{"id":80967,"date":"2024-12-25T13:01:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T04:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/shimi\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:40:41","slug":"shimi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/en\/treatment\/shimi\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Guide to Pigmented Spots &#038; Melasma Treatment in Tokyo (Ueno)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"Pigmented Spots &amp; Melasma treatment at IC Clinic Ueno\" class=\"wp-image-304\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1229\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1890px) 100vw, 1890px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591.png 1890w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591-1024x666.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591-1536x999.png 1536w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591-940x611.png 940w\" width=\"1890\"><\/figure>\n<p>This page is supervised and written by specialist physicians at IC Clinic Ueno, a 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"Pigmented Spots &amp; Melasma first-time treatment at IC Clinic Ueno\" class=\"wp-image-306\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"511\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u521d\u56de\u6cbb\u7642-1024x511.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u521d\u56de\u6cbb\u7642-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u521d\u56de\u6cbb\u7642-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u521d\u56de\u6cbb\u7642-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u521d\u56de\u6cbb\u7642-940x469.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u521d\u56de\u6cbb\u7642.png 1099w\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-sgb-btn sng-align-center\"><a class=\"btn normal raised\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main)\">Book Online Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-0\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udcda Causes of Pigmented Spots &amp; 6 Treatment Options: Treatment Process and Pricing Explained<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"--sgb-list-border-color: var(--sgb-pastel-color);\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-border-color has-var-sgb-pastel-color-border-color\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcad Do Any of These Concerns Apply to You?<\/li>\n<li>\u2728 Why Patients Choose Our Pigmented Spot Treatments<\/li>\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f Important: Choosing the Right Clinic Is Up to You<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Causes of Pigmented Spots and How to Address Them<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccb <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-kawaguchiharuna\/\">Types of Pigmented Spots<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc89 Treatment Options for Pigmented Spots<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcf8 Skin Analysis Device for Accurate Diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfe5 Features of IC Clinic\u2019s Pigmented Spot Treatments<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Our Treatment Process<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 Treatment Pricing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.1em; line-height:1.8;\">\ud83d\ude0a <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">This article covers everything you need to know about pigmented spot treatments!<\/span> We explain the types of pigmented spots, the most suitable treatment options, what to expect during treatment, and pricing in detail. <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">A complete guide to pigmented spot treatment you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;\">\u2705 <span class=\"keiko_red\">Leaving pigmented spots untreated can cause them to become darker over time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Over-the-counter products cannot fade existing pigmented spots<\/span> (<a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-erase-cream-for-sure\/\">Learn more about the effectiveness of spot-fading creams<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Pigmented spots can be effectively treated at a medical institution<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <span class=\"keiko_red\">Start with a skin analysis consultation today!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\">\ud83c\udfaf Book Your Consultation Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-1\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udcad Do Any of These Concerns Apply to You?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-sango-list-accent-color\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude22 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">More pigmented spots and dullness appearing across the face<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude30 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Freckles becoming more pronounced<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude14 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Brownish spots or uneven skin tone developing<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude23 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Brown discoloration spreading <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-facial-spots-tameshite-gatten\/\">around and below the eyes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude16 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Concerned about darkened or clogged pores<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot concerns\" class=\"wp-image-311\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"468\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u60a9\u307f.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u60a9\u307f.png 698w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u60a9\u307f-300x201.png 300w\" width=\"698\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If any of these concerns sound familiar, check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-treatment-methods\/\">treatment options by type of pigmented spot<\/a> to find the approach that suits you best.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-2\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\u2728 Why Patients Choose Our Pigmented Spot Treatments<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-3\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Results-Focused Care by Specialist Physicians<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">board-certified plastic surgeons and senior instructors<\/span> are committed to delivering <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">results-focused treatment<\/span> while minimising the burden on each patient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"Specialist physicians at IC Clinic\" class=\"wp-image-312\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"251\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5c02\u9580\u533b.