Is this you?
Men’s Care Clinic treats men only. The Shimbashi clinic is a one-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station, and a fat-dissolving injection takes about ten minutes. People come to us with concerns like these.
- Your chin area or a double chin bothers you in photographs and in the mirror.
- There is one particular area, such as your waist, that you would like to reduce.
- You want to avoid surgery involving a scalpel.
- Diet and exercise have not changed the areas you are most concerned about.
- You would rather not go to a cosmetic clinic aimed at women.
What a fat-dissolving injection is
A doctor injects a product directly under the skin of the area you are concerned about. The aim is to reduce the fat in that area. It is used for areas that are said to be difficult to reduce through diet and exercise, and the purpose is to reshape one part of the body rather than to lose weight overall. Whether it is suitable for you, how much is injected and how many sessions are advised are decided by the doctor after examining you.
Areas it is used for
The area under the chin, including a double chin, is the one we are asked about most often, because it makes the jawline look less defined. The abdomen, including the flanks and the lower abdomen, is used for the parts that are said to be hard to reduce through diet and exercise. The back, the upper arms and the thighs can also be discussed. Whether an area is suitable, and how many sessions are advised, is decided by the doctor at the consultation.
No incision is involved
Because the treatment is given by injection alone, no incision and no hospital stay are required. The whole visit including the consultation takes about thirty minutes, and the injection itself about ten. You can go about your normal day from the same day, and a visible scar is said to be unlikely, though this varies from person to person.
Price
| Plan | Typical volume | Price |
|---|---|---|
| First-time campaign | — | ¥4,000 per cc |
| Under 5 cc, such as the chin area | 2–5 cc | ¥8,000 per cc |
| 5–20 cc, such as the abdomen | 10–20 cc | ¥7,000 per cc |
| Consultation | — | ¥0 |
| Topical anaesthetic | on request | charged separately |
All prices include tax and the treatment is self-pay. The volume needed differs according to the area and its condition, so the total is explained at the consultation. Payment is by cash, or by VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards and debit cards. No health insurance card is needed.
How this compares with liposuction and with medical weight loss
There is more than one way to approach body fat. Surgical liposuction reduces the fat in an area, and oral medical weight-loss treatment aims at body weight itself. The purpose and the burden on the body are different in each case, so which one fits depends on what you want to achieve. Please note that this clinic does not perform liposuction.
| Fat-dissolving injection | Liposuction | Medical weight loss (oral) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | reshaping one area | a large reduction in one area | reducing body weight overall |
| Degree of change | gradual | large | depends on how long it is continued |
| Burden on the body | injection only, with topical anaesthetic if needed | surgery, under general or intravenous anaesthesia | oral medication only |
| Downtime | short; swelling and bruising for a few days | longer, including compression garments | none |
| Number of sessions | divided over several sessions | usually one | taken continuously |
| Available here | yes, this page | not offered | yes, medical weight loss |
This comparison describes general tendencies. Suitability and risk in your case are decided by the doctor at the consultation, and the result and the degree of change vary from person to person.
Downtime and aftercare
| What can occur | Roughly how long |
|---|---|
| Swelling, puffiness, redness and reduced sensation | about 1 to 3 days |
| Firmness or a lumpy feeling in the treated area | can appear from 1 to 2 weeks afterwards |
| Redness and warmth at the needle marks | redness 2 to 7 days; warmth 2 to 3 days |
| Bruising | can remain for several days |
What you can do from the same day
Washing your face, showering and going back to work are all possible as usual from the same day.
What to avoid for two weeks
Please avoid heat, including soaking in a bath, saunas and hot packs. Please also avoid rubbing the treated area hard or massaging it.
How strong these effects are and how long they last vary from person to person. If anything concerns you, please contact the clinic rather than deciding what to do on your own.
How the visit works
Step 1 — Booking
Book through LINE or the website. Even first-time patients can sometimes be treated on the same day.
