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Men’s Care Clinic treats men only. The Shimbashi clinic is a one-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station. Pay-per-session laser hair removal means you pay for each treatment on the day, with no course contract. People come to us with concerns like these.
- You are not ready to sign a course contract worth several hundred thousand yen before you know whether the treatment suits you.
- You only want one or two areas treated — just the upper lip, or just the nape — rather than a full package.
- Your schedule is unpredictable and you cannot commit to a fixed number of visits.
- You have finished a course elsewhere and want to top up a few areas that are still growing back.
- You would rather spread the cost than pay a large sum up front.
What pay-per-session laser hair removal is
Pay-per-session means you are charged for one treatment at a time, on the day you receive it, instead of buying a course in advance. We offer this in two forms: set-based sessions (for example the whole beard, or VIO as a group) and single-area treatment, where you can choose from one area upwards.
Medical laser hair removal is carried out over several sessions timed to the hair growth cycle. It is not completed in a single visit, and the aim is hair reduction rather than permanent removal. How results appear varies from person to person.
The clinic uses the Gentle LASE Pro, a medical laser device suited to the thicker hair typical of men. It is installed at the Shimbashi clinic.
Pay-per-session or a course?
| Pay-per-session | 5-session course | |
|---|---|---|
| When you pay | On the day, each time you attend | In full at the time of contract (instalments available) |
| Cost per session | Higher than a course | Lower per session |
| If you want to stop | Simply do not book the next one | A cancellation procedure is required |
| Changing areas | You choose the areas on the day, each time | The areas fixed in the contract apply |
| Who it suits | Trying it first, narrowing to a few areas, an unpredictable schedule | Continuing with the same areas |
If you expect to continue with the same areas, a course works out cheaper overall because the per-session price is lower. If you have not decided yet, you can take a single pay-per-session treatment first and then choose. Course prices are set out on the medical laser hair removal page.
Price per single area
| Group | Price per area (tax incl.) | Areas you can choose |
|---|---|---|
| Beard | ¥2,980 | upper lip, chin, under chin, cheeks, sideburns |
| Around the face | ¥4,980 | forehead, hairline, both ears, eyebrows, nose and nostrils |
| Neck | ¥6,980 | front of neck, nape |
| VIO | ¥5,980 | V line, V sides, scrotum, penis, I line, O line |
| Torso | ¥6,980 | both shoulders, both underarms, chest, abdomen, back, lower back |
| Arms | ¥5,980 | upper arm (one side), forearm (one side), both hands |
| Legs | ¥5,980 | thigh (one side, front or back), buttocks, both knees, below knee (one side, front or back), both feet |
These are campaign prices. Because you can choose from one area upwards, you can limit treatment to the places that concern you. Please raise any combination you have in mind at the consultation.
Price per set
| Set | Price per session (tax incl.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beard, 3 areas | ¥9,800 | upper lip, chin, under chin |
| Whole beard | ¥13,000 | — |
| VIO | ¥23,800 | — |
| Arms | ¥19,800 | — |
| Torso, back, shoulders and underarms | ¥36,800 | — |
| Legs | ¥36,800 | — |
| Whole body | ¥69,000 | — |
Sets are better value if you are treating several areas together. If you are considering the beard only, see the beard laser hair removal page as well.
How many sessions to expect
| Area | What tends to happen |
|---|---|
| Beard | Hair is thick and densely grown, so it tends to need more sessions than other areas |
| VIO | Hair type and density vary widely between individuals |
| Arms and legs | Areas where change is often noticed comparatively readily |
| Torso and back | Those with finer hair sometimes need fewer sessions |
Sessions are usually spaced about a month apart. The number needed depends on the amount and type of hair and on the area, so the doctor will advise on the likely course at the consultation. With pay-per-session treatment you decide each time, in the light of how things are going, whether to book another.
Possible side effects
- Burns and inflammation: medical laser hair removal works by the laser reacting with melanin, the dark pigment in hair. The laser generates heat that damages the hair-producing tissue. That heat can leave the skin in a burn-like state and cause inflammation.
- Paradoxical hypertrichosis: hair becoming thicker after treatment. The cause is not fully established, but heat that falls short of destroying the hair-producing tissue is thought to stimulate the follicle instead. It is said to occur more often on the back and face, where fine hair that does not gather heat well is common.
