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Medical Laser Market size was valued at over USD 4.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach more than USD 18.7 billion by 2032. The medical laser industry is constantly evolving, with new and innovative technologies being developed regularly.
For example, advances in laser technology have led to the development of new laser types, such as Sciton, a maker of medical and aesthetic lasers, has started employing optical coherence tomography to take internal pictures of the skin. The company claims that by using non-invasive imaging technology, clinicians can evaluate the skin more accurately and receive feedback on the appropriate setting conditions for the best outcomes. Moreover, light is a powerful sensor, and by employing lasers, doctors and surgeons may make quicker and more accurate diagnoses based on quality at which the laser's light reflects back. This technology aids researchers in better understanding infections and developing treatments for them.
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Base Year: | 2022 |
Medical Laser Market Size in 2022: | USD 4.9 Billion |
Forecast Period: | 2023 to 2032 |
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR: | 14.5% |
2032 Value Projection: | USD 18.7 Billion |
Historical Data for: | 2018 to 2022 |
No. of Pages: | 170 |
Tables, Charts & Figures: | 214 |
Segments covered: | Product, Application, End-use, and Region |
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A medical laser is a device that produces a concentrated beam of light that can be used for medical purposes. Medical lasers are used in a wide range of applications, including surgery, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and aesthetic medicine. Medical lasers work by emitting light at a specific wavelength that is absorbed by a particular type of tissue. This allows the laser to target specific tissues while leaving surrounding tissues unharmed. Medical lasers can be used to cut, ablate, vaporize, or coagulate tissue, depending on the intended application.
Report Attribute | Details |
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Base Year: | 2022 |
Medical Laser Market Size in 2022: | USD 4.9 Billion |
Forecast Period: | 2023 to 2032 |
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR: | 14.5% |
2032 Value Projection: | USD 18.7 Billion |
Historical Data for: | 2018 to 2022 |
No. of Pages: | 170 |
Tables, Charts & Figures: | 214 |
Segments covered: | Product, Application, End-use, and Region |
Growth Drivers: |
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Pitfalls & Challenges: |
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Medical lasers are currently in demand for minimally invasive surgical treatments for a wide range of applications. Compared to open surgeries, minimally invasive techniques offer numerous benefits, such as less pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery time, etc. Medical lasers also provide special advantages for minimally invasive operations, such as accuracy, adaptability, and the capacity to target particular tissues while sparing neighbouring tissues. In addition, as patients become more informed about the benefits of minimally invasive procedures using medical lasers, they are increasingly requesting these types of procedures over traditional open surgeries. Overall, the advantages of these procedures and the special benefits that medical lasers offer in minimally invasive surgery is driving the overall medical laser market demand.
The medical laser market is segmented based on product into solid state laser systems, gas laser systems, dye laser systems and diode laser systems. Solid state laser systems segment held the largest revenue size over USD 1.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The segment's expansion can be attributed to rising inclination towards reusable medical lasers and being used in commercial manufacturing in the healthcare sector, which will increase the segment's revenue size. Moreover, increased demand for reusable medical lasers brought on by better scalability and high-volume capacity will favourably affect market expansion. Hence, due to aforementioned advantages, reusable medical lasers are becoming more popular, which will boost the segment's growth potential over the course of the analysis timeframe.
Medical laser market is bifurcated based on the application including ophthalmology, dermatology, gynecology, dentistry, urology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and others. Ophthalmology segment held largest revenue share of 20% in 2032. Segmental expansion can be attributed to an increase in the frequency of ocular illnesses that cause need for treatments through LASIK. Lasers are a crucial tool in ophthalmology due to their numerous benefits, including safety, accuracy, and relative affordability.
Medical Laser market by end-use is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. Hospitals segment accounting for over 32% market share in 2022. With increasing demand for aesthetic treatments and various attributed factors, including a growing acceptance of cosmetic procedures, growing medical tourism, advancements in technology, and increased accessibility to these treatments will drive the segmental growth. Furthermore, high demand of medical laser along with increased accessibility to aesthetic treatments will positively influence overall market growth.
North America medical laser market accounted for more than USD 2.1 billion in 2022 and will grow momentously during the analysis timeframe. The presence of industry players that are actively focusing on product innovation, rising R&D expenditure in the area, and the rising prevalence of cardiovascular, dermal, and other disorders are some of the key factors driving the North America medical lasers market size. Also, a rise in academic institutions and R&D initiatives for the creation of novel products will encourage regional market expansion in the years to come.
Some of the notable key industry players operating in the medical laser industry include;
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