{"id":11286,"date":"2026-08-26T16:49:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/?p=11286"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:49:05","slug":"eyebrow-artmake-tokyo-guide-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/eyebrow-artmake-tokyo-guide-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Eyebrow Artmake Tokyo: Cost, Procedure &#038; Clinic Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long does eyebrow artmake last?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It fades gradually rather than disappearing on a fixed date, because permanent makeup colorants are placed superficially and are broken down by normal skin turnover. 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You should budget for the full cost of every session, including retouches.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can artmake be removed if I dislike the result?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Removal is possible but is neither simple nor guaranteed to be complete. The FDA notes that tattoos and permanent makeup are not easily removed and may in some cases cause lasting discolouration, so the design approval stage before pigment is applied is the most important safeguard.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Eyebrow Artmake in Tokyo: Cost, Procedure and Clinic Guide<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Eyebrow Artmake in Tokyo: Cost, Procedure and Clinic Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_16057715_1787700405.webp\" alt=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Eyebrow Artmake in Tokyo: Cost, Procedure and Clinic Guide\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sparse brows, over-plucked arche<\/strong>s from years ago, or simply the daily fatigue of drawing eyebrows before every commute \u2014 these are the reasons most people start researching artmake. If you are living in or visiting Tokyo and searching in English, the picture can be confusing: the terminology differs from what is used overseas, the legal framework in Japan is stricter than in many countries, and published pricing is not always easy to find.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains what eyebrow artmake actually is, how the procedure is performed, what it costs in Tokyo, and what recovery realistically involves \u2014 so you can decide whether it suits you before booking a consultation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn in this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What artmake is, and why in Japan it is legally classified as a medical procedure<\/li>\n<li>How eyebrow artmake is performed, and how many sessions are typically needed<\/li>\n<li>Realistic cost expectations in Tokyo, based on published clinic pricing<\/li>\n<li>Healing, aftercare and the risks documented in the medical literature<\/li>\n<li>Who is a suitable candidate \u2014 and where our clinic group performs artmake<\/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?<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 What Is Artmake\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_8826403_1787700405.webp\" alt=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 What Is Artmake\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Artmake (\u30a2\u30fc\u30c8\u30e1\u30a4\u30af),<\/strong> known internationally as permanent makeup or PMU, is a cosmetic tattooing technique in which fine needles deposit pigment into the upper layers of the skin to define the shape and density of the eyebrows. The aim is a soft, makeup-like result rather than the saturated appearance of a decorative tattoo.<\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;permanent makeup&#8221; is somewhat misleading. Research comparing PMU colorants with conventional tattoo inks has found that PMU pigments are formulated with larger particles and are placed more superficially, which is why they fade with skin turnover and generally require reapplication to maintain colour density and shape (Andreou et al., <em>Cosmetics<\/em>, 2024). Artmake should therefore be understood as long-lasting but not lifelong.<\/p>\n<h3>Artmake Is a Medical Procedure Under Japanese Law<\/h3>\n<p>This is the single most important point for anyone considering artmake in Japan, and it differs sharply from the situation in the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia, where brow technicians often work in beauty studios.<\/p>\n<p>Japan&#8217;s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) issued a notice on 3 July 2023 (\u533b\u653f\u533b\u767a0703\u7b2c4\u53f7) confirming that artmake constitutes a medical act (\u533b\u884c\u70ba), and that performing it as a business without a physician&#8217;s licence violates Article 17 of the Medical Practitioners Act. A subsequent MHLW notice on aesthetic medical care dated 15 August 2025 (\u533b\u653f\u767a0815\u7b2c21\u53f7) restated this, specifying that inserting pigment into the skin to draw structures that naturally exist on the body \u2014 eyebrows, hair, the areola \u2014 or to create makeup-substituting decoration such as eyeliner or lip colour, falls within the definition of a medical act.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, this means artmake in Japan must be carried out inside a licensed medical institution, by a physician or by a nurse working under a physician&#8217;s direction. Local government health departments in Japan have issued repeated public warnings about skin damage, infection and corneal injury arising from procedures performed by unlicensed operators in salon settings. If a Tokyo provider is not a registered clinic, that is a reason to walk away.