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Shinjuku cityscape — Japan cosmetic surgery clinics overview

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Contents📖 ~5 min read
  • 30-second answer
  • Top 15 clinics
  • Pricing structure
  • Tourist and foreigner support
  • Treatment flow
  • Payment methods
  • Cautions
  • 5 common mistakes
  • Pre-departure checklist
  • FAQ

Japan Cosmetic Surgery Clinics Guide

⚡ 30-second answer: Shonan Beauty Clinic / SBC Gran / Kyoritsu Cosmetic / Takasu Clinic / Shiromoto Clinic are the top 5. Prices ¥30K-¥3M: Botox / HA fillers ¥30K-¥80K, double-eyelid ¥100K-¥500K, contouring / rhinoplasty ¥500K-¥3M. English support clusters at Shinjuku, Ginza, and Shinsaibashi flagships. Compared to Korea, Japan emphasizes "natural look" and "minimal downtime." Medical-stay tourism is growing.

Quick Reference Value
Botox (1 area) ¥30,000-¥80,000
HA filler ¥50,000-¥150,000/cc
Double-eyelid (sutures) ¥100,000-¥300,000
Double-eyelid (incision) ¥250,000-¥500,000
Rhinoplasty ¥300,000-¥1,500,000
Face lift ¥800,000-¥3,000,000
Last verified June 2026

30-second answer

Japan's cosmetic surgery market hit roughly ¥700 billion in 2025, with the previously female-skewed customer base now expanding to men and foreign tourists. Shonan Beauty Clinic (SBC) has 100+ branches nationwide with the largest case volume; Botox and HA fillers start at ¥30K, with English at the Shinjuku flagship, Ginza, and Shinsaibashi. SBC Gran is the high-net-worth tier with face lifts and bone surgery from ¥1M-¥3M. Kyoritsu Cosmetic Surgery excels at suture double-eyelid and liposuction. Takasu Clinic is a long-running celebrity-frequented clinic known for natural finishes. Shiromoto Clinic is mid-priced with 25 nationwide branches. Japan's cosmetic medicine emphasizes minimal downtime and natural appearance, differentiating from Korea's "transformation" approach. Tourists favor injectables (Botox, HA filler, fat-dissolving) that complete in a short visit; surgery (rhinoplasty, contouring, liposuction) needs at least 1-2 weeks on the ground.

Top 15 clinics

# Clinic Area Strength
1 Shonan Beauty Clinic Shinjuku Honin Shinjuku Flagship, most cases, English
2 Shonan Beauty Clinic Ginza Ginza Calm service, HNW clientele
3 Shonan Beauty Clinic Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi Kansai flagship, multilingual
4 SBC Gran Ginza Ginza High-end, face lifts
5 SBC Gran Omotesando Omotesando Bone surgery, top-brand clientele
6 Kyoritsu Cosmetic Shinjuku Honin Shinjuku Suture double-eyelid, liposuction
7 Takasu Clinic Tokyo Akasaka Long-running, celebrity patients
8 Takasu Clinic Nagoya Nagoya Founding location, national HQ
9 Shiromoto Clinic Shinjuku Shinjuku Mid-priced, 25 branches
10 Shinagawa Cosmetic Shinjuku Honin Shinjuku Quick procedures from ¥30K
11 TCB Tokyo Central Cosmetic Ginza Ginza Value-focused, growing case volume
12 Seishin Beauty Clinic Roppongi Roppongi Refined, natural, HNW
13 THE CLINIC Ginza Ginza Condensed-rich fat transfer
14 Shonan Beauty Clinic Fukuoka Fukuoka Easy from Asia
15 Ginza Yoshie Clinic Otemachi Otemachi Laser, dermatology specialty

Pricing structure

Typical cosmetic procedure prices:

  • Botox (glabella, 1 area): ¥30,000-¥80,000
  • Botox (forehead, crow's feet, 1 area): ¥40,000-¥80,000
  • HA filler (tear trough, 0.5cc): ¥30,000-¥60,000
  • HA filler (nose, chin, 1cc): ¥80,000-¥150,000
  • Fat-dissolving injection (submental): ¥60,000-¥150,000
  • HIFU (1 session): ¥80,000-¥250,000
  • Double-eyelid (2-point sutures): ¥100,000-¥300,000
  • Double-eyelid (incision): ¥250,000-¥500,000
  • Inner-corner incision: ¥200,000-¥400,000
  • Rhinoplasty (prosthesis): ¥300,000-¥800,000
  • Rhinoplasty (full set): ¥800,000-¥1,500,000
  • Liposuction (submental): ¥250,000-¥500,000
  • Liposuction (thighs, abdomen): ¥500,000-¥1,500,000
  • Face lift: ¥800,000-¥3,000,000
  • Breast augmentation (silicone): ¥800,000-¥1,800,000
  • Consultation: Free at most clinics
  • English interpreter surcharge: ¥0-¥30,000

Injectables ¥30K-¥250K allow same-day return; surgery ¥300K-¥3M requires 1-4 weeks of downtime. Quality is high vs. Korea / the US, with high-end US clinics being more expensive.

