{"id":10780,"date":"2026-08-24T10:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T01:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/?p=10780"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T01:12:10","slug":"artmake-removal-tokyo-laser-revision-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/artmake-removal-tokyo-laser-revision-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Artmake Removal Tokyo: Laser &#038; Revision Options Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- kjmc-en-layout-preview:start --><\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-layout-override\" style=\"display: contents;\">\n<style>#main_col{max-width:980px !important;width:auto !important;}#left_col{width:100% !important;float:none !important;}.post_content{font-size:19px !important;line-height:1.9 !important;color:#222 !important;}.post_content p{margin:0 0 1.4em !important;font-size:19px !important;}.post_content li{font-size:19px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;margin-bottom:.4em;}.post_content strong{color:#111;}.post_content h2{font-size:30px !important;line-height:1.4 !important;margin:2.4em 0 1em !important;color:#1e2b3d !important;}.post_content h3{font-size:22px !important;line-height:1.5 !important;margin:1.8em 0 .8em !important;color:#1e2b3d !important;}#post_title{font-size:34px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;}@media (max-width:767px){.post_content{font-size:16px !important;line-height:1.65 !important;}.post_content p{font-size:16px !important;margin:0 0 1em !important;}.post_content li{font-size:16px !important;line-height:1.6 !important;margin-bottom:.25em !important;}.post_content h2{font-size:20px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;margin:1.6em 0 .7em !important;}.post_content h3{font-size:17px !important;line-height:1.4 !important;margin:1.4em 0 .6em !important;}#post_title{font-size:22px !important;line-height:1.3 !important;}}<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- kjmc-en-layout-preview:end --><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many laser sessions will I need to remove my eyebrow artmake?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It depends on the pigment, its depth and your goal. 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Many patients choose partial fading followed by a redesign rather than pursuing complete clearance first.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Artmake\/Tattoo\u00a0Removal in Tokyo: Laser and Revision Options<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Artmake Removal in Tokyo: Laser and Revision Options\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_12556702_1787355048.webp\" alt=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Artmake Removal in Tokyo: Laser and Revision Options\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Regretting<strong> an eyebrow, eyeliner or lip artmake, tattoo<\/strong> is more common than most people realise, and the anxiety of looking in the mirror at shapes or colors you did not ask for is genuinely difficult to live with. The good news is that unwanted permanent makeup can usually be faded, corrected or removed \u2014 but the process is slower and more nuanced than most social media posts suggest.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains how artmake removal actually works in Tokyo, what the published evidence says about laser treatment of cosmetic tattoos, and how removal compares with revision approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn in this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why artmake pigments behave differently from ordinary tattoo ink under a laser<\/li>\n<li>How laser removal works, and why colours can darken or change during treatment<\/li>\n<li>How laser removal compares with colour correction, camouflage and surgical revision<\/li>\n<li>How artmake removal is priced and regulated in Japan, and what to expect at consultation<\/li>\n<li>Realistic healing, aftercare and candidacy considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Is Artmake, and Why Is It Harder to Remove Than a Regular Tattoo?<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 What Is Artmake, and Why Is It Harder to Remove Than a Regul\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_3985354_1787355049.webp\" alt=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 What Is Artmake, and Why Is It Harder to Remove Than a Regul\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Artmake<\/strong> \u2014 also called permanent makeup, medical permanent makeup or micropigmentation \u2014 is the practice of depositing pigment into the skin with fine needles to shape eyebrows, define eyelids or tint lips. Medically and legally, it is a tattoo.<\/p>\n<p>Japan&#8217;s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare made this explicit in a notice dated 8 November 2001 (\u533b\u653f\u533b\u767a\u7b2c105\u53f7), which classified &#8220;the act of inserting ink or similar pigments into the skin surface using a needle with pigment attached&#8221; as medical practice. In practical terms, artmake and its removal must be carried out within a medical setting by, or under the direction of, a licensed physician.<\/p>\n<h3>The pigment chemistry is the real problem<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cosmetic pigments<\/strong> used for brows and lips frequently contain mineral oxides \u2014 particularly iron oxides and titanium dioxide \u2014 chosen because they give warm, skin-friendly browns, pinks and flesh tones. These same compounds are what make removal unpredictable.