{"id":12724,"date":"2026-10-05T10:40:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T01:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/?p=12724"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T01:40:57","slug":"scar-revision-surgery-tokyo-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo: Your Options and Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/\",\"name\":\"Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo: Your Options and Cost\",\"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\":\"2026-10-05\"},{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"MedicalWebPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/#webpage\"},\"headline\":\"Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo: Your Options and Cost\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/\",\"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\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/#webpage\"},\"description\":\"Scar revision surgery in Tokyo: compare surgical and laser options for hypertrophic, keloid, and atrophic scars. 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The full treatment plan is confirmed after the initial consultation.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Scar Revision Surgery?<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 What Is Scar Revision Surgery\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels_7588575_1791156049.webp\" alt=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 What Is Scar Revision Surgery\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Scar revision surgery<\/strong> is an umbrella term for procedures designed to improve the appearance, texture, or function of a scar. The aim is not to erase a scar entirely \u2014 every wound leaves some permanent biological trace \u2014 but to make it significantly less conspicuous, improve its surface texture, redirect it along natural skin tension lines, or release a contracture that restricts movement.<\/p>\n<p>A thorough initial assessment covers scar type (atrophic, hypertrophic, keloid, or contracture), scar maturity, the patient&#8217;s Fitzpatrick skin tone, and the history of the original wound. This assessment carries particular importance in Japan: the Japan Scar Workshop has documented that people of Asian ancestry carry a higher genetic predisposition to hypertrophic scarring and keloid formation compared with individuals of European descent \u2014 a factor that directly shapes treatment planning.<\/p>\n<h2>Scar Revision Options 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=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Scar Revision Options in Tokyo\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels_17040762_1791156050.webp\" alt=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Scar Revision Options in Tokyo\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Surgical Techniques<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Simple excision and re-closure<\/strong> removes the original scar tissue and closes the wound precisely using fine suture technique. It is well-suited to wide, stretched, depressed, or irregular scars. A 2026 retrospective study published in the <em>Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery<\/em> followed 53 patients after scar revision; patient-reported pain scores (VAS) improved from a pre-operative mean of 8.58 to 0.80 post-operatively (p &lt; 0.001), with 77.4% of patients achieving &#8220;excellent&#8221; results and no post-operative complications recorded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Z-plasty and W-plasty<\/strong> are geometric rearrangement techniques that redirect a scar to follow the skin&#8217;s relaxed tension lines, where healing produces less visible results. Z-plasty is favoured for contracted scars or those that cross a skin fold; W-plasty suits longer facial scars where a straight line would remain conspicuous. Both techniques lengthen the effective scar slightly while reducing the visual tension on it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geometric broken line closure (GBLC)<\/strong> extends this principle further by breaking up the scar&#8217;s straight edge into an irregular pattern that blends more naturally with the surrounding skin texture \u2014 a refinement commonly used on visible facial areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Device-Based and Non-Surgical Approaches<\/h3>\n<p><strong>CO2 fractional laser<\/strong> resurfaces scar tissue layer by layer, triggering collagen remodelling and skin renewal. Clinical evidence indicates CO2 laser resurfacing can improve scar appearance by 50 to 80%, making it a frequently chosen option for atrophic post-surgical and traumatic scars. CO2 fractional laser treatment is available at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai \u2014 this is worth discussing with Dr. Karibe&#8217;s team to establish whether it serves best as a standalone treatment or as a complement to surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RF microneedling (Morpheus8)<\/strong> delivers radiofrequency energy through fine needles to remodel collagen in the deeper dermis \u2014 particularly effective for indented (atrophic) scars and surface irregularities. This treatment is also available at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steroid injections<\/strong> remain the established first-line treatment for hypertrophic scars and smaller keloids, softening and flattening raised tissue over a series of sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.<\/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;\">Technique<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Best for<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Typical downtime<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f1faf3; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Scar types<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Simple excision &amp; re-closure<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Wide, stretched, or irregular scars<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">7\u201314 days (sutures)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Atrophic, wide surgical scars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Z-plasty \/ W-plasty \/ GBLC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Contracted scars, scars crossing skin folds<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">7\u201314 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Contracture, facial linear scars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">CO2 fractional laser<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Textural irregularity, acne\/post-surgical