Tourist and foreigner support

Full English at Shonan Beauty (Shinjuku Honin, Ginza, Shinsaibashi, Fukuoka), SBC Gran (Ginza, Omotesando), Kyoritsu Cosmetic Shinjuku Honin, TCB Ginza, and Seishin Beauty Clinic Roppongi. Chinese- and Korean-speaking staff at Shinjuku, Shinsaibashi, and Fukuoka; dedicated coordinators in peak season. Medical-stay visas allow up to 6 months with one family member and multiple entries. Short injectables work on a tourist visa; surgery patients should plan 1-2 weeks of post-op stay. For payments, Wise / Revolut debit in JPY beats SWIFT by 0.4-1.5%. Large surgeries (¥1M+) may need deposits (¥100K-¥500K) — Wise handles those too. VISA / Mastercard / Amex / JCB / UnionPay at all clinics; cosmetic loans not available to foreigners.

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Treatment flow

  • STEP 1: Clarify purpose (injectable, surgery, body area)
  • STEP 2: Pick clinic, confirm English support
  • STEP 3: Online consultation (photo upload)
  • STEP 4: Book in-person visit (1-3 months ahead)
  • STEP 5: In-person consultation (30-60 min, free)
  • STEP 6: Review treatment plan and quote
  • STEP 7: Cooling-off period (recommended)
  • STEP 8: Procedure day (injectables 30 min, surgery 1-3 hours)
  • STEP 9: Downtime (injectables few days, surgery 1-4 weeks)
  • STEP 10: Remote check-in or follow-up visit after return

Korean-style "decide and do today" is not the Japanese norm; most clinics encourage a 1-3 day reflection period.

Payment methods

  • Credit cards: VISA / Master / Amex / JCB / UnionPay at all clinics
  • Debit cards: Wise / Revolut for best FX
  • Cash: JPY; not recommended for large sums
  • QR payments: Mainly PayPay; varies
  • International transfer: Wise / OFX for large prepayments
  • Installments: Credit installments; cosmetic loans rarely for foreigners
  • Insurance: Self-pay; not applicable in most cases
  • Corporate billing: Generally not accepted
  • Tax: 10% consumption tax included or separate; confirm

Example: paying ¥500,000 for double-eyelid incision via Wise USD transfer costs roughly 0.3-0.5% (varies), much cheaper than SWIFT.

Cautions

  • Cooling-off: Avoid same-day decisions; take 1-3 days
  • Downtime: Injectables days, surgery 1-4 weeks; align with flight home
  • Medical history: Declare bleeding disorders or autoimmune conditions
  • Medications: Declare anticoagulants, low-dose pills
  • Pregnancy / breastfeeding: Most procedures prohibited
  • Allergies: Anesthetics, HA filler, PMMA — declare
  • No insurance coverage: Cosmetic procedures are self-pay
  • Post-return issues: Touch-ups at overseas clinics are hard
  • Ad content: Watch for "lowest price" / "100% safe" claims; check before/after photos
  • Minors: Need guardian consent (English-translated)

5 common mistakes

  1. Same-day decisions: Not recommended; take a reflection period
  2. Flying immediately after: Cabin pressure worsens swelling
  3. Undeclared history: Bleeding risk, intra-op accidents
  4. Assuming insurance: Cosmetic medicine is generally not covered
  5. Ads-only choice: Combine SNS, reviews, and before/after photos

Pre-departure checklist

  • Clarify purpose (injectable, surgery, area)
  • Pick clinic, confirm English support
  • Take online consultation
  • Passport / medical-stay visa if needed
  • English medical history and medication list
  • Flight home aligned with downtime
  • Credit + Wise debit (VISA / Master)
  • Check overseas medical insurance coverage
  • Hotel suitable for recovery
  • Plan post-return follow-up clinic

FAQ

Q1: Can I be treated on a tourist visa? A: Yes for injectables (Botox, HA filler); surgery sometimes requires a medical-stay visa.

Q2: English support? A: Shonan Beauty (Shinjuku Honin, Ginza, Shinsaibashi), SBC Gran, Seishin, and TCB have permanent English.

Q3: More expensive than Korea? A: Injectables similar; surgery slightly higher but differentiated by "natural look" and safety.

Q4: Are credit cards accepted? A: Yes at all clinics — VISA / Master / Amex / JCB / UnionPay.

Q5: Can I have a procedure the same day? A: Injectables yes; surgery should follow a 1-3 day reflection period.


Editorial: Yen Finder Editorial / Last verified June 2026.

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