[Pre-Summer Skin Reset Awareness Survey] 83.3% Want to Solve Skin Problems Before Summer, 67.0% Hesitate to Visit Medical Institutions Due to 'Cost, Time, and Efficacy Concerns'
A survey by Medical Corporation Tetsuyukai revealed that 83.3% of people want to address their skin concerns before summer. However, 67.0% hesitate to seek medical treatment due to worries about costs, efficacy, and lack of time. Awareness of insurance-covered treatments is also low.
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- 📰 Published: April 30, 2026 at 18:00
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Title: [Pre-Summer Skin Reset Awareness Survey] 83.3% Want to Solve Skin Problems Before Summer, 67.0% Hesitate to Visit Medical Institutions Due to 'Cost, Time, and Efficacy Concerns'
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters):
[Conclusion] Key points of this survey
[Conclusion] As treatments available at dermatology and plastic surgery clinics before summer, laser treatment and chemical peeling are options for spots and dullness, surgical excision for moles and warts, and various laser treatments for acne scars. While laser treatment for spots is ideally done in autumn and winter when UV radiation is weaker, treatment in April-May before summer can reduce the risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation and improve skin for the summer. Many treatments are covered by insurance, and in some cases, treatment can start from a few thousand yen, including the initial consultation fee.
- 83.3% of people want to solve their skin problems before the peak summer season, with a particularly high rate of 91.2% among women in their 30s.
- Reasons for hesitating to visit a medical institution included "anxiety about costs" at 72.3%, followed by "anxiety about effectiveness" at 58.7%, and "lack of time" at 45.0%.
- 61.3% of respondents answered that they "did not know" that skin treatments could be covered by insurance.
Terminology Explanation
■ What is insurance-covered dermatological treatment?
Insurance-covered dermatological treatment refers to treatments at dermatology and plastic surgery clinics that are covered by health insurance. Representative examples include the excision of benign tumors such as moles (pigmented nevi), epidermal cysts, seborrheic keratosis (senile warts), and common warts (viral warts). With a 30% co-payment, treatment can range from a few thousand yen to about 10,000 yen.
■ What is chemical peeling?
Chemical peeling is an aesthetic medical procedure that involves applying acidic agents such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid to the skin to remove old keratin and pore impurities. It is used for improving spots and dullness, treating acne and acne scars, and promoting skin cell turnover.
■ What is downtime?
Downtime refers to the period after receiving aesthetic medical or surgical treatment during which daily life may be affected. It indicates the period until symptoms such as swelling, redness, and scabs subside, and varies from a few days to several weeks depending on the treatment method.
Comparison of main skin treatments available before summer
Comparison Item
Insurance-covered treatment (mole/wart excision, etc.)
Self-pay treatment (spot removal laser, etc.)
Self-pay treatment (chemical peeling)
Estimated Cost
3,000-15,000 yen (30% co-payment)
5,000-50,000 yen/session
5,000-15,000 yen/session
Downtime
1-2 weeks (until wound healing)
3-7 days (scab formation)
1-3 days (mild redness)
Number of Treatments
1-2 times
1-5 times
4-6 times (once a month)
Optimal Start Time for Pre-Summer Treatment
April-May is optimal
Mid-April is best
Start from March-April
Impact of UV Radiation
Sun protection required (approx. 2 weeks)
Strict sun protection required (1-2 months)
Sun protection recommended (approx. 1 week)
Duration of Effect
Fundamentally removed
Several months to several years
Maintained with continuous treatment
*These are general guidelines and individual results may vary. Please consult a doctor for details.
Iseek Clinic (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Omiya branches), operated by Medical Corporation Tetsuyukai, conducted an "Awareness Survey on Pre-Summer Skin Reset" targeting 300 men and women in their 20s-50s nationwide. Our clinic specializes in skin tumors and dermatological surgery, offering a wide range of options from insurance-covered treatments to self-pay aesthetic procedures.
Survey Background
As summer approaches, the need to solve skin problems increases in preparation for more exposed clothing. However, many people hesitate to visit dermatology or plastic surgery clinics due to concerns such as "costs seem high" or "unsure if it will be effective." Furthermore, it is not widely known that many skin treatments are covered by insurance, or that there is an optimal timing for treatment before summer. This survey was conducted to clarify awareness regarding pre-summer skin concerns and barriers to seeking treatment, with the aim of providing appropriate information.
Survey Overview
Target: Men and women in their 20s-50s nationwide with skin concerns
Survey Period: April 6, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Method: Internet survey
Number of Respondents: 300
Survey Results
[Survey Results] Over 80% responded "Want to solve skin problems before peak summer"
Question: Do you want to solve your skin problems before the peak summer season (June-August)?
Combining "Strongly agree" and "Somewhat agree" reached 83.3%, revealing a very high need for pre-summer skin reset. This indicates a strong desire to improve skin condition, especially as opportunities to wear lighter clothing and swimsuits increase in summer.
