Hugel participated in an international academic conference to showcase the global competitiveness of its botulinum toxin products.
According to Hugel, the company took part in the AMWC Korea event held from June 19-20 at the Grand InterContinental Parnas in Gangnam, Seoul. The inaugural event attracted approximately 2,000 medical professionals and industry representatives from both domestic and international backgrounds.
During the event, Hugel operated an exhibition booth, academic programs, educational sessions, and networking events, focusing particularly on expanding connections with global medical professionals around its botulinum toxin product, Retibo.
At the official luncheon symposium, experiences and clinical applications of Retibo treatments were shared. Speakers included Kim Se-jin, director of Lien Plastic Surgery, Jang Hyo-seung, director of Pierbom Clinic, and Dr. Sunil Chilukuri, founder of Refresh Dermatology in Houston, Texas.
Additionally, Hugel hosted the educational program 'L.E.A.D with AMWC KOREA' and the global networking event 'Hugel Lead Night.' About 140 attendees, including representatives from major firms in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and European partners, discussed regional market trends.
Hugel was awarded the 'Best Injectable for Skin Anti-Aging' category during the event, with the award presented to Carrie Strom, Hugel's Global CEO.
Carrie Strom stated, "We will continue to expand collaboration with global medical professionals and partners while strengthening our trust-based relationships."
Meanwhile, industry sources indicate that the medical aesthetics sector is emerging as a new growth driver in the global healthcare market. The domestic medical aesthetics market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 17% until 2031.
According to market research firm Research, the medical aesthetics market size, which was 716 billion won in 2018, is expected to rise to 3.2 trillion won by 2024 and reach 11.5 trillion won by 2031.
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