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5c02\u9580\u533b.png 423w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5c02\u9580\u533b-300x178.png 300w\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\" width=\"423\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-4\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83d\udcb4 Honest and Transparent Pricing<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Rooted in a practice that began with <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">insurance-covered medicine<\/span>, we are committed to <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">straightforward and easy-to-understand pricing<\/span> (<a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-laser-cost-guide\/\">Learn more about typical pigmented spot laser pricing<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"Transparent pricing at IC Clinic\" class=\"wp-image-313\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"260\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u4f1a\u8a08.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u4f1a\u8a08.png 419w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u4f1a\u8a08-300x186.png 300w\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\" width=\"419\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-5\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83c\udfa8 A Range of Treatment Plans Tailored to Your Symptoms and Goals<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To provide comprehensive specialist care for pigmented spots and melasma, our clinic offers a variety of treatment approaches \u2014 including <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">laser toning, <a href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/nikibi\/nikibiato\/icon\/\">Photofacial (IPL)<\/a>, iontophoresis, and chemical peeling<\/span> \u2014 to help address each patient\u2019s concerns. <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">We offer treatment plans that can be tailored to your individual needs.<\/span> For those wishing to treat multiple spots at once, we also offer an <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-torihoudai-guide\/\">unlimited pigmented spot removal plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"Treatment plans tailored to symptoms\" class=\"wp-image-314\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"254\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u75c7\u72b6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u75c7\u72b6.png 417w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u75c7\u72b6-300x183.png 300w\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\" width=\"417\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-6\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83c\udfe5 A Welcoming Environment for All Ages and Genders<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We have created a clinic environment where <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">patients of all ages and backgrounds<\/span> feel comfortable walking in and discussing their concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"Welcoming environment for all ages and genders\" class=\"wp-image-315\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"253\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u8001\u82e5\u7537\u5973.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u8001\u82e5\u7537\u5973.png 422w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u8001\u82e5\u7537\u5973-300x180.png 300w\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\" width=\"422\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-7\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83d\ude83 Conveniently Located Just a Short Walk from the Station<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our clinic is within <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">easy walking distance of the nearest station<\/span>, making it accessible not only from Tokyo but also from <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, and surrounding areas<\/span>. The clinic is also <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-akihabara\/\">conveniently accessible from the Akihabara area<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"Conveniently located near the station\" class=\"wp-image-316\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"256\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u99c5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u99c5.png 427w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u99c5-300x180.png 300w\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\" width=\"427\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-ueno-reco\/\">Looking for a pigmented spot clinic in the Ueno area? Click here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-8\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Important: Choosing the Right Clinic Is Up to You<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These treatments are an important step toward resolving your concerns, so we encourage you to <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">consider multiple clinics and make a calm, informed decision<\/span> \u2014 choosing <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">a physician and clinic you feel truly confident in<\/span>, so you have no regrets (<a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimitori-ueno-reputation\/\">Read reviews of pigmented spot clinics in the Ueno area<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"Choosing the right clinic\" class=\"wp-image-317\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u9078\u3076.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u9078\u3076.png 712w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u9078\u3076-300x169.png 300w\" width=\"712\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-9\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83d\udea8 Watch Out for These Red Flags!<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c <span class=\"keiko_red\">The clinic pressures you into same-day treatment or signing a contract on your very first visit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u274c <span class=\"keiko_red\">During the consultation, risks such as swelling or discomfort are not adequately explained.