Meet Dr. Masanobu Yamashita – Craniofacial & Facial Cosmetic Surgeon
Masanobu Yamashita, MD, is board-certified in both Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery. As an Associate Professor at Kanazawa Medical University Plastic Surgery, Dr. Yamashita specializes in Craniofacial and Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Yamashita specializes in facial cosmetic surgery. His aim is to help patients achieve their goal of a more natural, youthful appearance. At his consultation, he works directly with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan designed to enhance their own natural features. His state-of-the-art techniques have attracted patients from all over Japan.
With extensive training in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Yamashita applies a meticulous and safety-oriented approach to every procedure. His clinical experience and fellowship training at UCLA have shaped a surgical philosophy that prioritizes precision, subtle refinement, and long-term patient satisfaction.
Consultation Language
English-language consultations are available on Tuesdays and Saturdays with Dr. Masanobu Yamashita.
Treatments Provided by Dr. Masanobu Yamashita
・Facial contouring surgery (including facial feminization)
・Orthognathic (jaw) surgery
・Rhinoplasty
Masanobu Yamashita, M.D.
1997
Graduated from Kanazawa Medical University, School of Medicine
1997
Joined the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University
2008
Clinical Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
(Mentor: Dr. Henry K. Kawamoto, Jr., M.D., D.D.S.)
Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery Center
2010
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University
(Specialties: Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery)
2017
Associate Professor,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University
・Board Certifications & Memberships
・Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
・Board-Certified Specialist, Japanese Society of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
・Board-Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon (Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic ・Surgery (JSAPS))
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