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DR. AIRI YOKOYAMA

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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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Aesthetic Surgery and Fillers with Hyaluronic Acid in Tokyo, Japan

Dermal fillers are an essential part of the modern aesthetic surgery scene these days and hyaluronic acid is fast becoming the number one most used form of treatment around the world. Tokyo and indeed Japan, is no exception. Fillers using hyaluronic acid are a cornerstone of modern facial rejuvenation, bridging the gap between aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery in a minimally invasive way. 

Many patients seeking subtle, natural enhancements in Tokyo these days, can easily find a medical spa or clinic setting “near me” but unfortunately know very little about the procedure. Therefore, we feel it is our duty at BIANCA CLINIC, to inform prospective patients who are looking to learn more about fillers that utilize hyaluronic acid. 

Thus, we have created this guide to clarify what fillers do, how they are performed, and how to choose a trusted provider. 

 

What Are Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?

Fillers that use hyaluronic acid are gel-like injectables composed of a molecule naturally found in the skin and joints. In the case of aesthetic surgery, they add volume, smooth lines, and refine contours without traditional incisions. What’s more, they are completely reversible, and their biocompatibility makes them a preferred first-line treatment in Tokyo for patients who want a refreshed look without extensive downtime.

 

Key Features of Treatment in an Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 

  • Target Areas: Cheeks, lips, under-eyes, jawline, and temples can be subtly enhanced.
  • Customizable Textures: Different gel densities suit fine lines or deeper structural support.
  • Reversibility: An enzyme (hyaluronidase) can dissolve most fillers that use hyaluronic acid if needed.
  • Rapid visit: Treatments typically take 20–45 minutes at an experienced medical spa or clinic in Tokyo.

 

Why Patients Around the World Choose Tokyo Professionals

What makes Japan and Tokyo so popular, is that much can be said of its medical ethos that favors balance and harmony as opposed to overcorrection. It means that there is a conservative approach to aesthetic surgery making downtime considerably lower than other countries. Most patients return to their daily routine quickly, after a medical spa appointment and can resume their daily routine (depending on the treatment) usually within a day or two. 

Also, Tokyo is a very safety conscious country, ensuring that fillers with hyaluronic acid follow meticulous protocols to minimize risks. This leads to predictable outcomes which is critical to aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery teams. They can perform detailed facial assessments and share transparent before and after expectations, giving patients a unique sense of security. 

 

Safety, Cleanliness, and Reliability in Tokyo 

Cleanliness, sterility, and traceability are central to practices in Japan. And any reputable clinic in Tokyo uses single-use needles and cannulas, track lot numbers, and store products according to manufacturer standards. In both aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery environments, ultrasound-guided mapping and cannula techniques are increasingly used to avoid vessels and improve comfort. A high-quality medical spa will also document informed consent, discuss alternatives, and show before and after examples to align goals and expectations.

 

Who Is a Good Candidate?

The ideal candidate for fillers with hyaluronic acid seek to improve their contours or hydration with realistic goals. Unlike the heavy restructuring of the past, most candidates who are interested in fillers should be aware of their subtle and natural looking qualities. 

So whether you visit a medical spa, or an aesthetic surgery clinic, candidacy is assessed mainly through facial analysis, skin quality tests, and an in depth medical history. 

Some of the other topics in Tokyo and across clinics in Japan that clinicians screen for are recent dental work, active infections, autoimmune conditions, or prior fillers with hyaluronic acid in the same area to protect patient safety.

 

Procedural Steps in a Visit to an Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

When you decide to go in for any treatment it can be quite daunting, so we have written a simple list of the order in which your procedure will take place. Especially when it comes to visiting an aesthetic surgery clinic in Tokyo for fillers hyaluronic acid treatment, below are the 4 key stages which should always be common practice: 

 

  1. Consultation: You will discuss concerns, review before and after references, and map treatment priorities with your clinician.
  1. Preparation: Your clinician should be focused on antisepsis, topical numbing when appropriate, and precise marking.
  1. Injection: Clinicians should be using micro-aliquots via a sterile needle or cannula, which is slowly performed using a layered placement to sculpt (as opposed to change).
  1. Assessment: Experienced clinicians will then check symmetry, perform gentle molding, and should give you clear aftercare instructions.

