Breast Implants Market Size Report & Growth Scenario 2027

Breast Implants Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product (Silicone and Saline); Application (Reconstructive Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery), Surface Type (Smooth and Textured), and Geography

Publication Month : Apr 2020

  • Report Code : TIPHE100000849
  • Category : Medical Device
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 155
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[Research Report] The breast implants market was valued at US$1,535.96 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$2,278.40 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during 2019–2027.

Market Insights and Analyst View:

The breast implant is also known as breast augmentation, breast enlargement or a ‘boob job’. It is a cosmetic surgery in which implants are inserted beneath the breasts to enlarge them. The implant type and size depend on factors such as how much bigger breasts are required, breast anatomy, skin thickness and elasticity, and body type. For some women, breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident. For others, it is part of rebuilding the breast for various conditions. It may also be performed for reconstructive reasons. The increasing prevalence of breast cancer, new product launches & FDA approvals, and the growing number of cosmetic and breast augmentation procedures are expected to propel the breast implants market growth during the forecast period.

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Breast Implants Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 1,535.96 Million in 2019
Market Size Value byUS$ 2,278.40 Million by 2027
Growth rateCAGR of 5.2% from 2019-2027
Forecast Period2019-2027
Base Year2019
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Growth Drivers and Challenges:

Breast augmentation, a procedure to increase the size of the breast and enhance breast shape, has become popular in the last few years. The development in the cosmetic industry and its increasing demand. The procedure also restores breast volume after pregnancy or weight reduction.

According to international survey on aesthetic/cosmetic procedures (ISAPS), more than 1.6 million procedures performed worldwide in 2021, breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures after Liposuction. Still, the breast implant is the most popular procedure for women. The total breast surgery procedures in 2021 increased by 14.6%. ~90% of the breast augmentation procedures were performed on women between 19 and 49 years old. The top 5 countries for breast augmentation surgeries are the US, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Germany. Moreover, according to the Aesthetic Society in the US, breast augmentation procedures increased by 48% in 2021. Thus, the growing number of breast augmentation procedures is directly affecting the growth of the breast implants market.

Whereas there are challenges, such as the anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is related to breast implant. For instance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a possible association between breast implants and the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an uncommon immune system cancer. The condition is breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The FDA believes that women with breast implants that have textured surfaces have a very low but increased risk of developing BIA-ALCL.

Report Segmentation and Scope:

The “Global Breast Implants Market” is segmented based on product, application, surface type, and geography. Based on the product, the breast implants market is bifurcated into silicone implants and saline implants. Based on application, the breast implants market is bifurcated into reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Based on surface type, the breast implants market is segmented into smooth and textured. The breast implants market based on geography is segmented into North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South & Central America)

Segmental Analysis:

The breast implants market is bifurcated based on product into silicone and saline implants. The silicone implants segment held the larger market share and is expected to register a higher CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. Silicone implants are designed with a shell of silicone surrounded by thick, sticky fluid, silicone-based gel. Silicone implants are more natural-looking breasts because of their texture and weight and are highly cohesive and thicker than saline implants. When a silicone gel-filled implant ruptures, the gel remains in the shell or in the scar tissue that forms around the implant (Intracapsular Rupture). Silicone implant comes in different sizes and has either smooth or textured shells. Silicone implants are expected to dominate the market due to their natural resemblance to breast tissue. Moreover, manufacturers are also focusing on producing light weighted silicone breast implants, which act as a growth factor for the global breast implant market. The silicone implants market will likely grow in the coming years due to all the above-mentioned factors.

Breast Implants Market, by Product – 2019 and 2027

Based on application, the breast implants market is bifurcated into reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. In 2019, the cosmetic surgery segment held the larger share of the market. Moreover, the same segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 5.6% in the market during the forecast period. Cosmetic surgery is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of implants under the breast tissue to change the shape or increase the size of the breasts. The procedure is done for aesthetic purposes by a plastic surgeon, and it takes 1 to 2 hours to complete the procedure, and patients recover between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Some factors such as restoring the breast volume post-weight reduction or pregnancy and lowering costs of cosmetic breast implant procedures, are expected to boost the growth for the global breast implant market.

In the recent years, there has been an increase in the number of cosmetic breast implant surgeries. According to, ISAPS the total breast surgery procedures in 2021 increased by 14.6% globally. Moreover, according to the Aesthetic Society in the US, breast augmentation procedures increased by 48% in 2021. Such a rise in the number of cosmetic procedures will likely propel the demand for breast implants in the coming years.

Based on surface type, the breast implants market is divided into smooth and textured. In 2019, the smooth segment held the larger market share by surface type and the same segment is expected to register a higher CAGR of 5.3% in the market during the forecast period. The smooth surface is sleek and constant, a smooth plastic covers all the way around. Most breast augmentation surgeries use smooth breast implants, which can move without drag once placed inside the breast pocket. The smooth implants have a thinner skin than their textured counterparts, making them feel softer than the textured implants.