<\/p>\n<p>A 2024 study in <em>Aesthetic Medicine<\/em> examining skin-toned tattoo ink under <strong>a 755 nm picosecond laser<\/strong> described micropigmentation removal as &#8220;challenging due to the complexity of cosmetic skin-toned inks that contain titanium and iron oxides.&#8221; Ordinary black body-art ink, by contrast, tends to respond more predictably.<\/p>\n<h2>How Laser Artmake Removal Works<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 How Laser Artmake Removal Works\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7147826_1787355050.webp\" alt=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 How Laser Artmake Removal Works\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Laser removal<\/strong> uses extremely short pulses of light that are absorbed by pigment particles in the dermis. The particles fragment, and the body&#8217;s immune system gradually carries the fragments away over the following weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Two device families dominate: Q-switched lasers, which deliver nanosecond pulses, and picosecond lasers, which deliver pulses roughly a thousand times shorter. A 2023 chart review published in the <em>Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology<\/em> looked at 76 patients treated for eyeliner and eyebrow tattoos; 50.0 percent were treated with a 755 nm picosecond laser, 28.9 percent with a 532\/1064 nm high peak-powered picosecond laser, and 18.4 percent with a combination of both.<\/p>\n<h3>Paradoxical darkening and colour unmasking<\/h3>\n<p>The effect most people fear is <strong>paradoxical darkening<\/strong>: a brow that looks light brown turns grey, near-black or greenish immediately after treatment. This happens because laser energy chemically reduces the mineral oxides in the pigment. A 2022 case report in the same journal explained that &#8220;paradoxical darkening of red or pink tattoos after QS laser usually occurs due to reduction of ferric oxide to ferrous oxide.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, darkening is not always permanent. In that case report, a pink lip tattoo darkened within two days of laser exposure and then improved substantially within roughly two months without further intervention. The 2024 <em>Aesthetic Medicine<\/em> study went further, tracking an eyebrow tattoo that turned greenish and then darker before pigment finally began to clear after the eighth session, concluding that &#8220;ink darkening seems to be inevitable during the treatment, however, it should not be seen as a complication but as a part of the elimination process.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A related phenomenon is <strong>colour unmasking<\/strong>, where hidden underlying tones surface as the top layer fragments. In the 2023 chart review, 26.3 percent of cases involved the unmasking of other colours such as red, orange, yellow, green and blue.<\/p>\n<h3>How many sessions to expect<\/h3>\n<p>There is no single answer, and any clinic promising a fixed number should be treated with caution. In the 2023 chart review of eyeliner and eyebrow tattoos, patients received a mean of 2.8 treatments, with a range of 1 to 12. The 2024 study reported that its single eyebrow case required eleven treatments in total for complete removal.<\/p>\n<p>The gap is explained by goals: fading enough to allow a fresh, better-shaped artmake usually takes far fewer sessions than clearing pigment entirely. Sessions are spread across months to allow the skin to recover between treatments.<\/p>\n<h2>Removal Versus Revision: Comparing Your Options<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Removal Versus Revision: Comparing Your Options\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_5069508_1787355051.webp\" alt=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Removal Versus Revision: Comparing Your Options\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Complete erasure is not always the goal, and it is not always the most sensible route. The table below compares the main approaches discussed at consultation.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Approach<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">How it works<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Best suited to<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Key considerations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Laser removal<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Q-switched or picosecond pulses fragment pigment for clearance by the immune system<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Wrong colour, wrong shape, or pigment that must go before any redesign<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Multiple sessions; darkening and colour unmasking are documented; results vary by pigment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Partial fading, then new artmake<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">A shorter laser course lightens the old work so new pigment can be redesigned over it<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Shape or thickness problems where the colour is acceptable<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Usually fewer sessions than full clearance; the old outline may still faintly show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Camouflage with skin-toned pigment<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Flesh-coloured pigment is tattooed over the unwanted