What Are Latest Technological Advancements in Energy-Based Aesthetic Devices
In 2017, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) had said that the number of people who wanted a cosmetic procedure had swollen up by two times since 2013. This clearly shows how important looking good is for people these days. With the rising influence of fashion magazines and TV shows and social media and increasing number of people employed in the corporate sector, appearance consciousness has grown manifold in the last decade or so.
This is because devices using different types of energy, including laser, light, electromagnetic energy, ultrasound, suction, and plasma energy, as well as cryolipolysis devices, are being used for minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. The key drivers for the popularity of minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) are their shorter duration, lower cost, fewer side-effects, lesser operational and post-op discomfort, and lesser scarring compared to open surgeries. Moreover, with time, the awareness on the safety quotient and advantages of energy-based devices for minimally invasive aesthetic procedures has increased.
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For instance, laser-based procedures for fine line, wrinkle, and skin laxity reduction are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition, several of the energy-based aesthetic devices mentioned above can be easily used at homes. For instance, ultrasound-based devices, originally designed for skin rejuvenation procedures, have been modified to remove impurities and dirt from the face, without any technical expertise. This not only saves people the time spent in visiting a cosmetic center but also the price they would have paid there.
As these devices are a result of extensive research and development (R&D), driven by high healthcare expenditure, North America has been the largest energy-based aesthetic devices market till now. In the coming years, as these devices become more accessible around the world, their usage in Asia-Pacific (APAC) will rise rapidly. Another reason behind these developments would be the increasing geriatric population, which is already quite large in the U.S., India, and China. The elderly are quite conscious of their appearance, as most of the related issues are a direct result of the natural aging process.
Therefore, as the increasing focus on appearance, as a result of aging and the growing influence of the fashion culture, drives the volume of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, the demand for energy-based devices for this purpose will burgeon.