Market Overview

Scar treatment is a technique that is utilized to limit the scars marks so that it seem more consistent with the skin tone and surface surrounding. Scars are marks that stay after a wound recovers and unavoidable aftereffects of damage or surgery. Scars are of different types, which includes keloid scars, contracture scars, hypertrophic scars and acne scars.

Combination therapeutics are one of the most adopted treatment option for different scars. As of now, there are no standard rules for the scar treatment and these procedures are done on a best-effort ground. Notwithstanding, under the U.K. government's cosmetic intervention rules, patient and patient require access to evidence-based and confirm based data to frame their choices. A significant number of these scar treatment and stylish beautification techniques are considered as ‘consumer goods’ by both the buyer and supplier.

The growth combination treatments for scars market is primarily driven by the rising personal disposable income levels and increasing economic growth globally. In addition, the growing affluent population across the globe is one of the prime factor responsible for fuelling demand for combination treatment for scars.

arkets across the world are also witnessing growth in demand for combination therapeutics in scar treatments, with a view to increase effectiveness of the procedure and shorten treatment duration. Acne are one of the most common source of scars, which has huge prevalence across the globe, which shows huge demand for combination treatments for scars.

In addition, the availability of technological advanced devices and treatment, which makes the scar treatment a hassle-free process plays a vital role in the market growth. Increasing involvement of patients in treatment formulation processes is an important attribute being adopted by reputed physicians as it could lead to a marked improvement in adherence levels of prescribed treatments and increase treatment effectiveness

The global market for combination treatments for scars is segmented on basis of treatment type, end user and geography:

Treatment Type	Ablative Fractional Resurfacing Non-ablative Fractional Laser Therapy Soft Tissue Augmentation Fillers Excisional Procedures Subcutaneous Incisional Surgery
End User	Hospitals Ambulatory Surgical Centers Dermatology Clinics

Based on end user, the global combination treatments for scars market has been segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and dermatology clinics. Hospitals are expected to contribute highest share in the global combination treatments for scars market over the forecast period due to the increased awareness, high affordability and availability of different alternative treatments.

On the basis of regional presence, global combination treatments for scars market is segmented into five key regions viz. North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to lead the global market due to high prevalence of acne, psoriasis and other skin diseases, while Europe is expected to hold second largest market share in the global market. In addition, growing trend of advanced beauty services such as rejuvenation therapies like dermal filling, chemical peeling, laser treatment and others in developed economies is expected to boost the market growth.

Market in Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth owing to increasing awareness regarding advance aesthetic procedures, growing medical tourism for cosmetic procedures and growing disposable income in Asia-Pacific countries.

Some of the players operating in global combination treatments for scars market are Alma Lasers Ltd., Lumenis Ltd., Cynosure Inc., Valeant Pharmaceutical International, Inc., Galderma S.A., Anika Therapeutics, Inc., Speciality European Pharma, Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA, Cutera, Inc, Allergan, and Syneron Medical Ltd, among others.