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TGS Lab Academy is an Arizona State Conditionally Licensed paramedical tattoo school offering a Certificate of Completion in Paramedical Scar & Stretch Mark Camouflage Training (Hybrid) in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Paramedical Scar and Stretch Mark Camouflage Training (Hybrid)
A 3-day in-person professional training designed to prepare you for real-world scar and stretch mark revision and camouflage services.
- Hybrid Training Program | Scottsdale, Arizona
- Certificate of Completion Issued
Led by Tiffany Stewart, TGS Lab Academy combines at-home theory, live in-person instruction, supervised model work, and business foundations to help students build real-world confidence in paramedical tattooing.
*Limited to 3 students per session
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*$500 Deposit (Non-refundable) | Remaining balance due the morning of Day One (unless paid in full)
About This Certification
About This Certification
This training is led by Tiffany Stewart, Owner of TGS LAB, a full-time practicing paramedical tattoo professional who actively treats real clients on a daily basis when not teaching. Instruction is grounded in current, real-world studio experience, not theory taught in isolation.
Unlike programs led by instructors who focus solely on teaching, this training is informed by daily hands-on client work, real case management, and the realities of running a working paramedical tattoo studio. Students learn techniques that are actively used in practice because they are taught by someone who applies them every day.
What Sets This Training Apart
What Sets This Training Apart
- 3-day in-person training designed for deeper learning (not a rushed two-day format)
- Instruction from a working studio owner, not a full-time trainer disconnected from daily client care
- Hybrid structure with at-home theory completed prior to the in-person training
- Small class sizes for personalized, one-on-one guidance
- Emphasis on real technique, real correction, and real-world application
Why In-Person, Studio-Based Training Matters
Why In-Person, Studio-Based Training Matters
Paramedical tattooing is a hands-on skill that cannot be mastered through observation alone. In-person training allows for real-time feedback on hand movements, depth control, tissue response, and professional workflowthe details that are learned only through daily client work.
The Scottsdale Experience
The Scottsdale Experience
Hosted in the heart of Scottsdale, this training takes place in a professional studio environment where students gain confidence, practical experience, and a strong foundation to begin or expand their paramedical tattoo practice with intention and integrity.
(Compliant with Arizona Administrative Code R4-39-404 & R4-39-405)
Three-Day Cancellation
An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three (3) business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement is entitled to a full refund of all monies paid. Refunds will be issued within thirty (30)days.
Cancellation After Three Days and Before Program Start
The student is entitled to a refund of all monies paid less:
• Non-refundable administrative/registration fee not to exceed $200
• Cost of professional starter kit if issued
Withdrawal After Commencement of Classes
Refunds are calculated based on the percentage of total scheduled program hours completed (48 clock hours):
• 10% or less completed — 90% refund
• More than 10% up to 20% — 80% refund
• More than 20% up to 30% — 70% refund
• More than 30% up to 40% — 60% refund
• More than 40% up to 50% — 50% refund
• More than 50% completed — No refund required
Refund calculations apply to instructional tuition only. The professional starter kit cost is non-refundableonce issued.
Refunds will be issued within thirty (30) days of withdrawal determination.
A student may submit a written complaint to the School Director including:
• Student's full name
• Nature of the complaint
• Relevant dates
• Supporting documentation
The School will investigate and provide a written response within five (5) business days.
All grievance documentation will be retained in the student record.
If a student is not satisfied with the institution's response, the student may file a complaint with:
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
1740 W. Adams Street, Suite 3008
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-542-5709
Website: https://ppse.az.gov
This grievance procedure is published in this Catalog and provided to students upon enrollment.
Learn the Work That Helps People Feel at Home in Their Skin Again
Scars, stretch marks, and skin changes can carry more than visible marks — they can carry emotion, insecurity, and stories people are ready to soften.
Paramedical tattooing is meaningful work. It requires technical skill, safety, patience, artistry, and deep respect for the person trusting you with their body.
At TGS Lab Academy, students learn more than technique. They learn how to assess skin, understand tissue behavior, work conservatively, communicate with clients, and approach this industry with professionalism and care.
Who This Training Is For
This program is designed for students and beauty professionals who want to expand into corrective and restorative paramedical tattoo services.
This training may be a fit for:
Beginners ready to enter the field of paramedical tattooing
PMU artists who want to expand into scar and stretch mark services
Tattoo artists interested in adding restorative services
Existing practitioners who want more structure, technique, and hands-on guidance
Out-of-state students willing to travel to Scottsdale for in-person training
No prior paramedical experience is required.
