Market Trends of United Arab Emirates Medical Aesthetic Devices Industry
Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Segment is Expected to Show Better Growth Over the Forecast Period
Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection is one of the most frequently undertaken procedures in aesthetic medicine. Various factors are currently driving the growth of the botulinum toxin, these include the increasing demand for aesthetic procedures coupled with novel product development.
According to the Dubai Health Authority statistics 2021, in 2021, there are 8,530 botox procedures performed in the United Arab Emirates, out of which 1,139 procedures are performed on males and 7,391 are on females. Additionally, Dubai Health Authority statistics for 2020 reported that botox is one of the most common skin care treatments performed in the United Arab Emirates and occupied nearly 10.6% of skin care procedures in 2020.
Additionally, global players' launch of new products in the market is propelling the market's growth. For instance, in February 2020, Dansys introduced NABOTA in the United Arab Emirates market. Botulinum neurotoxins Type A has been indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults.
Thus owing to the rising number of botulinum toxin procedure and launch of products, the aesthetic botulinum toxin segment is expected to project significant growth over the forecast period.
Laser Based Aesthetic Devices Segment is Expected to Project Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period
Aesthetic lasers and energy devices are used for the treatment of sun-damaged skin, wrinkles, and unwanted lesions. These devices improve the physiology of wrinkled & aging skin and are used by numerous individuals, who wish to cultivate or rejuvenate their looks. The growth of the laser-based aesthetic devices segment is majorly driven by a surge in awareness regarding medical aesthetics, a rising number of laser-based aesthetic procedures performed, coupled with the increasing establishment of facilities offering laser-based aesthetic treatments.
According to the Dubai Health Authority, statistics 2021, there were 43,919 laser peeling procedures were performed in the country in 2021. It also reported that Laser peeling is among the top three aesthetic procedures performed in the country. Such a high number of laser peeling procedures creates demand for aesthetic devices and thus drives the growth of the market segment.
Additionally, the establishment of new facilities offering laser procedures also creates the need for the devices to perform such procedures and thus boosts the growth of the market segment. For instance, in July 2022, VLCC, one of the leading global healthcare, wellness, and aesthetic dermatology brand, inaugurated its twelfth clinic in the UAE. The new 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art clinic is located at Ras Al Khaimah. The clinic offers a range of the latest wellness and beauty services and products that includes laser/aesthetic dermatology treatments and others.
Thus, the establishment of facilities and an increasing number of laser aesthetic procedures in the country are driving the growth of the market segment.
