Cosmetic treatments in Japan — explained in English

Japanese Clinics.
World-Class Treatments.
Finally in English.

Japan has 4,000+ plastic surgeons and a $4.9 billion aesthetic market — but almost zero English-language resources. Real prices, honest comparisons, and the practical stuff clinics don't put on their websites.

0Japan aesthetic market (2024)

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0cheaper than US equivalents

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Treatment Guides

What are you considering?

Each guide covers real prices, honest risk assessments, language tips, and what clinics don't put on their English pages.

Injectables

Botox in Japan

Brand comparisons (Allergan vs. Korean alternatives), pricing traps at budget chains, and how to book when the entire system is in Japanese.

¥4,000–30,000/area6 FAQ

→ Injectables

Dermal Fillers in Japan

Juvederm, Restylane, lip fillers. Per-syringe pricing, hidden fees, dissolution options, and the communication risks foreigners face.

¥50,000–110,000/syringe6 FAQ

→ Skin & Laser

Skin Treatments in Japan

Pico laser, Rejuran, HIFU, microneedling, chemical peels. Japan's dermatology tradition meets practical foreigner advice.

¥5,000–100,000/session6 FAQ

→ Surgery

Nose Job in Japan

Surgical and non-surgical options. Preservation rhinoplasty, implant vs. cartilage, recovery timelines, and why language matters more here than anywhere.

¥150K–1.5M+6 FAQ

→ Surgery

Double Eyelid Surgery

Japan's #1 cosmetic procedure. Burial vs. incision vs. natural adhesion — methods, prices, add-ons, and what's different for non-Asian patients.

¥30K–500K6 FAQ

→ Comparison

Korea vs. Japan

Procedure-by-procedure price and quality comparison. Which country for which treatment, and the smart strategy of using both.

1.17M vs. ~2,3006 FAQ

→ Dental

Dental Treatments in Japan

Whitening, veneers, implants, crowns. Japanese precision meets foreigner pricing — and why dental tourism here is quietly booming.

¥30,000–600,0006 FAQ

→ Hair

Hair Transplant in Japan

FUE vs FUT, per-graft pricing, Japan vs Turkey vs Korea. Why Japan's per-graft precision produces the most natural hairlines.

¥300–800/graft6 FAQ

→ Lifting

Face Lifting in Japan

HIFU, thread lift, SMAS facelift. Surgical vs non-surgical options, real prices, and which approach matches your downtime budget.

¥30,000–3,000,0006 FAQ

→ Surgery Hub

Plastic Surgery in Japan

Complete overview — eyes, nose, breast, body, face. Every procedure, surgeon vetting, the 17,000 complaint reality, and trip planning.

¥50,000–3,000,0006 FAQ

→ Body

Liposuction in Japan

Vaser, laser-assisted, traditional. Per-area pricing, English clinics, recovery timeline, and what “minimal downtime” actually means.

¥150K–1,600K/area6 FAQ

→ Tokyo

Botox in Tokyo

Tokyo-specific clinic guide. Ginza, Omotesando, Hiroo, Shinjuku — neighborhood by neighborhood, with English capability ranked.

¥4,000–35,000/area6 FAQ

→ Surgery

Breast Augmentation in Japan

Implant vs. fat transfer, brand comparisons, surgeon rankings, and the conservative Japanese approach that prioritizes natural proportion.

¥500K–2,500K6 FAQ

→ Tokyo

Cosmetic Surgery in Tokyo

2,000+ clinics, ~30 speak English. Every procedure by neighborhood, English-capability ranked, and the "Tokyo Beauty Week" trip strategy.

30–60% cheaper than US6 FAQ

→ Lifting

Thread Lift in Japan

PDO, PCL, COG, Tesslift, Artemis — the alphabet soup decoded. Per-thread pricing and why "minimal downtime" is clinic code for "a little swollen."

¥15K–80K/thread6 FAQ

→ Tokyo

Nose Job in Tokyo

Surgeon rankings by technique, implant vs cartilage debate, the Nakakita-style diced cartilage method, and why Tokyo nose jobs look different from Korean ones.

¥200K–2M6 FAQ

→ Injectables

Jaw Botox (Masseter Slimming)

Japan's #1 小顔 treatment. How many units you actually need, per-session pricing, and the 40+ age warning that most clinics skip.

¥25K–80K/session6 FAQ

→ Tokyo

Fillers in Tokyo

Neighborhood-by-neighborhood filler clinic map. Ginza precision vs Shinjuku volume pricing, English-speaking injectors, and the Omotesando premium.

¥8K–150K/syringe6 FAQ

→ Injectables

Lip Filler Japan

Japanese lip aesthetics vs Western volume. Why clinics use 0.5ml max, Volbella vs Restylane Kysse, and the natural look that actually lasts.

¥30K–110K6 FAQ

→ Tokyo

Nose Filler Tokyo

Non-surgical nose reshaping in 15 minutes. Bridge height, tip refinement, vascular risk zones, and why cannula technique matters here more than anywhere.

¥40K–130K6 FAQ

→ Injectables

Under Eye Filler Japan

Tear trough correction done right. The Tyndall effect warning, fat repositioning vs filler debate, and why this area needs the most experienced injector.

¥50K–120K6 FAQ

→ Price

Botox Japan Cost

Per-unit and per-area Botox pricing. Why ¥2,000 and ¥30,000 are both "forehead Botox," brand premiums, hidden fees, and Japan vs US vs Korea comparison.

¥4K–80K6 FAQ

→ Price

Filler Japan Cost

Per-syringe pricing by face area and brand. Why ¥8,000 and ¥150,000 are both "hyaluronic acid filler," annual maintenance math, and international comparison.

¥8K–150K/syringe6 FAQ

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Growing Weekly

New guides every week

City-specific guides (Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka), niche procedures, seasonal deals, and clinic deep-dives. We publish weekly.

Why This Exists

Japan's cosmetic medicine is world-class. The problem isn't quality — it's access. Almost everything operates in Japanese. Pricing is opaque. English resources are either nonexistent or written by clinics selling you something.

We built ClinicJapan to fix that. Every guide uses real 2026 clinic data, covers what the brochures leave out, and gives you the practical information you need to make good decisions.