Breast Reconstruction Market Analysis

Breast Reconstruction Industry Insights

Product Type Insights

In 2024, the breast implants category holds the largest market share, of 55%. Because of the reduced surgical duration and lack of donor sites, patients usually prefer implants in the breast reconstructing process.

In addition, many women choose reconstruction operations to restore the natural shape of their breasts. This is mostly due to the rising prevalence of breast cancer in developing nations such as China, India, and South Africa. This helps the market for implants to grow in the coming years.

The tissue expanders category will likely have the highest CAGR, of 6.7%, during the forecast period. This is credited to the advantages of these products for women undergoing breast reconstruction, such as quick, simple, and cost-effective procedure. Additionally, several such products have received the regulatory approval in recent years, which continues to drive their popularity.

The following product types are considered in the report:

• Breast Implants (Largest Category)
• Tissue Expanders (Fastest-Growing Category)
• Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM)
• Others

Procedure Insights

The immediate procedure category continues holds the largest revenue share in the breast reconstruction market, of 45%, in 2024. It is also the fastest-growing category, with a CAGR of 6.8%, during this decade.

The immediate procedure includes a quicker recovery, low cost, more natural appearance, and less noticeable scarring. After the removal of the breast, a surgeon initiates the reconstruction process of the breast either with tissue from another location of the body or with an implant. Usually, patients prefer the immediate process after mastectomy, as it allows them to avoid multiple surgeries and less downtime, while eliminating further surgeries in the future.

The report offers insights on the below-mentioned procedures:

• Immediate (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Delayed
• Revision

Placement Insights

The dual-plane insertion category accounts for the largest market share, and it will also witness the highest CAGR, during the forecast period. This technique assists breast implants to sit in the most natural position and adjusts them to ensure adequate soft-tissue coverage. The placement offers more benefits and fewer complications as compared to a single-pocket location. This allows the breast gland to cover properly the new mound created by the implant under the muscle. The method has a 24-hour recovery time and is less painful.

We have studied these placements in the report:

• Dual Plane Insertion (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Subglandular Insertion
• Submuscular Insertion

End User Insights

Hospitals dominate the market in 2024, with 70% share, as they are the preferred places for people to get surgeries. Moreover, since despite the development of minimally invasive techniques, breast surgeries involve a significant degree of invasion, most people choose hospitals because of their better infrastructure, trained professionals, and comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.

Cosmetology clinics and ambulatory surgical centers will grow faster, at 6.6% CAGR, during 2024–2030. This is attributed to the increasing accessibility around the world and their cost-effectiveness over full-fledged hospitals. ASCs also offer shorter waiting times and, often, faster procedure. Moreover, these medical centers are rapidly adopting minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, thus boosting trust among patients.

The report covers the following end users:

• Hospitals (Largest Category)
• Cosmetology Clinics and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (Fastest-Growing Category)