1 Report Prologue 9
2 Market Introduction 13
2.1 Definition 13
2.2 Scope of Study 13
2.3 Research Objective 13
2.4 Assumptions & Limitations 14
2.4.1 Assumptions 14
2.4.2 Limitations 14
2.5 Market Structure 14
3 Research Methodology 15
3.1 Research Process 15
3.2 Primary Research 16
3.3 Secondary Research 16
4 Market Dynamics 17
4.1 Introduction 17
4.2 Drivers 18
4.2.1 Strict corporate employment policies regarding tattoos 18
4.2.2 Military recruitment policies regarding tattoos 18
4.2.3 Increasing errors in digital body sensing devices leading to incorrect results. 18
4.2.4 Changing trends, poor artwork may lead people to get tattoo removed. 19
4.3 Restraints 20
4.3.1 Excessive cost of the Laser procedure forces people to look for substitute treatments. 20
4.3.2 Number of sittings for laser treatment 20
4.3.3 Scars left after the surgical removal of tattoo 20
4.4 Opportunities 21
4.4.1 Development of the injectable solutions 21
4.4.2 Improvement in the Laser Technology 21
4.4.3 Licensing the technology with local players to reach untapped regions 21
5 Market Factor Analysis 22
5.1 Porter's Five Forces Model 22
5.1.1 Bargaining power of suppliers 23
5.1.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 23
5.1.3 Threat of New Entrants 23
5.1.4 Threat of Substitutes 23
5.1.5 Intensity of Rivalry 24
6 Global Tattoo Removal Market, By Treatment Method 25
6.1 Introduction 25
6.2 Laser Therapy 26
6.3 Surgical Method 27
6.4 Topical Creams & Others 28
7 Global Tattoo Removal Market, By End User 29
7.1 Introduction 29
7.2 Laser Center 30
7.3 Dermatology Clinic 31
8 Global Tattoo Removal Market, By Region 32
8.1 Introduction 32
8.2 North America 34
8.2.1 US 36
8.2.2 Canada 37
8.3 Europe 38
8.3.1 Germany 40
8.3.2 France 41
8.3.3 UK 42
8.3.4 Italy 43
8.3.5 Spain 44
8.3.6 Rest of Western Europe 45
8.3.7 Eastern Europe 46
8.4 Asia-Pacific 48
8.4.1 Japan 50
8.4.2 China 51
8.4.3 India 52
8.4.4 Republic Of Korea 53
8.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific 54
8.5 Middle East & Africa 56
8.5.1 Middle East 58
8.5.2 Africa 59
9 Competitive Landscape 61
9.1 Introduction 61
9.2 Company Share Analysis 61
10 Company Profile 62
10.1 Astanza 62
10.1.1 Company overview 62
10.1.2 Product Overview 62
10.1.3 Financials 62
10.1.4 Key Developments 63
10.1.5 SWOT Analysis 63
10.2 Cutera, Inc 64
10.2.1 Company overview 64
10.2.2 Product Overview 64
10.2.3 Financials 64
10.2.4 Key Developments 66
10.2.5 SWOT Analysis 66
10.3 CynoSure 67
10.3.1 Company overview 67
10.3.2 Product Overview 67
10.3.3 Financials 68
10.3.4 Key Developments 69
10.3.5 SWOT Analysis 70
10.4 Dimyth 71
10.4.1 Company overview 71
10.4.2 Product Overview 71
10.4.3 Financials 71
10.4.4 Key Developments 71
10.4.5 SWOT Analysis 72
10.5 Lutronic 73
10.5.1 Company overview 73
10.5.2 Product Overview 73
10.5.3 Financials 73
10.5.4 Key Developments 74
10.5.5 SWOT Analysis 75
10.6 Syneron Medical Ltd. 76
10.6.1 Company overview 76
10.6.2 Product Overview 76
10.6.3 Financials 76
10.6.4 Key Developments 77
10.6.5 SWOT Analysis 77
10.7 Quanta System S.p.A. 78
10.7.1 Company overview 78
10.7.2 Product Overview 78
10.7.3 Financials 78
10.7.4 Key Developments 79
10.7.5 SWOT Analysis 79