How much does it cost to open a med spa?

A small med spa with one or two treatment rooms usually costs $200,000 to $350,000 to open, by Vagaro's estimate. Three or four rooms runs $350,000 to $500,000, and larger spas can top $1,000,000. Medical devices, not furniture, make up most of the bill.

A single laser hair removal device can cost $50,000 to $200,000. The medical director agreement and state licensing add roughly $10,000 to $30,000 more. Supervision and licensing rules for med spas are set state by state, so check yours before you design the business around a service.

Treatment rooms are the building block of the floor plan. Each holds an esthetician bed, usually 70 to 74 inches long, or a narrower lash bed, plus a stool and a cart. The spa floor plan maker has a 10 x 10 ft treatment room you can furnish and duplicate.