Opening an Aesthetic Clinic: What to Prepare, Where the Investment Goes and Which Devices to Start With

For doctors who want to open their own clinic and investors who want to start an aesthetic clinic business, this page summarizes what to prepare, from licenses and investment budget to choosing your first set of medical devices, so your clinic can open correctly and start earning as soon as possible.

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1. Do you need to be a doctor to open an aesthetic clinic?

You do not need to be a doctor to own a clinic, but a medical clinic must have a licensed physician serving as the "clinic operator" (ผู้ดำเนินการสถานพยาบาล) under the Medical Facilities Act B.E. 2541 (1998). Generally, 2 licenses are required.

• Medical facility business license for the business owner (individual or company)
• Medical facility operator license for the physician responsible for the clinic

In Bangkok, apply at the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS); in other provinces, apply at the Provincial Public Health Office. Document requirements and facility standards may change, so check directly with the authority before starting fit-out.

2. Where does the investment go when opening an aesthetic clinic?

Investment varies widely by size, location and services, but these are the main categories to plan for

Category	What to consider
Premises and fit-out	Rent, deposit, dividing examination and procedure rooms to meet medical facility standards, electrical, water and air-conditioning systems
Medical devices	Usually the largest item, and it determines which treatments the clinic can sell
Staff	Doctors, nurses or assistants, receptionists and chat admins
Licenses and documents	License fees, company registration and approval for medical facility advertising
Opening marketing	Signage, social pages, website, online ads and opening promotions
Working capital	Reserve funds for the early months before the client base fills up

Tip: don't buy every device on day one. Start with devices that sell immediately in your area, then add more based on real client demand.

3. Which devices does an aesthetic clinic need?

Example device packages by clinic focus, chosen according to target clients and budget

4. What to check before buying medical devices

• Thai FDA registration Devices must be legally imported and sold; always ask for the registration number before buying
• Operator training Both doctors and assistants should be trained to set up and use the device safely
• Warranty and spare parts Ask about the warranty period, replacement tips and repair time, because one day of downtime is lost revenue
• After-sales service team Are there technicians in Thailand, and how can you reach them?
• Payback Calculate from the device price, price per session and realistic number of clients per month

5. Why new clinics choose MDC Aesthetics

• A full range of devices for face, skin, laser and body, so you can build a package within your budget in one place
• Our team helps recommend which devices to start with, based on your target clients and clinic location
• Get a package quotation without contacting multiple suppliers

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