Dermagrafix

What Dermagrafix does

Dermagrafix is a privately held, founder-owned cosmetic and restorative tattoo studio founded in 2004 by Valerie Weber and operating from studios in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Stuart, Florida. The company delivers semi-permanent cosmetic procedures — including permanent makeup for eyebrows, lips, and freckles, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for hair loss, and restorative/para-medical tattooing (areola reconstruction, scar camouflage, vitiligo) — alongside tattoo lightening and removal using the proprietary osmosis-based LiFt method. Its technical portfolio spans manual and machine-based micropigmentation techniques such as Nanofill powder brows and Bi-Fusion combination brows, and it has extended into skincare services including LED Light Therapy, HydroGlow Facial, chemical peels, and microchanneling.

The business operates a hybrid services-and-education revenue model. Consumer services are delivered in-studio on an appointment basis, with $35 consultations credited toward procedures and Vagaro Pay Later financing offered to reduce friction. A parallel education business, Micropigmentation Educators (MPE), provides AAM- and SPCP-aligned fundamental and advanced training in PMU and SMP through hybrid virtual and in-person cohorts, priced from $399 workshops to $1,499–$1,799 advanced certifications. The company also retails pharmaceutical-grade aftercare and skincare products through a Vagaro storefront. Customers span individuals experiencing hair loss, cosmetic enhancement seekers, medical/restorative clients (often post-surgical), and aspiring or practicing cosmetic tattoo artists enrolling in training — a mix that produces a long-tail, low-concentration revenue base rather than enterprise anchor accounts.

Name

Dermagrafix

Legal name

Dermagrafix

Website

https://dermagrafix.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermagrafix is a founder-owned cosmetic and restorative tattoo studio operating in Doylestown, PA and Stuart, FL. It delivers permanent makeup, scalp micropigmentation, restorative tattooing, and LiFt tattoo removal, while running Micropigmentation Educators (MPE) to train PMU and SMP artists nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Tattoo Services

akta.pro primary industry

Brow & Lash Correction / Removal Services (PMU Removal/Color Correction) (HSALAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scar Camouflage & Skin Camouflage Tattooing Services (HSALAKAH), Freckle Tattoos & Beauty Marks Services (HSALAKAI), Permanent Makeup (PMU) & Microblading (EDAOALAJ), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Permanent makeup services
• Scalp micropigmentation
• Cosmetic tattoo studio
• Restorative tattoo services
• Micropigmentation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Doylestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic & Restorative Tattoo Services: Appointment-based in-studio cosmetic tattoo procedures including permanent makeup (eyebrows, lips, freckles), scalp micropigmentation, restorative tattoos, and tattoo removal. Revenue is service-fee based per procedure or session, with consultations priced separately and applied toward service totals.
2. Professional Training & Certification: Fundamental and advanced-level PMU and SMP training courses offered through Dermagrafix and sister business Micropigmentation Educators (MPE). Revenue from enrollment fees, course fees, kit fees, and coaching packages. Enrollment fees non-refundable upon registration; balances due prior to class start.
3. Skincare & Retail Products: Sale of pharmaceutical-grade skincare products, aftercare kits, and retail items through Vagaro storefront. Products include pre/post-treatment skincare items such as exfoliants containing lactic acid, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, and hyaluronic acid formulations.
4. Skin Studio Services: Aesthetic skincare treatments including Chemical Peels (Glycolic, Lactic, Beta-Hydroxy, TCA), HydroGlow Facial, Microchanneling, and LED Light Therapy offered as standalone or add-on services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dermagrafix is a cosmetic and restorative tattoo studio that delivers appointment-based micropigmentation services including scalp micropigmentation, permanent makeup (eyebrows, lips, freckles), restorative/para-medical tattoos, tattoo removal, and skin rejuvenation treatments at two studio locations in Doylestown, PA and Stuart, FL. The company also runs professional PMU and SMP training courses for aspiring and practicing cosmetic tattoo artists through its sister educational platform Micropigmentation Educators (MPE), with curricula meeting AAM and SPCP certification standards.

