Last verified: April 2026. Prices, surgeons, and English support can change — confirm directly when booking.
Chin implant Tokyo searches in 2026 come from patients who've tried hyaluronic acid chin filler and want a more durable projection change, plus foreign residents looking at mentoplasty Japan options for jawline rebalancing. This guide covers what chin implant surgery actually involves in Tokyo — materials, placement approach, and how it compares to chin filler and genioplasty — plus realistic 2026 prices in ¥ and USD, the English-speaking clinics worth shortlisting, and how Kanbi handles the Japanese booking side.
A chin implant (mentoplasty) adds projection and, in some designs, width to the lower face by placing a solid implant on the front of the mandibular bone. The most common material worldwide and in Tokyo is smooth silicone elastomer — widely used, easy to revise, and long-established — with porous polyethylene (Medpor) and expanded PTFE (Gore-Tex) as alternatives used by some surgeons for better tissue integration but harder revision. Implants come in multiple shapes (central-projection, extended anatomical, wide-body) and sizes, usually ranging 4–10 mm of anterior projection; sizing is selected at consult based on a lateral photo analysis and often a simulated CT or planning study. The implant is placed either intraorally through a small gum-line incision — no external scar, but higher infection risk — or through a submental skin incision hidden in the natural crease under the chin. Surgeons in Tokyo generally favor the submental approach for hygiene reasons and because it allows direct access to fix the implant with screws in some cases. Non-surgical chin filler Tokyo patients consider as an alternative gives 9–18 months of projection with hyaluronic acid like Juvéderm Voluma or Restylane Defyne; a true implant is permanent and delivers a cleaner jawline transition that filler cannot match at larger volumes.
A JSAPS-certified plastic surgery clinic that handles chin augmentation Tokyo English cases using silicone implants as the primary material, with Medpor available for selected cases. The surgeon discusses shape, size, and placement approach openly at consult and will walk patients through a sliding genioplasty alternative when the aesthetic target is better served by bone repositioning than an implant.
An international-focused practice in Azabu-Juban that handles chin implant Tokyo cases with an English-first intake and consent process. Silicone is the primary implant material offered; submental placement is preferred. The clinic is used to patients transitioning from filler to implant, so the consult often starts with a frank discussion of why the filler isn't holding the look and whether an implant is the right next step.
The plastic surgery department within Tokyo Midtown Clinic handles chin implant surgery with JSAPS-credentialed surgeons and a formal pre-op protocol. Both silicone and Gore-Tex options are offered, and the consult includes photo-based projection analysis. The Roppongi location and the clinic's long experience with international patients make post-op follow-up logistics straightforward.
AOI 7's plastic surgery arm handles chin implants alongside a broader facial aesthetic menu, with strength in silicone implant placement through the submental approach. Good for patients combining the implant with other facial aesthetic work during a longer Tokyo visit. The consult style is brisk but technically clear, and sizing is approached conservatively.
A long-running Yotsuya plastic surgery clinic offering chin surgery Tokyo foreigners a conservative, methodical approach. The surgeon tends to recommend moderate implant sizes rather than aggressive projection, which is appropriate for most Japanese and many Caucasian patients aiming for a natural-looking result. Silicone implants placed submentally are the default.
Prices below are 2026 ranges for standard silicone chin implant placement. Medpor and Gore-Tex options, when offered, typically add ¥50,000–¥150,000 to the baseline price.
| Clinic | Primary Material | Price (¥) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jindaiji Kinoshita Clinic | Silicone (Medpor available) | ¥450,000–¥950,000 | $3,000–$6,333 |
| City Clinic | Silicone (submental approach) | ¥650,000–¥1,200,000 | $4,333–$8,000 |
| Tokyo Midtown Clinic | Silicone or Gore-Tex (JSAPS) | ¥600,000–¥1,100,000 | $4,000–$7,333 |
| AOI 7 Clinic | Silicone, submental | ¥400,000–¥850,000 | $2,667–$5,667 |
| Shinanozaka Clinic | Silicone, conservative sizing | ¥380,000–¥800,000 | $2,533–$5,333 |
Prices exclude consult fees, pre-op labs, dental clearance (if intraoral), and post-op medications unless stated. ¥150 = $1 used for conversion. Sliding genioplasty, when offered, is typically quoted separately at ¥900,000–¥1,800,000.
