Global Tattoo Removal Market 2017-2021

This market research study identifies Cutera, Cynosure, Lumenis, and Syneron Medical as some of the leading players in the global tattoo removal market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by the product (laser tattoo removal, surgical excision tattoo removal, and others) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Global Tattoo Removal Market outlook

As per the tattoo removal market forecast, the global tattoo removal market is expected to grow rapidly and post a CAGR of close to 16% during the forecast period. The rise in demand for laser-based aesthetic procedures will drive the growth prospects for the global tattoo removal market until the end of 2021. The increasing rate of adoption of laser-based aesthetic techniques for tattoo removal is due to the rising number of associated benefits such as smaller incisions, less pain, reduced hospital stays, faster recovery times, and cost saving in comparison to conventional surgeries.

One of the most efficient and popular laser tattoo removal solutions such as PicoSure tattoo removal (Cynosure) is used to remove tattoo ink completely in one to three treatment sessions. Also, a topical agent perfluorodecalin for Q-switched laser treatments is an advanced tattoo removal technique that speeds up the entire tattoo removal process.

Global Tattoo Removal Market trends

The growing shift from invasive to minimally invasive (MI) and non-invasive procedures will drive the growth prospects for the global tattoo removal market for the next four years. The MI and non-invasive procedures for tattoo removal are gaining traction in the market because they lessen pain and scarring, speed recovery, and reduce post-surgical complications such as adhesions and wound dehiscence.

Global Tattoo Removal Market vendors

The global tattoo removal market is highly competitive, fragmented, and diversified due to the presence of a large number of regional and international vendors on a global level. Some of the competitive parameters followed by these vendors include cost structure, competition, enter barrier, and global economic condition. Moreover, capital investment, market strategy, competition, product innovation, and scale-up are the key strategic success factors followed by several vendors to sustain and succeed in the market. Furthermore, the market is witnessing a high rate of aggressive innovations, mergers and acquisitions, product extensions, and product launches.

Global Tattoo Removal Market: Key vendors 

• Cutera
• Cynosure
• Lumenis
• Syneron Medical

Other prominent vendors in the market include Alma Lasers, Anti Aging Medical Systems, Asclepion Laser Technologies, BISON MEDICAL, Cryomed, Fotona, Light Age, LUTRONIC, MEDITIME, Quanta Aesthetic Lasers, and WONTECH.

Global Tattoo Removal Market segmentation by product

• Surgical excision tattoo removal

Based on the tattoo removal market opportunity analysis, the laser tattoo removal segment accounted for the majority market share during 2016 and will continue to dominate the market during the forecasted period. Since laser tattoo removal does not require incisions near the tattoo and involves a low risk of scarring, the demand for these products will increase in the coming years. Also, one of the highly effective laser tattoo removal techniques called Q-Switched Alexandrite can remove not only black and blue pigments but also green pigments, which are difficult to remove with other laser techniques.

Global Tattoo Removal Market segmentation by geography 

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

In terms of geography, the Americas accounted for the majority market share and is expected to dominate the market during the forecasted period. The growing demand for tattoo removal procedures in this region is due to the high availability of techniques, the presence of skilled surgeons, large patient population, high affordability, a high number of tattooed people, and increasing number of tattoo regrets. Additionally, the rise in medical tourism in countries such as Brazil and Mexico due to the availability of low-cost treatments is also a major factor driving market growth in this region.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global tattoo removal market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global tattoo removal market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global tattoo removal market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global tattoo removal market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global tattoo removal market?

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