The Korean medical aesthetics market size was valued at over USD 1.6 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3% from 2020 to 2027. The market is majorly driven by the increasing adoption of minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures coupled with growth in medical tourism. Moreover, the high influence of social media and the rise in awareness regarding K-beauty products is aiding in the growth of the market for medical aesthetics.
The trend of combination treatments in aesthetics is also growing. Aesthetics is now being combined with lasers and radiofrequency to get enhanced and sustained results. Aesthetic procedures are popular in Korea as appearance and beauty are institutionalized in the culture of the country.
Korea has witnessed the highest number of cosmetic procedures in the world, hence it is known as the plastic surgery capital of the world. The number of both non-invasive and non-invasive surgeries performed is high in Korea. Initially, Korea was known to have more facial surgeries. However, other procedures such as body contouring, lifting, Botox, and fillers are gaining popularity owing to the easy access to non-invasive surgeries.
Also, the entry barrier for performing these surgeries is low as anyone with a medical license is permitted to perform these surgeries. Korean men are also undergoing an aesthetic procedure such as anti-aging, jaw surgeries, facial contouring, and blepharoplasty.
On the basis of procedure type, the medical aesthetics market is broadly segmented into invasive and noninvasive. The invasive procedures are further segmented into breast augmentation, liposuction, nose reshaping, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, and others. The non-invasive segment is further segmented into Botox injections, microdermabrasion, soft tissue fillers, laser hair removal, chemical peels, and others.
The non-invasive procedures segment dominated the market for medical aesthetics in 2018 and is expected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The rise in the number of men and women wanting to improve their aesthetic appearance has been fueling the demand for non-invasive procedures.
Korea consists of both local as well as major players. Global players are anticipated to expand their presence in Korea through various partnerships and distribution. Adoption of new technologies and price reduction are some of the key trends observed in the market for medical aesthetics. Price competition and the resulting need for lowering manufacturing costs are fueling the growing competition among existing players. Some prominent players in the Korea medical aesthetics market include:
Attribute |
Details |
Base year for estimation |
2019 |
Actual estimates/Historical data |
2016 - 2018 |
Forecast period |
2020 - 2027 |
Market representation |
Revenue in USD Million & CAGR from 2020 to 2027 |
Country scope |
Korea |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors and trends |
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This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2027. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Korea medical aesthetics market on the basis of procedure type:
Procedure Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)
Invasive Procedure
Breast augmentation
Liposuction
Nose reshaping
Eyelid Surgery
Tummy tuck
Others
Non-invasive Procedure
Botox injections
Soft tissue fillers
Chemical peel
Laser hair removal
Microdermabrasion
Others
b. The Korea medical aesthetics market size was estimated at USD 1.64 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 1.8 billion in 2020.
b. The Korea medical aesthetics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.30% from 2020 to 2027 to reach USD 4.45 billion by 2027.
b. Non-invasive procedures segment dominated the Korea medical aesthetics market with a share of 72.8% in 2019. The rise in the number of men and women wanting to improve their aesthetic appearance has been fueling the demand for non-invasive procedures.
b. Some key players operating in the Korea medical aesthetics market include Medytox; BioPlus Co., Ltd.; Daewoong Pharma; Cynosure (Hologic, Inc); Johnson and Johnson; Galderma S.A.; Alma Lasers; Allergan, Inc.; and Lutronic.
b. The key factors driving the market growth include increasing desire for beauty, the rise of medical tourism, the influence of K-pop beauty, and various technological advancements.
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