Fat-dissolving injection (Kybella)
Deoxycholic acid (fat-dissolving injection)
Fat-dissolving injections for the chin and face are advertised everywhere in Japanese cosmetic medicine, but none of the products is approved here. Under Japanese rules a doctor may import and use them on personal responsibility, so quality varies by clinic; ask which product is used and whether it is FDA- or CE-approved abroad.
- Prescription status
- Not approved in Japan
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Kybella · Belkyra
Over the counter
Kybella is not approved in Japan. Clinics import it or use unapproved 'BNLS' or phosphatidylcholine cocktails at their own discretion, fully self-paid.
Prescription products in Japan
0 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
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Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
All listed products (0) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
Bringing it into Japan
Not approved in Japan, so it cannot be prescribed or bought here. Bringing your own supply for personal use follows the normal rule: up to 1 month of prescription medicine without paperwork.
Names abroad
| US | Kybella |
|---|---|
| UK | Belkyra |
| Korea | 카이벨라, 윤곽주사 |
| China | 溶脂针 |
| Taiwan | 倍克脂 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.