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Unlocking the Plastic Surgery Market: Understanding Plastic Surgeons' Behaviors, Attitudes and Perceptions

Published by: Valid Results Incorporated

Published: Nov. 30, 2006 - 183 Pages


Table of Contents



Introduction & Report Overview

Recommendations

A Snapshot of Plastic Surgeons Practices, Procedures, Trends and Sites of Care

Plastic Surgery -The Customer Connection - How to Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sales Calls, Marketing and Professional Education

Plastic Surgery - Customer Value Drivers - Understanding the Value Drivers that Determine Product Preferences

The Plastic Surgery Opportunity Index - Capitalizing on Market Gaps

Plastic Surgery - Brand Loyalty: Improving your Competitive Position

Executive Summary

Key Findings

A Snapshot of Plastic Surgeons Practices, Procedures, Trends and Sites of Care

Plastic Surgery - The Customer Connection - How to Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sales Calls, Marketing and Professional Education

Plastic Surgery - Customer Value Drivers - Understanding the Value Drivers that Determine Product Preferences

The Plastic Surgery Opportunity Index - Capitalizing on Market Gaps

Plastic Surgery - Brand Loyalty: Improving your Competitive Position

Suggested Analysis

A Snapshot of Plastic Surgeons Practices, Procedures, Trends and Sites of Care

Plastic Surgery - The Customer Connection - How to Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sales Calls, Marketing and Professional Education

Plastic Surgery - Customer Value Drivers - Understanding the Value Drivers that Determine Product Preferences

The Plastic Surgery Opportunity Index - Capitalizing on Market Gaps

Plastic Surgery - Brand Loyalty: Improving your Competitive Position

About Valid Results, Inc.




TABLE OF CONTENTS - A SNAPSHOT OF PLASTIC SURGEONS PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, TRENDS AND SITES OF CARE

Introduction & Report Overview

Abstract

Measurement Objectives

Sample Design & Distribution

Measurement & Data Collection Design

How to read this report

Executive Summary & Key Findings

Detailed Findings

I. Plastic Surgeon Demographics

a. Plastic Surgeon Years in practice

b. Plastic Surgeon Sites of care (where do they perform their procedures)

i. Primary hospitals

ii. Surgery centers

iii. Private offices

c. Plastic Surgeon gender

II. Plastic Surgeons Procedures

a. Plastic Surgeons procedures performed by category

i. Reconstructive

ii. Cosmetic non-invasive

iii. Cosmetic minimally invasive

iv. Cosmetic surgical invasive

v. Other

b. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic surgical procedures performed by type

i. Rhinoplasty

ii. Liposuction

iii. Blepharoplasty

iv. Breast augmentation

v. Rhytidectomy

vi. Abdominoplasty

vii. Brow lift

c. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic surgical procedures performed at various sites of care

i. Hospital

ii. Ambulatory / Surgery center

iii. Private office

d. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic surgical procedural trends 23

i. Increase from past year

ii. Decrease from past year

iii. No change from past year

e. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic non-surgical treatments by type

i. Botox Injections

ii. Chemical Peels

iii. Microdermabrasion

iv. Laser Hair Removal

v. Sclerotherapy

vi. Soft Tissue Filler

f. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic non-surgical treatments performed at various sites of care

i. Hospital

ii. Ambulatory / Surgery center

iii. Private office

g. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic non-surgical treatment trends

i. Increase from past year

ii. Decrease from past year

iii. No change from past year

III. The Cosmetic Patient Profile

a. Plastic Surgeons patients seen by procedural type

i. Overall / Typical month

ii. Cosmetic

b. Plastic Surgeons cosmetic patients conversion trends

i. Consultation

ii. Cosmetic Procedural Outcomes

c. Repeat patients treated by surgeon personally vs. another surgeon

d. Patient age

e. Patient gender

f. Patient ethnicity

Conclusions

Recommendations

Suggested Analysis

About the Author / Valid Results

Table of Figures

Figure A-1 Geographical Spread of respondents

Table 1-1 Number of Years in Practice

Figure 1-1 Years in Practice Pie chart (Quartile %)

