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DR. AIRI YOKOYAMA

  • JUVEDERM VISTA CERTIFIED
  • BOTOX VISTA CERTIFIED

Dr. Airi studied at Hiroshima University, Faculty of Medicine, and began her career in general medicine before transitioning to aesthetic medicine to enrich patients' lives through beauty.She has significant leadership experience, having helped establish a clinic where she served as director for three years, examining approximately 20,000 patients. While her primary focus is on cosmetic dermatology and achieving natural beauty, she also performs surgical procedures for the eye area.With experience from three overseas study programs and fluency in both Japanese and English, she is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality treatments to international patients. Her specialties include anti-aging care, injections, treatments for sagging skin, and skin rejuvenating boosters.

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Chin augmentation is a powerful new treatment that can enhance the lower-face balance, strengthen a weak profile, and refine jawline definition. In Japan, aesthetic medicine is often prized for its precision, cleanliness, and safety-first mindset that provides patients with a peace of mind like no other. At BIANCA CLINIC, experienced surgeons plan your treatment through detailed consultation and digital simulation, aligning medical judgment with your personal goals. Thus, we can guarantee that you will feel supported every step of the way, from the first moment you step into our Tokyo clinic for a consultation, to the long-term follow-up and aftercare required for chin augmentation. With clear guidance and permanent access to expert surgeons around the clock, we are certain that you will be satisfied if you choose to have your treatment with us. Read on to find out more about chin augmentation.

 

What Does Chin Augmentation Target?

For those who are first timers to aesthetic surgery or don’t know much about chin augmentation surgery, it can be an impressive means to improve facial harmony by reducing the appearance of a recessed chin to create a smoother transition from neck to jaw. In well-experienced Tokyo clinics chin augmentation can also be used to complement rhinoplasty or orthodontic work and is by no means just a standalone treatment. At BIANCA CLINIC we emphasize natural-looking enhancement that respects existing anatomy and soft-tissue dynamics for beautifully subtle and natural-looking results.

 

Chin Augmentation Techniques Explained: The Various Ways to Achieve Precise Results

Chin augmentation is an umbrella term that can be understood through the following, more specific operations, that target the chin area for several reasons. We shall explain the top three choices when it comes to chin augmentation at BIANCA CLINIC below:

Chin Implants (Silicone or Porous Materials)

If during your chin augmentation consultation, chin implants are suggested, a trained clinical team will then take photographs, a 3D assessment, and a digital simulation to preview likely before and after outcomes. The surgeon (once chin implants have been mutually decided) will go on to select implant size and shape to match your goals. On the actual procedure day, local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia is used to ensure patients have the comfort they require. Through a small incision inside the lower lip (or discreetly under the chin), a sterile pocket is created over the bone. The implant is positioned, irrigated, and secured as necessary. The incision is then closed with ultra fine sutures to add a more refined layer of concealment. A chin augmentation procedure that involves chin implants is usually performed as an outpatient surgery procedure, with a total operating time of about 45–90 minutes case depending.

Sliding Genioplasty (Bony Repositioning)

For patients who need greater projection, vertical length change, or asymmetry correction, the chin bone can be advanced or subtly rotated. This form of chin augmentation through an intraoral incision is best performed by an experienced surgeon who is well versed in precise osteotomy (bone breaking/reshaping). Guided by detailed preoperative planning, a skilled surgeon repositions the bony segment on your chin and fixes it with low-profile plates and screws. This method, though highly invasive, can best create a smooth contour and can be combined with soft-tissue refinement to produce incredibly natural-looking results in the long run.

Injectable Chin Augmentation (Hyaluronic Acid)

For subtle reshaping or for first time patients keen to have reversible chin augmentation treatment, hyaluronic acid fillers are placed via a microcannula under local anesthesia. Due to the fact this is a non-invasive treatment, layered injections can be used to enhance projection and contour with minimal downtime. In addition, results are immediate and adjustable, with average result expectancy at around 9–18 months, depending on product choice and patient metabolism. From BIANCA CLINIC’s perspective, patients who are nervous about chin augmentation or those who want the flexibility that hyaluronic acid can offer, thrive from this fantastic “starter” treatment.

