{"id":11350,"date":"2026-09-01T00:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/?p=11350"},"modified":"2026-09-02T19:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:16:29","slug":"acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Acne Scar Laser Treatment Tokyo: Cost and Real Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\" data-kjmc-en-jsonld=\"v1\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/\",\"name\":\"Acne Scar Laser Treatment Tokyo: Cost and Real Results\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#website\"},\"about\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#clinic-biotope\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#physician-karibe\"},\"lastReviewed\":\"2026-08-31\"},{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"MedicalWebPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/#webpage\"},\"headline\":\"Acne Scar Laser Treatment Tokyo: Cost and Real Results\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#physician-karibe\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#physician-karibe\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/#organization\"},\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/#webpage\"},\"description\":\"Acne scar laser treatment in Tokyo: compare CO2, picosecond and RF microneedling costs, results, downtime and candidacy. 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Active acne itself, however, is treated under insurance at dermatology clinics.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much downtime should I plan for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It depends on the device. In one comparative study, fractional CO2 laser required around five days of recovery, while RF microneedling patients were generally able to return to work the next day. Discuss your schedule at consultation so the device can be matched to it.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does laser work on ice pick scars?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Less predictably. Clinical reports indicate that rolling and boxcar scars respond better than ice pick scars to both fractional CO2 laser and RF microneedling, so narrow deep scars are often addressed with additional techniques alongside laser.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I have treatment as a visitor to Tokyo?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A single session is possible, but results in the published literature reflect courses of roughly three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Short-stay visitors should discuss realistic goals before committing.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>What Acne Scars Are \u2014 and What Laser Treatment Can Realistically Change<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 What Acne Scars Are \u2014 and What Laser Treatment Can Realistic\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_4586726_1788129972.webp\" alt=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 What Acne Scars Are \u2014 and What Laser Treatment Can Realistic\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Living with<strong> acne scars<\/strong> can be exhausting in a way that is hard to explain to people who have never had them: the acne itself cleared years ago, yet the texture it left behind still catches the light in every mirror and every photograph. If you are in Tokyo and trying to work out whether laser treatment is worth the cost, this article sets out what the published evidence actually shows, what the treatment costs at our clinic group, and how long recovery realistically takes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn in this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The difference between true atrophic acne scars and flat post-acne discolouration \u2014 and why it changes the treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>How ablative fractional CO2 laser, picosecond fractional laser and RF microneedling differ in mechanism, downtime and pigmentation risk<\/li>\n<li>What clinical studies report for improvement rates, session numbers and side effects<\/li>\n<li>Published costs at our Tokyo clinic group, and why acne scar laser treatment is not covered by Japanese health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Who is a good candidate, and who should postpone treatment<\/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<p>According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a flat spot of colour left behind after a breakout is usually <em>not<\/em> a scar \u2014 it is <strong>post-inflammatory pigmentation or erythema,<\/strong> and it typically fades on its own. A true scar is a change in the skin&#8217;s collagen architecture: a depression where too little collagen formed, or a raised lesion where too much did.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depressed (atrophic) acne scars<\/strong> are conventionally grouped into three shapes: ice pick scars, which are narrow but reach deep into the skin; boxcar scars, which form round or oval depressions with defined edges; and rolling scars, which are wide and shallow and give the skin a wavy surface. Laser treatment addresses the depressed types; flat brown or red marks are usually managed differently.<\/p>\n<p>Scarring is also more common than many people assume. A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis pooling 37 studies and 24,649 acne patients reported an overall acne scar prevalence of 47 per cent, with higher odds among men, those with a family history, and those with moderate or severe acne.<\/p>\n<h2>How Acne Scar Laser Treatment Works<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 How Acne Scar Laser Treatment Works\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7789649_1788129973.webp\" alt=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 How Acne Scar Laser Treatment Works\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>All of the device-based options work on the same broad principle: create thousands of tiny, controlled zones of injury in the dermis, leaving untreated skin in between so healing is faster. That controlled injury triggers collagen remodelling, which gradually lifts the floor of a depressed scar.<\/p>\n<h3>Ablative fractional CO2 laser<\/h3>\n<p>An ablative laser vaporises microscopic columns of tissue. This is the most tissue-disruptive of the three approaches, which is why it is often selected for deeper boxcar and rolling scars \u2014 and also why it carries the longest recovery. CO2 fractional laser is available at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai; it is worth asking about it directly during a consultation with Dr. Karibe.<\/p>\n<h3>Picosecond fractional laser<\/h3>\n<p>A picosecond laser delivers energy in extremely short pulses through a fractionated lens, creating injury within the dermis while largely sparing the surface. Downtime is shorter, but the Japanese Dermatological Association&#8217;s 2023 guideline notes that ablative fractional lasers have tended to show a greater degree of improvement than non-ablative devices in comparative work.