{"product_id":"body-contouring-startup-costs","title":"Body Contouring Clinic Startup Costs: $700K CAPEX Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re planning a clinic before revenue starts, so separate the \u003cstrong\u003e$700,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e build from pre-opening spend and working capital This first-year view includes equipment, buildout, treatment rooms, licensing readiness, staffing, launch marketing, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$344,000 minimum cash need in Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e These are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes or state-specific legal advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\" id=\"main_article_image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Body Contouring Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Body Contouring Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Scope note\" data-note-text=\"Excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, launch marketing, licensing fees, and operating cash unless shown separately.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eThis estimates capitalized startup assets only for a body contouring clinic, not the cash needed to run the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Contouring Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDevice count, device mix, and treatment room count drive this line.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"body_contouring_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Body Contouring Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Device count, device mix, and treatment room count drive this line.\" data-lean=\"315000\" data-base=\"350000\" data-full=\"402500\" name=\"body_contouring_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"350,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinic Build-out \u0026amp; Renovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFinish level, room count, and site work drive this line.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Clinic Build-out \u0026amp; Renovation\" data-capex-note=\"Finish level, room count, and site work drive this line.\" data-lean=\"180000\" data-base=\"200000\" data-full=\"230000\" name=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"200,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture \u0026amp; Interior Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWaiting area, reception, and room setup drive this line.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"furniture_interior_design\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Furniture \u0026amp; Interior Design\" data-capex-note=\"Waiting area, reception, and room setup drive this line.\" data-lean=\"45000\" data-base=\"50000\" data-full=\"57500\" name=\"furniture_interior_design\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"50,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIT Infrastructure \u0026amp; POS System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eHardware, booking, and point-of-sale setup drive this line.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"it_infrastructure_pos_system\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT Infrastructure \u0026amp; POS System\" data-capex-note=\"Hardware, booking, and point-of-sale setup drive this line.\" data-lean=\"22500\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"28750\" name=\"it_infrastructure_pos_system\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical Treatment Beds \u0026amp; Chairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRoom count and treatment setup drive this line.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"medical_treatment_beds_chairs\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Medical Treatment Beds \u0026amp; Chairs\" data-capex-note=\"Room count and treatment setup drive this line.\" data-lean=\"27000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-full=\"34500\" name=\"medical_treatment_beds_chairs\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"30,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers capex overruns, install delays, and small scope changes.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"15\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$720,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$655,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$65,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eBody Contouring Equipment\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEquipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"body_contouring_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 53%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"body_contouring_equipment\"\u003e53%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 31%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\"\u003e31%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFurniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"furniture_interior_design\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 8%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"furniture_interior_design\"\u003e8%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT \/ POS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_infrastructure_pos_system\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 4%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_infrastructure_pos_system\"\u003e4%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"medical_treatment_beds_chairs\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 5%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"medical_treatment_beds_chairs\"\u003e5%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope note\u003c\/strong\u003e Excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, launch marketing, licensing fees, and operating cash unless shown separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the planning bridge show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScreenshot shows the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/body-contouring-financial-model\"\u003eBody Contouring Clinic Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e CAPEX tab: timing, amounts, depreciation\/amortization. \u003cstrong\u003eReview assumptions\u003c\/strong\u003e before funding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$700k CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$344k minimum cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 2 break-even\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-month payback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 EBITDA $1.444M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 visits daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260 operating days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/body-contouring-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_9eebb4d7-58e2-4357-92f2-2e5e673916db.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/body-contouring-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_9eebb4d7-58e2-4357-92f2-2e5e673916db.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Body Contouring Clinic Financial Model capex inputs showing fixed asset purchases, equipment and renovation costs, depreciation settings and timelines to customize startup investment and long‑term capital planning.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to open a body contouring clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Body Contouring Clinic, plan on about \u003cstrong\u003e$1.04 million\u003c\/strong\u003e in total funding, not CAPEX alone: \u003cstrong\u003e$700,000\u003c\/strong\u003e startup CAPEX plus \u003cstrong\u003e$344,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash by Month 3; track demand early with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/body-contouring\"\u003eWhat Is The Current Growth Rate Of Your Body Contouring Clinic?\u003c\/a\u003e. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$700,000 + $344,000 = $1,044,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, before cost shifts from lease market, room count, equipment strategy, financing, and state rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding Target\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan near \u003cstrong\u003e$1.04 million\u003c\/strong\u003e total funding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e$700,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for startup CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold \u003cstrong\u003e$344,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cash by Month 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t fund equipment only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Cost Drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment drives \u003cstrong\u003e$350,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildout drives another \u003cstrong\u003e$200,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel \u003cstrong\u003e4 visits\/day\u003c\/strong\u003e for Year 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e260 operating days\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e1,040 visits\/year\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow should I fund a body contouring clinic startup budget?