Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Semico nductor Laser Treatment Market 2016-2020" report to their offering.

The global semico nductor laser treatment market to grow at a CAGR of 11.22% during the period 2016-2020.

Global semico nductor laser treatment market 2016-2020, has been prepared ba sed on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Medical lasers use focused light sources with precision to treat tissue. A laser light has a specific wavelength in a narrow beam, creating a high-intensity light. The use of lasers in the healthcare sector has proved to be a boon for both the semico nductor and medical industries. Lasers are used in medical treatment areas such as cosmetic dermatology for skin resurfacing, scar revision, tattoo removal, and laser hair removal; lithotripsy; ophthalmology; cancer treatment; dermatology; and general surgery for tissues.

A trend helping to boost market growth is the shift toward non-invasive and pain-free procedures. Medical aesthetic procedures, such as invasive and non-invasive procedures, are becoming popular in the 25-55 age group. These procedures have superseded traditio nal surgery as they deliver superior results with minimal complications. Non-invasive procedures like scar removal, skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, facelifts, and liposuction are also performed to promote a young appearance with minimal complications.

According to the report, a key growth driver is the growing awareness a bout the application of laser treatments in medical aesthetics. The cosmetic treatment industry is booming in countries such as the US, Japan, Brazil, and South Korea. The rising im portance of physical appearance is expected to boost the market's growth during the forecast period.

This means an increasing number of patients are looking to have minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and facial implant, facial rejuvenation, and breast implant procedures. Laser-ba sed treatments in medical aesthetics are becoming popular in developed countries, and the use of medical laser therapy has become common in non-surgical medical procedures. Non-invasive laser procedures are used in fields such as dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiovascular surgery, cosmetic surgery, and oncology-related surgery.

Further, the report states that one challenge that could restrict market growth is the risks associated with laser-ba sed devices.

To calculate the market size, the author co nsiders the revenue generated from the sales of laser devices to the following healthcare segments:

- Aesthetics: Laser-ba sed aesthetic devices cover a range of functions such as pigmentary treatments, acne and rejuvenation applications, and skin tightening.

- Surgical: Lasers in surgical procedures are used to treat skin co nditions such as vascular and pigmented lesions and scars.

- Ophthalmic: Ophthalmic lasers are therapeutic and diagnostic devices used in the field of ophthalmology. They are used to treat eye co nditions such as tumors, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal disorders, cataracts, and vision correction problems.

- Dental: Lasers in dentistry are used in the form of laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), laser-facilitated wound healing, and laser root planning.

Key vendors

- Cutera

- Cynosure

- Lumenis

- Syneron Medical

- Topcon

Other prominent vendors

- Alma Lasers

- Bausch & Lomb

- Body BeneFits

- CoolTouch

- Deka Laser Technologies

- Energist North America

- Ellipse

- Erchonia

- Fotana

- Iridex

- Sciton