For those new to regenerative medicine, it is natural to feel nervous or anxious about visiting a clinic. At AVAN TOKYO, we provide clear explanations regarding our treatment procedures and clinic policies to ensure that first-time visitors can attend with confidence.
At AVAN TOKYO Ginza Joint Regenerative Medicine, we treat pain in the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and other joints by injecting stem cell culture supernatant derived from adipose stem cells into the joint. Joint examinations and injections are performed by the clinic director and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine may sound complicated. The stem cell culture supernatant used in our joint injections is a liquid containing components secreted while stem cells are cultured. The cells themselves are not injected.
Stem cell culture supernatant contains cytokines, exosomes and other components. Injected into the joint, it aims to reduce inflammation and support tissue repair. Results vary from person to person.
Hyaluronic acid injections aim to lubricate the joint. Injections of stem cell culture supernatant are given for a different purpose. This is elective (self-pay) treatment, so health insurance does not apply.
For Those with These Concerns
AVAN TOKYO welcomes many patients with the following concerns:
Knee pain (such as knee osteoarthritis), shoulder pain (such as frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injury), elbow and wrist pain (such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow), and ankle or hip pain. We are consulted by people who find stairs difficult, cannot kneel, cannot raise their arm, whose pain has not changed despite hyaluronic acid injections, or who have been advised to have surgery and want to consider other options.
Initial Consultation Process
At AVAN TOKYO, we begin with a thorough consultation. We carefully inquire about your concerns, desires, current health status, lifestyle habits, and other relevant factors to propose the most appropriate treatment method.
During the consultation, we provide clear explanations of all information you wish to know, including treatment content, expected effects, risks and side effects, costs, and post-treatment lifestyle considerations. Please feel free to ask any questions or express any concerns you may have.
Our clinic does not engage in aggressive solicitation. Furthermore, there is no need to make a treatment decision on the spot. We believe that allowing patients to consider carefully and receive treatment only after being fully convinced leads to favorable outcomes.
Ensuring Your Peace of Mind During Treatment
What AVAN TOKYO values most is the trust relationship with our patients. When we determine from a medical perspective that a treatment is not appropriate, we will not recommend it unnecessarily. Our mission is to provide sincere medical care with the patient’s health and safety as our foremost priority.
No treatment is entirely without risk. For this reason, we wish to provide patients with accurate information and realistic expectations, ensuring they receive treatment only after being fully convinced. During pre-treatment consultations, we dedicate sufficient time to respond carefully not only to your desires but also to your anxieties and questions.
Regarding Costs
Treatment costs will be explained in detail during the initial consultation. When there is a possibility of additional costs arising, we inform patients in advance, striving to ensure that treatment is received with full understanding and consent.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding costs, please feel free to inquire. We employ a transparent fee structure, allowing you to consider treatment with confidence.
Post-Treatment Follow-Up
At AVAN TOKYO, we provide careful explanations regarding post-treatment progress and support patients throughout their recovery period to ensure peace of mind. We have established a system that allows patients to consult with us at any time if concerns arise, and we value our relationship with patients even after treatment is completed.
Our Ginza Location
Our clinic is located in Ginza, offering excellent transportation access and convenient accessibility for visits after work or during shopping trips. With favorable station access, the location provides an easily accessible environment even for patients traveling from distant areas.
Our clinic interior is designed with privacy considerations, allowing you to visit with confidence without concern about encountering other patients.
International Patients Are Welcome
Our clinic, located in the international district of Ginza, welcomes many patients from overseas. We strive to ensure that everyone can receive treatment with confidence, carefully attending to language barriers and cultural differences.
Frequently Asked Questions Are Also Available
Regarding questions commonly received from patients concerning treatment, costs, post-treatment lifestyle, and other matters, we provide guidance on our website as well. Please review this information first, and if you have additional questions you wish to explore in detail, please inquire directly during your consultation.
Please Feel Free to Consult with Us First
It is natural to think carefully before any procedure on your body. At AVAN TOKYO Ginza, we provide careful consultations and clear explanations so that you can decide on treatment with confidence.
Please feel free to talk to us about your joint pain. The first consultation is free.