The scar treatment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The size of the scar treatment market has seen rapid expansion recently. It's projected to increase from $24.19 billion in 2024 to $26.99 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%.
The upward trend during the historic period is due to the incorporation of minimally invasive treatments, ease of market access, advancements in wound management, extensive scientific research and clinical trials, and the development of cosmetic surgery.
The scar treatment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the forthcoming years, the scar treatment market is anticipated to experience a swift expansion. The market is projected to escalate to "$41.11 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%.
This growth during the prediction period can be credited to breakthroughs in topical treatments, progression in regenerative medicine, the evolution of cosmetic surgery methods, individualized treatment strategies, and minimally invasive procedures. The forecast period will see major trends such as the increasing requirement for aesthetic procedures, innovation in topical treatments, advances in regenerative medicine and cosmetic surgeries, and a patient-focused approach.
The scar treatment market is expected to expand due to the rising incidence of road accidents. A road accident is deemed any occurrence on a public road involving at least one vehicle, causing injuries or fatalities in at least one individual. Accidental burns, bruises, grazes, or skin cuts trigger a natural recovery process and tissue replacement which often results in scarring. The appearance of these scars can be considerably lessened using special scar treatments that address the affected skin layers and yield visible results. For example, in September 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a US-based federal government agency, estimated that 20,175 individuals had died in road car accidents in the US during the first half of 2022, marking a 0.5% increase compared to 2021. Consequently, the escalating amount of road accidents is propelling the scar treatment market's growth.
The scar treatment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Scar Type: Atrophic Scars, Hypertrophic And Keloid Scars, Contracture Scars, Other Scar Types
2) By Treatment Type: Topical, Laser, Surface, Surgical, Injectable
3) By End User: Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies and Drug Store, E-commerce
Subsegments:
1) By Atrophic Scars: Acne Scars, Surgical Scars, Other Atrophic Scars
2) By Hypertrophic And Keloid Scars: Hypertrophic Scars, Keloid Scars
3) By Contracture Scars: Post-Burn Contracture Scars, Other Contracture Scars
4) By Other Scar Types: Stretch Marks, Other Types of Scars
Product invention is an emerging pattern becoming popular in the scar therapy market. Leaders in the scar treatment sector are creating advanced skincare techniques to increase treatment strength, boost patient outcomes, and offer minimally invasive alternatives for those requiring scar decrease. The objective of this technology is to improve treatment performance, enhance safety, and offer maximum results for a variety of skin problems. For instance, in March 2023, Doctors Aesthetics Centre, a firm based in India, introduced Picocare Majesty, an innovative laser skincare tool for the first time in South India, which leverages progressive picosecond technology to aim and treat different kinds of scars like acne scars, surgical scars, and pigmentation difficulties.
Major companies operating in the scar treatment market include:
• Smith & Nephew plc
• Lumenis Ltd.
• Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
• Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Cynosure LLC
• CCA Industries Inc.
• Avita Medical Limited
• Mölnlycke Health Care AB
• Sientra Inc.
• Sisram Medical Ltd.
• Revitol Corporation
• Scarguard Labs LLC
• Scar Heal Inc.
• Enaltus LLC
• Sumed International Ltd.
• Syneron Medical Ltd.
• Bausch Health Companies Inc.
• Hologic Inc.
• Beijing Toplaser Technology Co. Ltd.
• Pacific World Corporation
• Suneva Medical Inc.
• Newmedical Technology Inc.
• Stratpharma AG
• Perrigo Company plc
• Alliance Pharma plc
• Galderma Laboratories L.P.
• Acelity L.P. Inc.
• Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc
• Aesthetic Factors LLC
• Apyx Medical Corporation
• Biofrontera AG
• Cutera Inc.
• Derma Sciences Inc.
• Ellipse A/S
• EndyMed Medical Ltd.
• Erchonia Corporation
• Fotona d.o.o.
• InMode Ltd.
• Lutronic Corporation
• Medtronic plc
North America was the largest region in the scar treatment market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global scar treatment market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the scar treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa