Aesthetic Thread Market Size

Market Overview:

The global aesthetic thread market size reached USD 342.2 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 620.2 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.49% during 2025-2033. The augmenting demand for minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, shifting consumer preference from expensive surgeries to comparatively inexpensive non-surgical alternatives, and the growing geriatric population seeking to address signs of aging represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Aesthetic threads, also known as suspension threads, refer to a class of medical sutures that are utilized in cosmetic procedures to lift and rejuvenate skin. These threads are inserted underneath the skin using a needle or cannula to emulate a lifting effect and trigger collagen production. Aesthetic threads, including absorbable or non-absorbable sutures, are typically made of biocompatible materials such as polydioxanone (PDO), poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), or polypropylene. Aesthetic threads come in various forms, such as smooth mono threads, barbed or notched cog threads, or spiral threads, which anchor into the tissues to pull and lift the skin. As a result, these threads are extensively used in the face, neck, and other body parts, depending on the treatment goals. Some of the advantages of aesthetic thread include less invasive alternative to surgical facelifts, reduced risks and downtime, natural-looking and subtle skin enhancements, minimal scarring or visible marks, and long-term benefits.

Aesthetic Thread Market Trends:

Rising Demand for Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Treatments

The aesthetic thread market is primarily driven by a growing preference for non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures. Consumers increasingly seek cosmetic enhancements that avoid the recovery time, risks, and high costs associated with traditional surgeries. Aesthetic thread lifts, which offer natural-looking skin tightening and contouring with minimal downtime, appeal to individuals looking for subtle enhancements without the need for hospitalization. In addition to this, advancements in thread composition and design have improved safety and results, boosting patient confidence, thereby facilitating the market growth. The trend toward quick and effective treatments, alongside a shift in social acceptance of cosmetic procedures, has significantly expanded the aesthetic thread market’s consumer base.

Technological Advancements in Thread Materials and Techniques

Innovations in the materials used for aesthetic threads, such as biodegradable, biocompatible polymers like polydioxanone (PDO) and polylactic acid (PLA), have contributed to enhanced results and durability. These materials stimulate collagen production, resulting in firmer skin over time. Improvements in application techniques have also allowed practitioners to achieve more precise results, addressing specific areas of concern with greater ease. In line with this, technological advancements have minimized risks associated with thread procedures, such as swelling and infection, further enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. These advancements have made aesthetic thread treatments a more viable and appealing option for both patients and professionals, thereby driving the market growth.

Growing Awareness and Accessibility

The awareness of aesthetic treatments is growing rapidly due to digital platforms, influencer marketing, and educational campaigns by dermatologists and aesthetic professionals. Social media has particularly amplified the visibility of aesthetic procedures, making them more mainstream and accepted across diverse demographics. As awareness spreads, more clinics and practitioners are adding aesthetic threading to their service offerings, often at competitive prices. This increased accessibility, coupled with broader acceptance of cosmetic treatments across different age groups, especially millennials and Gen Z, has broadened the potential client base. As more consumers recognize the benefits and see realistic results of aesthetic threads, the demand is rising, thus fueling market expansion across the globe.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global aesthetic thread market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product and application.

Product Insights:

• Suspension Thread
• Rejuvenating Thread
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the aesthetic thread market based on the product. This includes suspension thread and rejuvenating thread. According to the report, suspension thread represented the largest segment.

Application Insights:

• Facelift/Skin Rejuvenation
• Ptosis
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the aesthetic thread market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes facelift/skin rejuvenation and ptosis. According to the report, facelift/skin rejuvenation accounted for the largest market share.

Regional Insights:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for aesthetic thread. Some of the factors driving the North America aesthetic thread market included continual technological advancements in non-invasive procedures, expanding healthcare expenditure, growing geriatric population, etc.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global aesthetic thread market. The detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Aptos LLC, Croma-Pharma GmbH, Intraline, Medical Aesthetic Group, Menarini Group, Metro Korea Co. Ltd., N-Finders, OXXOT S.r.l., Sinclair Pharma PLC (Huadong Medicine Co. Ltd.), etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Aesthetic Thread Market News:

• In August 2023, PDO MAX, Inc., a woman-owned aesthetics medical device company based in the United States, introduced its latest innovation in PDO threads with the Molded Levo Max™. PDO threads, composed of biodegradable polymer, have been safely used in various surgeries for over 30 years and have become a leading non-invasive aesthetic procedure. PDO is an ingredient certified by the FDA and naturally dissolves and is absorbed by the body in about 6-12 months. As it dissolves, it aids in the production of collagen, providing a more youthful look.
• In September 2023, Menarini India Private Limited (Menarini India), part of the Menarini Group, the world’s largest Italian biopharmaceutical company and a global leader in dermatology and aesthetics solutions worldwide, announced its expansion into the Indian aesthetics market. As a part of this, the company introduced ‘Definisse® Core Filler’ to the country, strengthening its comprehensive range of fillers and threads from RELIFE - a part of the Menarini group.
• In June 2024, aesthetic pharmaceutical company Croma-Pharma expanded its portfolio with countourel absorbable PDO threads. The company explained that the new threads are designed to lift, tighten, and rejuvenate the skin in the face and body. The range includes seven threads of various strengths including countourel mono, jamber I, jamber tanxing, barbed, ultra, ultra+, and max, suited for different areas.

Report Scope:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global aesthetic thread market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global aesthetic thread market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global aesthetic thread market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive aesthetic thread market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
• Which is the most attractive product in the aesthetic thread market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
• Which is the most attractive application in the aesthetic thread market?
• What is the competitive structure of the global aesthetic thread market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global aesthetic thread market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the aesthetic thread market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global aesthetic thread market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the aesthetic thread industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.