23 ^rd Asia-Pacific Dermatology Conference

Biography

As one of the leading Plastic Surgeons in Japan, Dr. Tanaka brings with him years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in the fields of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, anti-aging, and photobiology. He also possesses a deep understanding of and a well-established knowledge about energy based devices. As well as being the Founder of International Photobiological Society, he is also a member of many Japanese and international institutions and societies. Dr. Tanaka has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers in English on topics ranging from plastic and reconstructive surgery to cancer research in a number of prestigious international journals. Through intensive photobiological research, Dr. Tanaka discovered the various biological effects of water-filtered broad-spectrum near-infrared (1000-1800 nm together with a water-filter that excludes wavelengths 1400-1500 nm) including anti-cancer effects. Dr. Tanaka have edited an international open access book entitled “Breakthroughs in Melanoma Research”, which consists of 30 chapters written by over 100 researchers including himself. Dr. Tanaka have published 23 peer-reviewed papers regarding near-infrared, and he is now particularly specializing in the investigation of a potential application of specific near-infrared wavelengths for anti-cancer therapy and significance of protection from solar near-infrared.

Research Interest

Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Enhancement Procedures