What it costs to open a laser and skin clinic in Australia
Aesthetic clinics carry two very different price tags: the machines, and the medical-grade fitout around them. Australian buying guides publish both. Here they are together.
The machines
| Machine tier | Price | Financed, per week |
|---|---|---|
| Entry professional IPL / diode laser | $15,000 to $25,000 | $75 to $125 |
| Mid multi-treatment platform (Nd:YAG, fractional) | $40,000 to $70,000 | $200 to $345 |
| Premium multi-platform (GentleMax class) | $80,000 to $160,000 plus | $395 to $795 |
| Hydrodermabrasion (brand-name systems) | $38,000 to $60,000 imported | $190 to $300 |
| Microdermabrasion (salon grade) | $500 to $3,000 | bundled |
Quality used machines are a real market: GentleMax-class platforms with full service history have listed around $55,000. Budget for running costs too, handpieces, servicing and calibration run $5,000 to $20,000 a year on premium platforms, and the sub-$10,000 imported machines advertised online are a different product class from TGA-compliant medical-grade equipment; clinics get caught by that gap at insurance time, not purchase time.
The fitout
Cosmetic and laser clinic fitouts run $2,500 to $4,500 per square metre, roughly $250,000 to $450,000 for a 100 square metre clinic before equipment: treatment-room plumbing, compliant electrical for high-draw machines, and approvals are what separate this from a beauty salon fitout at $1,800 to $3,500 per metre.
Our estimate for a complete two-room laser clinic, fitout plus one to two medical-grade machines: roughly $310,000 to $650,000 before working capital. That is assembled from the published component ranges above rather than a single published figure. Financed over five years, the low end runs about $1540 a week.
Financing it
Machines write on chattel mortgage, new or quality used, and the fitout wraps into the facility. Property-backed borrowers generally price around 6% to 9% p.a. and non-property-backed deals around 9% to 13%, with approvals commonly back in 24 to 48 hours. Run a machine quote through the repayment calculator, or start at medical equipment finance.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a commercial laser hair removal machine in Australia?
Entry professional IPL and diode machines run $15,000 to $25,000, multi-treatment platforms $40,000 to $70,000, and premium multi-platform systems $80,000 to $160,000 plus. Quality used premium platforms have listed around $55,000.
What does a laser clinic fitout cost?
$2,500 to $4,500 per square metre for medical-grade cosmetic clinic fitouts, roughly $250,000 to $450,000 for a 100 square metre clinic before equipment.
Are cheap imported laser machines worth it?
The sub-$10,000 imports are a different product class from TGA-compliant medical-grade machines. The gap shows up in treatment outcomes, insurance and resale, not in the sales brochure.
Can laser machines be financed?
Yes, new and quality used, on chattel mortgage terms with the fitout wrapped into the same facility. Running-cost lines like handpieces stay operational expenses.
Machine quote to weekly number
Tell us the machine and fitout quotes and we will come back with one weekly number, usually within a day.
This article is general information only and not financial, credit, or tax advice. Ventas Asset Lending is a finance broker, not a lender. Approvals are subject to lender assessment. Consider your own circumstances and speak to a qualified professional, including your accountant for any tax questions.