Hair Loss (AGA)PAY-PER-SESSION HAIR REMOVAL
Pay-Per-Session Laser Hair Removal for Men in Shimbashi & Ginza, Tokyo | Single Areas, No Course Contract
Medical laser hair removal charged one session at a time, from 2,980 yen per area. No course contract, and no obligation to continue.
Before you read: what people ask us most
Q Do you speak English?
A Consultations are conducted in Japanese, and we use translation tools to support English-speaking patients. If you would feel more comfortable with an interpreter or a Japanese-speaking companion, you are welcome to bring one.
Q Can I use Japanese health insurance?
A No. Every treatment on this page is self-pay (jiyu-shinryo). Japanese National Health Insurance and public subsidy programmes do not apply, so you pay the full amount shown.
Q Do I need to bring my insurance card or residence card?
A An insurance card is not required, precisely because these treatments are self-pay. Please bring photo ID. If you are unsure what to bring for your situation, tell us in the booking form and we will confirm before your visit.
Q Will my employer or family find out?
A Because treatment is self-pay, no insurance claim is filed, so no statement of medical expenses is sent to your home or your employer. This is a men-only clinic.
Q How do I pay?
A We accept VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club, as well as debit cards and cash.
Is this you?
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.
Have a question about the treatment or the price?
Book an appointmentConsultations are conducted in Japanese with translation support. You are welcome to write your question in English in the booking form.
Your first visit, step by step
Visiting the clinic
- Book through the online booking form.
- Come to the clinic in Shimbashi (1 minute from the station).
- Fill in the medical questionnaire at reception.
- Consult with a physician.
- Receive testing or treatment, where appropriate.
- Pay at reception by card or cash.
Online consultation
- Book through the online booking form.
- Complete the online questionnaire in advance. Consultation cannot proceed without it.
- Speak with a physician by phone or video call.
- An invoice is sent to you by email.
- Once payment is complete, medication is posted to you.
Medication is shipped within Japan only. We cannot ship overseas.
Practical information for international patients
Language
Consultations are in Japanese, supported by translation tools. Bringing a Japanese-speaking companion or your own interpreter is welcome.
Cost
Self-pay. Japanese National Health Insurance does not apply. Prices on this page are what you pay.
Payment
VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
Privacy
No insurance claim is filed, so nothing is sent to your home or employer. This is a men-only clinic.
Location
One clinic, in Shimbashi, Tokyo, plus online consultation. We do not have other branches.
Before you travel
If you are visiting Japan short-term, or you need an English-language receipt, or you plan to carry medication out of Japan, please tell us in the booking form so we can confirm what is possible before you come.
Access and opening hours
Men's Care Clinic — Shimbashi
Marucho Building 7F-B, 1-8-4 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
1 minute walk from Shimbashi Station (Tokyo Metro)
Tel: +81 3-5962-8738
Weekdays 14:00–21:00
Weekends and public holidays 10:00–18:00
Last reception: 30 minutes before closing for a first visit, 10 minutes before closing for a follow-up.
How to book
- Open the booking form using the button below.
- Choose the treatment you would like and a date and time that suit you.
- Enter your contact details and submit. We will confirm your appointment.
The booking form is in Japanese. If that is difficult, you can still complete it using your browser's translation, and you are welcome to write your enquiry in English in the free-text field.
Ready to book, or want to ask a question first?
Book an appointmentSubmitting the form is not a diagnosis. Whether a treatment or medication is appropriate for you is decided by a physician after consultation.
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Important information
- All treatments described on this page are self-pay (jiyu-shinryo). They are not covered by Japan's National Health Insurance, and public medical expense subsidy programmes do not apply.
- All prices are shown in Japanese yen.
- Effects and side effects vary from person to person. The same treatment does not produce the same result for everyone, and no outcome is guaranteed.
- Whether a treatment or medication is appropriate for you is determined by a physician after consultation, based on your medical history and current condition. A physician may decide that a treatment cannot be provided.
- This page provides general medical information. It is not a diagnosis, and it is not a recommendation of any specific treatment for any individual reader.
- Men's Care Clinic operates one clinic, in Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, together with an online consultation service. Affiliated hospital: Showa University Toyosu Hospital.
- Prices and treatment details are those published at the time of writing. Please confirm at the time of your consultation.
Medical supervision: physicians of Men's Care Clinic
Last updated: 26 August 2026
Japanese version of this page: https://mens-care-clinic.com/lazer-hr-parts/