The market for botulinum toxin-A drugs, which currently includes  Botox and Dysport in the U.S., is estimated to grow to $543 million by 2017, and the aesthetic laser and light therapy markets for skin resurfacing, hair removal, and laser lipolysis are expected to be the fastest growing cosmetic procedure markets.

The report was done by iData Research, which specializes in medical device and pharmaceutical market research. Dr. Kamran Zamanian, CEO of iData, commented, “Allergan has had a monopoly on botulinum toxin A drugs since 2002 [with Botox], but now faces competition from Dysport by Medicis as well as other new competitors expected to enter the market. Allergan and Medicis have been fierce rivals, as their Juvederm and Restylane facial dermal fillers compete in the lucrative dermal filler market.”

The report also speculated that competition will intensify with the expected entry into the market of another botulinum toxin—PurTox by Mentor. According to Mentor, PurTox is in Phase III clinical trials in the U.S.

The use of botulinum toxins is also expected to increase due to a growing number of therapeutic treatments that go beyond filling wrinkles; for example, the FDA is currently evaluating Botox as a treatment for severe migraines.

At present, the U.S. market for injectables is valued at almost $860 million, according to the report, which is titled “Markets for Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Aesthetics and Medical Laser Devices 2011.” The three-report series includes data, analyses and competitor profiles for botulinum toxins, dermal fillers, breast augmentation implants, liposuction aspirators, laser/light devices, and microdermabrasion.

So what are these magic 5 tips to “fight” aging and maintain your good looks?  Along with the practical advice – lift weights, tame your facial hair, gray hair, and lack of hair – Details (with help of a dermatologist) is encouraging their readers to save their skin by doing the following:

• In the morning, rub on both a moisturizer with SPF to protect against sun damage and a cream with vitamin C to help rebuild collagen and plump up your skin.
• At night, put on an anti-oxidant cream
• Get a gentle 20 percent glycolic-acid peel at the dermatologist’s office every couple of months.
• Get “Botoxed” and restore volume to the face with dermal fillers.