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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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The Skin Whitening Treatment Breaking the Limits of What Modern Aesthetics Can Achieve

 If you are thinking about having skin whitening treatment to calm dark spots, melasma, or uneven tone, then this article has been written with you in mind. At BIANCA CLINIC, our physician-led team offers a clear and safe roadmap to skin whitening treatment, at a modern medical spa in the heart of Tokyo. Whether you are living or traveling in Japan, you can feel at ease with our English-speaking doctors and staff, who fully understand international expectations. Also, because we combine dermatology know-how with aesthetic surgery sensibilities in a medical spa setting, we can design a complete plan that looks natural, feels gentle, and fits into your real life synonymously.

 

What Skin Whitening Treatment Can and Cannot Do

Let’s start from the beginning, skin whitening treatment is best understood as a process to even out your complexion, so for example, it can help fade hyperpigmentation and brighten dull areas. Most importantly though, it is not about dramatically changing your identity or skin type. So with expert supervision, many people see a fresher, more luminous look that still feels authentically theirs, just subtly enhanced. In terms of efficacy, skin whitening treatment is designed to target sunspots, post acne marks, melasma and uneven tone with realistic outcomes. This means that gradual brightening over weeks to months is restored, with maintenance required every couple of months. Of course, we strongly urge our patients post skin whitening treatment to apply strong daily sunscreen, use only gentle skincare products, and continue with follow-up checks to prevent rebound darkening.

 

Common Concerns with Skin Whitening Treatment

In Japan, the sunny season can be the most dangerous for increased chances of melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Especially for darker skin tones, we have noticed a greater propensity for irritation and post-inflammatory darkening. That is why our protocols emphasize path testing, stepwise dosing, and close monitoring by a physician experienced in cosmetic surgery and medical spa therapies.

 

Physician Guided Options at BIANCA CLINIC’s Medical Spa in Tokyo

Every plan begins with a personal consultation, skin analysis, and photos for your before & after review to ensure you get the desired outcome. It is also common to combine treatments, even with relatively straightforward ones such as skin whitening treatment. So take a look at some of the possible combinations we can provide at BIANCA CLINIC, and from the comfort of your own home, supervised by our medical spa team in Tokyo.

Topical Brightening Program

Firstly, medical-grade creams are at the frontline to help reduce pigment production and speed up the average skin turnover time. Depending on skin type of course, we may even supplement usage with other such treatments such as vitamin C, azelaic acid, arbutin, kojic acid, retinoids, and short, carefully supervised courses of hydroquinone. We still apply conservative dosing in keeping with our medical spa setting so that dosing and breaks are planned to balance safety and results.

Chemical Peels

Another common feature of a medical spa is the use of light to medium peels (such as glycolic, lactic, or low-strength TCA) to help lift surface pigment and smooth texture. Downtime is usually mild, and peels are spaced several weeks apart to reduce the risk of side effects. All the while, your before & after photos help us to grade progress and fine-tune strength.

Laser and Light Therapies

Lasers like AdvatX, picosecond devices, and IPL can target pigment clusters while preserving surrounding skin. In our aesthetic surgery and medical spa minded hybrid clinic in Tokyo, settings are adjusted conservatively, especially for deeper skin tones, to minimize risk of rebound darkening.

Oral and IV Support

Options such as oral antioxidants or IV glutathione are sometimes requested. Evidence varies on efficacy of these products, so we provide clear counseling on benefits and any limitations before starting any treatment. If selected by a patient, oral and IV support are integrated into a broader plan that includes sunscreen, topical care, and measured clinical treatments “near me” in Tokyo.

Sun Protection and Maintenance

Possibly one of the most effective and understated topical “creams” around is sunscreen (SPF 50+, broad spectrum). For us, this is non-negotiable. Hats, shade, and reapplication keep your results looking fresh and stable.

 

Safety, Suitability, and Before & After Expectations 

We take great care in assessing your skin type, medical history, current medications, and lifestyle to ensure the safest and clearest outcome for all patients. We discuss potential temporary effects with skin whitening treatment such as redness, dryness, flaking and the small risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. By proceeding gradually and documenting your before & after along the way, we aim for steady, comfortable improvement. Though patients on photosensitizing drugs, pregnant individuals, or those with active eczema may need to adjust timing.

 

Treatment: Advatx taylormade settings
Left: before, Right: after
1 session
Cost: Dual-Wavelength Full-Face ¥39,820
Risks: Swelling and redness; in rare cases, blister formation, burns, pigmentation, or scarring.

 

How We Personalize Care for Skin Whitening Treatment

  • Patch testing and spot testing before stronger peels or lasers are applied.
  • Interval adjustments guided by photos, dermoscopy, and your feedback.
  • Clear home-care instructions and a hotline for concerns for peace of mind.

 

Access and Convenience: Aesthetic Surgery & Medical Spa, Truly Near Me in Tokyo

BIANCA CLINIC’S blend of precision aesthetic surgery with the comfort of a medical spa, right in central Tokyo is unparalleled in providing world class and convenient services. If you are new to Tokyo or Japan, and searching for “skin whitening treatment near me,” our location is easy to reach by subway and airport lines. English support is always available at our reception, during consultation, and for post-visit guidance. So whether you are a resident or a traveler in Japan, you can book online, by phone, or via messaging apps. We also have an extremely transparent pricing system, written aftercare, and English-language forms to keep the process as simple as possible. So if you are browsing “medical spa near me” while on a short stay, we will do our best to arrange efficient scheduling with minimal downtime.

 

Support for International Patients who want Skin Whitening Treatment

We pride ourselves on our ability as a medical spa to provide directions, translation support for labs if needed, and flexible payment methods. The team can also coordinate between aesthetic surgery consultations when combined procedures are appropriate, so you do not need to shuttle between multiple plastic surgery providers in Tokyo.

 

Your Clear, Confident Path to Skin Whitening Treatment Starts Here

If you have been typing “skin whitening treatment near me” and still feel unsure where to begin, let us be the ones to guide you. Our physician-led medical spa in Tokyo offers safe, ethical, and effective plans, with honest timelines and compassionate follow-up. Start with a free consultation, ask every question on your mind, and we shall diligently review your personalized before and after goals. So contact us to schedule or chat with our English-speaking staff for the best possible skin whitening treatment in Tokyo today.

 

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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Clinic Locations

📍  Ginza Clinic

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

☎  050-3196-4834

🚇  Access:

🚶‍♀️ A 4-minute walk from  Ginza Station  on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

🚶‍♀️ A 1-minute walk from  Exit 7 of Ginza-itchome Station  on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.

🚶‍♀️ A 3-minute walk from  Exit 3 of Kyobashi Station  on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

🚶‍♀️ An 8-minute walk from the  Kyobashi Exit of JR Yurakucho Station .


📍  Omotesando Clinic

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

☎  050-1807-1593

🚇  Access:

🚶‍♀️ A 5-minute walk from  Exit B1 of Omotesando Station  on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, and Chiyoda Line.


Consultation Hours:  10:00–19:00  Closed:  Irregular holidays


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.