The global breast implants market size was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 2.0 billion by 2025. According to a FDA about 5-10 million women around the globe have opted for breast implants. Breast implant is an artificial prosthesis made up of a silicone outer shell filled with saline and silicone gel. The breast implant procedure involves reconstruction to improve symmetry after mastectomy or other damages to the breast or enlarging the breasts for cosmetic reasons.
Breast reconstruction requires tissue expanders, which helps in the expansion of breast muscles and skin, following by the permanent insertion of a breast implant after the removal of the tissue expander. The breast implant procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and takes about one to two hours. Women with poor health or severe chronic disease are not considered fit for breast augmentation. Changing lifestyle of people has triggered the demand for cosmetic procedures are projected to boost the growth of breast implant market over the forecast period. In addition, with the introduction of technological advancements such as hyaluronic acid facial filler and two forms stable silicone gel breast implants along with increasing expenditure among consumers pertinent to aesthetic procedures is expected to boost demand for breast implants.
Breast augmentation is used to increase size and improve shape and symmetry of the breasts. However, the limitation of the soft tissue to cover the implants is a key issue. Composite breast implants are useful in such cases. Majority of the women who opt for breast augmentation simply want to balance their upper and lower trunk. Most of the women prefer a rounder and fuller look on top. Adoption of composite breast implants is expected to drive the growth of breast implant market globally during the forecast period. The market is expected to witness substantial growth due to an increase in disposable income of women. With increase in disposable income, more and more women have opted for cosmetic surgeries to improve their appearance and look young. However, the side effects of breast implants are expected to hinder market growth over the forecast period.
The market growth is relatively slow in developing countries. However, the market in Asia is expected to witness an increase in its market share over the forecast period owing to substantial increase in disposable income of people in the region along with rising consumer awareness among people of the region of availability of scientific methods to improve looks.
The global Breast implant industry report is a professional and in depth study on the current state of the global Breast Industry. The report offers an overview about the classification, definition, industry chain structure and applications. The analysis of the Breast implant industry is provided by looking at the trends of industry. Development policies and plans are also discussed and manufacturing processes and cost structures analyzed. Breast implant industry export/import consumption, demand & supply figures, cost price and production value gross margins are also provided. The report also talks about the various factors driving the growth for the industry.
The report also focuses on key players of the industry players providing information such as capacity production, product picture & specification, price, cost, contact information and production value. Downstream raw materials and equipment and upstream demand analysis is also carried out. Breast implant industry development marketing channels and trends are also analyzed. Finally, the viability of new investment projects is assessed and overall research conclusions offered.
Some of the key questions answered by the report are market size and its growth rate. It talks about the key market trends and major growth driving forces of the industry. The report also talks about the key challenges faced by the industry. Some of the major players in this industry are Allergan, Arion Laboratories, CereplasIdeal Implant, Establishment Labs, GC Aesthetics, Groupesebbin, Guangzhou Wanhe Plastic Materials, Hans Biomed, Mentor Worldwide, PolytechHealth & Aesthetics, Sientra and Silimed.
Market Segment:
Breast Implants Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• Silicone Breast Implants
• Saline Breast Implants
Breast Implants Shape Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• Round
• Anatomical
Breast Implants Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Cosmetic Surgery
Breast Implants End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• Hospitals
• Cosmetology Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Breast Implants Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• MEA
• South Africa
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