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Aesthetic Laser Technology

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying an aesthetic laser for your skincare business. In fact, it makes good business sense to do so. However, that’s only true if you go about the process in the right way and consider all of the details. One of those details involves parts for whatever laser device you buy.

Laser Maintenance Will Eventually be Required

One thing that many skincare business owners don’t think about when they make their initial purchases is what will happen when the machine needs maintenance. Every laser device eventually will need to be fixed. That’s why you need to figure out where your repairs and parts will come from before you buy your machine. Otherwise, you could wind up having to stop offering laser procedures for a long time until you can get repairs done.

Manufacturer Repairs Aren’t Always the Best Answer

You might be thinking that most laser device manufacturers offer warranties and repair services. So, why not just take advantage of that? Well, that’s fine for as long as your machine is under a warranty, but not necessarily when the warranty expires.

You see, manufacturers of laser devices tend to charge for ongoing maintenance contracts. That means that you will have to pay each month or year for the privilege of potentially having the company come repair your laser machine. Even if the machine doesn’t need any repairs during a certain period of time, you will still find yourself paying fees. That can take quite a toll on your business.

Finding Another Company to Repair Your Laser Machine

A better way to handle things is to find another company that can repair your laser machine after the warranty expires. There are many third party companies that specialize in repairing skincare or medical equipment. But that doesn’t mean that you should wait until the last minute to find one.

Not every third party repair company repairs every piece of machinery on the market. That’s why it’s better to do a bit of reverse shopping. That is, you should find a repair service in your area and ask what types of machines they repair. Then you can use that information to find and purchase a laser that is on their list of repairable machinery. That way you will be secure in the knowledge that repairs will be quick and easy whenever you need them, and your business won’t be disrupted for long periods of time.

Used Lasers Tend to Have More Repair Options

One last thing to keep in mind is that used lasers are often easier to get repaired than relatively new models. A laser that is only a year or two old may only be repairable by the manufacturer. Third party repair companies are more likely to be familiar with models that are a little older.

Why you would want to buy an older laser machine? Well, machines that are only a few years old can still work just as well as new models. Not only that, but they are usually cheaper and it’s easier to find information and reviews about them. Newer models don’t have an established history or reputation. So, it’s not just a matter of having easier access to fast repairs. There are actually many reasons to consider used models over newer ones.