About Us

DIXIE MEDFORD,  C.P.C.P.

  • Our founder, Dixie Medford,  Society of Permanent Cosmetic Past President and Trainer Member, has a vast background and experience in dealing with applications of permanent cosmetics.
  • Dixie Medford has performed over 25,000 procedures, has been mastering her technique since 1988, and training in her experienced institution since 1992.
  • Her experience gives us, and more importantly you, the leading edge over other programs.
Education:

 

  • 1984 – Southeastern University – Durant, OK – Dermatology Intro
  • 1985 – Southeastern Cosmetology – Durant, OK – Manicure/Skin Care
  • 1988 – Career Cosmetology Center – Dallas, TX – Skin Care
  • 2009 – Medical Laser Safety Officer – Methodist Hospital, John Hoopman C.M.LSO
  • 2009 – Wrote and obtained state approval for AIA Business College Laser Program
  • 2015 – Continuing Education – Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
  • 2015 – Health Department Certification AIIC
Education Relating to Permanent Cosmetics:
  • 1988 – PermaDerm Academy – California
  • 1989 – National Cosmetic Tattooing Association
  • 1990 – Dermouflage, Inc. – Advanced Course
  • 1990 – Dermouflage, Inc. – Masters Course
  • 1991 – Derma-Medical Institute – Camouflage Dermatician
  • 1991 – Derma-Medical Institute – Certified Instructor
  • 1991 – American Board of Intradermal Cosmetics – Certification
  • 1992 – Aestheticians International Association, Certification of Merit
  • 1993 – Continuing Education through SPCP
  • 1995 – Certificate of Achievement – Facial Geometry & Cosmetics
  • 2001 – Train the Trainer – Sponsored by SPCP, Patty Pavlik Instructor
  • 1993 – 2003 – Member of Society of Permanent Cosmetics Professional
  • 2003 – Train the Trainer – Sponsored by SPCP
  • 1993 – 2003 – Member of Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
  • 2003 – Train the Trainer – Sponsored by SPCP
  • 2005 – Salt Water Tattoo Lightening/Removal Class – Margie Grimm, CPCP
  • 2005 – Principles of Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens Health Educator Inc.
  • 2005 – Continuing Education – 14 hours – SPCP Fall Conference
  • 2005 – Certified A Permanent Cosmetic Professional, CPCP
Career:

 

  • 1984 – Classic Nails & Skin Care – Owner – Sherman, TX
  • 1990 – Classic Faces – Owner – Plano, TX
  • 1992 – Incorporated and changed business name to Classic Beauty Concepts Plano, TX
  • 1993 – Founded Institute of Permanent Cosmetics, Plano , TX
  • 1993 – Moved entire practice and joined Plastic Surgeon, Peter Raphael M.D.
  • 2001 – Expanded Business to a larger Facility
  • 2001 – Partnered with an additional medical director Dermatologist David Alkek M.D.
Board Member & Positions held:
  • 1986 – 1992 Served on the City Council for the City of Denison, TX.
  • 1991 – 1992 Served as Mayor Pro Tem – City of Denison, TX
  • National Board for MEA ( American Aestheticians Educational Association School Board ) Dallas, Texas Board of AAEA
  • Cosmetology Career Center
  • 2003 – 2005 Secretary of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
  • 2005 Educator for Train the Trainer Course (Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals)
  • 2005 – present President of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Speaker:
  • AEA – Permanent and Corrective Cosmetics
  • 1992 – Aestheticians International Association, Inc
  • Society of Plastic Surgeons – Camouflage Pigmentation
  • Society of Aestheticians Working for Plastic Surgeons
  • 2007, 2008 – Radio talk show 103.7 The Word
  • 2009 – Conference instruction – Congress International Micropigmentation, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  • 2013 – Guest speaker – Paul Mitchell Aesthetic Schools
  • 2014 – Guest speaker – Ogle Aesthetic Schools
  • 2016 – Guest speaker – Ogle Aesthetic Schools
Featured or Recognized:
  • 1993 Visions Women Expo – Dallas, TX
  • 1994 ABC 20/20 News Program
  • 1995 Aesthetics Dallas Expo
  • 1998 – 1999 Who’s Who American Business Executives
  • 1999 Business Woman of the Month – Dallas Morning News
  • 1999 “Exclusively Dallas” – Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
  • Sept. 1999 ” Discoveries Magazine ” Dallas Morning News
  • Nov. 1999 ” Today’s Dallas Woman ” Cover Story
  • Jan.  2000 “Health 2000 ” Featured for New Millennium
  • Feb. 2000 “North Texas Health and Fitness” Cover Story
  • Oct. 2002 “Island Living Magazine” Featured “Expert Advice Column”
  • 2003 & 2004 Business Woman of The Year-The National Republican Congressional Committee
  • 2004 Texas Women Feature Article
  • 2004 – 2005 “Southern Vanity” Featured Articles
  • 2005 E-Women Network Foundation Certification of Excellence in Outstanding Contributions
  • 2005 International Congress of Micropigmentation, Mexico – Recognition Of Contribution
  • 2011 – 2012 – EP of the year – Cambridge Who’s Who – Global Branding
  • 2014 – Lifetime award and CPCP Certification – SPCP
  • 2014 – Top Female Executive award for outstanding professional excellence
  • 2014 – Fox 4 news – 3d Areola and breast reconstruction for cancer survivors
  • 2015 – World Wide Who’s Who lifetime achievement
  • 2015 – Selected for presentation on city of Arlington website for honored businesses
  • 2015 – Featured on Channel 33 news for 3d areola and breast reconstruction for cancer survivors
  • 2016 – Introduction of Regina-C Gold skin care at Cosmoprof International Exhibition show in Bologna, Italy