As medical spas move from being a trend to becoming a staple in the industry, many doctors and spa professionals partner to create their own unique and profitable businesses. During the development of a spa project, your money and time must be managed efficiently. Even the seemingly smallest errors can cause significant financial setbacks if not implemented properly from the start. However, when strategically executed, a medical spa can generate satisfied patients and huge financial returns.
Here are 10 steps to developing a medical spa and the most common mistakes to avoid. The main purpose of a medical spa is to create a welcoming environment. Your staff cannot focus on patient care or selling services and products when the operation is not a well-oiled machine. The fusion of form and function begins in the base.
The most important step in your entire project is to have your business systems ready before your staff joins. On average, 75 percent of complaints at a spa relate to what happens outside the spa rooms. If you don't have policies and procedures in place, your staff will quickly take advantage of you, your spa's reputation will plummet, and your company won't generate its potential revenue. A study shows that returning patients account for 70 percent of medical spa visits10 unique uses of the medical laser Quick Tips for Commercializing Laser Hair Removal.
AmSpa members can view their aesthetic medicine legal summary or schedule an annual compliance consultation with the ByrdAdatto law firm to learn more about medical spa law. By Taylor Siemens, registered nurse, clinical advisor to the American Med Spa Association (AmSPA) It's important to choose the right device. Medical spa treatments are generally classified as medical procedures and are regulated as such; however, since these treatments are, in general, elective, this also introduces very specific business realities that medical spas MUST understand. Attend an AmSpa medical and aesthetic training camp to learn the best legal and business practices and become the next medical spa success story.
