November 16, 2004
Issue 6

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Corliss Grottola of Bal-Tech Medical’s Ultimate Image Medi-Spa trains nurses and physicians on the use of aesthetic equipment.

TRAINING REMAINS THE KEY FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDI-SPA

By Rich Balance
Bal-Tech Medical President

One of the more important aspects of purchasing cosmetic medical equipment is the training and clinical support that comes with it.

Bal-Tech Medical is second to none in this arena, with its own laser center and staff to provide clinical-observation training, along with certified training nurses who travel across the country conducting comprehensive hands-on sessions.

"Our training nurses are some of the best in the country," Bal-Tech Medical president Rich Balance said. "And our own center, Ultimate Image MediSpa, in the Chicago suburbs also serves as a great location for clinical observation training.

"Having been in the laser business for 18 years, we know it is extremely important to be completely comfortable and confident with a laser system," Balanace said.

Balance added that it is gratifying to hear how much Bal-Tech Medical clients appreciate the support and service the company provides with its training options.

"I tell customers these are the best trainers in the country, and that's not just a sales pitch," Balance said. "It doesn't take long for clients to realize that it is true."

In addition to providing clients with hands-on clinical training and immediate follow-up help, Bal-Tech Medical encourages an ongoing laser training regimen.

Bal-Tech has created an alliance with the Laser Training Institute, based in the Dallas, Texas area by encouraging clients to visit the LTI website (in a link off the Bal-Tech Medical website at www.bal-techmedical.com) and consider their introductory and advanced laser training courses offered throughout the year.

The Laser Training Institute currently has 16 weekend sessions planned for 2005 at sites all across the country. Participants in these training sessions can expect refreshers on basic laser technology as well as insight into the various new technologies entering the marketplace.
"We're really happy to have Bal-Tech Medical on board recommending our training programs," said LTI president Stan Dunavant. "In my experience in this industry, Bal-Tech has proven time and again to not only be reliable and responsive, but honest with both vendors and clients."

Information about training needs is available by calling Bal-Tech Medical at 1-800-574-2152.
Clients are also encouraged to visit Bal-Tech Medical's heated equipment warehouse at 3722 Illinois Avenue in St. Charles, IL for laser demonstrations or to participate in a clinical observation at the company's successful, Ultimate Image Medi-Spa. Or arrangements can be made to send a training nurse to your location, to arrive just after your equipment purchase has been delivered.

Time is Right for a Bal-Tech Equipment Sale

It's the perfect time to buy - to take advantage of the year-end tax breaks on capital equipment purchases, and the great deals from the Bal-Tech Medical warehouse.
Here's a list of year-end special deals for those seeking equipment:

*2001 Laserscope Lyra 1064 long-pulse YAG -- $39,500

*2001 LPG Cellum6 cellulite reduction system -- $12,500

*1996 Luxar Co2 NovaPulse laser -- $16,500

*2004 Pepita UltraPeel microdermabrador -- $7,000 (new)

*2004 Crystal UltraPeel microdermabrador -- $9,000 (neew)

*1996 ESC Derma20 (Erbium laser) (2 available) -- $12,500

*2003 Palomar EsteLux IPL system with Y,G and R handpieces -- $29,500

*2001 Altus Cool Glide Excel -- $45,000

*2001 Cool Touch II -- $19,500

*2004 SmartSound ultrasonic facial system -- $11,000

*1999 SkinMaster skin rejuvenation system -- $5,500

*2004 Laser Peel erbium system -- $25,500 (new tabletop model!)

*2002 Vasculight™ SR w/ 4 heads and Touchscreen -- $49,500

*Custom-made Treatment table -- $250

****All equipment includes a Bal-Tech Performance Guarantee Warranty)

Call us at 1-800-574-2152 if you have any questions about this equipment. It will sell quickly, as our clients are taking advantage of year-end tax deductions. Just as a reminder, if a taxpayer buys property (equipment) for business, the property is depreciated (expensed) over many years. However, the recently approved provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 179 allow a taxpayer to deduct the total cost of property in the year the equipment is placed into service. A taxpayer can deduct up to $102,000 under the section 179 deduction.

Eligible property includes:

  • Machinery and equipment
  • Furniture and fixtures
  • Most storage facilities
  • Single-purpose agricultural or horticultural structures

Ineligible property includes:

  • Buildings and their structural components
  • Income-producing property (investment or rental property)
  • Property held by an estate or trust
  • Property acquired by gift or inheritance
  • Property used in a passive activity
  • Property purchased from related parties
  • Property used outside of the United States

Make sure to speak to your accountant, as some equipment also qualifies for an additional 50 percent bonus depreciation on top of the $102,000!!

Looking for ethical and economical service plans? Talk to Bal-Tech Medical about having all of your equipment covered by one reliable organization, with 33 geographically located, dependable technicians!


  • IPL Systems - ESC/Lumenis Vasculight Plus™ and Epilight™ systems, Palomar EsteLux/MediLux

  • Laser Hair Removal - Coherent/Lumenis Lightsheer™ Diode, Laserscope Lyra, Altus Cool Glide Excel

  • Vascular/Pigmented Lesions - Laserscope Aura, Iridex Diolite

  • Leg Veins - Laserscope Lyra XP, Altus Cool Glide Excel

  • Photofacial - IPL systems -- Palomar EsteLux/MediLux, ESC/Lumenis Vasculight Plus™ and Epilight™ systems

  • Acne - Candela SmoothBeam, Palomar EsteLux/MediLux

  • Microdermabrador - Mattioli UltraPeel Crystal or Pepita

  • CO2 Laser - Luxar LX20SP NovaPulse or NovaScan

  • Ultrasound facial - SmartSound BioBlend System


  • More equipment highlighted in MediSpa Showcase

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How to reach us:

Bal-Tech Medical
3722 Illinois Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174

www.bal-techmedical.com

Rich Balance
President
630-513-0399
ext. 105

rich.b@bal-techmedical.com

Dave Heun
Marketing and sales
630-513-0399
ext. 102

dave.h@bal-techmedical.com

Lou Sliva
Technical support/service
630-513-0399
ext. 106

lou.s@bal-techmedical.com

Kathy Edgar
Customer service/orders
630-513-0399
ext. 100

kathy.e@bal-techmedical.com

Theresa Shoaff
Accounting/billing
630-513-0399
ext. 104

theresa.s@bal-techmedical.com

Bal-Tech Medical
Questions and Orders 800-574-2152
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