They also have these benefits, smooth implants last a long time, normally longer than textured, the smooth type costs less than the textured type, partially because they are more common, and the smooth implants have a lower chance of rippling once placed. They are also the longer lasting implants than the textured implants. The potential risk of breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), more cancer cases were found in the textured implants as compared to the smooth implants. Therefore, owing to the above mentioned factors the market for smooth implants is likely to grow in the forecasted period

Regional Analysis:

Based on geography, the breast implants market is divided into five key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and Middle East & Africa. North America breast implants market has been analysed based on three major countries — the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US is estimated to hold the largest breast implants market share during the forecast period. In North America, the major factor for the market growth is the presence of regulatory bodies such as Health Canada and the increasing acceptance of breast implants in the region. In Europe, the presence of union regulatory policies is the key factor responsible for the growth of breast implants market. Moreover, the cost of various medical surgeries is less in some European countries which differ on the procedure. The rising awareness of breast implants among the population in Europe is contributing towards the adoption of breast implants in this region. Asia Pacific breast implants market is growing rapidly due to the increasing prevalence of breast cancer. The growing disposable income in Asian countries is also contributing to the growth of breast implants in the Asia Pacific market during the forecast period. Increasing awareness of enhancing physical appearance is also attributed towards the market growth.

Breast Implants Market Trend:

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a procedure which involves the use of liposuction. Liposuction involves fat removal from one part of the body, and the tissue is moved to the breasts for its enlargement. It offer various advantages such as improve breast contour and increase the size of the breasts using natural fat cells, minimum scars and no use of implants. The procedure can also restore breast symmetry in case of breast cancer, uneven breast or any congenital abnormality. Additionally, most of the women are now aware about the trending cosmetic procedure including fat transfer breast, which will further increase its demand in the market.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), rather than getting breast implants to increase breast size, some patients now prefer alternative breast augmentation methods and fat grafting is one such method. It has rapidly become commonplace for breast augmentation, cosmetic facial procedures, and butt augmentation.

Fat grafting, fat transfer or fat injection methods can be utilized if patients don’t want silicone breast implants but have the appropriate existing fat volume (e.g., fat in love handles or saddle bags). The procedure first entails targeted liposuction and then utilizing this fat for targeted transfer into the breasts. Many patients like not having implants and enjoy the benefit of having more customized sizes. Additionally, there is minimal scarring, and breasts may feel more natural. There is an increase in the number of women seeking more information about breast augmentation using fat transfer. A strong reason for wanting fat transfer is that breast implants feel too risky. Risks of complications are limited to surgical effects such as infection; risks that last only a short time rather than for the life of the new breasts. Thus, the above mention factors are the breast implant market trend which is boosting the demand.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic across the globe has negatively impacted and a short-term impact on the breast implant market due to the initial lockdown phase and other travel restrictions to curb the spread of infection. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing and scheduled surgical procedures were delayed or canceled, negatively impacting the market. For instance, according to the America Society of Plastic Surgeons, number of breast augmentation procedures performed in 2019 were 287,085 and the number reduced to 193,073 in 2020. However, the interest and demand for beauty procedures increased during the pandemic among women in the United States, including implants and augmentation. For instance, according to the April 2021 survey report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 11% of the surveyed women were more inclined toward cosmetic surgery or non-surgical procedures than before the pandemic. Therefore, the market is expected to regain rapidly from the impact of the pandemic and will grow in the future.

Competitive Landscape and Key Companies:

Some of the prominent players operating in the global breast implants market include Allergan plc. Mentor Worldwide LLC (J&J), GC Aesthetics, Sientra, Inc., POLYTECH Health & Aesthetics GmbH, Ideal Implant Incorporated, Silimed, Group Sebbib SAS, Guangzhou Wanhe Plastic Materials Co., Ltd, and HANSBIOMED CO. LTD among others. These companies focus on new technologies, advancement in the existing products and geographical expansions to meet the growing consumer demand worldwide and increase their product range in specialty portfolios. For instance, in May 2021, GC Aesthetics Inc., a silicone breast implant manufacturer, announced the launch of a next-generation implant called PERLE, a smooth breast implant with a proprietary surface technology called BioQ.  They have a widespread global presence, allowing them to serve a large set of customers and subsequently increase their breast implant market share.

Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Product ; Application , Surface Type , and Geography

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, RoAPAC, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are breast implant?

Breast implants are medical devices that are implanted supporting the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase breast size, which is also known as augmentation. These devices can be used to replacement of breast tissue that may be removed due to cancer or trauma or that has failed to develop properly because of a severe breast abnormality.

What are the driving factors for the breast implant market across the globe?

The global breast implant systems market is being driven by factors such as increasing prevalence of breast cancer, new product launches & FDA approvals, growing number of cosmetic and breast augmentation procedures. Furthermore, emerging markets in developing countries is likely to offer significant opportunities for the growth of the global breast implant market.

What are the restraining factors for the breast implant market across the globe?

There are number of complications associated with breast implant surgery. Most common complication associated with silicone and saline breast implants are capsular contracture, reoperation, implant removal, and rupture or deflation of the implant. Other complications include symmetry, breast pain, thinning and shrinking of the skin pain in the nipple or breast area, calcification/calcium deposits and breast tissue atrophy. Also, high cost of breast implants and breast implant surgerymay restrain the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The List of Companies - Breast Implants Market

  1. Allergan plc.
  2. Mentor Worldwide LLC (J&J)
  3. GC Aesthetics
  4. Sientra, Inc.
  5. POLYTECH Health & Aesthetics GmbH
  6. Ideal Implant Incorporated
  7. Silimed
  8. Group Sebbib SAS
  9. Guangzhou Wanhe Plastic Materials Co., Ltd
  10. HANSBIOMED CO. LTD

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