[Pre-GW Skin Treatment Needs Survey] 69.7% want to "cure bumps and concerning skin symptoms before the long holiday," but only 28.3% actually take action to visit a clinic — A dermatological surgeon explains the "3 barriers to consultation"
I See Clinic conducted a survey revealing that nearly 70% of people want to treat skin conditions like atheromas and moles before Golden Week, but less than 30% actually schedule an appointment, largely due to work conflicts. The clinic is promoting same-day surgeries and educating on the optimal timing to visit before the holidays.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 18:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 13, 2026 at 16:35
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 19, 2026 at 20:04 (147h 29m after Collected)
[Conclusion] Key Points of This Survey
To conclude, it is entirely possible to treat skin tumors such as atheromas, lipomas, and moles with same-day surgery before GW, and by using the long holiday as a recovery period, you can minimize the impact on your work. However, since the appropriate timing varies depending on the type and location of the surgery, a consultation at least two weeks before the holiday is recommended.
- 69.7% responded that they "want to treat bumps and skin symptoms before GW," but only 28.3% actually take action to visit a clinic.
- The biggest reason for hesitating to visit is "difficulty adjusting work schedule," which was the most common at 42.7%.
- 78.3% answered that they "would positively consider treatment if the long holiday can be used as a recovery period."
Glossary
■ What is Same-Day Surgery?
Same-day surgery refers to surgical treatment where the patient can return home on the day of the procedure without requiring hospitalization. In the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery, this includes the removal of atheromas, lipomas, and moles, often completed in about 30 minutes to 1 hour under local anesthesia.
■ What is an Atheroma (Epidermoid Cyst)?
An atheroma is a benign tumor where a sac-like structure forms under the skin, accumulating keratin and sebum, and gradually growing larger. Also known as a sebaceous cyst, it does not heal naturally, and a radical cure requires the surgical excision of the entire sac.
■ What is a Lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign soft tissue tumor formed by the proliferation of subcutaneous fat cells. It is rarely accompanied by pain, but tends to grow gradually if left untreated. Early treatment is recommended because surgical scars become larger once it exceeds 5 cm.
Skin Conditions Treatable Before GW and Estimated Recovery Periods
Disease/Treatment | Surgery Time | Time to Stitch Removal | How to Spend GW | Recommended Time for Pre-Holiday Consultation
---|---|---|---|---
Atheroma Excision | 15-30 min | 7-14 days | Light exercise is possible | Up to 2 weeks before
Lipoma Excision | 30 min-1 hr | 7-14 days | Rest recommended, light work possible | Up to 2 weeks before
Mole Removal (Excision) | 15-30 min | 7-10 days | Can go out with the affected area protected | Up to 10 days before
Mole Removal (Laser) | 5-15 min | Unnecessary | Normal life possible from the next day | Even right before is fine
Wart/Bump Removal | 10-30 min | 5-10 days | Can go out with the affected area protected | Up to 1 week before
*These are estimates based on the track record of over 30,000 surgeries performed by the supervising doctors of our clinic. Individual differences exist depending on the site and size.
I See Clinic (Shinjuku Branch, Shibuya Branch, Ueno Branch, Ikebukuro Branch, Tokyo Branch, Omiya Branch), operated by Medical Corporation Tetsuyukai, conducted an awareness survey regarding the needs for skin treatment before Golden Week. This survey aims to clarify the actual status and challenges of visiting dermatology and plastic surgery clinics during the period leading up to long holidays, and to connect this to providing appropriate treatment opportunities.
Survey Background
Major holidays such as Golden Week are valuable opportunities to secure a recovery period after surgery. Even in the track record of over 30,000 surgeries by our supervising doctors, the number of patients requesting treatment before the holidays has been on an upward trend every year. However, it is believed that a significant gap exists between the latent need of "wanting to receive treatment" and actual consultation behavior. Therefore, to clarify the reality of treatment needs before GW and the factors preventing consultations, we conducted a questionnaire survey targeting 300 men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide.
Survey Overview
Target Audience: Men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide troubled by skin bumps and symptoms
Survey Period: March 16 to March 25, 2026
Survey Method: Internet survey
Number of Respondents: 300
Survey Results
[Survey Result] About 70% answered "I want to get cured before GW," but less than 30% can actually take action.
Question: Do you want to treat bumps or concerning skin symptoms before Golden Week?
Combining "Definitely want to treat" and "Want to treat if possible" reached 69.7%, revealing that the need for treatment before GW is extremely high. However, in a subsequent question, only 28.3% plan to actually take action to book and visit a clinic, indicating that about 40% are in a state of "wanting to treat but unable to take action."
