Botulinum Toxin Market Trends
Growth Drivers
- Increasing Disposable Income of Individuals – Botox is an expensive treatment, and not everytreatments are estimated to propel market growth during the forecast period. The disposable income of the U.S. rose from -0.4% in Jun 2022 to 0.1% in Aug 2022 as per the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Growing Prevalence of Neurological Disorders – As per medical terms, neurological diseases are issues that impact the brain as well as the nerves found throughout the human body, including the spinal cord. A variety of symptoms can be triggered by structural, metabolic, or electrical dysfunctions in the brain, spinal cord, or other nerves. The surging prevalence of this condition is expected to boost the growth of the botulinum toxin market. As per the observations, more than 18 million Americans suffer from some kind of neuropathy issue, and over 15% of U.S households have at least one person with a brain impairment disorder. Thus, the demand for botulinum toxin has been massively increasing. As botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) has transformed the treatment of dystonia and focal spasticity by becoming a helpful tool in the treatment of neurological illnesses related to increased muscular tone.
- Rising Number of Product Approvals and Launch – For instance, it has been estimated that the number of Botox injections rose by about 450% between 2000-2020 across the globe.
- Increasing Number of Cosmetic Surgeries – It is estimated that in the U.S. in 2020, more than USD 15 billion was spent on aesthetic treatments.
- Elevating Use of Botulinum Toxin Injection for the Treatment of Glabellar, Chemical Browlift, Perioral, and Periorbital Lines – For instance, nearly 85% of the 15 million cosmetic procedures done are minimally invasive, such as botulinum toxin or soft tissue filler injections.
person is able to afford it. On the other hand, with rising disposable income, people are focusing more on how they look and are willing to spend on facial treatments. Botox costs about USD 10-15 per unit anywhere across the globe, and more than USD 400 for the full treatment. The rising adoption of minimally invasive procedures and the high willingness of people to spend on aesthetically looking
Challenges
- Associated Side Effects with the Botulinum Toxin Procedures - Botulinum toxin injections are generally well-tolerated with few side effects. Idiosyncratic reactions are rare, usually mild, and temporary. Moderate injections cause discomfort, and local edema, erythema, temporary numbness, headache, malaise, or mild nausea are possible. Thus, this factor is estimated to dampen the market’s growth during the projected time frame.
- High Cost of Botulinum Toxin Methods
- Rise of COVID – 19