work to disguise it<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Small, well-defined areas in limited cases<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Skin-toned inks are rich in iron and titanium oxides and are among the hardest to laser later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Surgical revision<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Excision or scar-directed surgery by a plastic surgeon<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Selected cases, typically small areas or existing scarring<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Leaves a surgical scar; assessed individually and not appropriate for most brow cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Watchful waiting<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Allowing natural fading over time before deciding<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Recent work that is still settling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">No intervention risk, but fading is slow and incomplete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The camouflage row deserves emphasis. Covering unwanted artmake with flesh-toned pigment can look acceptable at first, yet it layers precisely the mineral-oxide-heavy inks that respond least predictably to lasers. It can make future removal considerably harder.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Artmake Removal in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Cost of Artmake Removal in Tokyo\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7108227_1787355052.webp\" alt=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Cost of Artmake Removal in Tokyo\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Artmake removal is cosmetic treatment, and in Japan cosmetic medicine is delivered as <em>jiy\u016b shinry\u014d<\/em> (self-pay care) outside the public health insurance system. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare&#8217;s notice of 15 August 2025 (\u533b\u653f\u767a0815\u7b2c21\u53f7) describes cosmetic medicine explicitly in these self-pay terms.<\/p>\n<p>Because artmake removal is priced per session and per area \u2014 and because the number of sessions cannot be known before a physician has examined the pigment \u2014 Tokyo clinics generally quote a per-session fee rather than a package total. Treat any advertised &#8220;complete removal&#8221; price with scepticism, and ask specifically what happens if more sessions are needed than estimated.<\/p>\n<p>Please see the <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC or Kojimachi Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/strong> official price page or contact us via LINE \/ WhatsApp for a current quote. To confirm the latest pricing and receive an estimate based on your actual pigment, book a consultation with BIOTOPE CLINIC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Healing, Aftercare and Who Is a Good Candidate<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Healing, Aftercare and Who Is a Good Candidate\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7108235_1787355053.webp\" alt=\"Artmake removal Tokyo: laser and revision options \u2014 Healing, Aftercare and Who Is a Good Candidate\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>After a laser session the treated area typically feels hot and looks swollen, and a crust may form over the following days. The 2023 chart review of 76 eyeliner and eyebrow patients documented no adverse events relating to scarring, permanent loss of hair in the treated area, tissue necrosis or burns, though no procedure is free of risk.<\/p>\n<h3>Aftercare basics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not pick or scrub any crust; let it separate on its own.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the area clean and apply any ointment exactly as instructed.<\/li>\n<li>Protect the area from sun exposure, which raises the risk of pigment change.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid makeup over the treated area until the skin has closed.<\/li>\n<li>Report unusual pain, spreading redness or discharge to the clinic promptly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Candidacy<\/h3>\n<p>Good candidates are people in general good health who understand that removal is a course of treatment rather than a single appointment, and who can accept some uncertainty about the final result. A physician will want to know the pigment colour, roughly when and where the artmake was performed, whether it has been lasered before, and whether you have a history of keloid scarring, photosensitivity or active skin disease in the area. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and certain medications may make it appropriate to postpone.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Misconceptions About Artmake Removal<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Misconception 1: &#8220;Artmake isn&#8217;t a real tattoo, so it washes out easily.&#8221;<\/strong> It is a tattoo. Japan&#8217;s 2001 ministry notice treats needle-and-pigment procedures as medical practice for precisely this reason, and the published removal literature reflects the difficulty: the 2024 <em>Aesthetic Medicine<\/em> case required eleven picosecond sessions for complete clearance of a single eyebrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Misconception 2: &#8220;If my brow turns dark after the laser, it is ruined forever.