The report "Medical Grade Silicone Market by Product Form (Gels, Medical Adhesives, Medical Coatings, Elastomers), Application (Prosthetics & Orthopedic, Medical Devices, Medical Tapes, Contact Lenses), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The medical grade silicone market is projected to grow from USD 1.10 Billion in 2016 to reach USD 1.60 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.
Browse 89 Market Data Tables and 30 Figures spread through 150 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Medical Grade Silicone Market by Product Form (Gels, Medical Adhesives, Medical Coatings, Elastomers), Application (Prosthetics & Orthopedic, Medical Devices, Medical Tapes, Contact Lenses), and Region Global Forecast to 2022" https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/medical-grade-silicone-market36328567.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report. This growth is fueled by the high growth of implantable device market; globally that has been boosting the medical grade silicone market. Increasing new product launches and agreements & joint ventures undertaken by the players operating in the market is also fueling the market. Gels (Unreinforced Silicone Elastomers): The largest product form in the medical grade silicone market Silicone gel is increasingly being used in various medical applications which range from very soft gels for prosthetic and implant applications, to very sticky gels for topical and transdermal wound care applications. Silicone gel has proved to be very effective for scar treatment and cause 86% decrease in texture, 84% decrease in color, and 68% decrease in the height of scars. These are also used in other medical applications, such as skin coverings, comfort pads, and others. One of the latest advancements is the use of silicone gel to manufacture silicone gel sheets, which are used for the treatment of deep scars that need to be protected and covered.