Roger Ponce is the definition of resilience. A U.S. Army veteran, former elite law-enforcement operator, and someone who has faced pressure most people never see. After surviving a cerebral hemorrhage and stroke on duty, he rebuilt himself from the ground up — physically, mentally, and spiritually. Today, he’s a leader in the beauty and cosmetic tattoo world as co-owner of SMP Ink Bay Area and United Academy, giving people back their confidence through scalp micropigmentation, scar revision, and corrective work. His purpose is simple: transform lives, one person at a time.From combat to cosmetic arts, his journey proves you can reinvent yourself and rise stronger. I’m so grateful to have trained with him in LA last year and to now hold my master certification because o ...