scars<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">5\u201310 days (redness)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Atrophic, post-surgical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">RF microneedling (Morpheus8)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Indented scars, surface texture<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">2\u20135 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Atrophic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Steroid injections<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Raised, firm, itchy scars<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Minimal<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\">Hypertrophic, small keloids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Expected Results: What the Evidence Shows<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Expected Results: What the Evidence Shows\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels_7588579_1791156050.webp\" alt=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Expected Results: What the Evidence Shows\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>A 2026 systematic review<\/strong> and meta-analysis published in the <em>Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgery<\/em> \u2014 covering 25 studies and 1,432 patients \u2014 reported a pooled patient satisfaction rate of 78.6% following scar revision procedures. Satisfaction was highest among patients with traumatic scars (88.3%) and somewhat lower for burn scars (74.5%). Surgical interventions demonstrated the most favourable outcome scores compared with non-surgical approaches alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keloid scars<\/strong> present a particular challenge. The Japan Scar Workshop (JSW) 2018 consensus \u2014 compiled by Ogawa and colleagues across Japan&#8217;s leading plastic surgery institutions \u2014 documents keloid recurrence rates of 50 to 80% after surgery alone. Combining surgical excision with adjunct therapy such as post-operative corticosteroid injections, silicone compressive dressings, or \u2014 in selected cases \u2014 radiotherapy can reduce recurrence to 10% or below. This is why treatment planning beyond the procedure itself is not optional in keloid management.<\/p>\n<h2>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=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Who Is a Good Candidate\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels_2007568_1791156051.webp\" alt=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Who Is a Good Candidate\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Scar revision<\/strong> tends to yield the most predictable outcomes in adults whose scar has fully matured \u2014 typically 12 to 18 months after the original injury \u2014 who are non-smokers or able to abstain around the time of surgery, and who hold realistic expectations about meaningful improvement rather than complete elimination.<\/p>\n<p>Patients with a personal or family history of keloid formation should disclose this clearly during consultation so the surgeon can plan appropriate post-operative management from the outset. Those with an immature scar (still pink, raised, or actively changing), active infection at the scar site, or conditions that impair wound healing will generally be advised to wait or to begin with non-surgical options first.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> in Shirokanedai, the team frequently sees patients who are genuinely unsure whether their scar warrants surgery or whether a structured course of laser or RF microneedling sessions would be sufficient \u2014 a question the initial consultation is specifically designed to answer.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Before, During, and After<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" title=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 What to Expect: Before, During, and After\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels_7699292_1791156052.webp\" alt=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 What to Expect: Before, During, and After\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Before surgery,<\/strong> the consultation establishes scar classification, Fitzpatrick skin type, and medical history. Most surgeons ask that aspirin, NSAIDs, and relevant supplements be stopped two weeks before the procedure to minimise bleeding risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>During surgery,<\/strong> most scar revision procedures are performed under local anaesthetic in an outpatient clinic setting. Simple excision and geometric flap techniques take between 30 and 90 minutes depending on scar length and complexity; the patient remains awake and is able to go home the same day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After surgery,<\/strong> facial sutures are typically removed at five to seven days and body sutures at 10 to 14 days. Redness, mild swelling, and bruising in the early weeks are expected. Standard aftercare includes silicone tape or gel, consistent SPF 50 or above sun protection, and compressive dressings for high-tension areas over several weeks to months. The final result is best assessed at nine to 12 months, once scar maturation is complete.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Scar Revision Surgery 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=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Cost of Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo\" src=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels_7588595_1791156053.webp\" alt=\"Scar revision surgery Tokyo: options and cost \u2014 Cost of Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Scar revision in Tokyo is generally undertaken as a self-pay (cosmetic) procedure. An exception applies when the scar causes documented functional impairment \u2014 such as a contracture restricting joint movement or interfering with daily function \u2014 in which case Japan&#8217;s national health insurance (NHI) may cover surgical correction. Eligibility is determined through a clinical assessment by a board-certified plastic surgeon; a scar&#8217;s aesthetic impact alone does not meet the NHI threshold.<\/p>\n<p>Self-pay pricing varies considerably depending on scar size and complexity, the specific technique required (simple excision versus multi-flap rearrangement), anaesthetic approach, and whether post-operative laser or injection sessions are incorporated into the plan. Because the scope of treatment can only be determined after direct examination of the scar, publishing a single figure would be misleading. Please see the clinic&#8217;s official price page or contact us for a current quote.