Figure 1-2 Years in Practice Histogram

Table 1-2 Sites of Care

Table 1-3 Operating Suites

Table 1-4 Other Plastic Surgeons

Figure 1-3 Sites of Care Demographic

Table 1-5 Male vs. Female Surgeon Respondents

Figure 1-4 Surgeon Respondent Gender Pie Chart

Table 2-1 Specific Procedures Performed Per Month

Figure 2-1 Number of Specific Procedures Performed Per Month

Table 2-2 Specific Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Performed Per Month

Figure 2-2 Specific Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Performed Per Month

Table 2-3 Specific Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Performed at Various Sites of Care

Figure 2-3 Percentage of Specific Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Performed at Various Sites of Care

Table 2-4 Changes to the Number of Cosmetic Surgical Procedures Over The Past Year

Figure 2-4 Net Percentage of Surgeons Reporting an Increase in the Number of Featured Procedures

Table 2-5 Specific Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures Performed Per Month

Figure 2-5 Number of Specific Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures Performed Per Month

Table 2-6 Specific Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures Performed at Various Sites of Care

Figure 2-6 Percent of Specific Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures Performed at Various Sites of Care

Table 2-7 Changes to the Number of Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures Over the Past Year

Figure 2-7 Net Percent of Surgeons Reporting an Increase in the Number of Featured Procedures per Year..

Table 3-1 Cosmetic Patients Seen and Not Treated

Figure 3-1 Cosmetic vs. Reconstruction Patients and Consultation Only vs. Therapy Received

Table 3-2 Changes in the Number of Patients Electing Cosmetic Treatments Following Consultation

Figure 3-2 Percent of Surgeons Who Experience Changes in the Number of Patients Electing Cosmetic Treatments Following Consultation

Table 3-3 Repeat Patients Treated by Surgeons Personally vs. another Surgeon

Figure 3-3 Percentage of Repeat Patients Treated by Surgeons Personally vs. another surgeon

Table 3-4 Cosmetic Patients per Age Category

Figure 3-4 Percentage of Cosmetic Patients per age Category

Table 3-5 Cosmetic Patients Gender

Figure 3-5 Percentage of Female vs. Male Cosmetic Patient

Table 3-6 Cosmetic Patients Race

Figure 3-6 Percentage of Cosmetic Patients per Race Category




TABLE OF CONTENTS - PLASTIC SURGERY - PLASTIC SURGERY - THE CUSTOMER CONNECTION - HOW TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SALES CALLS, MARKETING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - HOW TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SALES CALLS, MARKETING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Introduction & Report Overview

Abstract

Measurement Objectives

Sample Design & Distribution Measurement & Data Collection Design

How to read this report

Executive Summary & Key Findings

Detailed Findings

IV. Medical Sales Representatives seen by Plastic Surgeons

a. # of times sales reps are seen in a typical month (for any company)

b. Frequency of specific sales rep visits for each of the listed companies

i. Allergan

ii. Bard / Davol

iii. BioForm

iv. Byron Medical

v. Candela

vi. Ethicon

vii. Implantech

viii. Inamed

ix. Integra

x. Medicis

xi. Mentor

xii. Spectrum

xiii. Thermage

xiv. Tyco

c. Quality of information presented in sales rep meetings for specific companies

(New and Valuable)

(New, Not Valuable)

(Not New, Valuable)

(Neither New nor Valuable)

i. Allergan

ii. Bard / Davol

iii. BioForm

iv. Byron Medical

v. Candela

vi. Ethicon

vii. Implantech

viii. Inamed

ix. Integra

x. Medicis

xi. Mentor

xii. Spectrum

xiii. Thermage

xiv. Tyco

d. How often do plastic surgeons prefer to be seen by sales reps

i. Weekly

ii. 2 Times per Month

iii. Monthly

iv. 3-4 Times per Year

v. 1 Time per Year or Less

vi. Never

vii. Only When I Request

viii. Only When They Have New Products or Information to Share

V. Professional Medical Education for Plastic Surgeons

a. How many professional education events do plastic surgeons attend annually

b. How often do plastic surgeons attend events by the following companies

i. Allergan

Abstract

Plastic surgery is currently undergoing a dynamic transition. Surgeons are moving their practices away from reconstructive procedures and increasing their cosmetic cases. Increasing insurance difficulties for reconstructive procedures, coupled with technological advancements and cultural acceptance of cosmetic procedures, are driving this change.

