Tattoo removal studios can turn everyday client conversations into a new revenue stream by referring people to licensed online care through a telehealth partner program, then earning a fixed or recurring monthly marketing fee while independent providers handle all the clinical work. You do not prescribe, you do not stock anything, and you do not manage patients. You simply connect the clients you already see with a trusted online care option and get paid for the introduction.
Why tattoo removal studios are a natural fit for telehealth referrals
Your studio already works with people who are actively investing in how they look and feel. Someone booking a course of laser sessions is thinking about transformation, patience, and self-image over weeks and months. That is the same mindset behind medically supervised weight management and other wellness care delivered online, which makes a referral feel natural rather than forced.
You also have something most businesses would envy: repeat foot traffic and time. Tattoo removal is rarely one appointment. Clients return again and again, sit for treatment, and chat while they heal. Those recurring, relaxed touchpoints are the perfect moment to mention a care option, hand over a card, or point to a QR code at the front desk. You are not selling anything. You are sharing a resource, and the program does the rest.
How the referral revenue actually works
The mechanics are simple. When you join, you receive your own QR codes and links to place around your studio, on aftercare sheets, or in follow-up messages. A client scans, starts a request on the telehealth platform, and everything from there is handled by licensed professionals. If that person becomes an active patient, your studio earns a marketing fee. For a deeper walk-through, see the MedStands model from QR code to monthly payout.
The fee is a fixed marketing fee set in advance. It is not a commission, not a percentage, and not a cut of sales. You know the terms before you refer anyone, which keeps your bookkeeping clean and your compliance footing clear. Depending on the program you choose, that fee can be a one-time amount or a recurring monthly payment for as long as the client stays in care.
Who handles the clinical side
This is the part that keeps everything safe and above board, so it is worth being precise. MedStands is not a medical practice and does not prescribe. Independent licensed providers review every request and make all clinical decisions. Licensed pharmacies handle fulfillment, refills, and shipping. The platform is LegitScript-certified, which is the recognized standard for legitimate telehealth and online pharmacy operations.
Every request is reviewed by a licensed provider, and not everyone qualifies. That matters. You are never promising an outcome or steering anyone toward a specific medication. Care for things like weight management with semaglutide or tirzepatide, or men's health with sildenafil or tadalafil, is decided entirely between the patient and their provider. If you want the full breakdown, read who handles prescribing and shipping in a referral program.
What you do and do not have to do
Here is the honest scope of the work. Your studio does no clinical work, holds no inventory, and handles no fulfillment. You do not touch medication, you do not store anything, and you do not give medical advice. You are a referrer, not a provider.
What you do is small and familiar: display your QR code, keep a few cards at the counter, and mention the option when it fits the conversation. Most studios fold this into what they already do during consultations and aftercare. There is no new software to run, no clinical training, and no ongoing obligation beyond letting people know the option exists.
Best of all, it is free to join with no setup fee and no monthly fee. You are not buying into anything or taking on cost. If it never sends a single referral, it costs you nothing.
Partner or affiliate: choosing your path
There are two ways to work with the platform, and the right one depends on your studio. A partner arrangement usually suits an established location that wants branded materials and an ongoing presence in the space. An affiliate arrangement suits individuals or lighter-touch referrers who simply want a link to share. Both earn a marketing fee for qualified referrals; they just differ in structure and materials.
If you are not sure which fits, compare the partner and affiliate paths before you decide. You can always start simple and grow into a fuller partnership as you see what works with your clientele.
Common questions
Do I need a medical license to refer clients?
No. Referring is not practicing medicine. You are pointing people toward a licensed telehealth service, and the independent providers on the platform handle every clinical judgment. You never diagnose, prescribe, or advise on treatment.
Does my studio pay anything to join?
No. It is free to join with no setup fee and no monthly fee. The marketing fee flows to you, not the other way around, and there is no cost or commitment if a referral never converts.
Who prescribes and ships the medication?
Independent licensed providers do the prescribing, and licensed pharmacies handle fulfillment, refills, and shipping. MedStands is not a medical practice and does not prescribe. Your studio never touches a product.
How much can my studio earn?
Earnings depend on how many of your clients qualify and stay in care, and on whether you choose a one-time or recurring fee structure. The fee is fixed and set in advance, so you always know the terms without guessing about percentages or sales cuts.
Get started with the Tattoo Removal Studios program
If your studio sees a steady stream of image-conscious, motivated clients, you already have the only thing this program needs. Signing up takes minutes, costs nothing, and adds a genuinely passive layer of income on top of your existing services.
Learn more and apply through the Tattoo Removal Studios program, or browse partner programs by industry to see how other businesses use the same model. When you are ready, the partner program and the MedStands affiliate program will walk you through the last few steps.