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GOURI injection Lowest level in Japan: 54,800 yen (per bottle) with 21% off
At our clinic, the free consultation is handled directly by a specialist physician, not by a beauty counselor as at major clinics. For this reason, there is no hard selling whatsoever during the free consultation, which has made it very well received even by patients who are new to aesthetic treatments. Please book with peace of mind.
Group Chief Director, Smart Skin Clinic Group
Ishii Kota
Career
Graduated from Juntendo University School of Medicine
Worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital and affiliated facilities
Worked at a major aesthetic clinic in Tokyo
Affiliations / Qualifications
Board-certified specialist, Japan Surgical Society
Board-certified specialist, Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
What is a GOURI injection?
GOURI is an injectable formulation containing an ingredient called PCL (polycaprolactone).
The PCL in GOURI is liquefied, making it the world's first "liquefied PCL formulation" to be developed.
Being transformed into a liquid rather than a solid.
What is PCL?
PCL is a thread used in the medical field. Technically, it is called a "biodegradable synthetic polymer," meaning it dissolves and is absorbed within the body. It is also worth noting the word "polymer," as high-molecular-weight ingredients can be expected to add volume.
Because PCL is a thread and is a foreign substance to the body, a "foreign body reaction" occurs within the body. This foreign body reaction stimulates the fibroblasts within the skin (the dermis), increasing and activating collagen and elastin to deliver a lifting effect.
This PCL is also a type of thread used in thread lifts. In thread lifts the PCL is solid, but the PCL in GOURI is liquefied.
This ingredient, PCL, has been approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and the CE (European safety standard) and has a strong safety profile.
Differences from conventional PCL formulations
PCL formulations other than GOURI have existed before.
However, conventional PCL was not liquefied but solid (particulate), so it carried the risk of vascular embolism and of forming lumps.
GOURI is the PCL formulation that resolves these risks.
Gouri case photos (before/after)
GOURI's three characteristics (3S)
GOURI has the following three characteristics.
- Spreadability
- Sustainability
- Safety
These are called the 3S, an acronym for the three characteristics.
(1) Spreadability
Liquefied PCL is highly spreadable. This offers two advantages.
(1) Because it spreads over a wide area, it works evenly throughout.
(2) It requires fewer injection sites to produce a broad effect, so the treatment time is shorter.
(2) Sustainability
PCL forms aggregates within the skin (creating a three-dimensional matrix) and increases and activates collagen over the medium to long term.
Specifically,about 6 to 12 monthsThe effect is sustained continuously for
(3) Safety
PCL is a highly safe ingredient approved by the FDA and CE.
It is liquefied, so there is very little risk of vascular embolism or lump formation.
Effect
GOURI offers a variety of benefits for the skin.
- Improved skin elasticity
- Lift-up
- Tightening
- Improvement of sagging
- Hollows under the eyes
- Improvement of wrinkles at the outer corners of the eyes
- Improvement of hollow cheeks
- Improvement of fine lines
- Improvement of melasma
Among these, what is especially characteristic of GOURI isits strong effect on lifting and improving sagging.These are notable examples.
Recommended number/frequency of treatments
It is recommended to perform 3 to 4 sessions, spaced about one month apart. After that, maintenance about every six months to a year is recommended.
Treatment Area / Method
Treatment areas
The main treatment areas can be broadly grouped into the following three.
- Forehead
- Cheeks (around the eyes, cheeks, and mouth)
- Neck
Treatment Method
As a starting point, there are two types of injection needles used in GOURI, as follows.
- Sharp needle = pointed tip
- Blunt needle = not pointed
In the GOURI procedure, the orange points in the figure below are pierced with (1) a sharp needle to make an opening in the skin.
Next, (2) a blunt needle is passed through the opening just made. GOURI is then injected into the light-blue areas in the figure above.
(1) There is some pain when the sharp needle penetrates the skin, but (2) there is little pain when the blunt needle is moved. You may feel some discomfort or pain when the product is injected.
With the injection method shown in the figure, the recommended dose is one vial per side, for a total of two vials.
Smart Skin Clinic's Gouri pricing, among the lowest in Japan
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| 1cc | Price |
| 1 bottle | 54,800 yen |
| 2 bottles | 98,400 yen (1 vial 49,000 yen) |
| 3 bottles | 158,400 yen (1 vial 52,800 yen) |
| 4 bottles | 190,000 yen (1 vial 47,500 yen) |
| 6 threads | 269,400 yen (1 vial 44,900 yen) |
| 8 threads | 339,200 yen (1 vial 42,400 yen) |
Need for Anesthesia | High
Prices shown are all-inclusive, covering anesthesia and other fees.
This is because anesthesia is recommended for this treatment, so the standard practice is to perform it after applying anesthetic cream or administering local anesthesia.
- 10,000 yen discount for eligible monitor cases (available with a set of 4 or more)
- All prices include tax
- This is not covered by insurance; it is an elective (out-of-pocket) treatment.
Monitor Requirements
①Intended Use｜We may publish your photos on our website, Instagram, and similar media with the eye area concealed, or show them to other patients as treatment examples [please picture typical case photos].
②Procedure｜You pay the regular price at your first visit, and we refund the difference (between the regular price and the monitor price) when the monitor photos are taken (3 to 7 days after the second treatment).
For lifting purposes, injections are placed into the cheeks, and 2 bottles (2cc) per session are recommended.
If you would like a set of 3 sessions, choosing the set of 6 offers better value. If you would like a set of 4 sessions, choosing the set of 8 offers better value.