 

Expected Results and Longevity

Most patients notice an immediate, natural lift. Though it does depend on the product used and the area injected, results tend to last 6–18 months. Many patients who come back or live in Tokyo often schedule maintenance every 9–12 months at a trusted medical spa of their choosing. However, in both aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery settings, conservative dosing is always the norm in Tokyo, with planned touch-ups that help preserve facial dynamics and increase the longevity of outcome.

 

Risks, Side Effects, and Mitigating Harm

Some of the common, temporary effects include redness, swelling, and bruising. In terms of rarer complications, such as vascular occlusion, experienced professionals will explain beforehand whether your body/skin type poses a risk and how they can minimize that risk. Often the case is by skill alone, with injection technique, anatomy knowledge, and having reversal agents on hand to ensure total patient safety. Aesthetic surgery clinics in Tokyo who are focused on cosmetic surgery or work in a medical spa setting, should always maintain emergency protocols, have informed consent, and create follow-up pathways if any complications occur.

Personally, if you ever feel disproportionate pain, dusky discoloration, or vision changes, contact your provider immediately and always remember speed is the champion of complications. The faster you act, the better your outcome will be (in the case of any side effects).

Case

Treatment: Hyaluronic Acid Injection, Lips Volbella 1ml
Left: before, Right: after
Cost: ¥84,700, Injection fee 24,200, Microcannula ¥2,420
Risks: Swelling, Infection, Vascular complications etc.

Aftercare Essentials

When it comes to successful recovery and optimal results, we usually advise patients follow the 4 precautions, which are a standard advisory in Japan, below:

  • Avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and alcohol for 24 hours.
  • Sleep with your head elevated for the first night to reduce swelling.
  • Skip facials or dental work for around two weeks.
  • Follow the scheduled reviews with your medical spa to reconfirm progress and check whether your agreed before and after plan is on course for success.

 

Choosing the Right Practice in Tokyo

When it comes to deciding where to get your fillers with hyaluronic acid, look for comprehensive consultation, transparent pricing, and medical-grade products. Reputable aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery teams will always explain product choices, show credentials, and demonstrate a consistent visual aesthetic throughout their before and after photos. A well-run medical spa also emphasizes privacy, punctuality, and clear communication, which are all hallmarks of professional care in Tokyo, Japan.

 

Cost, Value, and Long-Term Planning

It is important to realize that pricing varies by product, area, and clinician expertise. In Tokyo especially, many patients find value in staged plans that respect budget and facial harmony. Whether in aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery, or performed in a medical spa, long-term strategy reduces overfilling and maintains brightness.

 

Conclusion

Fillers with hyaluronic acid offer precise, natural rejuvenation when delivered by experienced hands. Whether you are exploring treatment in Tokyo or in Japan generally, seeking a clinic known for safety, cleanliness, and attentive care is extremely important. From BIANCA CLINIC’s perspective, our multilingual team combines aesthetic surgery insight, cosmetic surgery precision, and the comfort of a modern medical spa, to help you obtain your goals. If you are ready to talk, book a free consultation or contact us with your inquiry today. We look forward to welcoming you.

 

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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12F Ginza ONE, 1-8-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Minami-Aoyama 511 Building 2F, 5-11-10 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

☎  050-1807-1593

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About BIANCA Clinic

At BIANCA, we redefine beauty care by offering a holistic approach that transcends traditional cosmetic surgery and dermatology. 20 specialized doctors in different fields including plastic surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, regenerative medicine, gynecology will carefully listen to your needs and help you to enhance your beauty and wellness from the inside out. We are committed to creating personalized treatment plans with precision and care, and ensuring you experience the true spirit of Japanese omotenashi and hospitality.