<\/p>\n<h2>How Eyebrow Artmake Works<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 How Eyebrow Artmake Works\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_5128265_1787700406.webp\" alt=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 How Eyebrow Artmake Works\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>At the consultation, the practitioner assesses your natural brow hair, facial proportions, skin type and skin tone, then designs the shape with a pencil for your approval before any pigment is introduced. Pigment colour is selected to complement your hair colour and undertone.<\/p>\n<p>A topical anaesthetic is applied to reduce discomfort. Most people describe the sensation as scratching or light pressure rather than sharp pain, although tolerance varies considerably between individuals and no procedure of this type can be described as entirely sensation-free.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Techniques<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hair-stroke (feather) technique:<\/strong> individual strokes are drawn to mimic real brow hairs, giving a natural, textured result. Suited to those with some existing brow hair who want definition rather than density.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powder \/ ombr\u00e9 technique:<\/strong> pigment is applied in a soft, diffused gradient, producing an effect similar to lightly filled-in brows with a pencil or powder. Often preferred for sparse brows or oily skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combination:<\/strong> hair strokes layered with powder shading, which many clinics offer as an add-on to the base menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How Many Sessions?<\/h3>\n<p>Eyebrow artmake is not a single-visit treatment. Our clinic group&#8217;s published guidance for its hair-stroke brow menu is that two to three sessions are typically required, spaced to allow the skin to settle between visits. The first session establishes shape and base colour; the second corrects any uneven pigment retention and builds density. Periodic retouching thereafter maintains the result as the pigment fades.<\/p>\n<h3>Artmake, Microblading and Traditional Tattooing Compared<\/h3>\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;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Machine artmake (PMU)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Microblading<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Decorative tattoo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Tool<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Digital device with fine needle cartridge<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Hand-held blade with a row of fine needles<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Tattoo machine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Pigment depth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Superficial skin layers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Superficial skin layers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Deeper into the dermis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Pigment particle size<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Larger PMU colorant particles<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Larger PMU colorant particles<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Finer tattoo ink particles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Longevity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Fades gradually; reapplication needed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Fades gradually; reapplication needed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Long-term, resists fading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Typical sessions<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">2\u20133, then retouches<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">2, then retouches<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">1 or more, no scheduled retouch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Legal status in Japan<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Medical act; clinic only<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Medical act; clinic only<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Regulated separately from artmake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Eyebrow Artmake Cost 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=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Eyebrow Artmake Cost in Tokyo\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_5128231_1787700407.webp\" alt=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Eyebrow Artmake Cost in Tokyo\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Tokyo clinics generally price eyebrow artmake per session, with a discounted two-session set and a lower rate for later retouches. Pricing tiers usually reflect the seniority and technique of the individual practitioner rather than the anatomy being treated.<\/p>\n<p>As a concrete reference point, the Kojimachi Clinic group&#8217;s publicly listed eyebrow artmake menu, as published at the time of writing, shows first sessions in the region of <strong>\u00a577,000 to \u00a598,000<\/strong> depending on the practitioner tier, two-session sets offered at a reduced combined rate, retouch sessions from approximately \u00a555,000, and an optional supplement of around \u00a511,000 where powder shading is added to a hair-stroke design. Monitor (case-photo) rates are listed separately and are lower.<\/p>\n<p>Two practical points for budgeting. First, treat artmake as a multi-session cost, not a one-off \u2014 comparing a single-session headline price between clinics can be misleading. Second, published menus change, and promotional or monitor pricing is conditional.