 

Treatment: Hyaluronic Acid Injection (Juvederm VOLUX 2ml chin and underchin), Baby collagen 1ml under eyes, Botox (Allergan Temporalis 50u, Jawline 60u, Chin 8u, Neck 50u)
Upper: before, Below: after 1 month
Cost: Hyaluronic Acid 84,700¥/1ml, Baby collagen 118,800¥/1ml, Botox 770¥/u, Injection fee 24,200¥, Microcannula 2,240¥
Risks: Swelling, bruising, infection for few days

 

Treatment: Hyaluronic Acid Injection (Restylane Lyft 1cc Tear troughs, Teosyal RHA 3 1cc smile lines, Juvederm VOLUX 1cc chin)
Left: before, Right: right after
Cost: Hyaluronic Acid 87,400¥ /1cc, Injection fee 24,200¥, Microcannula 2,240¥)
Risks: Swelling, Allergy, Internal bleeding

 

Treatment: Hyaluronic Acid Injection (NEAUVIA) NEAUVIA INTENSE 1 ml Jaw angle 1 session, NEAUVIA INTENSE 1 ml – Chin – 1 session, Juvederm VOLBELLA 1 ml – Lips – 1 session
Upper: before, Below: after
Cost:
Risks: bruises, internal bleeding, swelling, allergy…

Your Chin Augmentation Step-by-Step Guide

In a simple and easy to understand way, there are predominantly 4 steps to chin augmentation procedures, regardless of the level of invasiveness.

Firstly there is consultation and simulation in which qualified surgeons clarify goals, analyze proportions, and review/share likely before and after results.

Secondly there should be some form of pre-operation planning whereby medical reviews, photography, and clear instructions on hygiene, diet, and medications, are given.

Thirdly, on procedure day, sterilization, WHO-style safety checks, continuous monitoring, and antibiotic precautions are administered before your operation begins.

Lastly, for a speedier recovery, many clinics will recommend head elevation, cool compresses, and a tailored pain control regime before you are able to go home.

 

Chin Augmentation Aftercare and Recovery Protocols

The first 48 hours are often considered the most important since the amount you rest your head (in an elevated position), the more you apply cool packs intermittently, and the best you follow soft-food guidance (given to patients post treatment), the better your recovery. When it comes to oral care, if intraoral incisions were chosen for your chin augmentation procedure, please rinse gently with antiseptic mouthwash after meals and avoid smoking.

In terms of activity, you can still walk after your procedure on the same day, but please avoid strenuous exercise and heavy chewing for about 1–2 weeks, or until your physician says its ok to do so. Follow-up checks are typically scheduled after 1–3 days, in 1 weeks’ time, and between 1–3 months thereafter. At BIANCA CLINIC we always go one further and often schedule a follow-up for a final contour review in the 3–6 month period post treatment. Remember to always contact your clinic (or us if we are your clinic) promptly for increasing redness, warmth, fever, sudden asymmetry, or unusual numbness.

Chin Augmentation Safety and Reliability in Japan

Overwhelmingly, Japan’s surgical standards are some of the best in the world, because they emphasize meticulous hygiene, validated sterilization, single-use disposables (whenever appropriate), and rigorous instrument tracking.

As for BIANCA CLINIC, our top clinical team follows strict protocols, from anesthesia monitoring to the latest in nerve-protection techniques and sterile irrigation. We document each step, maintain transparent communication, and always obtain informed consent so you understand benefits, limits, and potential risks such as swelling, bruising, infection, implant shift, contour irregularity, or temporary numbness.

Chin augmentation is always performed by top physicians within their respective multidisciplinary aesthetic and wellness teams. At BIANCA CLINIC, we prioritize shared planning through simulation and measured decision-making. Questions about treatment or aftercare can be discussed directly with your doctor at any point, ensuring continuity, reassurance, and timely adjustments if needed. We are also available 24hrs a day for anyone with concerns or queries, making us a standout choice in Tokyo.

 

The Subtle Radiance of Chin Augmentation in Japan

As mentioned previously, chin augmentation is a remarkable way to harmonize your profile when delivered with precise technique and uncompromising safety. If you value the Japanese standards of cleanliness, reliability, and expert planning, we invite you to book a consultation in Tokyo today! If you decide on BIANCA CLINIC for your chin augmentation treatment, we will create a personalized plan, preview the likely before and after results, and guide you confidently from preparation to recovery, so that you feel as best cared for as possible. We hope this guide has been helpful and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. 

 

 

Biography

AIRI YOKOYAMA

Cosmetic Surgeon/ Dermatologist
Dr. Airi Yokoyama, M.D.She aspired to become a doctor since her early years and she studied at Hiroshima University, Faculty of Medicine. She began her career in general medical care and eventually chose to pursue aesthetic medicine, aiming to enrich patients life through beauty. She has always focused on natural beauty through cosmetic dermatology, but in order to address specific concerns around the eye area she began to perform surgical procedures as well.
Previously, she was involved in establishing a clinic and worked as a director for three years as a cosmetic dermatologist, examining the skin and faces of approximately 20,000 patients and contributing to the clinic’s growth.
Having experience as a clinic director and three overseas study programs, her goal is to provide beauty care to international patients with safe and high quality treatments.
Dr. Airi is fluent in Japanese and English language.
Her speciality in aesthetic medicine includes: Anti-aging care, Injection, Sagging face treatments, Skin rejuvenating boosters, Skin treatments.

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