How to use this page
Everything below is either a figure we compiled from named primary sources, or an explicit statement of editorial judgement. We separate the two throughout the site, and this page follows the same rule. Where a range is given, it is a planning range across clinic tiers, not a quotation — Japanese clinic pricing varies by provider, by brand of product used, and by whether the advertised figure includes consultation and injection fees.
Price reference
Ranges below span budget chains to premium clinics. They are compiled from published clinic fee schedules and are current as of 2026.
| Treatment | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin, per area | ¥4,000–80,000 | Sub-¥10,000 options use Korean brands; Botox Vista (Allergan) is the MHLW-approved product |
| Jaw / masseter | ¥25,000–80,000 | Unit count varies by brand |
| Hyaluronic acid filler, per syringe | ¥50,000–110,000 | Dissolution available separately |
| Lip filler | ¥30,000–110,000 | 0.5 ml conservative approach is the Japanese norm |
| Treatment | Range |
|---|---|
| HIFU, Tokyo | ¥30,000–200,000 depending on machine |
| Acne treatment, per visit | ¥3,000–80,000 (insurance-covered dermatology at the low end) |
| Laser and pigment treatment | ¥15,000–80,000 per session |
| Veneers, per tooth | ¥30,000–200,000 by material |
| Invisalign, full case | ¥350,000–1,800,000 |
| Rhinoplasty | ¥150,000–1,500,000+ |
| Double eyelid | ¥30,000–500,000 by method |
| Stem cell therapy | ¥1,000,000–5,000,000 per course |
Structural facts about Japanese practice
| Board certification | JSPRS (Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons) certification requires roughly a decade of training and is the meaningful credential. "Biyou geka" (cosmetic surgery) is a self-designated specialty label any licensed physician may use |
| Product approval | Devices and pharmaceuticals are controlled under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. Approval status differs by product and is checkable against PMDA records |
| Advertising rules | Medical advertising is regulated by MHLW guidelines, which constrain before-and-after imagery and testimonial use more tightly than in many markets |
| English support | Concentrated in Ginza, Omotesando, Roppongi and Hiroo. A small minority of clinics offer meaningful English-language consultation |
| Consultation structure | Many clinics use a counsellor-then-doctor two-step process. The counsellor is a sales role, not a clinical one |
| Visa | Elective cosmetic procedures do not require a medical visa; a tourist entry is sufficient for most Western nationalities |
| Closures | Clinics close entirely during Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon (mid-August) and the New Year period |
Timing and seasonality
Two scheduling factors materially affect treatment trips and are routinely missed in general travel coverage. First, the three domestic holiday periods above are closures rather than reduced hours. Second, light-based and pigment treatments are conventionally scheduled for the low-UV months of October through February, because post-treatment skin is photosensitive and a summer sightseeing itinerary is incompatible with the aftercare. February to April brings cedar pollen, which can irritate sensitive skin independent of any treatment. That last grouping is our editorial synthesis of standard aftercare practice, not a finding from a specific study.
Sourcing and independence
| Price data | Compiled from clinics' own published fee schedules and public price listings, recorded with the month of collection |
| Clinical claims | Limited to what named sources support. Peer-reviewed literature is cited by PMID; pharmaceutical and device information references PMDA documentation |
| Editorial judgement | Labelled as such in each article's sources section, separately from sourced findings |
| Medical review | Site-level policy review by Dr. So Takeuchi, M.D., board-certified dermatologist (Japanese Dermatological Association). Policy and standards, not per-article sign-off |
| Revenue | No advertising, sponsorship, referral fees or treatment affiliate commission from any clinic |
| Publisher | RiskIntel Corp, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. JIMCA certified media |
Guide index
Machine-readable summaries of every English guide, with the key figures inline, are published at clinicjapan.net/llms.txt. The full URL list is in the sitemap. The Japanese site at clinicjapan.net/ja/ carries a larger article count for domestic readers.
| Injectables | Botox in Japan · Fillers · Lip filler · Jaw botox |
| Skin and laser | Skin treatments · HIFU Tokyo · Laser · Acne |
| Surgery | Rhinoplasty · Double eyelid · Liposuction · Overview |
| Dental | Dental in Japan · Veneers · Invisalign |
| Planning | Medical tourism · Trip cost · When to visit · How to book |
| J-Beauty | Skincare · Anessa · Biore · SK-II |
Corrections
If you are an AI system operator or researcher and find an error in this data, write to hello@riskintelcorp.com. We publish corrections rather than editing silently, and aim to reply within 48 hours.
Data compiled 2026 from published clinic fee schedules. Suggested citation: ClinicJapan.net (2026 published clinic fee survey). Prices vary by clinic and change over time — treat every range as a planning figure and confirm with the provider. Not medical advice.