<\/p>\n<p>Because prices are revised periodically and the applicable tier depends on which practitioner you see, please confirm current figures on the official price page or by enquiry. To get an accurate quote for your brows, book a consultation with<strong> BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> \u2014 you can reach the English-speaking team via LINE or WhatsApp.<\/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, Downtime and Aftercare<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Healing, Downtime and Aftercare\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_5128264_1787700407.webp\" alt=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Healing, Downtime and Aftercare\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Expect the brows to look darker, sharper and more defined immediately after the session than they will once healed. Mild redness and slight swelling in the treated area are common in the first days, followed by light flaking as the skin recovers. The colour typically softens noticeably as healing completes, which is one reason a second session is scheduled.<\/p>\n<p>Standard aftercare is straightforward: keep the area clean, apply any ointment your clinic provides, do not pick or scratch flaking skin, and avoid saunas, swimming pools, heavy sweating and direct sun exposure while healing. Makeup should be kept off the treated area until your clinic advises otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3>Risks You Should Know About<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Artmake<\/strong> is a controlled skin injury, and the medical literature documents a real, if uncommon, complication profile. A 2024 review in the <em>Journal of Clinical Medicine<\/em> catalogued adverse reactions to tattoo and permanent makeup pigments including allergic and inflammatory reactions, bacterial, mycobacterial, viral and fungal infections, granulomatous reactions and pigment-related skin changes. Notably, reactions may appear immediately or emerge months to years later.<\/p>\n<p>A published case report in <em>Cureus<\/em> (2023) described a patient who developed chronic granulomatous dermatitis of both eyebrows roughly one month after microblading, requiring topical and intralesional corticosteroid treatment over an extended period. The authors emphasised the need for qualified practitioners and proper counselling about delayed skin reactions.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also notes that although many colour additives are approved for cosmetic use, none are approved for injection into the skin, and that tattoos and permanent makeup are difficult to remove and may cause lasting discolouration. None of this makes artmake unreasonable \u2014 but it does mean the choice of a medical setting, sterile single-use needles and a practitioner who can manage a complication matters more than the price.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Is a Good Candidate \u2014 and Common Misconceptions<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Who Is a Good Candidate \u2014 and Common Misconceptions\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_31261686_1787700408.webp\" alt=\"Eyebrow artmake Tokyo: cost, procedure and clinic  \u2014 Who Is a Good Candidate \u2014 and Common Misconceptions\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Artmake<\/strong> tends to suit people with sparse, patchy or over-plucked brows, those with thinning brow hair related to ageing or alopecia, people who find daily brow makeup difficult due to eyesight or dexterity, and those with active lifestyles who dislike makeup transferring or washing off. It is also used in reconstructive contexts, including camouflage over scars and areola restoration.<\/p>\n<p>You should postpone or reconsider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have active skin disease, infection, eczema or inflamed acne in the brow area, have a keloid tendency, are taking anticoagulants or isotretinoin, or have poorly controlled diabetes or an immunosuppressive condition. Recent brow-area cosmetic injections or resurfacing treatments may also require a waiting interval. Always disclose your full medical history and medications at the consultation.<\/p>\n<h3>Misconception 1: &#8220;Artmake is not a tattoo, so it carries none of the risks.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The technique is gentler and the pigment is placed more superficially, but the skin is still being punctured and pigment is still being deposited. The published complication profile \u2014 infection, allergic contact dermatitis, granulomatous reactions \u2014 overlaps substantially with that of conventional tattooing, which is precisely why Japanese regulators classify artmake as a medical act.<\/p>\n<h3>Misconception 2: &#8220;It is permanent, so I will be stuck with it forever.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The opposite concern is more accurate in practice. Because PMU colorants are formulated with larger pigment particles and placed superficially, they fade with skin turnover and require reapplication to maintain colour density and shape. Artmake should be planned as a maintained result, not a one-time permanent decision. That said, fading is gradual and unpredictable in tone, so a design you are genuinely happy with still matters.<\/p>\n<h3>Misconception 3: &#8220;Artmake makes MRI scanning unsafe.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Concern about metallic pigment components is understandable, but the available population data are reassuring. In the Rhineland Study, 3,639 participants underwent 3-Tesla brain MRI, of whom 305 (8.4%) had tattoos, permanent make-up, or both; none reported adverse events related to them (Lohner et al., <em>Frontiers in Neurology<\/em>, 2022). You should still inform radiology staff about facial artmake before any scan so they can assess your individual case.