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Budget ¥380,000–¥1,200,000 ($2,533–$8,000) for silicone chin implant placement in 2026. Material upgrades to Medpor or Gore-Tex add ¥50,000–¥150,000. Anesthesia, labs, and post-op medications typically add ¥30,000–¥70,000 if not bundled into the surgical quote. Sliding genioplasty is a separate procedure and runs ¥900,000–¥1,800,000 when offered.
Chin implant is a one-time surgical procedure with effectively permanent results — silicone implants can stay in place for decades, though some patients elect to remove or swap them if facial aging changes the desired aesthetic. Revision rates in properly sized, correctly placed implants are 2–5% over 10 years. Hyaluronic acid chin filler by comparison lasts 9–18 months per treatment and requires ongoing maintenance.
Yes — for patients with a retruded or under-projected chin, a properly sized chin implant delivers a predictable increase in anterior projection and cleaner lower-face balance. The effect on jawline transition (the line from chin to angle) is often where the biggest aesthetic improvement comes from. Filler can simulate the look in smaller doses but does not match an implant's projection at larger volumes or hold the shape as crisply.
It is a low-to-moderate-risk procedure in the hands of JSAPS or JSPRS-certified surgeons. Expected side effects: swelling for 1–3 weeks, bruising for 1–2 weeks, temporary numbness at the lower lip and chin for 2–3 months as the mental nerve recovers, and a faint submental scar (if submental approach). Less common risks include implant malposition requiring revision (2–4%), infection (1–3%, higher with intraoral approach), asymmetry, and bone resorption under the implant over years — usually cosmetically insignificant but visible on imaging. Capsular contracture around a chin implant is rare.
Yes. Plan 8–12 days in Japan: day 1–2 consult and pre-op labs (plus dental check if intraoral), day 3 surgery (outpatient, 1–1.5 hours under IV sedation or general), day 4–6 rest with chin taping, day 7 suture removal, day 8–10 clearance to fly. Bring soft food preferences for the first week — yogurt, miso soup, rice porridge are all easy to find in Tokyo convenience stores.
Chin filler uses 1–3 mL of hyaluronic acid (Juvéderm Voluma, Restylane Defyne) to add projection gradually, costs ¥80,000–¥200,000 per session, lasts 9–18 months, and is reversible with hyaluronidase if you don't like the result. A chin implant is a single procedure with permanent projection, higher upfront cost (¥380,000–¥1,200,000), and a cleaner jawline transition — but it's surgery with surgical risk. Most Tokyo surgeons suggest trying filler first to confirm the target projection, then moving to an implant if the aesthetic works but the maintenance cost and repeated injections become tedious.
Yes — and it's common. Chin implant is frequently combined with rhinoplasty (balancing the facial profile), with buccal fat removal (sharpening the lower face), or with neck liposuction (improving the jawline transition further). Combining adds OR time but not always separate anesthesia charges, and most Tokyo surgeons cap combined facial surgery at 4 hours per session for safety. Stacking with lower facelift is less common and typically staged.
Tokyo sits mid-range in the East Asian chin implant market. Seoul has high volume and some aggressive package pricing; Bangkok can be cheaper on headline price but with wider facility variance. Tokyo's value is the combination of JSAPS-level surgical training, high implant quality control, and strong post-op safety infrastructure — relevant for a permanent implant where infection prevention and correct placement matter for decades, not just months. For English-speaking care, Tokyo pricing is competitive.
Chin implant Tokyo options in 2026 span five English-capable plastic surgery clinics, silicone and Medpor/Gore-Tex material choices, submental and intraoral placement approaches, and pricing from ¥380,000 to ¥1,200,000. The right choice depends on your anatomy, whether filler has already confirmed the target projection, and whether a sliding genioplasty might fit better than an implant. Kanbi shortlists the right clinic for your case, handles the Japanese-language booking, and coordinates pre-op labs and post-op check-ins in English — submit a treatment request at kanbicare.com to start.
Related Kanbi guides: rhinoplasty in Tokyo, jaw slimming botox in Tokyo, and neck lift in Tokyo.
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