Asia Pacific Body Contouring Devices Market Witnesses Significant Growth Due to Increasing Focus on Aesthetic Appeal

 

The global body contouring devices market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. The market is dominated by manufacturer and supplier companies who are aggressively competing with each other to gain market share. Body contouring has become one of the most popular plastic surgeries, resulting in substantial revenues for both manufacturers and suppliers. Body contouring has many benefits including weight loss, reduction of neck and shoulder pain, improved appearance and self-esteem. Body contouring can be used to correct certain aspects of the body such as the breast, buttocks, abdomen, chin and neck.

The cosmetic industry is a major end user of body contouring devices market. Body contouring devices are either external or internal surgical solutions that can be used in cosmetic surgery. They consist of an endoscope and instruments like ultrasonic liposuction instruments and laser ablation tools. The external devices can be used in fat reduction, neck and shoulder lift and face lifts and involve incisions in only a few areas. The small and moderate sized devices are suitable for local and low-volume treatments whereas the larger and more invasive devices are suitable for more complex treatments. The incisions in internal devices are usually more difficult and may require several incisions.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the body contouring devices market. The main reasons for the growth are improved technology, higher prices and a larger and more consistent patient population. Increasing focus on aesthetic appeal is also expected to aid in growth of the market in the region.

The body contouring devices market is witnessing positive revenue growth in both the U.S. and Europe and this trend is expected to continue. Body contouring devices and procedures are being used by more people, which is a contributing factor. Currently, the body contouring device and procedures are being used in over 200 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Latin America. The body contouring procedures have a wide range of benefits and are considered to be an alternative form of therapy.

Currently, the most popular body contouring devices and procedures are the portable bariatric unit, body sculpting/body prosthesis and waist cushion sculpting. These procedures are used for the treatment of obesity, a medical condition that leads to permanent weight loss and can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, stroke, heart disease and cancer. The majority of the physicians who specialize in these Body contouring procedures believe that these devices help improve the quality of life for the patients, by eliminating or reducing their symptoms and pain. In addition, they also improve the patient's physical appearance and self-esteem.