DEVICE GUIDANCE

PICK THE RIGHT Devices.
SKIP THE EXPENSIVE MISTAKES.

16 years testing every major aesthetic platform. I'll tell you which ones make money and which ones collect dust.

THE PROBLEM

$50K+ Sitting
IN A CORNER

I've walked into practices where a $120K laser sits in a back room running 3 treatments a week. The rep said it would "pay for itself." It didn't. The lease payment didn't care.

Here's the thing: device reps work on commission. They sell you what hits their quota, not what fits your patient demographic or treatment volume. A $200K platform makes sense at 80 treatments per month. At 15, you're underwater.

The average med spa loses $50K-80K on their first bad device purchase. That's money that could have funded 6 months of marketing or a full-time treatment coordinator. I've seen practices close because they bet on the wrong equipment at the wrong time.

The device decision is usually the single largest capital commitment a med spa makes. It shapes your treatment menu, your staffing, your marketing, and your cash flow for 3-5 years. Getting it wrong costs more than the sticker price. It costs opportunity. That money could have gone toward building lead capture systems or training your staff to close.

EMFACE and Emsculpt Neo devices on display at a Practice Empowered consulting session
OUR APPROACH

VENDOR Agnostic.
DATA DRIVEN.

I've bought, leased, and operated every major device category across 4 med spas. I don't have a commission arrangement with any manufacturer. My recommendation is based on one thing: what produces ROI for your specific practice.

The evaluation process starts with your numbers, not a product catalog.

01

Treatment Volume Audit

Current monthly treatments, patient demographics, and demand signals by category.

02

Revenue Modeling

Realistic revenue projections per device based on your actual patient flow. Not the rep's fantasy spreadsheet.

03

Platform Comparison

Head-to-head analysis of 2-3 viable options. Cost per treatment, maintenance, training requirements, resale value.

04

Negotiation Support

I know what these devices actually cost. I'll help you negotiate terms that protect your cash flow.

RESULTS

CLIENT Outcomes

$180K
New revenue within 6 months of device installation for a single-location practice in suburban Denver.
14 Months
Average payoff timeline for device investments we recommend. Industry average is 24-36 months.
92%
Client utilization rate on recommended devices. Most practices sit below 40% on equipment they bought without guidance.
$0
What bad device purchases cost in write-offs across our client base. Because we don't let them happen.
Practice Empowered conference with over 100 attendees and dual presentation screens
PLATFORMS WE KNOW

WHAT WE Recommend

We've operated these platforms in our own practices. Not theoretical. Not based on brochures. Based on P&L statements.

BTL

Body contouring and muscle building. Strong ROI for practices with existing body treatment demand.

Botox

The foundation of most aesthetic practices. High demand, predictable margins, minimal equipment investment.

SkinMedica

Medical-grade skincare retail. High margin, low overhead. Good fit for any practice size.

HydraFacial

Entry-level treatments that drive repeat visits. Ideal for building a new patient pipeline.

THE PROCESS

HOW A DEVICE Evaluation WORKS

Every evaluation starts with a 30-minute call. I need to understand your practice size, patient mix, current treatment menu, and what you're trying to accomplish. Are you adding a new modality? Replacing something that isn't performing? Expanding to a second location?

From there, I pull your treatment volume data and run the numbers. Not projections from a brochure. Actual expected utilization based on your patient demographics and your market. If a device needs 60 treatments per month to break even and your practice does 25 in that category, I'll tell you it's not the right time.

When we narrow it to 2-3 viable platforms, I build a comparison that includes the numbers reps don't volunteer: consumable costs, maintenance contracts, the realistic resale value if you need to exit the lease, and what training looks like for your existing staff.

If you decide to move forward, I sit in on the negotiation. I've bought enough of these machines to know where there's room on price, what lease terms to avoid, and which add-ons are worth paying for. The vendors know me. That changes the conversation.

NEXT STEP

BOOK A DEVICE Consultation

Before you sign another lease, let's look at your numbers. 30-minute call. I'll tell you if that device makes sense for your practice.

Book a Device Consultation