&#8221;<\/strong> Darkening is a recognised chemical reaction of iron and titanium oxides, not necessarily a permanent outcome. The 2022 case report documented substantial spontaneous improvement over about two months, and the 2024 study observed pigment finally clearing after the eighth session. That said, outcomes differ between individuals, which is why a test spot before treating an entire brow is a sensible precaution.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Get Artmake Care in Tokyo (Our Sister Clinic, BIOTOPE CLINIC)<\/h2>\n<p>Within our clinic group, artmake is performed at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai (Minato-ku), directed by Dr. Jun Karibe. Our English-speaking team covers both clinics and handles all English enquiries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/strong> in Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku, is the group&#8217;s main location and does not perform artmake. <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> opened in Shirokanedai in December 2021 as the group&#8217;s second clinic under the same director, a board-certified plastic surgeon.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering removal or revision of existing artmake, raise it at consultation. Whether laser treatment, partial fading before a redesign, or a different route is appropriate is a medical decision \u2014 and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare&#8217;s August 2025 cosmetic medicine notice reaffirmed that individualised medical judgements must be made by physicians, not by unlicensed counselling staff.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"kj-faq\">\n<dt>Q. How many laser sessions will I need to remove my eyebrow artmake?<\/dt>\n<dd>It depends on the pigment, its depth and your goal. A 2023 chart review of 76 eyeliner and eyebrow tattoo patients reported a mean of 2.8 treatments with a range of 1 to 12, while a 2024 case of complete eyebrow clearance required eleven sessions.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Will my brows definitely go black during treatment?<\/dt>\n<dd>Not necessarily. The 2023 chart review recorded no paradoxical darkening across its eyeliner and eyebrow cases, but darkening is well documented elsewhere with iron- and titanium-oxide pigments, which is why a test spot is advisable before treating the full area.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Can I have new artmake done after removal?<\/dt>\n<dd>In many cases yes, once the skin has fully settled and a physician has assessed the residual pigment. Many patients choose partial fading followed by a redesign rather than pursuing complete clearance first.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-inline\" style=\"background: #f7fbf7; border: 1px solid #d5e6d8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 26px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong>Have a question about this treatment?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 our English-speaking team usually replies the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.92em; margin: 4px 6px; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: middle;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Artmake and Tattoo removal in Tokyo<\/strong> is a medical treatment governed by Japanese medical practice rules, delivered on a self-pay basis, and best approached as a course rather than a single procedure. Laser treatment with Q-switched or picosecond devices is the mainstay, with published series reporting anything from one to eleven or more sessions depending on pigment and goal.<\/p>\n<p>Expect the possibility of darkening or colour unmasking along the way, be cautious about camouflage tattooing that layers more mineral-oxide pigment into the skin, and consider whether partial fading followed by a redesign meets your goal more efficiently than complete clearance. A consultation with a physician who can examine the pigment directly is the only way to get a realistic plan and an accurate quote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kjmc-en-booking-box\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f1faf3 0%,#e6f3ea 100%); border-radius: 14px; padding: 32px 24px; margin: 36px 0 24px; border: 1px solid #c5dccd; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #3a6e3a; border: none; padding: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">24\/7 Consultation &amp; Booking<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 48px; height: 2px; background: #3a6e3a; margin: 0 auto 22px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a3a1f; font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\">Book a Consultation or Treatment<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; color: #2c4a35; line-height: 1.75;\">Our English-speaking team responds via LINE or WhatsApp \u2014 usually the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: #06C755; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.02em; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(6,199,85,0.25); min-width: 240px; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@710uitns?ts=05311801&amp;oat_content=url#~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book via LINE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.02em; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.25); min-width: 240px; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbCA1v85K3zY4MLX2a1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Message on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Kream E, Jairath N, Bajaj S, Orbuch D, Wang JV, Geronemus RG. Laser Removal of Eyeliner and Eyebrow Tattoos: Chart Review, Experiences, and Learnings. