Hyaluronic Acid Filler
Hyaluronic acid is injected to lift hollows and add definition. Different densities are used for different areas — softer product under the eyes, firmer product for the chin. We decide the amount together at the consultation, with a mirror in front of you.
- Time
- About 15 min
- Downtime
- 2–3 days
- Results last
- 6–18 months
- From
- $170
Who it suits
- Nasolabial folds that cast a shadow and make you look tired
- Tear troughs or under-eye hollows
- A chin you would like to bring forward for a better profile
- Fuller lips, without looking overdone
- Hollow temples or cheeks
PackagesALL-INCLUSIVE
Each package covers the consultation with the doctor, the treatment named in that package, topical anaesthetic where it is used, and aftercare guidance. Nothing is added to the price of the package itself. If you decide during the consultation to add a further treatment, an additional area, or a stronger anaesthetic, that is charged separately — the doctor will tell you the amount before anything is carried out.
Prices are shown in US dollars. Payment is taken in Japanese yen at the equivalent amount shown, by cash or credit card. The conversion is fixed at ¥160 to the dollar and is reviewed quarterly, so it will not track the daily exchange rate.
About additional charges. The package price covers the treatment you select. Adding another treatment, another area, or an option such as nitrous oxide sedation or a blunt cannula is charged on top. The doctor explains the cost before proceeding, and you are free to decline.
How we communicate. Consultations are usually conducted with the help of a translation app, which our staff use routinely and which works well for the questions that come up in a consultation. Some of our doctors and staff can also handle straightforward English. Please write down anything you particularly want to ask before your visit — it makes the consultation smoother, and you are welcome to send questions on LINE in advance.
What happens
Book
Reserve online or on LINE.
Consultation
We look in the mirror together and decide the areas, the amount and the product.
Anaesthetic
Topical cream (¥3,300) on request; 20 minutes to take effect.
Injection
About 15 minutes. A blunt cannula (¥5,500) can be used to reduce bruising.
Go home
Make-up is fine the same day. Avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise and pressing on the area.
Results
Visible immediately; the final result settles once swelling resolves at one to two weeks.
Risks and side effects
Bruising, swelling, small lumps under the skin and slight asymmetry can occur. Swelling usually settles in two to three days and bruising within one to two weeks. Very rarely filler can block a blood vessel — we keep a dissolving agent on site and treat this immediately.
Who cannot be treated
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if there is inflammation or infection at the injection site. Please tell us if you have had filler elsewhere in the same area.
Please note
Results vary between individuals and no particular outcome can be guaranteed. This is elective private treatment and is not covered by Japanese national health insurance.
The device, product or needle used is selected by the doctor based on your skin condition, your goals and your condition on the day. For detailed questions, asking the doctor directly at your consultation is the most reliable way. You may also ask on LINE, but technical questions need to be checked with our clinical staff first, so a reply may take some time.
- Approval status
- ELOHAPLUS, RIAVE and some other products are not approved under Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act.
- How obtained
- Imported personally by the doctor under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act.
- Approved equivalents
- Juvéderm by Allergan is approved in Japan and is available on request.
- Overseas information
- The products hold CE marking in Europe. No serious adverse events have been reported at our clinic.
Questions
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Also consider
Book online or message us on LINE. Consultation is free when you proceed with a treatment or prescription; otherwise a fee of ¥5,500 applies.