<\/p>\n<h3>RF microneedling<\/h3>\n<p>Radiofrequency microneedling passes fine needles into the dermis and delivers heat from their tips, so the epidermis takes much less of the energy. The 2023 Japanese guideline cites a randomised split-face comparison in which fractional RF was effective and not significantly different from non-ablative fractional laser for atrophic scars.<\/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;\">Mechanism<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Typical course reported in studies<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Downtime reported<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Pigmentation risk in skin types III\u2013IV<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Ablative fractional CO2 laser<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Vaporises microcolumns of tissue; strongest collagen remodelling stimulus<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Around 3\u20134 sessions at 4\u20136 week intervals<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Approximately 5 days in one comparative study<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation reported in 12.5% of the CO2 group in a 32-patient study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Picosecond \/ non-ablative fractional laser<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Dermal injury with the skin surface largely intact<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Multiple sessions; effect assessed at 1\u20136 months<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Shorter; surface largely preserved<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Generally lower than ablative, but not zero<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">RF microneedling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Heat delivered from needle tips into the dermis<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Around 3\u20134 sessions<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Return to work the next day in one comparative study<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">No cases in the RF group of that same 32-patient study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Expected Results, Sessions and Downtime<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Expected Results, Sessions and Downtime\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7108227_1788129974.webp\" alt=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Expected Results, Sessions and Downtime\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Realistic expectations matter more here than device choice. A 2025 retrospective cohort of 397 patients treated with fractional laser or fractional radiofrequency reported mean improvement at six months of 47.53 per cent for fractional laser and 54.89 per cent for fractional radiofrequency \u2014 meaningful change, but not erasure.<\/p>\n<p>In that same cohort, 71.9 per cent of fractional laser patients and 88.1 per cent of fractional RF patients reached at least 25 per cent improvement at six months, after an average of roughly three to three-and-a-half sessions. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurred in about 5 per cent of patients in each group.<\/p>\n<p>Scar shape also predicts response. A 2024 retrospective comparison of 32 patients with grade 3\u20134 atrophic scars found that rolling and boxcar scars responded better than ice pick scars with both fractional CO2 laser and RF microneedling \u2014 which is why deep ice pick scars are often better managed with a combined approach rather than a laser alone.<\/p>\n<p>Downtime differs sharply between modalities. In that 2024 study, the CO2 laser group required roughly five days of recovery, whereas RF microneedling patients were generally able to return to work the following day. Results also build slowly: collagen remodelling continues for months, so the six-month assessment point used in these studies reflects the timeline you should plan for.<\/p>\n<h2>Acne Scar Laser Treatment 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=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Acne Scar Laser Treatment Cost in Tokyo\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_12556700_1788129975.webp\" alt=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Acne Scar Laser Treatment Cost in Tokyo\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Acne scar laser treatment in Japan is self-pay (\u81ea\u7531\u8a3a\u7642). The Japanese Dermatological Association&#8217;s Acne and Rosacea Guideline 2023 addresses this directly in its clinical question on laser treatment for acne and acne scars: it assigns a C2 recommendation grade, stating that laser treatment may be performed by clinicians who understand the characteristics of each device, but is not recommended as standard care because domestic evidence is limited and there is no insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Practically, that means the full cost is out of pocket, and it should be planned as a course rather than a single visit. The following figures are taken from our clinic group&#8217;s published Japanese-language price list; please confirm current pricing on the <a href=\"https:\/\/biyou.kojihifu.com\/first\/price202310\">official price page<\/a>, as menus and fees are revised periodically.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consultation fee (initial or follow-up): \u00a53,300<\/li>\n<li>Fractional CO2 laser \u2014 nose: \u00a516,500 per session; five sessions \u00a566,000<\/li>\n<li>Fractional CO2 laser \u2014 cheeks: \u00a533,000 per session; five sessions \u00a5132,000<\/li>\n<li>Fractional CO2 laser \u2014 full face: \u00a549,500 per session; five sessions \u00a5198,000<\/li>\n<li>Picosecond fractional \u2014 full face: \u00a533,000 per session<\/li>\n<li>Dermapen (microneedling) \u2014 full face: \u00a519,000 per session; five sessions \u00a585,500 (trial \u00a59,800)<\/li>\n<li>Salicylic acid macrogol peel \u2014 full face: \u00a511,000 per session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RF microneedling and combination protocols are quoted individually, since the appropriate device and number of areas depend on scar type and depth. For an accurate quote, please book a consultation.<\/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>Who Is a Good Candidate \u2014 and Who Should Wait<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Who Is a Good Candidate \u2014 and Who Should Wait\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_7789655_1788129976.webp\" alt=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Who Is a Good Candidate \u2014 and Who Should Wait\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The strongest candidates are people whose active acne is under control and whose main concern is textural: rolling or boxcar depressions on the cheeks or temples. Because remodelling takes months, candidates should also be willing to commit to a course and to strict sun protection between sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment is generally postponed for patients with active inflammatory acne, recent isotretinoin use, an active skin infection such as herpes simplex in the treatment area, a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring, or pregnancy. Deeper skin tones are not excluded, but device selection matters more, given the pigmentation figures cited above.