Scar Treatment Market Summary
The global scar treatment market size was estimated at USD 2.85 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.45 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2026 to 2033. The market is expected to grow due to several factors, including the growing concern among people regarding their aesthetic appearance, the increasing number of road accidents and burn injuries, and technological advancements that supplement new device launches.
The rise in elective cosmetic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures has also increased the demand for effective post-procedural scar management. Moreover, the expansion of healthcare access in emerging economies, the influence of social media on beauty standards, and the increasing availability of over-the-counter scar care formulations further contribute to the market's growth.
One of the major factors driving the market, particularly across topical and laser product segments, is the increasing number of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures performed globally. For instance, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2024, approximately 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed worldwide. Patients are increasingly seeking post-procedure care options, such as silicone gels, scar creams, and laser therapies, to minimize visible scarring and improve skin texture. Furthermore, laser-based scar revision procedures, including CO2 and pulsed-dye laser treatments, are gaining popularity in dermatology clinics due to their precision and faster healing profiles. This growing procedural volume and higher consumer preference for minimally invasive skin correction and at-home care options propel product demand across clinical and home care end use settings.
Telemedicine is a valuable resource in the management of scar wounds, facilitating the assessment, monitoring, and management of surgical and injury-related scarring remotely. Through teledermatology platforms and mobile applications, patients can upload high-resolution images of their scars or wounds and receive an assessment from a trained clinician with minimal face-to-face visits to the clinic. This strategy enhances access for patients in rural or underserved communities who lack proximate access to either a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. For instance, an Italian-based study titled "Telemonitoring Wound Recovery with a Smartphone" concluded that a smartphone visit could produce similar outcomes to an in-person visit, while providing an enormous benefit by significantly reducing travel costs and time away from work and family that a face-to-face consultation creates.
The growing number of road accidents is one of the key factors, furthering the demand for scar treatment products. According to the Population Reference Bureau, around 50 million people are injured due to road accidents every year, which frequently leads to the occurrence of scars requiring surgical treatment. Patients who undergo such surgeries develop surgical scars and are provided with topical products to improve and reduce their appearance. Hence, the rising number of road accidents and an increasing number of cosmetic surgeries are expected to propel the need for topical products for scar treatment.
The high prevalence of burn injuries is another driving factor supporting the market's growth. According to the CDC, in the U.S., 1.1 million burn injuries require medical attention every year, and around 50,000 of these people require hospitalization. Burn injuries leave noticeable hypertrophic burn marks, which distort the victim's appearance. Scar removal products are crucial for such injuries. Moreover, post-burn marks hinder victims' routine lifestyles. Plastic surgeries or resurfacing laser therapies are commonly performed to remove these marks, accelerating the growth of scar removal treatment products.
The market is experiencing immense technological developments with the introduction of laser therapy, for instance, MedLite C6, a Q-switched laser-based instrument developed for treating acne. Laser instruments help destroy scar tissue, thereby driving the scar treatment product market. Treatment with laser products involves both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Plastic and reconstructive surgery is also a part of the surgical laser treatment process. For instance, in April 2025, AVAVA received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) approval for the treatment of acne scarring across all Fitzpatrick skin types (I-VI). This approval addresses the long-standing challenge of safely treating acne scars in individuals with darker skin tones, expanding access to effective laser therapies, further driving the acne scar treatment market.
Global Scar Treatment Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and analyzes the latest industry trends and opportunities in each sub-segment from 2021 - 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global scar treatment market report based on product, scar type, end use, and region:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Topical Products
- By Product Type
- Creams
- Gels
- Silicon Sheets
- Others
- By Distribution Channel
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Online
- Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
- Laser Products
- CO2 Laser
- Pulse-dyed Laser
- Others
- Injectables
- Scar Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Atrophic Scars
- Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars
- Contracture Scars
- Stretch Marks
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Homecare
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Denmark
- Norway
- Sweden
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Thailand
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Segment Definitions
- 1.1.1. Product
- 1.1.2. Scar Type
- 1.1.3. End Use
- 1.1.4. Regional scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased database
- 1.3.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.3.3. Secondary sources
- 1.3.4. Primary research
- 1.3.5. Details of primary research
- 1.3.5.1. Data for primary interviews in North America
- 1.3.5.2. Data for primary interviews in Europe
- 1.3.5.3. Data for primary interviews in Asia Pacific
- 1.3.5.4. Data for primary interviews in Latin America
- 1.3.5.5. Data for Primary interviews in MEA
- 1.4. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data analysis models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.6. Model Details
- 1.6.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.6.2. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.6.3. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.6.4. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
- 1.7. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.8. List of Primary Sources
- 1.9. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Product Outlook
- 2.2.2. Scar Type outlook
- 2.2.3. End Use outlook
- 2.2.4. Regional outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Scar Treatment Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1 Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2 Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2 Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1 Market driver analysis
- 3.2.1.1 Growing demand for aesthetics
- 3.2.1.2 Growing number of road accidents and burn cases
- 3.2.1.3 Growing technological advancements
- 3.2.2 Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.2.2.1 High cost of laser-based products
- 3.3 Scar Treatment Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1 Industry analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1 Supplier Power
- 3.3.1.2 Buyer Power
- 3.3.1.3 Substitution Threat
- 3.3.1.4 Threat from new entrants
- 3.3.1.5 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.3.2 PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1 Political Landscape
- 3.3.2.2 Environmental Landscape
- 3.3.2.3 Social landscape
- 3.3.2.4 Technology landscape
- 3.3.2.5 Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Scar Treatment Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Scar Treatment Market: Product Movement Analysis
- 4.3. Scar Treatment Market by Product Outlook (USD Million)
- 4.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 4.5. Topical Products
- 4.5.1. Topical Products Type Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.1.1. Creams
- 4.5.1.1.1. Creams Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.1.2. Gels
- 4.5.1.2.1. Gels Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.1.3. Silicon Sheets
- 4.5.1.3.1. Silicon Sheets Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.1.4. Others
- 4.5.1.4.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.2. Topical Products Distribution Channel Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.2.1. Hospital Pharmacies
- 4.5.2.1.1. Hospital Pharmacies Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.2.2. Retail Pharmacies
- 4.5.2.2.1. Retail Pharmacies Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.2.3. Online
- 4.5.2.3.1. Online Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5.2.4. Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
- 4.5.2.4.1. Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Laser Products
- 4.6.1. Laser Products Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6.1.1. CO2 Laser
- 4.6.1.1.1. CO2 Laser Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6.1.2. Pulse-dyed Laser
- 4.6.1.2.1. Pulse-dyed Laser Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6.1.3. Others