Product overview

Dermagrafix is a cosmetic and restorative tattoo studio offering a comprehensive range of micropigmentation and skincare services. The core service portfolio includes Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), Permanent Makeup (PMU) services (eyebrows, lips, freckles), Restorative/para-medical Tattooing, Tattoo Removal, and Skin Rejuvenation treatments. The company operates two locations (Doylestown, PA and Stuart, FL) and provides professional education through Micropigmentation Educators (MPE), offering fundamental and advanced training courses for aspiring and experienced PMU artists. The PMU services utilize multiple techniques including microblading, Nanofill powder brows, and Bi-Fusion combination brows. Skin services include LED Light Therapy, Hydroglow Facial, Chemical Peels, and Microchanneling. Training offerings range from fundamental PMU courses to advanced workshops in specialties like tattoo removal, advanced eyebrows, liner, lips, and restorative tattooing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Micropigmentation Educators (MPE): Educational platform supporting artists and trainers within the cosmetic and restorative tattoo industry, created by founder Valerie Weber. Provides standardized PMU and SMP training through hybrid learning.
• LIFT Tattoo Removal
• Nanofill
• Bi-Fusion Brows
• HydroGlow Facial
• Level Up

Products and services

• Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Specialized micropigmentation treatment that replicates the appearance of hair follicles on the scalp to address hair loss, receding hairlines, thinning hair, alopecia, and density enhancement for men and women. Service duration typically 2-5 years depending on skin type, environmental exposure, aftercare, and metabolism.
• Microblading Eyebrows

Quantifiable outcome

• Scalp micropigmentation duration: 2–5 years depending on skin type, environmental exposure, care, metabolic activity, and medications
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Micropigmentation Educators, LLC (MPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPE is a sister educational business created by Dermagrafix founder Valerie Weber. Dermagrafix provides foundational training through MPE, which delivers standardized PMU and SMP training programs meeting AAM and SPCP certification standards. MPE's mission is to provide standardized micropigmentation training to professionals across the USA. This partnership creates an integrated education and service ecosystem, positioning Dermagrafix as an industry hub.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HIS Hair Clinic: Global SMP clinic chain with US presence. Operates in the same scalp micropigmentation category serving hair-loss clients and offers multi-location, multi-region service delivery comparable in spirit to Dermagrafix's two-studio model.
• Everlasting Brows: Multi-location PMU studio specializing in eyebrow tattooing and cosmetic tattoo services. Closely comparable to Dermagrafix on core PMU services and multi-studio operating model.
• Phi Academy (PhiBrows): International PMU training and certification organization offering standardized microblading and PMU education. Comparable to Dermagrafix/MPE on the training and education side, with a much larger global student footprint.
• Scalp Micro USA: US-based SMP-focused clinic. Directly comparable to Dermagrafix's SMP service line, targeting the same hair-loss customer segment with a clinic-based service delivery model.
• Microblading LA: PMU and microblading studio with training programs. Directly comparable on the cosmetic eyebrow tattoo service line and the training/education extension.
• Nouveau Contour: International PMU training organization with standardized certification programs. Comparable to Dermagrafix/MPE on the PMU education business and is a potential competitor in the global PMU training market.
• Wakeup Makeup: Multi-location permanent makeup studio with a service-plus-training model. Comparable to Dermagrafix on the PMU service and education offering across multiple geographies.
• Hairline Ink: Multi-location scalp micropigmentation (SMP) specialist chain in the US. Directly comparable to Dermagrafix on the SMP service line, with similar customer segment (hair loss clients) but a more national footprint and an SMP-only focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Image: Largest US medspa chain offering a broad portfolio of aesthetic services. Overlaps with Dermagrafix on cosmetic enhancement and skin rejuvenation but does not specialize in PMU, SMP, or restorative tattoo.
• Skin Laundry: US aesthetic skincare chain offering facials and skin rejuvenation services. Comparable to Dermagrafix on the skin studio line (HydroGlow, chemical peels, LED therapy) but with a much broader retail-format footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dermagrafix-permanent-cosmetic-studio

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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