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening a \u003cstrong\u003eBody Contouring Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e, fund the build first, not just the launch. Start with \u003cstrong\u003e$700,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in CAPEX, add pre-opening expenses, and layer in a \u003cstrong\u003e$344,000\u003c\/strong\u003e working capital cushion so you can survive the ramp. Here’s the quick math: use \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2 break-even\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10-month payback\u003c\/strong\u003e as model outputs, not guarantees, and tie the raise to first-year assumptions of \u003cstrong\u003e75%\u003c\/strong\u003e package mix, \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e packages, \u003cstrong\u003e$750\u003c\/strong\u003e single sessions, and \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e aftercare upsell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse equity for launch risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse equipment financing for CAPEX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse leasehold funding for buildout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cash for the first ramp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel checks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest monthly burn against runway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress the revenue ramp early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack package mix at \u003cstrong\u003e75%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch upsell at \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e per client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs should I budget before opening a body contouring clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re opening a \u003cstrong\u003eBody Contouring Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e, budget the hidden pre-opening spend separately from CAPEX; before you compare that to what an owner of a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/body-contouring\"\u003eBody Contouring Clinic\u003c\/a\u003e typically makes, line up medical director readiness, insurance, legal review, consent forms, protocols, software, staff training, uniforms, website, and paid marketing. The fixed burn is \u003cstrong\u003e$19,400\u003c\/strong\u003e a month, Year 1 payroll totals \u003cstrong\u003e$344,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE medical director\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 certified specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, clinic manager, and client coordinator, and the \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 3 cash\u003c\/strong\u003e buffer is the anchor that keeps the launch alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePre-open spend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical director\u003c\/strong\u003e readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsurance\u003c\/strong\u003e setup and review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal\u003c\/strong\u003e review, forms, protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e, workflow, and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCash and payroll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$19,400\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed monthly overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$344,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 3\u003c\/strong\u003e cash buffer anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayroll starts before revenue does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Body Contouring Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Body Contouring Clinic startup cost summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Body Contouring Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eShows the main clinic startup costs and the non-CAPEX cash needed to open and reach early run-rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$655,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$344,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$999,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"315000\" data-base=\"350000\" data-high=\"385000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Contouring Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$350,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eDevice count, install, and vendor pricing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"180000\" data-base=\"200000\" data-high=\"220000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Build-out \u0026amp; Renovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$200,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLeasehold work and treatment-room finish level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"45000\" data-base=\"50000\" data-high=\"55000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurniture \u0026amp; Interior Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eReception, patient, and room furnishings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"22500\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"27500\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT Infrastructure \u0026amp; POS System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eBooking, checkout, and clinic systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"27000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-high=\"33000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedical Treatment Beds \u0026amp; Chairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$30,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePatient volume and treatment-room setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"310000\" data-base=\"344000\" data-high=\"390000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$344,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 3 cash runway, pre-opening payroll, and fixed overhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges use researched assumptions; excluded cash covers launch runway, not the CAPEX list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eBody Contouring Clinic Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTreatment Equipment Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCore device spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main startup CAPEX is \u003cstrong\u003e$350,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for body contouring equipment. Size it by device selection, device count, treatment capacity, modality mix, delivery, installation, warranty, and vendor training. The equipment plan should support \u003cstrong\u003e4 visits per day\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003e260 operating days\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e1,040 visits\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrice inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk for a full quote that separates the base device from \u003cstrong\u003eservice contracts\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintenance, consumables, and financing terms. Those items change cash outlay and uptime, so they belong in the equipment model even when the sticker price looks fixed. Here’s the quick math: base equipment plus vendor extras, then compare that total to the visits it can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut cost by buying only the modality mix you can sell, not the broadest package. If training and warranty are included, the purchase is easier to run; if not, price them in. Do not mix \u003cstrong\u003epayroll\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erent\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003emarketing\u003c\/strong\u003e into CAPEX. One clean line: pay for capacity you can fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePlanning note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat equipment spend as a revenue-capacity decision, not just a shopping list. If the device set cannot support \u003cstrong\u003e1,040 Year 1 visits\u003c\/strong\u003e, the purchase is too large for launch. Keep \u003cstrong\u003epayroll\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erent\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emarketing\u003c\/strong\u003e in the operating plan, then use financing terms only to map monthly cash flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinic Buildout And Treatment Room Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout Scope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clinic fit-out is a one-time \u003cstrong\u003e$303,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX: \u003cstrong\u003e$200,000\u003c\/strong\u003e build-out and renovation, \u003cstrong\u003e$50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture and interior design, \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e treatment beds and chairs, \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e security, and \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning equipment. That budget covers reception, consultation space, treatment rooms, privacy, electrical work, flooring, lighting, signage, and lease deposits if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse room counts, vendor quotes, and install fees to price the space. Track units for beds, chairs, lights, security points, and cleaning gear, then keep one-time buildout separate from ongoing \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly rent and \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly utilities and internet. One clean rule: if it recurs monthly, it is not CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each room finish separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm electrical load early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList deposits as a separate line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBudget Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim cost by using standard room layouts, durable furniture, and only the treatment beds and chairs needed at launch. Don’t cut privacy, wiring capacity, or cleaning gear; those protect client trust and safety. If spend climbs well past \u003cstrong\u003e$303,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, check whether it adds capacity or just upgrades the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse durable items where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay nonessential décor upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect safety and cleanup first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMonthly Run Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce open, the space carries \u003cstrong\u003e$13,500\u003c\/strong\u003e per month in rent, utilities, and internet before staff or marketing. That is \u003cstrong\u003e$162,000\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, so the buildout only works if booked treatments can cover both the one-time \u003cstrong\u003e$303,000\u003c\/strong\u003e setup and the fixed monthly burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Insurance, And Professional Setup Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSetup Layer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers \u003cstrong\u003eentity formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, legal review, treatment consent forms, clinical protocols, the medical director agreement, and review of \u003cstrong\u003estate-by-state supervision rules\u003c\/strong\u003e. Build the estimate from filing fees, counsel quotes, and compliance review time. Ongoing model costs are \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for medical malpractice insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional fees, and a \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e medical director at a \u003cstrong\u003e$120,000\u003c\/strong\u003e annual base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice this as a launch gate, not a back-office task. You need the number of states, the scope of supervision, and quotes for professional liability, general liability, and compliance review. Add the time to draft consent forms and clinical protocols. One clean rule: don’t open until the medical director agreement and oversight plan are signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount every licensed state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet insurance quotes by month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch director hours to scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the scope tight so this doesn’t swell into a legal project. Use one protocol set per treatment line, one consent template, and one medical director agreement with clear supervision terms. Ask for bundled quotes where possible, and review changes only when the model or state rules change. That keeps quality high without paying twice for the same review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one document set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview before launch changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenew coverage on time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMonthly Run Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recurring load is already meaningful: \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e$3,200\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e medical director at a \u003cstrong\u003e$120,000\u003c\/strong\u003e base adds \u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\/year\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e. So this setup runs near \u003cstrong\u003e$8,200\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll taxes, benefits, or any state-driven supervision changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness And Training Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePre-Open Payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening payroll\u003c\/strong\u003e from ongoing payroll and working capital. Year 1 staffing starts with a \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE medical director\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ecertified specialist at $75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eclinic manager at $60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eclient coordinator at $40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model’s \u003cstrong\u003e$235,000\u003c\/strong\u003e payroll base is before taxes and benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers hiring, onboarding, technician training, consultation workflow, uniforms, scheduling scripts, and front desk coverage. Use headcount, salary bands, and the number of pre-opening weeks to size it. Keep it separate from rent, supplies, and marketing so the startup budget shows real staffing cash needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire before opening, not after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain on consult flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget for coverage shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Control It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one hiring plan and staged onboarding so payroll does not start too early. The model already keeps the \u003cstrong\u003esecond specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emarketing coordinator\u003c\/strong\u003e after launch year, which protects Year 1 cash. One clean rule: do not add full-time roles until client volume can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay nonessential hires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse vendor training first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-cover front desk tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePayroll Timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: staffing readiness is a launch cost, but payroll becomes a working-capital drain once doors open. So budget the \u003cstrong\u003e$235,000\u003c\/strong\u003e base plus taxes and benefits, then hold enough cash for the first months of coverage while the team learns the treatment flow and front desk scripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLaunch Systems, Supplies, And Marketing Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA body contouring clinic should budget \u003cstrong\u003e$47,000\u003c\/strong\u003e upfront for the launch stack: \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e website and booking platform, \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e IT and POS, and \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e initial aftercare inventory. That covers local search setup, CRM, payment intake, photography, and forms. Add monthly run costs of \u003cstrong\u003e$2,700\u003c\/strong\u003e for software, supplies, and cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the estimate from vendor quotes and months of coverage: \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e\/month software, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\/month clinic supplies and maintenance, and \u003cstrong\u003e$900\u003c\/strong\u003e\/month cleaning. Separate launch marketing from ongoing digital advertising at \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue, and keep payment processing at \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e. A clean split keeps pre-open cash needs visible and stops recurring spend from hiding in setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrim It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim cost by staging software, buying only launch-critical tools first, and bundling cleaning with supply contracts. Don't cut CRM, intake forms, or payment processing; those affect bookings and cash collection. One clean rule: if it doesn't help a patient book, pay, or arrive safely, delay it. 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