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u274c <span class=\"keiko_red\">Due to claimed treatment limitations, you are pushed toward multi-session packages at non-standard pricing instead of a single treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u274c <span class=\"keiko_red\">You visit expecting affordable prices, only to be steered during the consultation toward a range of plans and high-cost procedures \u2014 and what you thought would cost tens of thousands of yen turns into hundreds of thousands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To avoid regrets with pigmented spot treatment, it is also worth checking in advance about <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-tori-shinai-houga-ii\/\">cases where pigmented spot removal may not be advisable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\">\ud83d\udca1 Transparent Pricing You Can Trust \u2014 Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-10\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udd0d Causes of Pigmented Spots and How to Address Them<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"--sgb-list-border-color: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-sango-list-chevron\">\n<li>\ud83d\udca1 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Pigmented spots form when melanin accumulates in the skin \u2014 but what causes this?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Melanin is a pigment produced when the skin is exposed to external stimuli such as UV radiation<\/span>, and it is widely considered to be <span class=\"keiko_red\">the primary cause of pigmented spots<\/span>. Melanin is naturally generated by <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">melanocytes<\/span> \u2014 the skin\u2019s defense mechanism \u2014 in response to damage, and it plays a protective role by absorbing UV rays before they penetrate deeper layers of the skin. <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">The melanin produced blocks UV-induced damage from reaching deeper layers of the skin.<\/span> Under normal circumstances, <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">melanin is gradually expelled through the skin\u2019s natural turnover (cell renewal cycle)<\/span>, but <span class=\"keiko_red\">as we age, this turnover slows down, causing melanin to be expelled more slowly. Over time, the accumulated melanin that is not shed leads to the formation of pigmented spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We provide a detailed explanation of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/pigmentation\/\">mechanisms of pigmentation and how to address it<\/a>. You may also find it helpful to read about <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-facial-spots-tameshite-gatten\/\">how to address red and brown pigmented spots<\/a>, a topic also featured on the NHK programme \u201cTameshite Gatten.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"--sgb-list-border-color: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-sango-list-chevron\">\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f <span class=\"keiko_red\">Over-the-counter products alone cannot fade existing pigmented spots \u2014 so what can you do?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Over-the-counter topical products for pigmented spots\" class=\"wp-image-320\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"386\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5916\u7528\u85ac-1024x386.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5916\u7528\u85ac-1024x386.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5916\u7528\u85ac-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5916\u7528\u85ac-768x289.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5916\u7528\u85ac-940x354.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u5916\u7528\u85ac.png 1073w\" style=\"width:719px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"keiko_yellow\">While the active ingredients in over-the-counter products can help suppress new melanin production<\/span>, <span class=\"keiko_red\">they are unable to eliminate the melanin already present in the skin that causes existing spots \u2014 meaning they have limited effect on pigmented spots that have already formed.<\/span> For more information on the effectiveness and limitations of over-the-counter <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-erase-cream\/\">spot-fading creams<\/a>, please read the linked article.<\/p>\n<p>\u2728 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Existing pigmented spots can be treated at a medical institution, where they can be addressed effectively.<\/span> \u2728<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Melanin breakdown by laser treatment\" class=\"wp-image-321\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"384\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u30e1\u30e9\u30cb\u30f3-1024x384.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u30e1\u30e9\u30cb\u30f3-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u30e1\u30e9\u30cb\u30f3-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u30e1\u30e9\u30cb\u30f3-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u30e1\u30e9\u30cb\u30f3-940x353.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u30e1\u30e9\u30cb\u30f3.png 1072w\" style=\"width:717px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"keiko_yellow\">By directing laser energy at pigmented spots, it is possible to break down and disperse the melanin pigment responsible for them.<\/span> <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">The fragmented melanin forms a scab that naturally flakes away, resulting in a clearer appearance.<\/span> We also provide a detailed explanation with photographs of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-laser-progress-pictures\/\">progress of pigmented spot laser treatment<\/a> \u2014 please take a look if you would like to know what to expect after treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-11\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udccb Types of Pigmented Spots<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;\">\ud83d\udc49 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">There are many different types of pigmented spots, and the most suitable treatment varies for each!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Types of pigmented spots\" class=\"wp-image-322\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"981\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u7a2e\u985e-1024x981.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u7a2e\u985e-1024x981.