Cosmiatry: An analysis of the Brazilian market

▪ ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The aesthetic procedure market is growing exponentially in Brazil. This growth has aroused the interest of several professional categories. The decision to practice in the sector must consider the market opportunities in the location in which you intend to operate. However, the area lacks comparative analyses documenting probable regional differences in the country. The objective of the study is to describe market differences in aesthetic procedures between Brazilian states and regions. An index of potential cosmetic consumption (IPCC) is calculated for such a comparative analysis.

Method:

Cross-sectional study involving providers of nonsurgical aesthetic procedures in Brazil. Searches on Google Maps^® were conducted using key terms, and telephone interviews were conducted to obtain information on professional categories, types of providers, and services offered. Positive predictive values were obtained for all search strategies and used to estimate the total number of providers. Population size and per capita income were considered to calculate the IPCCs for Brazilian states.

Results:

São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro presented the highest IPCCs, being 524, 210, and 180, respectively. Roraima had an IPCC of 14, the lowest in the country. The Southeast Region presented, on average, the highest IPCC (242) among all Brazilian regions.

Conclusion:

Considering population size and income, the Southeast Region presents the greatest market opportunities for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures in Brazil. Our findings may be of interest to healthcare professionals and investors who work or intend to work in the sector.

Keywords:

Cosmetic techniques - Surgery, plastic - Esthetics - Plastic surgery procedures - Beauty and aesthetics centers - Botulinum toxins - type A - Dermal fillers

Institution: Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (HC-UFPE), Recife, PE, Brazil.

Publication History

Received: 29 April 2023

Accepted: 20 August 2023

Article published online:
20 May 2025

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