Aesthetic Clinic Equipment List for Ireland

An aesthetic clinic equipment list has two parts: the machines that define your service menu and the unglamorous items every treatment room needs. Machines are where the money goes, and on our machine page figures they range from about €5,500 used for a HydraFacial MD Elite to €130,000 new for an Emsculpt Neo or EmFace.

What equipment does an aesthetic clinic need, by service line?

Pick the service lines first, then attach machines. A clinic that adds a line it cannot staff ends up with a very expensive ornament.

All prices are researched ranges from our machine pages, not a single seller's asking price. The CoolSculpting and EmFace used ranges are very wide (€1,200 to €37,000 and €15,000 to €150,000), which tells you that those markets are thin and each unit must be judged on its own.

How many machines do I actually need?

Fewer than you think. A sensible opening line-up for a one- or two-room clinic is:

1. One high-throughput, low-skill machine for steady volume, such as a facial platform.
2. One versatile platform that earns across several treatments, such as an IPL system.
3. One signature device only if you have the demand and a trained operator.

Add the next machine when the first has a waiting list, not when a competitor opens. Our guide to the best first machine walks through the decision.

What running costs belong on the equipment list?

The purchase price is only the first line. Our machine pages show recurring costs that you should budget as equipment lines too:

• Single-use items. Morpheus8 tips are €50 to €150 each; BTL Exion's per-treatment cost is €60; EmFace applicators are the dominant running cost at about €90 per treatment.
• Lifed parts. Ultraformer cartridges are €100 to €400 each, lamps on the M22 are quoted per head, and a CO2 laser's tube is the lifed part.
• Service contracts. Candela's page recommends them. Ask for a written quote.
• Consumable contracts. The Syndeo page notes one is required.

What supporting equipment does a treatment room need?

Every machine room also needs items that carry no price on our pages, so we have not priced them. Allow for them and get quotes:

• Treatment couch or chair with adjustable height
• Stool, trolley and good task lighting
• Clinical waste, sharps and sanitising supplies
• Appropriate eye protection for any laser or light device, supplied to the specification your device and insurer require
• Consultation and records system, including consent forms
• Patient comfort items such as cooling, towels and sheets

For laser-specific safety rules, check with the HPRA and your insurer rather than relying on a general list.

Should I buy new, used or a mix?

A mixed approach works well. Pay for new where warranty and training matter most, and buy used for machines with a deep second-hand market. The M22 is a good example, since our page describes a huge used market and strong third-party service. When you want to see what is currently listed, browse the classifieds; listing is free and there is no commission. For payback maths on each item, use the payback calculator guide.

How do I budget for the equipment list?

Add the machine price, a year of single-use items at the volume you expect, and one service call-out, then compare the total with what you expect to earn from that service line. If the total only works at your best-case bookings, drop that machine from the list for now. Revisit the list every six months, because the right second machine becomes obvious once the first one is busy.

What should I keep for the day I sell?

Equipment lists rarely include the exit. Keep manuals, service records and invoices from day one, because those are what a buyer will ask for later. When the time comes, list it free or read our seller guide.

Prices vary and change quickly, so always get written quotes and inspect any used unit before paying.

Sources and notes

External pages I opened and used:

• NMBI, guidance for Registered General Nurses who perform non-surgical aesthetic procedures: that the guidance does not widen nurses' scope of practice; I could not see the procedure-level detail on the page.

Machine figures are Aesthetic Machines Ireland researched ranges, not completed-sale data.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need to open an aesthetic clinic in Ireland?

At minimum you need the machines for your chosen treatments plus treatment furniture, lighting, hygiene supplies and a records system. Regulatory and insurance requirements depend on the treatments, so check with the HPRA and your insurer.

How much should I budget for aesthetic clinic machines?

On our machine pages, a single used machine can cost from about €5,500 to €95,000 depending on type. Rent, fit-out and running costs are extra.

Is used equipment safe to buy for a clinic?

It can be if you inspect it working, see the service history and confirm consumable supply. Warranty usually does not transfer on a private sale.

What is the cheapest machine to start with?

Of the machines we list, the used HydraFacial MD Elite has the lowest bottom-of-range figure at €5,500. Original CoolSculpting units start lower at €1,200 but their cycle costs and age need careful checking.

What running costs should I add to the equipment list?

Add single-use tips or applicators, lifed parts such as cartridges, lamps or a laser tube, and any service or consumable contract. Our pages note that a Syndeo consumable contract is required and that Candela recommends service contracts.

Can a nurse operate aesthetic machines?

It depends on the nurse's registration and scope of practice. The NMBI says its guidance for Registered General Nurses should not be read as permitting procedures beyond their scope (NMBI), so confirm with the regulator and your insurer.

What non-machine equipment does a treatment room need?

A height-adjustable couch, stool, trolley, task lighting, clinical waste and sanitising supplies, a records and consent system, and eye protection suited to your device. We have not priced these, and laser eye protection should follow your insurer and manufacturer's requirements.

How many machines does a two-room clinic need?

Usually two or three. Start with a facial platform and a versatile platform, then add a third only once the first two have waiting lists.