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u7a2e\u985e-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u7a2e\u985e-768x736.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u7a2e\u985e-940x901.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u7a2e\u985e.png 1107w\" style=\"width:747px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p>One type that requires particular attention is <strong>melasma<\/strong>. Because melasma closely resembles common pigmented spots in appearance, it is easily misdiagnosed, and there is a risk that standard laser treatment may worsen the condition. It is important to check the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/melasma-shimi-distinction\/\">differences between melasma and pigmented spots<\/a> in advance and receive a diagnosis from a specialist physician.<\/p>\n<p>For an in-depth explanation of the causes and characteristics of each type of pigmented spot, please refer to <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-treatment-methods\/\">How to Fade Facial Pigmented Spots | Causes and Treatments by Type, Explained in Full<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-12\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udc89 Treatment Options for Pigmented Spots<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pigmented spots come in many different forms, and <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">selecting an inappropriate treatment can sometimes worsen the condition<\/span>. For this reason, <span class=\"keiko_red\">an accurate diagnosis by a specialist physician and the selection of an appropriate treatment approach are essential<\/span>. The following treatment options are commonly considered for pigmented spot treatment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;\">\ud83d\udccc <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">At our clinic, we will propose the most suitable plan for you from 6 available treatment options!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot treatment options \u2460\" class=\"wp-image-323\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"508\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2460-1024x508.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2460-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2460-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2460-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2460-940x466.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2460.png 1026w\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Laser toning and <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/pico-toning\/\">pico toning<\/a><\/strong> are treatment options that can also address melasma. We provide a detailed explanation of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/pico-toning\/\">effects and features of pico toning<\/a>. Please also check the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/pico-fructional-effect\/\">effects of pico fractional treatment<\/a>, which may also support improvements in overall skin quality.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot treatment options \u2461\" class=\"wp-image-324\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"636\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2461-1024x636.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2461-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2461-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2461-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2461-940x584.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2461.png 1027w\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot treatment options \u2462\" class=\"wp-image-325\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"632\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2462.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2462.png 1020w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2462-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2462-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2462-940x582.png 940w\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" width=\"1020\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Oral medication<\/strong> is also an important treatment option. In particular, <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/tranexamic-acid\/\">tranexamic acid<\/a> is widely used as a first-line treatment for melasma. We also provide a detailed explanation of the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/tranexamic-acid-beauty\/\">cosmetic benefits of tranexamic acid<\/a> \u2014 please take a look if you are interested in oral medication treatment. <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/cinal\/\">Cinal<\/a>, a vitamin C preparation, is also commonly prescribed for pigmented spot treatment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot treatment options \u2463\" class=\"wp-image-326\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"539\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2463-1024x539.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2463-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2463-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2463-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2463-940x494.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u2463.png 1095w\" style=\"width:781px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p>Many patients also want to know about the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-removal-downtime-guide\/\">downtime period and how to manage recovery after treatment<\/a>. We provide a detailed breakdown of <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-removal-downtime-guide\/\">downtime by treatment type<\/a> \u2014 please check this in advance.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering at-home skincare, please also refer to our guides on <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-beauty-serum\/\">how to choose a serum for pigmented spots<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-bihaku-serum-whitening-ingredients\/\">effects of skin-brightening active ingredients<\/a>. We also explain the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/niacinamide\/\">skin-brightening effects of niacinamide<\/a>, which has been attracting increasing attention in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\">\ud83c\udf1f Find Your Ideal Treatment \u2014 Book Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-13\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udcf8 Skin Analysis Device for Accurate Diagnosis<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before beginning treatment for pigmented spots, it is important to first <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">assess the condition of your skin<\/span>. <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">VISIA EVOLUTION, a skin analysis device used by research institutions and medical facilities around the world<\/span>, combines <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">advanced camera technology, analytical capabilities, and AI<\/span> to analyse and simulate a range of skin concerns, including pigmented spots, skin texture, wrinkles, pores, redness, porphyrins (metabolic by-products of acne-causing bacteria), and <span class=\"keiko_red\">estimated skin age<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;\">\ud83c\udfaf <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">AI technology quantifies the condition of your skin, enabling us to propose the most suitable treatment based on objective data.