- Folliculitis: spots resembling acne appearing in a cluster at the treated site, caused by irritation from the treatment. It occurs more readily in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the intimate area, underarms and back. Unlike acne it is not itchy or painful and has no central core.
Anaesthetic, shaving and other practical points
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Anaesthetic | Whole face ¥3,000 / VIO ¥3,000. Please book anaesthetic in advance. You apply it yourself, and treatment begins after that. An additional charge applies if you want more than the standard amount. |
| Treatment time | A time limit is set for each area. If pain makes treatment impracticable, or would cause a substantial overrun, we may decline to treat that area without anaesthetic. |
| Shaving | Please shave yourself beforehand. If we shave for you, a charge of ¥3,000 per area applies. Where insufficient shaving makes treatment impossible, that area cannot be re-treated later in the same session. |
| Arriving late | If lateness delays the start, we treat only within the remaining time. The full price of the booked menu is charged, or one session of a course is counted as used. |
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. No insurance card is needed, and no notice of medical expenses is sent to your home or your workplace.
- Aim of the treatment: medical laser hair removal aims at hair reduction. It is not completed in one session, and how the result appears and how many sessions are needed vary from person to person.
- Main risks and side effects: burns and inflammation, paradoxical hypertrichosis and folliculitis. Please read “Possible side effects” above.
- Before treatment: do not use tweezers or waxing. The laser reacts to the dark pigment in the hair, so if no dark hair remains in the follicle the treatment cannot work.
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
Clinic and access
Men’s Care Clinic Shimbashi is a one-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station. The clinic treats men only. Consulting hours are 14:00–21:00 on weekdays and 10:00–18:00 at weekends and on 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.
Payment
Cash, and VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards and debit cards.
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
Does it hurt?
Sensation varies between individuals, but it feels like being flicked with a rubber band.
Will there be redness or swelling afterwards?
This varies between individuals, but it subsides within one to two days at most.
Which is cheaper, pay-per-session or a course?
If you expect to continue with the same areas, a course brings the total down because the per-session price is lower. If you have not yet decided whether to continue, you can take one pay-per-session treatment and judge from there.
How much is a single session?
By set: beard three areas ¥9,800, whole beard ¥13,000, VIO ¥23,800, arms ¥19,800, whole body ¥69,000. By single area: one beard area ¥2,980, one VIO area ¥5,980, one torso area ¥6,980.
Can I have just one area treated?
Yes. Just the upper lip, or just the nape, is possible. Single-area treatment can be chosen from one area upwards.
Can I book without signing a course contract?
Yes. No contract is required. Book when you want treatment and pay for that day only.
What if I want to stop partway through?
Simply do not book the next appointment. No cancellation procedure is needed.
May I have different areas treated each time?
Yes. With single-area treatment you choose the areas on the day. Please raise any combination you have in mind at the consultation.
Can I add a few areas after finishing a course?
Yes. Single-area treatment is available to those who have completed a course, and a discounted price applies from the sixth session onwards for the areas covered.
Is the same device used for pay-per-session treatment?
Yes, the same device. The treatment itself does not differ between a course and pay-per-session.
Can I be seen on the day, or is a booking needed?
You can book through LINE or the website, and same-day slots are sometimes available. First-time patients are received until 30 minutes before closing, and returning patients until 10 minutes before.
Will my family or my employer find out?
No. The treatment is entirely self-pay and no health insurance is used, so no notice of medical expenses is sent to your home or your workplace. The clinic treats men only.
Is shaping possible, for the beard or eyebrows?
Yes. Please tell us what you have in mind.
I remove hair with tweezers. Can I still be treated?
Please stop using tweezers or waxing. The laser reacts to dark pigment, so if no dark hair remains in the follicle the treatment cannot work.
After treatment, dark dots show and it looks like stubble. What should I do?
Treated hairs are shed naturally over about two weeks. Shave with a razor during that period and do not pull the hairs out.
Two or three days after treatment I developed spots like acne. Is that a problem?
Very occasionally folliculitis occurs as a complication. It resembles acne and can itch. Do not scratch it; keep the skin clean and it will settle without scarring. If you are concerned, we can prescribe an ointment.
Is it safe to treat over a mole?
The laser reacts to dark things, so it reacts to moles as well. A mole may darken temporarily and then fade or disappear. We can also treat around a mole; please discuss it with us.
