What a device really costs
The purchase price is only the start. Spread over its life, a device has fixed annual costs: depreciation, servicing and maintenance contracts, software licences and financing. These costs are the same whether the device is used two days a week or five.
Sample calculation: a €90,000 laser
SAMPLE CALCULATION
With 44 working weeks, that is just over 4 treatments a week. Sample calculation with assumed values, not client data.
All figures in euros. The logic works in any currency.
The break-even looks easy to reach. But the real question is how much of the device’s capacity you use. With six treatments per laser day:
| Laser days per week | Treatments a year | Fixed cost per use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 264 | €102 |
| 2 | 528 | €51 |
| 4 | 1,056 | €26 |
Every additional laser day lowers the cost per use – and the gross profit from each extra treatment goes almost entirely to profit. Idle days, on the other hand, cost the same as busy ones.
Before you buy
- Check demand: how many enquiries for this treatment do you get today, and how many do you turn away?
- Calculate with cautious numbers: treatments per week in year one, not in year three.
- Include all time: doctor time, staff time and room time – see full-cost pricing.
- Compare options: buying, leasing, renting by the day or sharing with another practice.
After you buy
- Fixed device days instead of scattered appointments – easier to fill and to staff.
- Track utilisation monthly: used ÷ available device days, in your practice cockpit.
- Fill gaps actively: waiting lists and reminders for this treatment – see fewer no-shows.
This page explains the business and financial context. It is not a substitute for tax, legal or medical-regulatory advice in your country.