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2023;16(11):47\u201349.<\/li>\n<li>Al-Jasser MI, Al-Issa A. Lip Tattoo Darkening After Q-Switched Laser Hair Removal Followed by Significant Spontaneous Improvement. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2022;15(4):10.<\/li>\n<li>Menozzi-Smarrito C, Smarrito S. Skin-toned tattoo ink: what should one expect in terms of ink darkening and removal when treated with a 755 nm pico-second laser? Aesthetic Medicine. 2024;10(1):e2024004.<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan). \u533b\u5e2b\u514d\u8a31\u3092\u6709\u3057\u306a\u3044\u8005\u306b\u3088\u308b\u8131\u6bdb\u884c\u70ba\u7b49\u306e\u53d6\u6271\u3044\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066 (Notice \u533b\u653f\u533b\u767a\u7b2c105\u53f7). 8 November 2001.<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan). \u7f8e\u5bb9\u533b\u7642\u306b\u95a2\u3059\u308b\u53d6\u6271\u3044\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066 (Notice \u533b\u653f\u767a0815\u7b2c21\u53f7). 15 August 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n<p>You may also find these articles useful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/picoway-laser-tokyo-pigmentation-tattoo-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PicoWay Laser Tokyo: Pigmentation and Tattoo Removal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/artmake-microblading-tattoo-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artmake vs Microblading vs Tattoo: Tokyo Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/artmake-pain-safety-side-effects-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artmake Pain, Safety &amp; Side Effects Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/artmake-aftercare-guide-healing-timeline-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artmake Aftercare Guide: Healing Timeline and What to Avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/eyebrow-artmake-tokyo-guide-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eyebrow Artmake Tokyo: Cost, Procedure &amp; Clinic Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin: 2.5em 0 1em; padding: 1.5em; border: 1px solid #d5d5d5; border-radius: 10px; background: #fafafa; font-size: .9em;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: .72em; font-weight: bold; color: #888; margin: 0 0 1.2em; letter-spacing: .08em;\">SUPERVISED BY<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.2em; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center; min-width: 110px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border: 3px solid #e0e0e0;\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/hon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photo-karibejun-400-3_re-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jun Karibe MD \u2014 Board-certified Plastic Surgeon, Director of Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: .6em 0 .1em; font-weight: bold; font-size: .95em; color: #222;\">Dr. Jun Karibe<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .1em; font-size: .75em; color: #999;\">MD<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: .75em; color: #555; font-weight: bold;\">Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .75em; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Education &amp; Career<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Juntendo University School of Medicine<\/div>\n<div>Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Tokyo Hospital<\/div>\n<div>Assistant Professor, Plastic &amp; Cosmetic Surgery, Saitama Medical University<\/div>\n<div>Assistant Professor &amp; Chief Resident, Yamanashi University Hospital<\/div>\n<div>2019: Founded Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic (Ichigaya, Tokyo)<\/div>\n<div>2021: Founded BIOTOPE CLINIC Shirokanedai (Minato-ku, Tokyo)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .75em; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Certifications<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Board-certified Plastic Surgeon \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/div>\n<div>Specialist \u2014 Japan Society of Anti-Aging Medicine<\/div>\n<div>Certified Industrial Physician \u2014 Japan Medical Association<\/div>\n<div>Allergan VST-certified Injector (Botox &amp; Hyaluronic Acid)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ebebeb; border-radius: 6px; padding: .7em 1em;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .35em; font-size: .78em; font-weight: bold; color: #666; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2; padding-bottom: .3em;\">Awards<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: .82em; color: #444; line-height: 1.75;\">\n<div>Best Presentation Award \u2014 Dept. of Plastic Surgery, University of Tokyo (2016)<\/div>\n<div>Excellence Award \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018)<\/div>\n<div>Featured Presentation \u2014 ASPS Annual Scientific Meeting, USA (2018)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; padding-top: .75em; border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .5em;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e1306c; color: #fff; padding: .4em .9em; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-size: .8em; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dr.jun_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Considering artmake removal in Tokyo? 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