosmetic dermatologist and international faculty member specializing in aesthetic and regenerative dermatology using energy-based technologies. He is the developer of the Thermal-Thread Technique®, Mono-Bi CrossLIFT Technique®, CrossTALK® Protocol, and CYNOGLOW™—innovative treatment concepts grounded in dermatologic science and physics, designed to achieve both high efficacy and outstanding safety.
A graduate of Fukushima Medical University, Dr. Oku has authored and co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters, contributing to the global understanding of fibroblast activation and energy-based device–injectable combination therapy. His recent works have been published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
As a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), and a member of the Japanese Dermatological Association and the Japanese Society for Aesthetic Dermatology, Dr. Oku continues to lead international education and research in non-invasive facial rejuvenation and skin-quality restoration.
Contact: kentaro.oku@hillsgrace.or.jp
Friday, May 8, 2026
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What Comes After Efficacy and Safety? Re-evaluation of Aesthetic Medicine from Another Perspective
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