Beyond injection supplies, every treatment on a med spa menu has its own consumables. Keeping them organized by service makes reordering simple and protects your margins.
Common consumables by service
- Microneedling: cartridges for your specific device, plus serums your protocols call for.
- Topical numbing: applicators, spatulas and occlusive wrap.
- Facials and peels: fan brushes, mixing bowls, cotton rounds, headbands and towels.
- General: disposable linens, bed covers and hair caps.
Device-specific cartridges
Many microneedling pens use proprietary cartridges. Using non-compatible cartridges can damage the device or void the warranty, so confirm the exact model and cartridge type before you order.
Cost per treatment
Add up the consumables each service uses and price them per treatment. It makes service pricing decisions clearer and shows where bulk buying helps.
Building a consumables list for each service
Go through every service on your menu and list each item it uses, from prep to aftercare. For a microneedling treatment, that might include a cleanser, numbing cream with applicator and occlusive wrap, the device cartridge, gloves, gauze, any serums in your protocol, and a headband and bed cover. Repeat this for facials, peels, injectables and body treatments. The finished list becomes your par sheet and the basis for a standing order.
Common mistakes
- Ordering cartridges by appearance rather than by device model, which leads to returns or a damaged handpiece.
- Letting each provider order their own preferred items, which creates duplicates and lost volume discounts.
- Forgetting low-cost items such as headbands and bowls until the day they run out.
- Not tracking cost per treatment, which hides creeping supply costs.
Storage
Keep consumables for each service together in labeled bins or a cart, and rotate stock by expiration date, especially for anything sterile. A small amount of stock in each room, backed by a central supply closet, keeps treatments on time without overbuying.
Ordering tips
Group consumables by service and set a standing order sized to your weekly bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy microneedling cartridges from you?
Yes, for many common devices. Tell us your device model and we'll confirm compatible cartridges.
How do we work out consumable cost per treatment?
List each item a service uses, multiply by its unit cost, and add them up. We can help build the list.
Do you carry disposable linens?
Yes: bed covers, towels, headbands and caps.
How often should a med spa reorder consumables?
Most practices reorder monthly, using a standing order sized to bookings, with quick top-ups for busy periods.
Ready to price aesthetic treatment supplies?
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This guide is general product and purchasing information for licensed healthcare businesses. It isn't medical, legal or regulatory advice. Follow your medical director's protocols and the manufacturer's instructions.