Why Train With TGS Lab Academy
Taught by a Working Studio Owner — Not Just an Educator
TGS Lab Academy is led by Tiffany Stewart, owner of TGS Lab and a daily practicing corrective beauty and paramedical tattoo specialist.
Students train in a real studio environment where these services are actively performed, allowing them to learn from current case experience, practical technique, and real client-centered standards.
What Makes This Training Different
Small class sizes
Limited to 3 students per session for more personalized attention.
Real studio environment
Train inside an active Scottsdale studio, not a disconnected classroom setting.
Hybrid learning format
Complete theory before arrival so in-person time can focus on hands-on skill.
Live model experience
Practice under supervision with real skin, real tissue response, and real-time feedback.
Professional supply kit included
Students receive a curated starter kit to support continued practice after training.
Business foundations included
Learn how to begin offering these services professionally, ethically, and confidently.
Program Structure
How the Training Works
**Phase 1: At-Home Pre-Study**
Before arriving in Scottsdale, students complete required theory and educational materials from home. This helps create a stronger foundation before the hands-on portion begins.
At-home study includes foundational concepts in:
Skin anatomy
Safety and sanitation
Professional standards
Scar and stretch mark theory
Client preparation
Required Bloodborne Pathogen certification
Bloodborne Pathogen certification is mandatory and must be completed before participating in live model work.
**Phase 2: 3-Day In-Person Intensive**
The in-person portion is designed to help students move from theory into guided practice with direct instruction, technique correction, and supervised model work.
Day One: Foundations, Practice Skins & First Models
Students begin with technique foundations, safety setup, skin assessment, scar behavior, color theory, and professional workflow before moving into practice skins and supervised model work.
Focus areas include:
Skin anatomy and tissue types
Scar and stretch mark classifications
Color theory and skin assessment
PPE, sterilization, and tray setup
Client consultation and expectation setting
Practice skin technique
Supervised inkless revision on live models
Day Two: Inkless Revision & Introduction to Camouflage
Day two builds confidence through continued hands-on work, deeper technique refinement, and an introduction to camouflage principles.
Focus areas include:
Additional inkless scar and stretch mark revision
Hand movement and tissue response
Depth control and pattern recognition
Introduction to camouflage
Color matching and tone assessment
Beginning camouflage application on live models
Day Three: Camouflage Application & Completion
The final day focuses on refinement, supervised application, marketing foundations, and preparing students to continue building case studies after training.
Focus areas include:
Color refinement
Tone matching for lighter scars
Conservative camouflage techniques
Supervised live model camouflage work
Photography and marketing basics
Social media presence
Final Q&A
Certificate presentation
The training outline aligns with Tiffany’s approved program structure: at-home study followed by a 3-day in-person intensive in Scottsdale.
What Students Receive
Professional Supply Kit Included
Each student receives a professional starter kit curated for paramedical skin revision and camouflage work.
Your kit may include:
Professional tattoo machine and power supply
Camouflage pigment set
Inkless serums
Sterile needle cartridges
Practice skins
Practice ink
Tattoo grip tape and machine covers
Ink cups, holders, and stir machine
PPE supplies and sterilization materials
Aftercare and home study materials
The professional starter kit is approximately a $1,000 value and is distributed on Day One of training.
Business Foundations Section
Learn the Technique — And the Business Behind It
Offering paramedical tattoo services requires more than knowing how to perform a procedure. Students also need to understand how to consult, document, price, photograph, and communicate these services professionally.
Business foundations include:
Structuring consultations
Setting realistic client expectations
Treatment pricing considerations
Client documentation systems
Pre-care and aftercare protocols
Photography tips for before-and-after content
Marketing paramedical services
Building social media presence
Adding scar and stretch mark services into your business
Professional boundaries and long-term client care
Ready to Train With TGS Lab Academy?
TGS Lab Academy is one of the only Arizona State Conditionally Licensed paramedical tattoo schools in the state, meaning you are training at a facility that has been reviewed and approved by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. This is not a weekend workshop. This is a legitimate, accredited training program built to prepare you for real work on real clients.
When you train here you do not just leave with a certificate. You leave with lifetime support, hands-on experience, and the confidence to actually do this work.
Ready to get started? Click below to enroll and choose the date that works best for you. Have questions before you commit? Reach out anytime at info@tgslab-az.com and we will get back to you.
TGS Lab Academy welcomes students from across the country. If you’re traveling in for training, here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
Getting Here
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). From there, the studio is approximately a 20-minute drive north into Scottsdale.
Where to Stay
We recommend the Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale on Shea Boulevard, located less than a 5-minute walk from the studio at 10101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Book directly at hilton.com.
Training runs three full days, so plan to arrive the evening before Day One and depart the morning after Day Three.