PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908582
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908582
The global aesthetic lasers market size was estimated at USD 3.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.1 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by increasing consumer preference for non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, rising awareness of cosmetic treatments, and a growing focus on personal appearance.
Continuous technological advancements, such as multi-wavelength and energy-efficient laser systems, are enhancing treatment safety and effectiveness. In addition, the expanding number of aesthetic clinics, favorable reimbursement trends in select regions, and strong demand from emerging markets further support market expansion.
Medical aesthetic tourism has become a major demand-side catalyst for the global aesthetic lasers market, with South Korea standing out as a prime example. High concentrations of dermatology and cosmetic clinics particularly in areas such as Gangnam have positioned aesthetic procedures as a tourism-driven service rather than purely medical care. As international demand rises, a new segment has emerged: medical concierge services, which guide foreign patients to clinics and support them throughout their treatment journey, adding a new layer to the value chain.
In 2024 alone, 1.17 million foreign patients visited South Korea for medical treatment nearly double the number recorded in 2023 marking the highest level since records began in 2009. Importantly, dermatology accounted for 56.6% of these visits, overtaking plastic surgery for the first time.
Aesthetic laser procedures are uniquely suited to medical tourism because they are quick, minimally invasive, and require little to no downtime. As highlighted by Korean dermatologists, many laser-based skin treatments can be completed in under an hour, allowing patients to resume sightseeing the same day. This compatibility with short travel itineraries significantly increases the appeal of laser treatments over surgical procedures, which require longer recovery periods. As a result, clinics catering to international patients invest heavily in advanced laser systems to meet high patient volumes and diverse skin concerns. Han Hye-young, a physician at Highly Clinic Dermatology, further reinforces our statements by noting that,
"The reason dermatology is so popular is actually very simple it's safe and effective. An injection or a laser procedure takes less than an hour and requires almost no downtime. Many tourists come for treatment in the morning and go sightseeing in the afternoon. Even without advertising on social media, we always have foreign clients walking in."
Recent developments across dermatology, aesthetics, hair restoration, and ophthalmology highlight how next-generation laser technologies are expanding the scope, safety, and commercial adoption of aesthetic laser systems, acting as a strong demand-side driver for the global aesthetic lasers market. According to expert dermatologists at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York (March 2024), laser and energy-based therapies remain the gold standard for non-surgical skin tightening due to their proven ability to stimulate collagen, improve firmness, and reduce wrinkles.
Global Aesthetic Lasers Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, region and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global aesthetic lasers market report on the basis of application, and region: