Many spas have already added medical spa treatments to their existing list of services. The two most prominent ones – laser treatments and CoolSculpting – require not only a significant capital outlay, but also staff and training to run them.
The first step in figuring out if they’re right for you is to look at your clients’ current and evolving needs. Will existing (and potential) clients accept medi spa treatments from your facility as readily as from an established medi spa business? Is there room for your new offerings? Can you excel at these treatments enough to lead the market?
Good equipment is expensive to buy new and maintain (anywhere from about $70,000-$150,000). How about leasing? How many machines will you need? Are there consumables required, and what are their costs? What about physical changes to accommodate them – maybe new lighting and ventilation? How much will you need to spend on promotion? Put everything on a spreadsheet to see if the numbers work.