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DR. AIRI YOKOYAMA

  • JUVEDERM VISTA CERTIFIED
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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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A BIANCA CLINIC Guide to Plastic Surgery Before and After in Tokyo

At our medical spa in Tokyo, we often have patients who come to us considering aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery, so we decided to produce some articles to help patients discern the difference, and to clarify their ideas on what is the best choice for them. In today’s article, we will be helping patients understand what plastic surgery before and after really means, whether it can assist them with their goals and why they should have treatment with BIANCA CLINIC in Tokyo.

We will also go on to explain how our patient-first approach helps people to read results, plan safely, and make confident choices in Tokyo. Our clinic welcomes international patients living in Japan or just visiting for treatment, with warm, English-speaking support every step of the way, so let’s get started by looking at plastic surgery before and after.

 

What Plastic Surgery Before & After Photos Really Highlight

In plastic surgery, having accurate before and after photos are essential for visualizing stories of change. Much like aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery, small details can make a big difference in how results appear, so being able to evaluate photos fairly, focusing on consistency and context is paramount in assessing the quality of results. 

Thus, by following this list below, patients can better understand plastic surgery before and after photos with added confidence:

  • Same angles and distance: The patient should be photographed from identical viewpoints to avoid distortion or exaggeration.
  • Consistent lighting and background: Neutral lighting prevents shadows from emphasizing or hiding features.
  • No heavy makeup or filters: Photos should be clean, unedited images that reveal the true surgical result.
  • Scheduled timing: Photos should always note when they were taken and hence show how swelling gradually reduces over weeks to months.
  • Visible scars when relevant: For ethical cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery before and after protocols, visible scars should never be hidden from sight for total transparency.

 Remember, every person heals differently. Responsible aesthetic surgery teams avoid promises and instead share ranges of expected outcomes, supported by precise technique and careful aftercare in Tokyo.

 

What About Plastic Surgery vs Aesthetic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Before and After Results?

In the simplest terms, aesthetic surgery and cosmetic surgery focus on refining appearance while maintaining natural harmony. Plastic surgery often overlaps with this concept, aiming to enhance features you already have and potentially restructure them. So in daily conversation, many people use all three terms to describe treatments that improve look, balance, and confidence.

Treatment: Glamorous Line Formation + Under-Eye Dark Circle & Sagging Correction + Hyaluronic Acid Injection
Top: Before surgery / Bottom: 1 month after surgery
Cost: Glamour Line ¥348,000 , Under-Eye Dark Circle & Sagging Correction ¥298,000 , Hyaluronidase: ¥30,000 , JUVÉDERM® VOLUX ¥118,000
Risks: Swelling, bruising, asymmetry, scarring, infection, hematoma, anaphylaxis, etc.

 

【Procedure】Silicone Breast Augmentation (Implant-Based)
【Treatment】Single procedure
【Photo Description】
Top: Before treatment / Bottom: After treatment
【Risks】Swelling, bruising, infection, asymmetry, etc.
【Cost】Silicone Implant Breast Augmentation – Motiva: ¥943,800

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When To Plan Plastic Surgery in Japan?

Plastic surgery before and after should always have a structured process. A thoughtful consultation will include safety checks, and a personalized plan that respects your facial or body proportions. In Tokyo, BIANCA CLINIC’s team explains options in clear English so you can weigh benefits, limits, recovery time, and costs without any pressure whatsoever. Take a look at some of the common plastic surgery before and after procedures:

  • Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty): Brightens the eye area while preserving your natural expression.
  • Rhinoplasty: Refines the nose to match your facial balance, not just raising it for the sake of media trends.
  • Facelift and neck lift: Targets laxity with measured, age-appropriate lifting.
  • Breast augmentation or lift: Focused on proportion, comfort, and long-term support.
  • Liposuction and body contouring: Sculpts stubborn areas when lifestyle alone is not enough.

And for each of these procedures, we provide plastic surgery before and after examples taken under strict photographic standards, so that you can fully understand the authentic progress you have made, rather than cheap camera tricks.

 

Planning Your Plastic Surgery Before and After journey in Tokyo, Near Me

  • Goal setting is so important. We always want to translate your wishes into clear, achievable objectives within aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery.
  • Imaging and measurements are essential digital tools that help align expectations with anatomy.
  • Safety reviews are imperative for health, with medical history, medications, and lab checks guided in a safe manner.
  • Procedure roadmaps are necessary to evaluate step-by-step progress, anesthesia choices, and recovery timelines.
  • Aftercare and follow-up build trust within our patients, and we always provide detailed instructions, check-ins, and long-term support in Tokyo.

 

How We Create Transparent and Reliable Before & After Albums in Tokyo

At BIANCA CLINIC, we follow a strict protocol to keep plastic surgery before and after images honest. Our photos are taken with the same camera settings, lens, distance markers, and posture guidelines. We also avoid beauty filters and note the stage of recovery. This transparency protects patients, and upholds the integrity of aesthetic surgery, cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery in Japan.

 

Safety and Ethics

We always ensure the best possible safety and ethics at BIANCA CLINIC with evidence, consent, plastic surgery protocols and follow-up all rigorously carried out:

  • Evidence-based methods: Our technique and materials are always selected from peer-reviewed data.
  • Informed consent: We fully discuss alternatives, risks, and realistic timelines in plain English.
  • Anesthesia oversight: We carefully monitor and employ conservative dosing for your comfort.
  • Sterile standards: We have world class operating rooms and medical devices that meet strict protocols in Tokyo and Japan.
  • Long-term follow-up: We plan for months in advance, not days, because healing continues over time with longevity as our greatest priority.

 

Support for International Patients in Tokyo

Another huge benefit of being with BIANCA CLINIC is that, whether you live in Tokyo or plan a short visit to Japan, we make plastic surgery accessible and stress-free. For instance:

  • English-friendly team: Physicians and staff communicate clearly about every single step.
  • Central location in Tokyo: Easy access from major stations and smooth transfers from Haneda and Narita airport.
  • Flexible booking: You can reserve online, by email, or phone easily, with video consultations available across time zones.
  • Travel-wise scheduling: We always help to arrange sensible recovery windows and follow-ups while you are in Tokyo.
  • Transparent pricing: We provide written estimates and itemized plans before you commit to any form of treatment.

 

The Next Step Toward Confident Plastic Surgery Before and After Results

For real and authentic plastic surgery before and after results, images should be empowering and not pressurizing. You should be able to rely on photos taken before and after as a benchmark of progress, and therefore capable of assessing the outcome of your plastic surgery. So, if you are curious about any form of surgery, be it aesthetic surgery or cosmetic surgery in Tokyo, let us guide you with science, empathy, and clear communication. We encourage all prospective patients to reach out today for a free consultation. Contact our team to discuss goals, timing, and travel-friendly options which are always near me in Tokyo. So from all of us at BIANCA CLINIC, it is our sincere pleasure to invite you to come and feel for yourself, the wonders of a world class medical spa.

 

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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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.