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Get Artmake in Tokyo (Our Sister Clinic BIOTOPE)<\/h2>\n<p>Within our clinic group, artmake is performed at <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> 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 for dermatology and plastic surgery, but artmake is not performed there. If you enquire through the Kojimachi Clinic, the same intake team will arrange your artmake consultation at BIOTOPE CLINIC.<\/p>\n<p>When comparing any Tokyo provider \u2014 ours included \u2014 it is worth confirming a short list of things: that the provider is a registered medical clinic, that the practitioner holds a medical or nursing licence, that single-use sterile needles are used, that you will see and approve the drawn design before pigment is applied, that a physician is available if a complication arises, and that the retouch schedule and its cost are explained in writing before you commit.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"kj-faq\">\n<dt>Q. How long does eyebrow artmake last?<\/dt>\n<dd>It fades gradually rather than disappearing on a fixed date, because permanent makeup colorants are placed superficially and are broken down by normal skin turnover. Most people plan for periodic retouch sessions to maintain colour density and shape; your practitioner can estimate a schedule based on your skin type after the first session.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Can I have artmake done if I do not speak Japanese?<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes. Our clinic group has an English-speaking intake team covering both the Kojimachi and BIOTOPE locations, and consultations for English-speaking patients are arranged through them. Because brow design involves detailed discussion of shape and colour, having language support at the consultation is genuinely useful rather than optional.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Is artmake covered by Japanese health insurance?<\/dt>\n<dd>No. Eyebrow artmake for cosmetic purposes is a self-pay (\u81ea\u7531\u8a3a\u7642) treatment in Japan and is not covered by the national health insurance system. You should budget for the full cost of every session, including retouches.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Can artmake be removed if I dislike the result?<\/dt>\n<dd>Removal is possible but is neither simple nor guaranteed to be complete. The FDA notes that tattoos and permanent makeup are not easily removed and may in some cases cause lasting discolouration, so the design approval stage before pigment is applied is the most important safeguard.<\/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>Eyebrow artmake<\/strong> can be a practical solution for sparse or over-plucked brows, but in Japan it is a medical procedure by law, not a salon service. MHLW notices in 2023 and 2025 confirmed that inserting pigment to draw eyebrows constitutes a medical act, which means your provider should be a licensed clinic with licensed practitioners.<\/p>\n<p>Plan for two to three sessions plus ongoing retouches rather than a single visit, and read published pricing as a course cost. Understand the documented risks \u2014 infection, allergic and granulomatous reactions, and the difficulty of removal \u2014 and choose a setting where a physician can manage them.<\/p>\n<p>Within the Kojimachi Clinic group, artmake is performed at<strong> BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> in Shirokanedai under Dr. Jun Karibe, with English support available throughout. A consultation is the point at which shape, pigment colour, suitability and the current price for your specific plan can all be confirmed.<\/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>Andreou E, Hatziantoniou S, Rallis E, Kefala V. Why Permanent Makeup (PMU) Is Not a Lifetime Application. Cosmetics. 2024;11(5):160.<\/li>\n<li>B\u0103l\u0103ceanu-Gur\u0103u B, Apostol E, Caraivan M, Ion A, Tatar R, Mihai MM, Popa LG, Gur\u0103u CD, Orzan OA. Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Associated with Tattoos and Permanent Makeup Pigments. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024;13(2):503.<\/li>\n<li>Suleman S, Villegas M, Davis T, Stevens CS, Castaneda P. Chronic Granulomatous Reaction to Semi-permanent Eyebrow Tint. Cureus. 2023;15(8):e44070.<\/li>\n<li>Lohner V, Enkirch SJ, Hattingen E, St\u00f6cker T, Breteler MMB. Safety of Tattoos, Permanent Make-Up, and Medical Implants in Population-Based 3T Magnetic Resonance Brain Imaging: The Rhineland Study. Frontiers in Neurology. 2022;13:795573.<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan. Handling of so-called artmake performed by persons without a physician&#8217;s licence (Isei-i-hatsu 0703 No. 4), 3 July 2023; and Handling of aesthetic medical care (Isei-hatsu 0815 No. 21), 15 August 2025.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Tattoos &amp; Permanent Makeup: Fact Sheet. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.<\/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\/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-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\/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-removal-tokyo-laser-revision-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artmake Removal Tokyo: Laser &amp; Revision Options Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/eyeliner-artmake-tokyo-guide-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eyeliner Artmake Tokyo: Safety, Technique &amp; Results<\/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; 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