[Survey Result] "Difficulty adjusting work schedule" is the No. 1 barrier to consultation at 42.7%.
Question: What is preventing you from visiting a dermatology or plastic surgery clinic before GW?
To conclude, it is entirely possible to treat skin tumors such as atheromas, lipomas, and moles with same-day surgery before GW, and by using the long holiday as a recovery period, you can minimize the impact on your work. However, since the appropriate timing varies depending on the type and location of the surgery, a consultation at least two weeks before the holiday is recommended.
- 69.7% responded that they "want to treat bumps and skin symptoms before GW," but only 28.3% actually take action to visit a clinic.
- The biggest reason for hesitating to visit is "difficulty adjusting work schedule," which was the most common at 42.7%.
- 78.3% answered that they "would positively consider treatment if the long holiday can be used as a recovery period."
Glossary
■ What is Same-Day Surgery?
Same-day surgery refers to surgical treatment where the patient can return home on the day of the procedure without requiring hospitalization. In the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery, this includes the removal of atheromas, lipomas, and moles, often completed in about 30 minutes to 1 hour under local anesthesia.
■ What is an Atheroma (Epidermoid Cyst)?
An atheroma is a benign tumor where a sac-like structure forms under the skin, accumulating keratin and sebum, and gradually growing larger. Also known as a sebaceous cyst, it does not heal naturally, and a radical cure requires the surgical excision of the entire sac.
■ What is a Lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign soft tissue tumor formed by the proliferation of subcutaneous fat cells. It is rarely accompanied by pain, but tends to grow gradually if left untreated. Early treatment is recommended because surgical scars become larger once it exceeds 5 cm.
Skin Conditions Treatable Before GW and Estimated Recovery Periods
Disease/Treatment | Surgery Time | Time to Stitch Removal | How to Spend GW | Recommended Time for Pre-Holiday Consultation
---|---|---|---|---
Atheroma Excision | 15-30 min | 7-14 days | Light exercise is possible | Up to 2 weeks before
Lipoma Excision | 30 min-1 hr | 7-14 days | Rest recommended, light work possible | Up to 2 weeks before
Mole Removal (Excision) | 15-30 min | 7-10 days | Can go out with the affected area protected | Up to 10 days before
Mole Removal (Laser) | 5-15 min | Unnecessary | Normal life possible from the next day | Even right before is fine
Wart/Bump Removal | 10-30 min | 5-10 days | Can go out with the affected area protected | Up to 1 week before
*These are estimates based on the track record of over 30,000 surgeries performed by the supervising doctors of our clinic. Individual differences exist depending on the site and size.
I See Clinic (Shinjuku Branch, Shibuya Branch, Ueno Branch, Ikebukuro Branch, Tokyo Branch, Omiya Branch), operated by Medical Corporation Tetsuyukai, conducted an awareness survey regarding the needs for skin treatment before Golden Week. This survey aims to clarify the actual status and challenges of visiting dermatology and plastic surgery clinics during the period leading up to long holidays, and to connect this to providing appropriate treatment opportunities.
Survey Background
Major holidays such as Golden Week are valuable opportunities to secure a recovery period after surgery. Even in the track record of over 30,000 surgeries by our supervising doctors, the number of patients requesting treatment before the holidays has been on an upward trend every year. However, it is believed that a significant gap exists between the latent need of "wanting to receive treatment" and actual consultation behavior. Therefore, to clarify the reality of treatment needs before GW and the factors preventing consultations, we conducted a questionnaire survey targeting 300 men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide.
Survey Overview
Target Audience: Men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide troubled by skin bumps and symptoms
Survey Period: March 16 to March 25, 2026
Survey Method: Internet survey
Number of Respondents: 300
Survey Results
[Survey Result] About 70% answered "I want to get cured before GW," but less than 30% can actually take action.
Question: Do you want to treat bumps or concerning skin symptoms before Golden Week?
Combining "Definitely want to treat" and "Want to treat if possible" reached 69.7%, revealing that the need for treatment before GW is extremely high. However, in a subsequent question, only 28.3% plan to actually take action to book and visit a clinic, indicating that about 40% are in a state of "wanting to treat but unable to take action."
[Survey Result] "Difficulty adjusting work schedule" is the No. 1 barrier to consultation at 42.7%.
Question: What is preventing you from visiting a dermatology or plastic surgery clinic before GW?