[Survey Results] "Spots/Dullness" was the most common at 38.0%, followed by "Pores/Acne Scars" at 24.3%
Question: What skin problems do you want to solve before summer? (Multiple answers allowed, re-aggregated for top single answer)
Spots/dullness was cited as the most common concern. This indicates a strong desire to reset skin that has accumulated UV damage before summer, and a high latent demand for laser treatment and peeling.
[Survey Results] 67.0% hesitate to visit medical institutions
Title: [Pre-Summer Skin Reset Awareness Survey] 83.3% Want to Solve Skin Problems Before Summer, 67.0% Hesitate to Visit Medical Institutions Due to 'Cost, Time, and Efficacy Concerns'
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters):
[Conclusion] Key points of this survey
[Conclusion] As treatments available at dermatology and plastic surgery clinics before summer, laser treatment and chemical peeling are options for spots and dullness, surgical excision for moles and warts, and various laser treatments for acne scars. While laser treatment for spots is ideally done in autumn and winter when UV radiation is weaker, treatment in April-May before summer can reduce the risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation and improve skin for the summer. Many treatments are covered by insurance, and in some cases, treatment can start from a few thousand yen, including the initial consultation fee.
- 83.3% of people want to solve their skin problems before the peak summer season, with a particularly high rate of 91.2% among women in their 30s.
- Reasons for hesitating to visit a medical institution included "anxiety about costs" at 72.3%, followed by "anxiety about effectiveness" at 58.7%, and "lack of time" at 45.0%.
- 61.3% of respondents answered that they "did not know" that skin treatments could be covered by insurance.
Terminology Explanation
■ What is insurance-covered dermatological treatment?
Insurance-covered dermatological treatment refers to treatments at dermatology and plastic surgery clinics that are covered by health insurance. Representative examples include the excision of benign tumors such as moles (pigmented nevi), epidermal cysts, seborrheic keratosis (senile warts), and common warts (viral warts). With a 30% co-payment, treatment can range from a few thousand yen to about 10,000 yen.
■ What is chemical peeling?
Chemical peeling is an aesthetic medical procedure that involves applying acidic agents such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid to the skin to remove old keratin and pore impurities. It is used for improving spots and dullness, treating acne and acne scars, and promoting skin cell turnover.
■ What is downtime?
Downtime refers to the period after receiving aesthetic medical or surgical treatment during which daily life may be affected. It indicates the period until symptoms such as swelling, redness, and scabs subside, and varies from a few days to several weeks depending on the treatment method.
Comparison of main skin treatments available before summer
Comparison Item
Insurance-covered treatment (mole/wart excision, etc.)
Self-pay treatment (spot removal laser, etc.)
Self-pay treatment (chemical peeling)
Estimated Cost
3,000-15,000 yen (30% co-payment)
5,000-50,000 yen/session
5,000-15,000 yen/session
Downtime
1-2 weeks (until wound healing)
3-7 days (scab formation)
1-3 days (mild redness)
Number of Treatments
1-2 times
1-5 times
4-6 times (once a month)
Optimal Start Time for Pre-Summer Treatment
April-May is optimal
Mid-April is best
Start from March-April
Impact of UV Radiation
Sun protection required (approx. 2 weeks)
Strict sun protection required (1-2 months)
Sun protection recommended (approx. 1 week)
Duration of Effect
Fundamentally removed
Several months to several years
Maintained with continuous treatment
*These are general guidelines and individual results may vary. Please consult a doctor for details.
Iseek Clinic (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Omiya branches), operated by Medical Corporation Tetsuyukai, conducted an "Awareness Survey on Pre-Summer Skin Reset" targeting 300 men and women in their 20s-50s nationwide. Our clinic specializes in skin tumors and dermatological surgery, offering a wide range of options from insurance-covered treatments to self-pay aesthetic procedures.
Survey Background
As summer approaches, the need to solve skin problems increases in preparation for more exposed clothing. However, many people hesitate to visit dermatology or plastic surgery clinics due to concerns such as "costs seem high" or "unsure if it will be effective." Furthermore, it is not widely known that many skin treatments are covered by insurance, or that there is an optimal timing for treatment before summer. This survey was conducted to clarify awareness regarding pre-summer skin concerns and barriers to seeking treatment, with the aim of providing appropriate information.
Survey Overview
Target: Men and women in their 20s-50s nationwide with skin concerns
Survey Period: April 6, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Method: Internet survey
Number of Respondents: 300
Survey Results
[Survey Results] Over 80% responded "Want to solve skin problems before peak summer"
Question: Do you want to solve your skin problems before the peak summer season (June-August)?
Combining "Strongly agree" and "Somewhat agree" reached 83.3%, revealing a very high need for pre-summer skin reset. This indicates a strong desire to improve skin condition, especially as opportunities to wear lighter clothing and swimsuits increase in summer.
[Survey Results] "Spots/Dullness" was the most common at 38.0%, followed by "Pores/Acne Scars" at 24.3%
Question: What skin problems do you want to solve before summer? (Multiple answers allowed, re-aggregated for top single answer)
Spots/dullness was cited as the most common concern. This indicates a strong desire to reset skin that has accumulated UV damage before summer, and a high latent demand for laser treatment and peeling.
[Survey Results] 67.0% hesitate to visit medical institutions