The tattoo removal industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with an increase in demand for safe, effective, and affordable tattoo removal services. Entrepreneurs are entering this lucrative market and offering laser tattoo removal services to their clients. Starting a new business in any industry takes a lot of research and diligent planning, especially when it involves using laser tattoo removal equipment. This blog outlines the five most important steps entrepreneurs should take to prepare for entering the tattoo removal industry.

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Aesthetic laser practitioners are increasingly in high demand due to the number of people seeking solutions to remove unwanted hair, tattoos, and other skin complications. As an entrepreneur looking to open up your own laser business or a practitioner trying to add this service to your current treatment offerings, it’s important to know how to launch an aesthetic laser business that will become profitable.

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Want to learn more about laser tattoo removal? Whether you’re looking to expand your existing aesthetic clinic or are a first-time entrepreneur ready to launch a laser business, this downloadable webinar is the resource you need. 

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Laser hair removal has become a favored procedure for people wanting their summer vacations to be hair and stress-free. It is considered the most sought-out laser procedure for both men and women to remove unwanted hair. The demand for laser hair removal is rapidly increasing, making it a highly profitable procedure to add to the services at your aesthetic business with the right tools.

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You’re probably familiar with the old saying, "in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes." If you weren't aware of who this quote is attributed to, we will throw some knowledge at you for this one – the person this quote is attributed to is one of our nation's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. 

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When starting a laser tattoo removal business, researching your state's regulations should be at the top of your checklist. Each state has respective rules and regulations on who can operate a laser for specific procedures, if delegation is needed, and more. While many states' medical or licensing boards provide straightforward rulings on their website, some of the regulations can be a bit vague–but this might work in your favor. In other words, if rules are not clear, they can be open to interpretation and indicate that certain people can perform laser tattoo removal. In this article, we help navigate the top 5 laser tattoo removal regulation-friendly states.

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As an entrepreneur or business owner, there are risks and new things to learn with any industry you are entering. We regularly hear from entrepreneurs and experienced business owners about some of their challenges when starting a laser tattoo removal business or opening a medical spa. Each industry has its own intricacies, and laser tattoo removal and aesthetics are no different. Regulations vary from state to state, and the amount the market allows for services and the process for purchasing equipment are all unique to the industry. One of the main things that Astanza clients like about working with us is limiting surprises and keeping the learning curve too steep. We do this is by walking potential clients through each phase of setting up a laser tattoo removal business or medical spa and providing real-world tips and tricks that can make starting a new business or expanding your existing practice easy. We like to think we make the process of creating a laser tattoo removal business easy.

The three most significant barriers that we see potential clients encountering when starting a laser tattoo removal business are confusion regarding laser tattoo removal regulations, not understanding the revenue model, and how to finance the purchase of a laser tattoo removal machine. Read further and see how Astanza helps you every step of the way with starting a laser tattoo removal business.

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"Do I need a license to fire a laser in my state?"  

This question is probably one of the first things you'll ask yourself when researching your state's laser regulations. 

The answer may be dependent on the "Board of (insert your pre-existing profession here)." It's all a matter of one phrase: The Scope of Practice. 

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Is a regulation technically a law? Do both have legal ramifications? What regulatory body dictates whether or not I can perform a particular type of laser treatment in my state?

These are a few of the questions you may ask yourself when researching your state’s regulations. In this article, we'll breakdown the difference between laser laws, regulations, statutes, and advisory opinions and what each could mean for your business.

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Not all lasers are regulated the same, and neither are aesthetic treatments.  When researching your state's laser regulations, it's important to have a clear understanding of what laser treatments you'll be performing at your business/clinic. 

Keep reading to learn more about what to expect when researching regulations based on a specific procedure, including laser tattoo removal, laser hair removal, permanent makeup removal, and correcting natural pigmentation.  

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