Certified Medical Dermapigmentologist® - preliminary course
“Certified Medical Dermapigmentologist®” seal of approval
The highest seal of approval in the permanent makeup industry is proof of qualification for the professional creation of permanent areola designs, scar retouching, and other cosmetic services in the medical field. The Swiss Association for Permanent Make Up awards its most valuable protected seal of approval to certified PMU stylists with knowledge of dermatology, microcolor implantation, and psychological empathy.
Procedure
The requirements for the examination to become a certified medical dermapigmentologist are membership in the Swiss Professional Association for Permanent Makeup and certification as a PMU-certified dermatologist®.
As such, you will be tested on your theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of paramedical pigmentation and can register for the examination to become a Certified Medical Dermapigmentologist®.
Before the exam, you must complete this preliminary course at a partner training institute of the professional association. You can order the course materials directly from the professional association; they will be issued by your trainer at the training institute.
The SC Academy is the first international training institute to be authorized to offer preparatory courses for Certified Medical Dermapigmentologists®.
Content
- Preparatory course content
- The history of medical tattooing
- ECHA/REACH
- Hygiene in the cosmetics industry
- Medical history questionnaire for medical PMU areola pigmentation
- Contraindications
- Anatomy and structure of the breast
- Skin and scars
- Measuring the correct position of the areola
- Medical dermapigmentation
- Types of breast cancer
- Treatment procedure for medical areola pigmentation
- Color theory for medical areola pigmentation
- Areola – color selection and color mixing
- Advertising opportunities
Duration | 2 days SC Academy |
Level | areola, scars, paramedical pigmentation |
Participants | max. 4 on the practical day |
Degree | Certificate, eligibility to sit the Certified Medical Dermapigmentologist Exam |





Birgit Wallinger
Instagram: @bw_permanentmakeup
Birgit Wallinger ist eine renommierte Permanent Make up Stylistin mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung, die für ihre natürlichen und präzisen Ergebnisse bekannt ist. Als mehrfach zertifizierte SC Master Trainerin und Expertin für Medical Camouflage (Areola, Narben) setzt sie auf ständige Weiterbildung. Ihr herzliches und authentisch fröhliches Auftreten macht sie gleichermassen beliebt bei Kund:innen, Kursteilnehmer:innen sowie ihrem Publikum im monatlichen Webinar "Swiss Color Pigmente im Fokus", wo sie ihr umfassendes Fachwissen zu den Swiss Color Pigmentfarben teilt.
Training experts
Svenja Bartl-Fahrtmann
Instagram: @svenja_sanfteschoenheit
Svenja Bartl-Fahrtmann gründete 2002 das Studio "Svenja Sanfte Schönheit", spezialisiert auf Permanent Make up, ästhetische Medizin und Nagelkunst. Mit über zwei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung und zahlreichen Ausbildungen, unter anderem als Visagistin und diplomierte Heilpraktikerin, verfolgt sie einen ganzheitlichen und sanften Ansatz, den sie auch in ihren Ausbildungen vermittelt. Ihr Studio bietet eine entspannte Atmosphäre mit sanften Farben, sanftem Licht und schlichter Eleganz. Unter dem Motto "Sanfte Schönheit - Hohe Standards" begeben sich Kund:innen sowie Auszubildende gerne in Svenjas Hände.
Paola Gateño, Certified Medical Dermapigmentologist®
Instagram: @paolagatenostudio
Paola Gateño is a globally recognized expert in paramedical permanent make-up and a leading researcher in oncological PMU for mastectomized patients. As President of the FEMPO Foundation and member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals, she trains countless professionals in cosmetic and medical PMU, including doctors and nurses. Paola is a medical dermapigmentologist certified by the Swiss Association for Permanent Make-up and sought-after speaker at international medical congresses and clinics. Her work and voluntary commitment to paramedical pigmentation have been recognized several times, including the “Women of the Year 2019” and the “Mujer Impacta Award”.
Ingrid Bregenzer, Certified Medical Dermapigmentologist®
Instagram: @ingrid_bregenzer
Ingrid Bregenzer is a dermapigmentologist and medical dermapigmentologist certified by the Swiss Association for Permanent Make-up. She teaches areola pigmentation and pigment removal techniques at the Swiss Color Academy and is a well-known speaker and jury member at international congresses. Originally trained as a painting and glass art designer, she switched to the beauty world after completing her training as a certified cosmetician with distinction. After running her first business in Austria, she opened her specialist institute for Permanent make up and cosmetics in St. Gallen, Switzerland in 1997, where she specialized in paramedical pigmentation in particular. In 2003, she founded the Swiss Color brand and her passion for developing high-quality products led to the launch of the cosmeceutical brand Derma SR in 2019. With her many years of experience, creativity and commitment, she is a recognized expert in the industry whose service and products stand for the highest quality and safety.