Now taking bookings
Laser treatments start on
Thursday 9 October 2026.
Bookings are open now for dates from 9 October onwards. Please book online or through our official LINE account.
Common concerns
- You want to remove old eyebrow permanent makeup
- You want to change the shape of your brows
- Your brows look uneven
- You want to make brows that are too thick thinner
- You only want to remove the tails of your brows
- You want to correct just one part
- You want to lighten brows that have turned reddish
- You want to lighten your current permanent makeup before having new work done
FEATURES
About the treatment
What is permanent makeup removal?
Permanent makeup places pigment in the skin to keep the shape and colour of features such as the eyebrows for a long time. It fades over time, but may not disappear completely, or its colour may change. In laser removal of permanent makeup, a laser that reacts with the pigment breaks it into fine particles and gradually lightens it. At OKACHI CLINIC we use the PicoWay picosecond laser. As well as complete removal, we can discuss removing one brow or just part of one.
Not only removal — also for a change of design
Permanent makeup removal is not always about complete removal. We also offer partial removal — for example, “I want to remove just the tails to change the shape”, “I want to lighten my old brows before having new permanent makeup” or “I want to remove only the parts that stick out, to change the thickness”. Please tell us at the consultation how much you would like your current permanent makeup lightened.
What we especially want you to know
The colour may change as a result of laser treatment. Permanent makeup uses a variety of pigments. When the laser is applied, some pigments may respond first, or a shade different from before may become noticeable, temporarily or lastingly. Depending on the pigment’s ingredients, it may also turn black or grey (darken) when treated with a laser. For this reason, we check the current colour at the consultation before treatment and, where necessary, start with a test patch in an inconspicuous area.
About the device
- Device
- PicoWay, made by Syneron Candela
- Type
- Picosecond laser (picosecond KTP / Nd:YAG laser)
- Pulse duration
- The laser fires in picoseconds (trillionths of a second) — shorter than the nanoseconds (billionths of a second) of the conventional Q-switched lasers traditionally used for tattoo treatment. Because each pulse is so short, less heat is produced; the treatment aims to raise peak power while keeping pain and strain on the skin down.
- Wavelengths
- It has three wavelengths — 532 nm, 730 nm and 1064 nm — which are used according to the colour and depth of the pigment.
- Approval
- Japanese medical device approval number 23000BZX00270000. The device is approved in Japan and by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of deep and superficial pigmented lesions of the skin and for tattoo removal.
Treatment time and what to expect
- Treatment timeAbout 5–15 minutes
- AnaesthesiaNumbing cream is included in the fee
- On the dayThe treated area is covered with ointment. When doing your brow make-up, avoid the treated area
- ShoweringAllowed the same day (keep the treated area dry)
- ProgressRedness and swelling appear straight after treatment. Scabs form after about a week and fall off naturally
- Next sessionAbout 2 months later
Aftercare
- Do not rub your brows hard until the scabs come off
- After eyeliner treatment, avoid make-up around the eyes for a few days
- If you plan to have new permanent makeup, wait until the skin has settled
- Use sunscreen and protect the area from UV thoroughly
- Do not pick off scabs
- Do not rub the treated area hard
- Avoid getting a suntan during the course of treatment
- On the day of treatment, avoid strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol
Who cannot receive this treatment
We cannot treat you if any of the following apply
- You have a wound or skin condition in the treatment area
- You are wearing eyelash extensions (for eyeliner treatment, please have them removed)
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an infection, inflammation, herpes or a skin condition in the treatment area
- You tend to form keloids
- You are sensitive to light, or are taking a medicine that increases sensitivity to light
- You have epilepsy
- You have gold threads in the treatment area
- The treatment area is strongly suntanned or sunburnt
Depending on your health and any medicines you take, we may also ask you to postpone treatment for other reasons. The doctor decides whether the treatment is suitable for you at the consultation.
Side effects and risks
The main effects are redness, swelling, scabbing and temporary darkening of the skin. Depending on the pigment, it may turn black when treated, in which case further treatment will be needed. Loss of pigment, scarring, and eyebrow hairs or eyelashes turning white or growing less may also occur. The pigment may not disappear completely even after repeated sessions.
* This is private (self-funded) treatment, not covered by insurance. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
* If you notice any symptoms that concern you, please contact the clinic promptly.
