Small skin clinic with its own treatment rooms

Run a small skin clinic from a leased shopfront or suite, offering facials and skin treatments.

Therapist giving a facial treatment to a client in a calm clinic room.

Startup costA$15k to A$70k

Monthly revenueA$5k to A$22k

Time needed25+ h/week

First incomeMonths

A$15k-70k
Full-time
Own premises

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A small clinic with one or two treatment rooms in a shopfront or professional suite. You offer facials, peels within your training, LED, microdermabrasion and skin consultations, with skincare products on the shelf.

Your first three steps

Research local competitors and prices, then shortlist a few premises with good foot traffic and fit-out potential
Write a simple budget covering lease, fit-out, equipment and the first six months of running costs
Check council and state health requirements for the premises and your treatments before signing a lease

Who pays

Regular local clients, people seeking skin improvement programs and gift voucher buyers.

How it makes money

Fees for each appointment and treatment course, plus retail product sales. Hiring another therapist can add more bookable hours.

Skills that help

Recognised beauty or skin therapy training
Customer service and consultation skills
Managing a budget and rosters
Marketing and building repeat clients

Watch out for

Commercial lease terms, fit-out costs and any council approvals for the premises
Skin penetration treatments and laser or IPL are regulated differently by state, so check your state health department's rules and any registration needed
Injectables and prescription treatments need registered health practitioners, so check before offering them
Public liability, professional indemnity and contents insurance, plus workers compensation if you hire staff
Slow early weeks while you build a client base, so keep cash in reserve
Advertising rules for therapeutic claims, check the guidelines before promoting results

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to open a small skin clinic?

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on the lease, fit-out, number of treatment rooms, equipment and product stock. Keep cash in reserve, as the first weeks can be slow.

What should I check before opening a skin clinic in Australia?

Check lease terms, fit-out costs and council approvals. Check your state health department's rules on skin penetration, laser and IPL, and that injectables need registered practitioners. Also check insurance, workers compensation if you hire, and advertising rules for therapeutic claims.

How much revenue can a small skin clinic make?

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $22,000, depending on your treatments, location and how quickly you build repeat clients. Plan on at least about 25 hours a week.