There are currently a number of leading companies that dominate the various product categories within plastic surgery. In addition to being used by a majority of surgeons, these companies also have the highest satisfaction, highest loyalty and clearly defined positions within plastic surgery.

A Snapshot of Plastic Surgeons’ Practices, Procedures, Trends and Sites of Care

The results feature a summary of surgeons’ self-reported procedures by category (non-invasive, minimally invasive, invasive, cosmetic, and reconstructive) and site of care. Also included is a summary of patient characteristics and trends in converting consultations into procedures.

The results indicate plastic surgery is changing as new cosmetic minimally invasive procedures become more popular. Surgeons are migrating away from traditional treatments and sites of care, to take advantage of the new treatments and the increasing popularity and acceptance of cosmetic treatments. Insurance issues are driving surgeons away from reconstructive procedures and segments are beginning to evolve based on the type of procedures a surgeon performs. There are significant growth opportunities for both surgeons and manufacturers of plastic surgery products.

The information has applicability to marketing, sales, advertising, training, professional education, forecasting and other business functions.

Plastic Surgery - The Customer Connection - How to Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sales Calls, Marketing and Professional Education


The results feature a summary of surgeons’ experience with, and perceptions of, sales reps and professional education. A multivariate derived metric provides for a relative comparison and positioning of the featured companies. Also included is a summary of advertising and training preferences, as well as an overview of attitudes regarding product adoption.

The results of the data analysis reveal the frequency and value of sales representatives’ visits vary across the featured companies. Some company reps are seen multiple times in a year and others may only be seen once a year, if at all. The perceived value of sales reps visits also varies across the featured companies. Participation in company sponsored education events is popular and while the value of these events varies, overall, they could all be improved. The analysis also indicates the plastic surgeon population may be effectively segmented based on their preferred methods for learning about new products as, well as their preferences for learning new techniques or methods.

The information has applicability to marketing, sales, professional education, communications, advertising, as well as other business functions.

Plastic Surgery - Customer Value Drivers - Understanding the Value Drivers that Determine Surgeons’ Product Preferences


The results feature a summary of surgeons' perceptions regarding the relative influence of various considerations in determining preferences. A conjoint analysis provides the relative importance, as well as the magnitude of influence for featured factors. Also included are the surgeons' perceptions of the considerations most important in determining patient satisfaction with treatments. The results identify the considerations most influential in influencing surgeons’ preferences, as well as the determinants of patient satisfaction. Through the use of factor analysis, 5 latent factors underlying surgeons’ preferences are identified and defined. The factors include: treatment efficacy, marketing, ease of use, short term satisfaction and physical/economic pain. The final results provide a means for quantifying the relative influence of considerations shaping surgeons’ preferences and are validated through the use of various analyses.

The information has applicability to marketing, product development, research & development, communications, advertising, sales, mergers & acquisitions, and other business functions.

The Plastic Surgery Opportunity Index: Capitalizing on Market Gaps


The results feature a summary of surgeons’ perceptions regarding the importance of specific features in evaluating manufacturers, as well as the relative performance of featured manufacturers. The analysis includes a multivariate metric to compare the relative positioning of competing manufacturers. Also included is a positioning of competitive manufacturers based on the perceived strength of association with listed qualities.

The information has applicability to marketing, advertising, sales, communications, product launches, forecasting, and strategic planning, as well as other business functions.

Plastic Surgery - Brand Loyalty - Improving your Competitive Position


The results feature a summary of surgeons’ product use and loyalty. Included is a multivariate derived metric estimating the relative value of brands in comparison to competitive products? In addition to the loyalty measure, the report also features a satisfaction measure for each of the featured products.

The results of the data analysis reveal a clear and strong relationship between product use, loyalty and satisfaction. As might be expected, the products used most frequently have the highest satisfaction and loyalty ratings. The relative positioning of products, based on loyalty and satisfaction, identifies the leading companies within various product categories. Qualitative commentary provides strategic direction for companies to increase loyalty among their customers.

The information has applicability to marketing, advertising, sales, communications, product launches, product development, and strategic planning, as well as other business functions.



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