- 4.6.1.3.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Injectables
- 4.7.1. Injectables Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Scar Treatment Market: Scar Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Scar Treatment Market: Scar Type Movement Analysis
- 5.3. Scar Treatment Market by Scar Type Outlook (USD Million)
- 5.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 5.5. Atrophic Scars
- 5.5.1. Atrophic Scars Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars
- 5.6.1. Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Contracture Scars
- 5.7.1. Contracture Scars Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.8. Stretch Marks
- 5.8.1. Stretch Marks Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Scar Treatment Market: By End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Scar Treatment Market: End Use Movement Analysis
- 6.3. Scar Treatment Market by End Use Outlook (USD Million)
- 6.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 6.5. Hospitals
- 6.5.1. Hospitals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Clinics
- 6.6.1. Clinics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Homecare
- 6.7.1. Homecare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Scar Treatment Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional Dashboard
- 7.2. Regional Scar Treatment Market Movement Analysis
- 7.3. Scar Treatment Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis by Product & End Use
- 7.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 7.5. North America
- 7.5.1. North America Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. U.S.
- 7.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.2.5. U.S. Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Canada
- 7.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.3.5. Canada Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Mexico
- 7.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.4.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.4.5. Mexico Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Europe
- 7.5.6. Europe Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. UK
- 7.5.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.7.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.7.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.7.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.7.5. UK Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.8. Germany
- 7.5.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.8.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.8.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.8.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.8.5. Germany Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.9. France
- 7.5.9.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.9.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.9.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.9.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.9.5. France Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.10. Italy
- 7.5.10.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.10.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.10.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.10.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.10.5. Italy Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.11. Spain
- 7.5.11.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.11.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.11.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.11.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.11.5. Spain Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.12. Denmark
- 7.5.12.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.12.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.12.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.12.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.12.5. Denmark Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.13. Sweden
- 7.5.13.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.13.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.13.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.13.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.13.5. Sweden Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.14. Norway
- 7.5.14.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.14.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.14.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.14.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.14.5. Norway Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.15. Russia
- 7.5.15.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.15.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.15.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.15.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.15.5. Russia Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Asia Pacific
- 7.6.1. Asia Pacific Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Japan
- 7.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.2.5. Japan Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. China
- 7.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.3.5. China Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. India
- 7.6.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.4.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.4.5. India Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. South Korea
- 7.6.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.5.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.5.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.5.5. South Korea Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. Australia
- 7.6.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.6.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.6.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.6.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.6.5. Australia Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. Thailand
- 7.6.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.7.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.7.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.7.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.7.5. Thailand Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Brazil
- 7.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.7.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.7.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.7.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.7.2.5. Brazil Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Argentina
- 7.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.7.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.7.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.7.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.7.3.5. Argentina Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8. Middle East & Africa
- 7.8.1. Middle East & Africa Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8.2. South Africa
- 7.8.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.2.5. South Africa Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8.3. Saudi Arabia
- 7.8.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.3.5. Saudi Arabia Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8.4. UAE
- 7.8.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.4.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.4.5. UAE Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8.5. Kuwait
- 7.8.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.5.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.5.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.5.5. Kuwait Scar Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Market Participant Categorization
- 8.2. Key Company Profiles
- 8.2.1. Smith & Nephew PLC
- 8.2.1.1. Company overview
- 8.2.1.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.2. Lumenis
- 8.2.2.1. Company overview
- 8.2.2.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.3. Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- 8.2.3.1. Company overview
- 8.2.3.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.4. Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 8.2.4.1. Company overview
- 8.2.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.5. Cynosure
- 8.2.5.1. Company overview
- 8.2.5.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.6. CCA Industries, Inc.
- 8.2.6.1. Company overview
- 8.2.6.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.7. Newmedical Technology Inc.
- 8.2.7.1. Company overview
- 8.2.7.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.8. Molnlycke Health Care AB
- 8.2.8.1. Company overview
- 8.2.8.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.9. Suneva Medical
- 8.2.9.1. Company overview
- 8.2.9.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.10. Scar Heal Inc.
- 8.2.10.1. Company overview
- 8.2.10.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.11. Pacific World Corporation
- 8.2.11.1. Company overview
- 8.2.11.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.11.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.12. Perrigo Company plc
- 8.2.12.1. Company overview
- 8.2.12.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.12.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.12.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.13. Enaltus LLC
- 8.2.13.1. Company overview
- 8.2.13.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.13.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.13.4. Strategic initiatives