<\/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>Common Misconceptions About Scar Revision<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Misconception: scar revision surgery removes a scar completely.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis expectation is among the most common reasons patients are disappointed after an otherwise successful procedure. Every scar is a permanent biological structure; revision improves its colour, width, texture, and direction relative to skin tension lines \u2014 it does not produce skin that looks entirely uninjured. Any practitioner who guarantees complete removal is overstating what is physiologically possible, and patients should treat such claims as a caution rather than a reassurance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Misconception: surgery alone is sufficient for keloid scars.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Japan Scar Workshop 2018 consensus documents keloid recurrence after surgery alone at 50 to 80% \u2014 among the highest recurrence rates encountered in elective surgical practice. Patients who proceed with excision only, without a structured post-operative management protocol, carry a substantially elevated risk of the scar returning \u2014 and often returning larger. Effective keloid treatment is multimodal by design, not by preference.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"kj-faq\">\n<dt>Q. How long before I can see the final result of scar revision surgery?<\/dt>\n<dd>Sutures heal within two to four weeks, but the scar continues to mature for up to 12 months. Patients are advised not to judge the final appearance until that maturation is complete \u2014 typically at nine to 12 months. Red or pink discolouration during the first few months is a normal part of the healing process and does not predict the long-term outcome.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Will the revised scar look worse before it improves?<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes, and this is expected. In the weeks immediately following surgery, the new incision line may be more red, slightly raised, or more visible than the original scar. This is a normal inflammatory response and typically settles considerably by three to six months. Consistent aftercare \u2014 silicone products, sun protection, and directed massage \u2014 supports faster maturation.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. Can scar revision surgery in Tokyo be covered by Japanese national health insurance?<\/dt>\n<dd>Coverage is possible where a scar causes functional impairment, such as restricted movement or chronic physical discomfort. Purely aesthetic revision is self-pay. A board-certified plastic surgeon will assess eligibility during the initial consultation. Patients uncertain about insurance status can raise this question when booking at Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic (Ichigaya), the group&#8217;s main clinical office for general and aesthetic plastic surgery.<\/dd>\n<dd><\/dd>\n<dt>Q. How many sessions will I need in total?<\/dt>\n<dd>Surgical excision is normally a single procedure, though post-operative steroid injections or laser refinement may be added weeks to months later depending on how the wound heals. Device-based treatments such as CO2 fractional laser or RF microneedling typically involve two to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. The full treatment plan is confirmed after the initial consultation.<\/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>Where to Get Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<p>Within our clinic group, both <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> (Shirokanedai, Minato-ku) and Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic (Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku) offer English-language consultation with Dr. Jun Karibe&#8217;s team. Scar revision surgery is handled at <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> in Shirokanedai, where Dr. Karibe \u2014 a board-certified plastic surgeon certified by the Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery \u2014 personally consults. Device-based scar treatments, including CO2 fractional laser and RF microneedling (Morpheus8), are also available at BIOTOPE CLINIC.<\/p>\n<p>Patients seeking to establish whether their case qualifies for insurance-covered plastic surgery revision can be seen at Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic in Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku. Bookings and enquiries in English: LINE or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about scar revision surgery in Tokyo, both <strong>BIOTOPE CLINIC<\/strong> (Shirokanedai, Minato-ku) and <strong>Kojimachi Dermatology &amp; Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/strong> (Ichigaya, Chiyoda-ku) offer English-language consultation with Dr. Karibe and his team. Scar revision surgery is primarily handled at BIOTOPE CLINIC in Shirokanedai. 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>Bhingradia YM, Malpani SS, et al. Surgical scar revision against relaxed skin tension lines \u2014 achieving robust esthetic outcomes while swimming against the tide: a retrospective study. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Patient satisfaction following scar revision: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgery. 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Ogawa R, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars \u2014 Japan Scar Workshop consensus document 2018. Burns &amp; Trauma. 2019.<\/li>\n<li>Laser revision of scars. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2024.<\/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\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scar Revision Surgery in Tokyo: Options and Cost Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scar Revision Surgery Tokyo: Options, Cost &amp; Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/scar-revision-surgery-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scar Revision Surgery Tokyo: Options and Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kojihifu.com\/english\/acne-scar-laser-treatment-tokyo-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acne Scar Laser Treatment Tokyo: Cost and Real Results<\/a><\/li>\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<\/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> \u2014 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: 2026-10-05<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Scar revision surgery in Tokyo: compare surgical and laser options for hypertrophic, keloid, and atrophic scars. 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