Solo med spa treatment suite

Adults looking for skin, anti-aging and cosmetic treatments, often returning clients who book regular visits.

Fees per treatment or per unit of product, plus add-ons and packages. Repeat visits and memberships help even out the month.

• Clinical training and a license in your state (for example RN, NP, PA or physician)
• Hands-on injection or device skills
• Client consultation and trust building
• Basic marketing and social media

• State rules on who can own a med spa and who must supervise treatments (some states require physician ownership), so check with a healthcare attorney
• Professional malpractice and general liability insurance
• Rules for buying, storing and disposing of prescription products and medical waste
• Local business license and sales tax rules for any retail skin care products
• Consent forms, record keeping and privacy requirements for client health information
• Advertising rules for medical treatments and before and after photos

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the suite you rent, the devices and products you buy, and insurance. Costs also vary with the treatments you choose to offer.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on the treatments you offer, your pricing and how many clients return for regular visits. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check state rules on who can own a med spa and who must supervise treatments, since some states require physician ownership. Ask a healthcare attorney, and check malpractice insurance, prescription product and medical waste rules, consent and privacy requirements, and advertising rules.