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"VISIA EVOLUTION skin analysis device\" class=\"wp-image-328\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"388\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2460-1024x388.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2460-1024x388.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2460-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2460-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2460-940x357.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2460.png 1081w\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"VISIA EVOLUTION skin analysis results\" class=\"wp-image-330\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"987\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2461-1024x987.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2461-1024x987.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2461-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2461-768x740.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2461-940x906.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2461.png 1101w\" style=\"width:709px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"VISIA EVOLUTION skin analysis example\" class=\"wp-image-331\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"992\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2462-1024x992.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2462-1024x992.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2462-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2462-768x744.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2462-940x911.jpg 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_VISIA\u2462.jpg 1102w\" style=\"width:721px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-14\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83c\udfe5 Features of IC Clinic\u2019s Pigmented Spot Treatments<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-15\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-bookmark\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\u2728 \u2460 Quantitative Skin Assessment Using the Latest Skin Analysis Device<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"sgb-css-id-1\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">At our clinic, <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">your consultation begins with a quantitative assessment of your skin condition using VISIA EVOLUTION, one of the latest skin analysis devices available.<\/span> <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Our specialist physicians will then propose a treatment plan tailored to your skin type and individual concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-16\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-bookmark\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83d\udca1 \u2461 Specialist Treatment Using the Latest Laser and Light-Based Devices<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"sgb-css-id-2\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Pigmented spots vary widely in type, and <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">treating them without a proper specialist diagnosis can sometimes<\/span> <span class=\"keiko_red\">lead to worsening of the condition.<\/span> Our clinic has introduced <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">the latest laser toning and Photofacial (IPL) technologies<\/span>, allowing us to address a broad range of pigmented spot types with precision. We also share information on <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-talent\/\">pigmented spot treatments practised by celebrities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-17\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1 with-icon\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><i class=\"fa fa-bookmark\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);\"><\/i><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #333;\">\ud83c\udf08 \u2462 Comprehensive Treatment Combining Medical-Grade Home Care Cosmetics and High-Concentration Growth Factor Iontophoresis \u2014 Available Only at Medical Institutions<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"sgb-css-id-3\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Addressing overall skin quality as part of pigmented spot treatment can <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">help prepare the skin against future spots.<\/span> In addition to standard laser toning and Photofacial (IPL), our clinic incorporates <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">medical-grade home care cosmetics and iontophoresis with high-concentration growth factors \u2014 products and techniques available exclusively at medical institutions<\/span> \u2014 to deliver <span class=\"keiko_red\">comprehensive and specialist-level care for pigmented spots and melasma.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-18\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udcdd Our Treatment Process<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;\">\ud83d\udd3d <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">From your initial consultation through to the completion of treatment, we support you every step of the way!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot treatment process at IC Clinic Ueno\" class=\"wp-image-333\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"243\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u306e\u6d41\u308c-1024x243.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u306e\u6d41\u308c-1024x243.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u306e\u6d41\u308c-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u306e\u6d41\u308c-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u306e\u6d41\u308c-940x223.