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Laser SMP Removal

Lighten, adjust, or completely remove scalp micropigmentation without damaging hair or hair follicles.

PicoWay laser removing scalp micropigmentation at Studio Kiku

Adjust, Fade for Repair, or Fully Remove

The hairline is the most visible part of an SMP procedure. We're frequently asked to soften or reshape it, and our signature technique allows us to do so with little to no downtime.

The laser targets the pigment without damaging the hair follicles around it, and sessions are spaced a minimum of 8 weeks apart.

Countless Successful Treatments

As scalp micropigmentation has become more mainstream, requests to correct or remove unsatisfactory SMP have grown with it. Studio Kiku has performed countless SMP removal treatments using our signature technique and PicoWay laser technology.

Adjust the Hairline

Reshape or soften the most visible part of the procedure with little to no downtime.

Fade & Repair

Lighten existing SMP enough to be covered with a new, more subtle layer. Wait at least 12 weeks before re-tattooing.

Complete Removal

Multiple sessions spaced a minimum of 8 weeks apart. Safe and effective for all skin types.

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Studio Kiku offers laser SMP removal at its studios in Vancouver, Langley, and Vaughan.

In Practice

These notes come from Billy's own experience in the treatment room, in his words on The Faded Podcast.

Why SMP Gets Removed

Billy sees heads that were oversaturated by an artist trying too hard to please, and hairlines that are simply off. Sometimes only the front needs to come out, and the hairline is redone.

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Depth Decides How Hard It Is

A soft, well-done SMP job can come out in a single session. Deep, saturated pigment is very difficult, and in some cases even more difficult than a regular body tattoo.

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Hidden Colours Can Show Up

Some artists warm up SMP pigment with other colours, so once the dark layer comes off, a red or yellow can be left behind. White pigment used to hide mistakes can't be removed, and it darkens under the laser.

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FAQ

What our SMP clients ask before their first session.

Studio Kiku offers laser SMP removal at its studios: Vancouver (329 East Broadway), Langley (Willoughby Town Centre), and Vaughan (3255 Rutherford Road, next to Vaughan Mills). Each studio offers a free consultation.
Multiple sessions are normally required. Spacing sessions out a minimum of 8 weeks apart yields the best results. Individual response varies based on pigment depth, saturation, and skin type.
No. Our signature SMP removal technique gently breaks down the pigment leaving the skin intact and the hair follicles unharmed.
We recommend waiting at least 12 weeks after your SMP session before starting the removal process.
For best results, we recommend waiting at least 12 weeks after your last laser SMP removal session before getting SMP done again.
Yes. The hairline is the most visible part of an SMP procedure and we're frequently asked to adjust it. We can do so with ease using our signature technique with little to no downtime.
Most clients describe it as a snapping sensation. We use ice packs and the Zimmer Cryo cooling device to numb the treatment area and minimize discomfort.
Yes, we recommend protecting the treatment area from the sun for two weeks before and after your laser session.
You may book your appointment online or by calling the studio. A credit card is required to hold the appointment.

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Book an appointment. We'll assess your SMP and quote a removal or repair plan.

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