Tattoo & Permanent Makeup Removal in Nagano (English)
Thinking about removing a tattoo — or old eyebrow / lip permanent makeup — while living in or visiting Nagano? Ueno Clinic (Miwa, Nagano City) offers picosecond laser removal with PicoSure, an FDA-cleared laser, and our staff can support you in English by email. This page covers what we treat, our pricing, and how to book.
What we treat
- Tattoos — professional and amateur, black and multicolor
- Permanent makeup (cosmetic tattoos): eyebrows and lips
- Tattoos that other clinics said could not be faded any further
Please note: we do not remove eyeliner permanent makeup, because laser safety so close to the eye cannot be guaranteed. Tattoo removal is a cosmetic (self-paid) treatment — Japanese health insurance does not apply. Credit cards are accepted.
Why PicoSure?
Shatters ink into finer particles
Instead of burning ink with heat, picosecond pulses create a shockwave that crushes ink into powder-fine fragments, which your immune system then clears away. Tattoos fade in fewer sessions than with older Q-switched lasers, and sessions can be spaced about 2 months apart.
Three wavelengths for multicolor tattoos
We combine PicoSure (532 / 755 nm) with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) — three wavelengths in one clinic, covering black through red, blue and green inks. Multicolor tattoos usually need more sessions than black ones.
Less pain, less skin damage
Because each pulse lasts only a picosecond (one-trillionth of a second), heat damage to the surrounding skin is minimal, lowering the risk of burns and scarring. Most people describe the feeling as a rubber band snapping. Numbing cream is available.
Before & after
Examples of tattoo removal with a picosecond laser (PicoSure clinical photos). Individual results vary — sessions and clearance depend on ink color, depth and location.
Eyebrow & lip permanent makeup removal
Permanent makeup uses different pigments from body tattoos. Iron-oxide and titanium-dioxide pigments (common in brow and lip work) can paradoxically darken when hit by a laser — reddish-brown turning black, or white turning gray. That is why we always start with a test spot, choose the wavelength to match the pigment color, and proceed step by step while watching how your skin responds. If a previous removal elsewhere left your brows darker or bluish, we may still be able to help — please ask.
Treatment flow
- Contact us — email in English (or LINE). We will suggest an appointment time.
- Consultation — the doctor examines size, colors and depth, and gives you an estimate of sessions and total cost before any treatment.
- Laser session — with cooling or numbing cream as needed. The area turns frosty white for a few minutes right after treatment.
- Healing — a scab forms and falls off in 5–7 days; the ink fades over the following 3–6 weeks.
- Repeat — sessions are spaced 2+ months apart. Most tattoos need several sessions (typically 3–4 or more).
Pricing (per session, tax included)
| Area / size | Price per session |
|---|---|
| Permanent makeup: eyebrows (both) | ¥33,000 |
| Tattoo: 1 cm² | ¥11,000 |
| Up to 5 cm² | ¥22,000 |
| Up to 10 cm² | ¥33,000 |
| Up to 50 cm² | ¥55,000 |
| Up to 150 cm² (postcard size) | ¥110,000 |
- Multicolor tattoos: +20%
- Numbing cream (optional): ¥3,300 (up to 50 cm²) / ¥6,600 (larger)
- Same-day cancellation fee: ¥5,500
- For tattoo removal, all patients sign a standard declaration form before treatment
Booking & English support
- Email (English OK): uenoiin.miwa.biyou@gmail.com
- English-speaking staff: Mon & Fri 9:00–20:00, Sat 9:00–15:00
- Phone: 026-235-3514 (Japanese only)
- Location: Miwa, Nagano City — about 5 minutes by car from Zenkoji Temple or Nagano Station
FAQ
How many sessions will I need?
Typically 4–8 picosecond sessions for a professional all-black tattoo; multicolor, layered, or hand/foot tattoos need more. You will get a personal estimate at your first consultation. For the evidence behind these numbers, read our English guide: Tattoo Removal in Nagano — Sessions, Cost & Pain.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. You can complete the whole process — inquiry, booking and follow-up questions — in English by email. During your visit, staff who speak English are available on Monday, Friday (9:00–20:00) and Saturday (9:00–15:00).
Will the tattoo disappear completely?
Lasers destroy the ink, not the needle marks made when the tattoo was applied — slight skin texture changes may remain even after the color is gone. Results vary between individuals.
Can you remove eyeliner permanent makeup?
No — we do not treat eyeliner because it is too close to the eye for safe laser work. We do remove eyebrow and lip permanent makeup.
Related pages
- Tattoo Removal in Nagano: Sessions, Cost & Pain — English-Friendly Guide
- Services for international customers (English)
- タトゥー除去・アートメイク除去（日本語）
- Medical permanent makeup — eyebrows, lips & eyeliner (English)
This page provides general medical information and does not guarantee specific results. Outcomes and risks vary between individuals. Medically reviewed by the doctors of Ueno Clinic.