Who cannot receive this treatment
Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Those with abnormal immune function or a history of it, and those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy
Those prone to keloid formation, hypertrophic scarring, or pigmentation disorders
Those with a bleeding tendency, or those taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or anticoagulants such as warfarin
- Those who have excessive sunburn, eczema, dermatitis, severely inflamed acne, or scabs at the Juvelook Volume (Lenisna) injection site
Risks / Side Effects
At the needle puncture site:
Redness, swelling, pain, edema
Bruising
Temporary raised bumps
At the injection site
- Nodules
Downtime
Redness and raised bumps may occur at the injection site, but in most cases they return to normal in about 24 hours.
Due to the nature of the treatment, subcutaneous bleeding may occur at the needle puncture site, though not always. If bruising occurs, it gradually fades over 10 to 14 days.
Progression
Results vary from person to person, so the following is a general progression for reference.
After a few days
You feel changes such as improved skin radiance.
After a few weeks
You also begin to feel some lift and other effects.
After one month
You increasingly feel effects such as lifting and improved skin elasticity.
Aftercare
For 24 hours after the treatment, avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, baths (showers are fine), and alcohol (small amounts are acceptable). We recommend reducing irritation to the skin and refraining from vigorous activity for at least about three days after the treatment.
Treatment Flow
You can easily book from your smartphone.
A smart, effortless check-in: just give your name and our clinic IT system completes reception right away.
During counseling, please feel free to share any concerns. Rest assured, there is no pushy sales.
After marking is done, we perform the injection while checking in with you as we go.
We will provide detailed instructions on how to care for the treated area and what to keep in mind in your daily life.
In addition, with a focus on prevention and maintenance, we recommend appropriate home care products—such as oral medications and skincare products—that can help alleviate your concerns.
Physician's comment
GOURI itself is not yet very well known in Japan, but it is a formulation that has become a topic of discussion at prestigious international conferences such as the AMWC.
An abbreviation for the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress.
A one-of-a-kind international medical conference series with a strong reputation for bringing together the world's top cosmetic-medicine and anti-aging specialists to share their expertise.
[Official website]https://www.amwc-japan.com/
In actual practice, we feel that, compared with other injectable formulations, GOURI offers a comprehensive approach to the concerns of people in their 40s and beyond.
Please feel free to consult us if you have concerns such as sagging or wanting to lift and firm your face.
Why we can deliver both "high quality" and "some of the lowest prices in the nation"The reasons we can achieve this
In fact, more than 90% of aesthetic clinics carry too many unnecessary costs to offer their patients the best possible price.
Guided by this awareness of the problem, we created an aesthetic clinic completely unlike the conventional norm.
(1) Areas with low rent
(2) Cutting back on lavish interiors
(3) Cutting back on excess staffing
(4) Cutting back on excessive advertising spend
This is how we deliver something other clinics can't match: the "High-quality Gouri injections offered at some of the lowest prices in Japan" we're able to achieve.
Some patients are also concerned about whether a formulation is genuine, given the low price.
To ease such concerns,we open a brand-new formulation on the spot and show it to you,which gives our patients peace of mind.
Smart Skin Clinic consistently earns high ratings in reviews on Google, Hot Pepper, KireiPass, and more.
At Smart Skin Clinic, we think carefully about what our patients truly need and thoroughly cut out unnecessary costs, allowing us to deliver affordability, high quality, and high satisfaction all at once.
As a result,we earn high ratings across a variety of review sites, including Google and Hot Pepper Beauty.we have earned.
As a result, about 80% of those who visit us once return for repeat treatment.
Google review rating 4.5/5.0 (97 reviews)
Hot Pepper Beauty rating 4.57/5.00
KireiPass rating4.30/5.00
Kumapon rating4.71/5.00
Gangnam Unni rating9.3/10.0
Details
| Treatment Time | About 20 to 30 minutes (not including counseling) |
| Recommended Number & Frequency of Treatments | It is recommended to perform sets of 3 to 4 sessions at intervals of about one month. - After that, maintenance is recommended about once every six months to one year. |
| Downtime | About 24 hours |
| Treatment on the day of counseling | Available |
| Makeup | Possible right after the treatment |
| Skincare | Possible right after the treatment |
| Shower | Possible from the same day |
| Pain | A sharp, stinging pain when the needle is inserted A dull, pressing pain during the injection |
Introducing other injectable treatments at Smart Skin Clinic for those with skin-quality concerns
In addition to Gouri injections, Smart Skin Clinic offers other injection treatments designed to help improve skin quality.
If you are interested in the Juvelook injection shown in the case photo above, please refer to the link below.
Legal Notices
GOURI treatment includes procedures using pharmaceuticals or medical devices that are not approved in Japan. The pharmaceuticals and devices used in the treatment are personally imported under the judgment of our physicians.
Please refer to this page for information on medications and similar items that require caution in personal importation.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Medications and Similar Items That Require Caution in Personal Importation."
Smart Skin Clinic
Smart Skin Clinic
A clinic built on the concept of "making aesthetic medicine more accessible and smart."
Rather than spending on ornate interiors, we keep fit-out costs down, and rather than adding equipment indiscriminately, we carefully select only the devices we need to keep equipment costs down.
We aim to "make aesthetic medicine more accessible" for you.
Physician Who Supervised This Page
Smart Skin Clinic, Chief Medical Director / Physician
Kota Ishii
We oversee treatment policies across the entire group, tailored to the skin condition of each individual patient. The content on this page has been reviewed and approved in line with our clinic's treatment policies.
Interview with Director Kota Ishii
Kota Ishii, our Chief Medical Director, shares our clinic's approach to patient care.
Clinic List
Jimbocho Clinic
〒101-0054
3-16-1 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, EX Kanda Nishiki-cho Building 8F (general reception) / 7F
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–20:00 / Sat & Sun 10:00–19:00
Yokohama Clinic
〒221-0835
TS Plaza Building 2F, 2-23-2 Tsuruya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Hours: 10:00–19:00
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