Plan your aesthetic business
Planning to open a med spa, aesthetic clinic, beauty salon or treatment studio?
Choosing the right equipment is one of the most important decisions when building an aesthetic business. Mico Aes helps new and growing businesses compare professional aesthetic technologies based on planned treatments, budget, available space, target clients and market requirements.
From equipment selection and training to shipping, warranty, spare parts and technical support, we help you plan the equipment side of your new aesthetic business.
Start with your business plan
There is no universal equipment list for every aesthetic business.
A med spa focused on laser hair removal and advanced skin treatments may require a very different equipment portfolio from a beauty salon focused on facials, skin analysis and body treatments.
Once your priorities are clear, it becomes easier to identify which technologies to purchase first and which can be added as your business grows.
Before purchasing equipment, define:
Step 1 · Choose your services
Start with your treatment menu—not with a list of machines.
Hair removal can become a core service for aesthetic practices where appropriate licensing and operator requirements are met.
Equipment to Consider:
For businesses focused on facial and skin treatments, consider technologies that complement your planned treatment menu.
Equipment to Consider:
Businesses offering non-surgical aesthetic treatments may consider different energy-based technologies depending on their treatment model.
Equipment to Consider:
Body services can be built around several technologies with different treatment approaches.
Equipment to Consider:
For businesses specializing in tattoo removal or advanced laser services:
Equipment to Consider:
For beauty salons, spas and facial studios, multifunction equipment may provide a practical starting point.
Equipment to Consider:
Step 2 · Match the portfolio to your model
These portfolios are starting points. Select equipment according to your treatment plan, budget, staffing and applicable requirements.
A new med spa may prioritize technologies that support several high-demand treatment categories.
You do not necessarily need all these systems when you open.
Explore Med Spa SolutionsA beauty salon or spa may begin with versatile technologies that support facial and body treatment services.
Additional technologies can be introduced as the treatment menu and client demand develop.
Explore Salon & Spa SolutionsIf laser hair removal will be your primary service, equipment selection should consider more than the advertised laser power.
For a tattoo removal-focused business, consider:
Step 3 · Plan the investment
Your equipment budget should include more than the purchase price. Consider the total cost of ownership:
The purchase price of the machine and selected configuration.
Freight, customs arrangements, duties, taxes and other destination-specific costs where applicable.
Needles, cartridges, tips, filters, treatment heads, gels and other consumable components.
Routine maintenance and potential replacement components.
Operator training and time required for staff to learn the equipment.
Electrical requirements, furniture, ventilation, plumbing or other installation requirements depending on the equipment.
Understanding these costs before purchasing helps you build a more realistic startup equipment budget.
Step 4 · Compare the complete system
Higher advertised specifications do not automatically mean better equipment. When comparing aesthetic machines, consider the complete system.
Understand how the equipment delivers energy and which treatments it is designed to support.
Consider treatment speed, applicator design, spot size, cooling and workflow.
Review machine construction, components, handpieces, connectors and cooling systems.
Understand cartridge, tip, lamp, needle or treatment-head replacement requirements.
Check warranty coverage for the main unit and individual handpieces or components.
Confirm that replacement components will remain available after purchase.
Evaluate the operating and treatment guidance available with the equipment.
Make sure remote troubleshooting and after-sales assistance are available when needed.
Steps 5 & 6 · Prepare to operate
Buying equipment is only the beginning. Requirements vary by country, state, device, treatment type and operator qualification.
Operators should understand:
Training resources for supported Mico Aes equipment may include online training, user manuals, parameter guidance, treatment protocols, safety information and technical support.
Before purchasing equipment, verify the requirements that apply to your intended services and location. Depending on the treatment and jurisdiction, considerations may include:
Mico Aes can provide available technical and product documentation for supported equipment. Confirm regulatory and legal requirements for operating an aesthetic business with the appropriate local authorities or qualified professional advisers.
Step 7 · Grow with demand
Instead of purchasing every machine at once, consider building your equipment portfolio as your business develops.
Focus on your core treatment category and client acquisition.
Add technologies that complement your existing services and allow you to serve more client needs.
Introduce specialized or advanced technologies based on actual client demand and your business strategy.
This approach can help reduce unnecessary equipment purchases and keep your investment aligned with the development of your business.
Example equipment packages
These examples show how equipment can be grouped around different business priorities.
Suitable for businesses focused primarily on consultation, facial care and skin services.
Get a Facial Equipment PackageA focused equipment package for businesses building around professional hair removal services where permitted.
Get a Hair Removal PackageA multi-technology approach for businesses focused on professional body services.
Get a Body Contouring PackageA broader equipment portfolio for eligible practices planning multiple professional aesthetic treatment categories.
Build Your Equipment PackageSupport for your business
Tell us your business model, planned treatments, location, available space and budget. We can help you compare suitable technologies and configurations.
Access multiple aesthetic technologies through one professional equipment supplier.
Operating guidance and training resources are available according to the selected equipment.
Equipment is inspected and functionally tested before shipment.
Available international shipping options can be provided according to your destination and selected equipment.
Warranty terms are provided according to the machine and individual components.
Replacement parts and applicable consumables are available for supported models.
Remote troubleshooting and technical guidance are available after purchase.
Frequently asked questions
The equipment you need depends on the type of business you plan to open and the treatments you intend to offer. A facial studio may start with skin analysis and facial systems, while a med spa or laser clinic may require more specialized energy-based equipment.
Start by defining your treatment menu, budget, location and operating requirements.
Startup costs vary significantly depending on your location, business model, facility, staffing, licensing and equipment portfolio.
Equipment is only one component of the total startup cost. You should also account for premises, insurance, licensing, staffing, marketing, consumables, maintenance and other operating expenses.
It depends on your business. Multifunction equipment may be useful for businesses with limited space or those offering several complementary services. Specialized systems may be preferable when a particular treatment is central to your business.
There is no universal best first machine. Choose equipment based on your core treatment service, target customers, budget, local requirements, expected treatment volume, operating costs and available technical support.
Yes. Tell us your business type, country, planned treatments and approximate equipment budget, and we can help you compare suitable equipment configurations.
Training resources are available according to the selected equipment and may include online training, operating instructions, parameter guidance, treatment protocols and technical support.
We can provide available product and technical documentation for supported equipment, but licensing, facility, medical supervision and operator requirements vary by state and treatment. Verify these requirements with the relevant state authorities or qualified professional advisers.
Ready to plan your aesthetic equipment?
Tell us a little about your plan. Our team can help you compare suitable equipment options and build an equipment plan around your business goals.