Plaza Plastic Surgery

Plaza Plastic Surgery — known formally as Plaza Clinic — is a unique and distinctive cosmetic and plastic surgery practice in Tokyo, Japan. It is notable as the only plastic surgery clinic in Japan that is owned and operated by US board-certified plastic surgeons. The surgical team trained in both Japan and the United States, completing the Chief Plastic Surgery Residency Programs at two of America's most prestigious institutions — UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and SUNY (State University of New York) — and practicing in the US for more than 18 years before establishing the clinic in Tokyo.

This combination of US board certification, extensive US clinical experience, and Japanese medical training creates a practice that uniquely bridges the two worlds of American cosmetic surgery standards and Japanese aesthetic sensibility. The surgical team is fully bilingual in English and Japanese, enabling them to communicate directly and fluently with both English-speaking international and expatriate patients and Japanese-speaking domestic patients — without the need for interpretation during consultations, surgical planning discussions, or post-operative care.

Plaza Clinic positions itself squarely at the intersection of cosmetic surgery tourism and expatriate healthcare in Tokyo. For English-speaking patients living in Tokyo or visiting Japan — whether on business, vacation, or specifically to access Japanese-standard medical care — the clinic provides a rare opportunity to receive US-certified plastic surgery in Japan without any language barrier. For international patients whose home countries have long waiting lists for cosmetic procedures or higher costs than Japan, the clinic offers an accessible and high-quality alternative.

The clinic operates to both US board certification standards and full compliance with Japanese medical regulations, combining the procedural standards and patient communication practices typical of top US cosmetic surgery practices with the precision, care standards, and safety culture characteristic of Japanese medical practice.

Plaza Plastic Surgery provides a comprehensive range of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures performed by US board-certified surgeons to American aesthetic and safety standards, delivered in the Tokyo clinical environment.

Facial procedures include rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) in both Western and East Asian aesthetic frameworks, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery — including both double-eyelid surgery for Asian patients and upper/lower eyelid rejuvenation for international patients), facelift and mini-lift, brow lift, chin implants and genioplasty, otoplasty (ear correction), and fat transfer for facial volume restoration. The surgeons' experience with both Asian and Western facial aesthetics is a particular strength, enabling culturally appropriate outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Body contouring procedures include liposuction (traditional and VASER-assisted), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift, and mommy makeover combinations. Breast surgery encompasses augmentation with silicone or saline implants, breast reduction mammaplasty, mastopexy (breast lift), and gynecomastia correction in male patients. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments offered include Botox, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation, and skin rejuvenation procedures.

The clinic's US board-certified surgeons also manage reconstructive plastic surgery cases including post-traumatic scar revision, keloid treatment, and correction of complications from previous surgeries performed elsewhere — the latter being a significant clinical service for patients seeking revision surgery by a certified specialist.

Plaza Plastic Surgery operates from a dedicated private clinic in Tokyo, providing a modern and professionally managed surgical environment in Japan's capital city. The clinic is designed to provide a comfortable, discreet, and high-quality experience for patients undergoing cosmetic surgery consultations and procedures.

Surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia or sedation are performed in a fully equipped surgical suite with qualified anesthesiology support, recovery room nursing care, and all the monitoring and emergency equipment required for the safe delivery of anesthesia in an outpatient surgical setting. For less complex procedures performed under local anesthesia, the clinic's procedure rooms provide a clean, comfortable, and properly equipped environment.

Pre-operative assessment includes necessary investigations and anesthetic evaluation prior to surgical procedures. Post-operative recovery care is provided at the clinic following procedures, with post-operative instructions provided in both English and Japanese. The clinic team is available for post-operative consultations and wound check appointments throughout the healing period.

Tokyo is one of the world's most cosmopolitan and easily navigable cities, with excellent public transport connections to all areas of the capital and direct international flight connections to North America, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and across Asia from Narita and Haneda airports. The clinic's location in Tokyo provides convenient access for both Tokyo-based patients and international visitors combining a cosmetic procedure with time in Japan.

Plaza Plastic Surgery is specifically oriented to serve international and English-speaking patients in Tokyo. The surgeons' bilingual English-Japanese capability and their US board certification address the two most significant barriers that English-speaking patients face when seeking cosmetic surgery in Japan: language barriers and uncertainty about surgeon qualifications.

Initial consultations are conducted in English, allowing patients to discuss their aesthetic goals, ask questions about procedures, and review pre-operative instructions directly with their surgeon without interpretation. The clinic can arrange consultations by telephone or video call for patients who wish to assess the surgeon and plan their procedure before travelling to Tokyo.

For international visitors travelling specifically for cosmetic surgery, the clinic provides guidance on recovery timelines to assist in planning the duration of the visit. Post-operative care instructions are provided in English, and the surgeons and clinic team remain available by phone and email for post-operative questions after the patient returns home. The clinic can also provide a formal letter for patients' home physicians or insurance purposes following procedures.

Tokyo offers an extraordinary range of accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences, making a cosmetic surgery visit to Japan a unique and rewarding experience for international patients who wish to explore the city during their recovery period. Japan's reputation for exceptional service standards and personal attention extends into the medical sector, with clinic staff committed to delivering the highest levels of individual care and responsiveness.

The surgeons at Plaza Plastic Surgery hold US board certification in plastic surgery — the most rigorous and globally recognized credential in the specialty. US board certification in plastic surgery, awarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), requires completion of an accredited plastic surgery residency program, passage of comprehensive written and oral board examinations, and ongoing continuing medical education and maintenance of certification. The Plaza Clinic surgeons completed Chief Plastic Surgery Residency Programs at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and SUNY (State University of New York) — two of America's most prestigious and competitive plastic surgery training programs — and maintained active practice in the United States for over 18 years before establishing the Tokyo practice.

Beyond US board certification, the surgeons hold full Japanese medical licensure to practice medicine and surgery in Japan, issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). This dual US-Japanese credentialing means that the clinic meets both American board standards and Japanese national licensing requirements — providing international patients with assurance across both regulatory frameworks.

The clinic operates within Japan's regulatory framework for licensed medical facilities, complying with the Medical Care Act (医療法) requirements for surgical clinic facilities, sterile conditions, anesthesia standards, and patient safety. Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare maintains strict licensing and inspection standards for all licensed medical practices, providing an additional layer of regulatory oversight on top of the surgeons' personal US board credentials.