Guides for clinic owners
Plain answers to the questions clinics ask before they buy aesthetic equipment: technology, costs, finance and training.
Diode laser vs IPL for hair removal: which machine should a clinic buy?
Both technologies remove hair with light, but they are built for different clinics. Here is how they differ and how to choose.
Read the articleTechnology · 4 min readHIFU cartridge depths explained: 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 8 and 13 mm
A HIFU machine is only as flexible as its cartridges. Each depth is designed for a different layer and a different area.
Read the articleBusiness · 4 min readHow to work out the payback on an aesthetic device
Before you buy a machine, work out how many treatments it takes to pay for it. The sum is simple, and it changes how you compare devices.
Read the articleFinance · 4 min readBuy, rent or rent to own: how to pay for an aesthetic machine
The right way to pay depends on your cash, your confidence in demand and how long you plan to keep the device.
Read the articleTraining · 4 min readCPD certificate or VTCT qualification: what is the difference?
Most device suppliers include a training certificate. Fewer offer a regulated qualification. The difference matters when you insure and license your treatments.
Read the articleBuying guide · 5 min readFractional CO2 laser: a buyer's guide for clinics
A fractional CO2 laser is one of the most capable devices a clinic can own, and one of the most demanding. Here is what to check before you buy.
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