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November 5, 2021

The Shape of Things to Come: Advances in Body Contouring

In today’s social media era, patients are extremely focused on gaining a shapely silhouette, with many frustrated over bulges and sagging skin that may not respond well to diet and exercise.

A survey by Psychology Today magazine found that the majority of women and nearly half of men were dissatisfied with their overall appearance, and two-thirds of women and more than half of men were unhappy with their body weight. 1

The market value of body contouring procedures worldwide is forecast to grow at a 6.8 percent compound annual rate from 2019 to 2024 to reach $9.1 billion, according to Research and Markets. This growth is driven in part by treatment advances and device innovation.

In this report, we will examine the popular invasive, minimally invasive, and non-invasive treatment options in the market for your patients' challenging body aesthetics concerns.

  • Surgical options:  Surgical procedures that produce dramatic results 
  • Minimal invasive body contouring :  Energy-assisted procedures that result in less downtime
  • Non-invasive body contouring :  Options for temperature-based fat reduction, skin tightening, and muscle enhancement 

Innovation in body contouring treatments is stoking consumer demand as never before. Download our report today so that you are aware of the latest technological developments and make sure you   fully capture these clients. 

1. David B. Sarwer, PhD, Heather M. Polonsky, BS, Body Image and Body Contouring Procedures, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 36, Issue 9, October 2016, Pages 1039–1047, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjw127
2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-body-contouring-market-set-to-reach-9-1-billion-by-2024--300880224.html

By Yoni Nowmalki July 28, 2026
TORONTO, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venus Concept Inc. (“Venus Concept” or the “Company”), a global medical aesthetic technology leader, today announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with HIRONIC Co. Ltd. (“HIRONIC”), a KOSDAQ listed South Korean company specializing in medical aesthetic devices, pursuant to which the Company acquires the exclusive right to distribute HIRONIC’s Doublo 2.0 device in the United States and Canada. The “New Doublo 2.0” is a synergistic, multi-energy-based medical device platform for the face and body, equipped with two separate handpieces that enables clinics to offer customer Cold Plasma and RF microneedling treatments. The device has received 510(k) certification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Company intends to make it available to customers in the United States during 2H 2026. Venus Concept will support future regulatory approval efforts in Canada for the device and any additional handpiece technologies for both regions. “HIRONIC is a global leader in developing innovative medical aesthetic technologies and we are excited for the new partnership, starting with the Doublo x Venus Signature Edition,” said Rajiv De Silva, Chief Executive Officer of Venus Concept. “With this device, we look forward to offering our customers an innovative, exclusive Cold Plasma and RF Microneedling platform. By combining these complementary technologies, the platform delivers synergistic effects from the epidermis to the dermis, enabling comprehensive skin rejuvenation by addressing multiple skin concerns and enhancing overall skin revitalization. The Doublo also complements our existing portfolio by enhancing the range of treatment modalities for a customizable treatment plan to address each patient’s skin needs. We aim to expand our partnership in the future to bring to our customers additional new and novel technologies from HIRONIC, once regulatory approvals have been obtained.” About Venus Concept Venus Concept is an innovative global medical aesthetic technology leader with a broad product portfolio of minimally invasive and non-invasive medical aesthetic and hair restoration technologies and reaches over 60 countries and 9 direct markets. Venus Concept's product portfolio consists of aesthetic device platforms, including Venus NOVA, Venus Versa, Venus Versa PRO, Venus Bliss, Venus Bliss MAX, Venus Viva, Venus Viva MD, Venus Legacy, Venus Velocity, Venus Epileve and AI.ME. Venus Concept's hair restoration systems include NeoGraft® and the ARTAS iX® Robotic Hair Restoration system. Venus Concept is backed by Madryn Asset Management, a leading healthcare investment firm that provides capital to innovative growth-stage healthcare companies offering unique and transformative products and technologies. Investor Relations Contact: Damian Yeung, CPA investorrelations@venus.ai View Full Article
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