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6cbb\u7642\u306e\u6d41\u308c.png 1116w\" style=\"width:687px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p>For post-treatment aftercare, medications such as <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-azunol-ointment-dark-spots-effect\/\">Azunol ointment<\/a> may be prescribed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-sgb-headings sgb-heading\" id=\"i-19\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__inner sgb-heading--type1\" style=\"background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; font-size: 1.2em;\"><span class=\"sgb-heading__text\" style=\"color: #ffb36b;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Treatment Pricing<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;\">\ud83d\udcb4 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Transparent pricing you can trust \u2014 we offer a range of plans to suit different session numbers and quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Pigmented spot treatment pricing at IC Clinic Ueno\" class=\"wp-image-334\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"673\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6599\u91d1-1024x673.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6599\u91d1-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6599\u91d1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6599\u91d1-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6599\u91d1-940x617.png 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u30b7\u30df\u30fb\u809d\u6591_\u6599\u91d1.png 1093w\" style=\"width:715px;height:auto\" width=\"1024\"><\/figure>\n<p>Pricing for our Pigmented Spots &amp; Melasma treatments <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">varies depending on the number of sessions and spots treated.<\/span> We offer a range of plans at different price points \u2014 please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/prices\/shimi\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Pigmented Spots &amp; Melasma Price List<\/span><\/a> for full pricing details.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-laser-cost-guide\/\">typical pricing for pigmented spot laser treatment<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-dermatology-spot-removal-insurance-coverage\/\">insurance coverage eligibility<\/a>, please refer to the respective articles. For those with multiple pigmented spots, we also recommend the <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimitori-payg-ueno\/\">unlimited pigmented spot removal plan available in Ueno<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\">\ud83c\udf89 Book Online Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-20\">\ud83c\udf1f Case Studies<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-21\">\u2728 <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">\u3010Case Study\u3011 Woman in Her 50s \u2014 Q-Switched YAG Laser Treatment for Pigmented Spots on the Back<\/span> (Updated 3 August 2025)<\/h3>\n<p>This patient is a woman in her 50s who visited IC Clinic Ueno with concerns about <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">pigmented spots (senile lentigines) and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation spread across her back<\/span> that had been bothering her for many years. Following examination, the condition was diagnosed as <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">benign pigmented lesions caused by UV exposure<\/span>, and <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">Q-switched YAG laser<\/span> treatment was carried out. The procedure was completed in a short time, and <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">with multiple sessions, the pigmentation gradually faded<\/span>. The skin now shows <span class=\"keiko_red\">a more even overall tone and a noticeably clearer appearance.<\/span> The patient has shared that she <span class=\"keiko_yellow\">no longer feels self-conscious about showing her back.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"[Case Study] Woman in Her 50s \u2014 Q-Switched YAG Laser Treatment for Pigmented Spots on the Back (Updated 3 August 2025)\" class=\"wp-image-898\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0949-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0949-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0949-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0949-940x1253.jpg 940w, https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0949.jpg 1040w\" style=\"width:254px;height:auto\" width=\"768\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you have concerns about pigmented spots in areas other than the face, please feel free to consult us about <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/foot-shimitori-ueno\/\">pigmented spot removal on the legs and feet<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/mabuta-shimi-ueno\/\">pigmented spot removal on the eyelids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-22\">\ud83d\udcd6 Articles on Pigmented Spot Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>For further information on pigmented spot treatments, please refer to the articles below.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/melasma-shimi-distinction\/\">How to Tell Melasma Apart from Pigmented Spots | Getting the Right Diagnosis for the Right Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-treatment-methods\/\">How to Fade Facial Pigmented Spots | Causes and Treatments by Type, Explained in Full<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-laser-progress-pictures\/\">A Full Guide to What to Expect After Pigmented Spot Laser Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-removal-downtime-guide\/\">How Long Is the Downtime for Pigmented Spot Removal? A Treatment-by-Treatment Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-laser-cost-guide\/\">A Full Guide to Typical Pricing for Pigmented Spot Laser Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/tranexamic-acid\/\">The Effects of Tranexamic Acid Explained | Skin Brightening, Pigmented Spots, and Melasma Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/column-shimi-tori-shinai-houga-ii\/\">Who Should Avoid Pigmented Spot Removal? Cases Where Treatment May Not Be Advisable<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccc <a href=\"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/treatment\/shimi\/shimi-talent\/\">Pigmented Spot Treatments Among Celebrities | Secrets to Maintaining Beautiful Skin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page is supervised and written by specialist physicians at IC Clinic Ueno, a 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station. 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