The highest-ROI workflow in any med-spa snapshot
For studios offering consultative treatments (injectables, body contouring, laser packages, microblading), the inquiry-to-consult conversion and the consult-to-treatment conversion are the two numbers that determine quarterly revenue. This module is designed to push both rates from industry-typical into the top decile.
How the funnel runs
Inquiry response (under 5 minutes)
Every form submission, Instagram DM, or “Contact us” click triggers an immediate SMS: “Hi [first name] — thanks for asking about [service]. I can have you in for a consult this week — what works better, Tuesday at 2pm or Thursday at 11am?” Two specific options outperform “give us your availability.”
Pre-consult intake (48 hours before)
Once the consult is booked, the client gets a pre-consult intake form: medical history, current skincare, medications, photos of the area, and goals. The provider walks into the consult already knowing the client’s situation.
Day-of confirmation
24h SMS reminder, 2h AI-call if not confirmed, automatic standby-list refill if the client no-shows. Empty consult slots get refilled within 2 hours.
Post-consult conversion
If the consult booked treatment: standard treatment onboarding kicks in. If the consult didn’t book: an 8-touch nurture sequence runs over 90 days — financing options, before/after gallery, FAQs about pain/downtime, real testimonials, and a “we’re holding consult-day pricing for 7 more days” close.
The numbers studios typically see
- Inquiry-to-consult: 35% → 65–78%
- Consult-show rate: 60% → 88%
- Consult-to-treatment: 40% → 65–75%
- Compound effect: ~2.5× more treatments per 100 inquiries
Why it works for higher-ticket procedures
Body-contouring, laser packages, and injectable maintenance plans don’t sell themselves on the first conversation. The 90-day nurture catches the client at the moment they’re actually ready — sometimes 7 days, sometimes 60 — and brings them back without manual chasing.