So You Want to Start a Body Contouring Cavitation Business

Non- invasive Body Contouring has become the fastest-growing body beauty service desired in salons and spas. Although these treatments have been offered in Europe for over 25 years, it has just now finally become sought after here in the USA. Many people are seeing this as a new business opportunity for body slimming and contouring that can be done pain-free, with no downtime, and no recovery procedure. Often, the treatments consist of Ultrasonic Cavitation, Radio Frequency, Laser Lipo Pads, and Body Vacuum therapies that slim, lift and tighten the skin. These are a great pain-free alternative to liposuction or Cool Sculpting, both of which require medical professionals. The market is huge for this business venture. So, let's get started.

What Does the Law Require for a Body Contouring Business?

The question I get asked most when someone wants to start a cavitation or body contouring business is: "What are the legal requirements for me to do this"? or "Where can I get certified to start a cavitation business"? The answer is not that simple. Every state has its own regulations. Most regulatory boards are currently unaware of the technology of cavitation and therefore, have no regulations as of this writing. However, it is wise to acquire some kind of certification that is offered at some private schools. Some states require an esthetician's license or laser certificate of some sort while other states will require a medical professional to oversee your business. This does not mean medical staff must be on the premises, but you would be hiring them to hang their license on your business walls. They would be someone that you could consult. Some doctors or nurses are willing to do this for a fee just as long as they feel comfortable and confident in you and the technology. However, Class 1 lasers often have no need for a special certificate to operate.

To summarize, you will need to do your homework to start a body contouring business. Please check with your state for the regulations before moving forward, as this article is not meant to give legal advice. You can begin by searching my state regulatory boards. Each machine will have a laser class code. Class 1, Class 2, Class 3B, and Class 3R are most common in cavitation machines and other body shaping equipment. Ask your retailer which class their machine is before buying. This will give you the assurance that you are operating within your legal boundaries.

Which Services to Offer

One very important decision to make is which services you will offer. So, you'll need to consider a few things. Who is your clientele? Who is your competition? Find out what services are being offered in your location. Then offer something else! Offer something complimentary, something new and different to stand apart. One caveat though: cavitation is still king! Everyone needs to have at least this one imperative machine to start a cavitation business because it offers the most demanded functions in body contouring: fat reduction and lymphatic drainage. Once you get this machine and the proper technique down, you can always add services to your business menu. Here are just a few of the other services to look into:

* Butt Lifting/ Breast Lifting

* Cellulite Reduction with Vacuum Therapy or Wooden Tools

* Pressotherapy– With or Without Infrared for Fat Reduction and Detoxification

* Lymphatic Drainage Massage

* Muscle Building/ Toning with HiEMT or EMS

* Skin Tightening with Radio Frequency( for Body or Face)

* Ultherapy

How to Pick a Cavitation Machine

We already determined that a cavitation machine is an obvious must-have in order to start a body contouring business. That begs the question, which one to invest in? Firstly, consider your budget. You're going to want to get the best you can afford. Quality counts! There are so many imitation machines all over the internet. You will want a brand name over a generic model. Find a seller that you can talk to on the phone. You want to be sure that their customer service is excellent. Do they call back? Do they reply to emails or texts in a timely manner? These are essential talking points. Remember that depending on which machine, you could make your money back in only a single customer's contract. Usually, a contracted package is a minimum of 12 sessions. At$ 100-$ 150 per session, your first customer will yield a$ 1200-$ 1800 income. After that, it's all gravy( no fat pun intended).

Now, there are tons of machines out there with lots of extra functions and what I call overkill. All you really need is the ultrasonic cavitation head, a radio frequency head, and a vacuum. That's the basics. Most machines already come with all three. The most common bonus feature is the laser lipolysis paddles. Many have a few sizes of radio frequency handles so that you can do the face and smaller body parts as well.