Step 2 — Consultation
The doctor examines the area you are concerned about and explains whether the injection can be given, the volume and number of sessions advised, and the cost. This is the point at which to raise anything you are unsure about. The consultation is ¥0.
Step 3 — Treatment, injection about 10 minutes
With your consent, the injection is given on the same day or on another day. A topical anaesthetic, charged separately, is available for those worried about pain. The whole visit takes about thirty minutes.
Step 4 — Aftercare
We explain how to spend the days that follow and what to be careful about. Please contact us if anything concerns you.
Who cannot have this treatment
- People with an autoimmune disease, in particular scleroderma.
- People undergoing chemotherapy.
- People with a hypersensitivity to the product used.
- People with severe liver disease or severe kidney disease.
- People with an infection or inflammation of the skin at the site to be treated.
- People with a severe bleeding disorder.
Even where none of the above applies, the doctor may decide after the questionnaire and the examination that the treatment cannot be carried out. Please be sure to tell us about any medicines you are taking and any conditions you have.
Important information about this treatment
- Self-pay treatment: this treatment is not covered by public health insurance. The full cost is borne by the patient, and the prices are those in the table above.
- Unapproved pharmaceutical: the product used in this treatment is not approved as a pharmaceutical in Japan.
- Approved products in Japan: there is no pharmaceutical approved in Japan with the same active ingredient and the same indication.
- Adverse drug reaction relief system: because the treatment uses an unapproved pharmaceutical, it is not covered by Japan’s Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System, even in the event of a serious side effect.
- Main risks and side effects: please read “Downtime and aftercare” and “Who cannot have this treatment” above.
The result and the degree of change vary from person to person. Whether the treatment can be carried out is decided by the doctor at the consultation. Please ask the doctor about anything that is unclear.
Booking, access and cancellation
Getting here
The clinic is a one-minute walk from the Ginza exit of JR Shimbashi Station, and a one-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shimbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Shimbashi is also served by the Toei Asakusa Line and the Yurikamome, and Shiodome, Ginza, Toranomon and Kasumigaseki are all close by. The address is Marucho Building 7F-B, 1-8-4 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004.
Opening hours are 14:00–21:00 on weekdays and 10:00–18:00 on weekends and public holidays. First-time patients are received until 30 minutes before closing, and returning patients until 10 minutes before. Appointments can be made through LINE or the website, and same-day slots are sometimes available. Telephone: 03-5962-8738.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations and changes made three days in advance are free. Two days to one day in advance are charged at 75%, and same-day cancellations at 100%. For course bookings, a cancellation counts as one session used.
Questions we are asked
How much does it cost?
Per cc, ¥8,000 for under 5 cc, such as the chin area, and ¥7,000 for 5 to 20 cc, such as the abdomen. The first-time campaign price is ¥4,000 per cc, and the consultation is ¥0. Because the volume needed differs by area, the total is explained at the consultation.
How long does it take?
The injection takes about ten minutes, and the whole visit including the consultation about thirty.
How many sessions will I need?
The treatment is normally divided over several sessions, with a small amount each time. The number advised depends on the area and its condition, and the doctor explains this at the consultation.
Does it hurt?
A fine needle is used, but you may feel the injection. A topical anaesthetic is available on request and is charged separately.
Can I go back to work the same day?
Yes. Washing your face, showering and working are all possible as usual from the same day. Baths, saunas and hot packs should be avoided for two weeks.
Do you offer liposuction?
No. This clinic does not perform liposuction. If your aim is to reduce body weight overall rather than to reshape one area, medical weight-loss treatment may be the better fit, and we can discuss that at the consultation.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
Consultations are conducted in Japanese. If you are not confident in Japanese, please let us know when you book so that we can tell you what to expect.
Will my family or my employer find out?
No. Because the treatment is self-pay and no health insurance is used, no notice of medical expenses is sent to your home or your workplace.
