All prices below are in Japanese yen (JPY) and include Japanese consumption tax. All treatments are self-pay (not covered by insurance).
If general anesthesia is used (administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist or an anesthesiologist licensed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare), an additional anesthesia fee of JPY 150,000 applies.
Consultation fees
| Item | Price (JPY, tax included) |
|---|---|
| First visit fee | JPY 3,300 |
| Follow-up visit fee | JPY 1,650 |
Nipples and areolas
| Item | Price (JPY, tax included) |
|---|---|
| Nipple reduction | JPY 248,000 |
| Areola reduction | JPY 248,000 |
| Inverted nipple correction | JPY 228,000 |
Breasts, accessory breasts, implants
| Item | Price (JPY, tax included) |
|---|---|
| Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) | Quoted at consultation |
| Mastopexy (breast lift) | Quoted at consultation |
| Accessory breast removal | Quoted at consultation |
| Breast implant removal | Quoted at consultation |
The prices of these procedures vary with the method and extent of surgery. The doctor will explain them after an examination at your consultation.
Main risks and side effects
The following are common risks and side effects. How they appear and how long recovery takes vary from person to person. Please ask the doctor for details at your consultation.
All procedures
- Swelling, bruising and pain will occur after surgery
- Hematoma or infection may occur
- Surgical scars will remain; they may be red for a while, and may also widen or become raised
- Asymmetry may occur
- Reduced sensation may occur
Breast reduction and breast lift
- Sensation in the nipples and areolas may change
- Wounds may heal poorly
- In rare cases, poor blood flow to the nipple and areola may cause partial tissue necrosis
- Future breastfeeding may be affected
- The shape of the breasts changes over time, and they may sag again
Nipple reduction, areola reduction, inverted nipple correction
- Sensation in the nipples and areolas may change
- In rare cases, poor blood flow to the nipple may cause partial tissue necrosis
- Inverted nipples may recur
- Breastfeeding may be affected
Accessory breast removal
- A scar or uneven contour may remain in the armpit
- Temporary numbness or a pulling sensation may occur
Breast implant removal
- After removal, the breasts may become smaller, looser or sag, and a separate lift may sometimes be needed
- Depending on the situation, the capsule may need to be removed at the same time or treated separately later