<\/p>\n<h2>What People Often Get Wrong About Acne Scar Lasers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Misconception 1: &#8220;One laser session will remove my scars.&#8221;<\/strong> The published data do not support this. Studies report roughly 45\u201355 per cent mean improvement after a course of about three to four sessions assessed at six months \u2014 substantial softening of the scar, not removal. At BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai, we frequently see patients who arrive expecting a single-visit fix and are relieved, rather than disappointed, once a realistic staged plan is explained.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Misconception 2: &#8220;The brown marks left by my acne are scars.&#8221;<\/strong> The American Academy of Dermatology is explicit that these flat spots are usually not scars and generally fade over time, whereas a true scar persists. Treating pigmentation with an aggressive resurfacing laser is the wrong tool, and in Asian skin can itself provoke post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels_12556698_1788129977.webp\" alt=\"Acne scar laser treatment Tokyo cost and results \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions\" \/><\/figure>\n<dl class=\"kj-faq\">\n<dt>Q. Is acne scar laser treatment covered by Japanese health insurance?<\/dt>\n<dd>No. The Japanese Dermatological Association&#8217;s 2023 guideline states plainly that laser treatment for acne and acne scars has no insurance coverage in Japan, so it is provided as self-pay treatment. Active acne itself, however, is treated under insurance at dermatology clinics.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. How much downtime should I plan for?<\/dt>\n<dd>It depends on the device. In one comparative study, fractional CO2 laser required around five days of recovery, while RF microneedling patients were generally able to return to work the next day. Discuss your schedule at consultation so the device can be matched to it.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Does laser work on ice pick scars?<\/dt>\n<dd>Less predictably. Clinical reports indicate that rolling and boxcar scars respond better than ice pick scars to both fractional CO2 laser and RF microneedling, so narrow deep scars are often addressed with additional techniques alongside laser.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Can I have treatment as a visitor to Tokyo?<\/dt>\n<dd>A single session is possible, but results in the published literature reflect courses of roughly three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Short-stay visitors should discuss realistic goals before committing.<\/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: Where to Get Acne Scar Laser Treatment in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Acne scar laser treatment<\/strong> is a course-based, self-pay procedure in Japan that clinical studies associate with roughly 45\u201355 per cent mean improvement at six months, not complete removal. Device choice should follow scar shape, skin tone and how much downtime you can absorb \u2014 and the first step is an accurate diagnosis of whether you are treating scars, pigmentation, or both.<\/p>\n<p>Within our clinic group, English-speaking consultations are handled at <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> in Shirokanedai (Minato-ku, Tokyo) by Dr. Jun Karibe. Our sister clinic Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic in Ichigaya handles Japanese-language insurance dermatology. Bookings and enquiries in English: LINE or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about acne scar laser treatment cost and results in Tokyo, English-speaking consultations are handled at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai (Minato-ku, Tokyo) by Dr. Karibe. Our sister clinic <strong>Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/strong> in Ichigaya (Chiyoda-ku) handles Japanese-language insurance dermatology. English enquiries: LINE or WhatsApp.<\/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>Japanese Dermatological Association, Guideline Development Committee for Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea. Japanese Dermatological Association Guidelines: Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea Treatment Guideline 2023. The Japanese Journal of Dermatology. 2023;133(3):407\u2013450.<\/li>\n<li>Yan C, Phinyo P, Yogya Y, Chuamanochan M, Wanitphakdeedecha R. Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Fractional Laser and Fractional Radiofrequency for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Retrospective Propensity Score Analysis. Life (Basel). 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Sriram R, Chandrashekar BS, Madura C, Gowda HH. Comparative study in treatment of acne scars: fractional carbon dioxide laser versus microneedling fractional radiofrequency \u2014 a retrospective study. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Liu L, Xue Y, Chen Y, Chen T, Zhong J, Shao X, Chen J. Prevalence and risk factors of acne scars in patients with acne vulgaris. Skin Research and Technology. 2023.<\/li>\n<li>American Academy of Dermatology. Acne scars: signs and symptoms. https:\/\/www.aad.org\/<\/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\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-cost-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acne Scar Laser Treatment Tokyo: Cost &amp; Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acne Scar Laser Treatment Tokyo: Cost &amp; Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/morpheus8-rf-microneedling-tokyo-review-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morpheus8 RF Microneedling Tokyo: Review and Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/dermapen-treatment-tokyo-what-expect-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dermapen Treatment Tokyo: What to Expect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/laser-skin-treatment-tokyo-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laser Skin Treatment Tokyo: English-Speaking 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><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:1em;padding-top:.75em;border-top:1px dashed #d5d5d5;font-size:.78em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:.72em;font-weight:bold;color:#888;letter-spacing:.08em;\">MEDICAL REVIEW<\/p>\n<div><strong>Jun Karibe, MD<\/strong> &mdash; Board-certified Plastic Surgeon \u2014 Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/div>\n<div>Medical Director, BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/div>\n<div>Last medically reviewed: 2026-08-31<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Acne scar laser treatment in Tokyo: compare CO2, picosecond and RF microneedling costs, results, downtime and candidacy. 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