Filenews 11 July 2025 - by Marilena Panagi
Dynamic intervention by the Cyprus Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Cyprus Dermatological Society, which emphasize in their announcements that the administration of injectable pharmaceutical products, such as Botox, Dysport and hyaluronic acid fillers, is a purely medical act and must be carried out exclusively by specially trained doctors in approved medical facilities.
The announcement of the two scientific societies comes just a few days after the recommendations and warnings of the Pharmaceutical Services which announced the release of unapproved and unlicensed injectable formulations, which are even administered by unqualified people in beauty salons and other places.
The two scientific societies point to the growing concern about the illegal use of such preparations in unlicensed places and by non-doctors, which poses serious risks to public health.
The main problems that emerge are:
- Use of pharmaceutical products of unknown origin, which have been bypassed from the legal supply chain.
- Lack of verification of the authenticity and traceability of substances.
- Risk of infections, allergic reactions, and irreversible damage.
- Inability to properly manage and treat complications by non-specialists.
These medicinal products have clear medical indications and contraindications, while their use requires clinical judgment and medical documentation.
The Cyprus Society of Dermatology and the Cyprus Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery emphasize that:
- Injectable drugs must be sourced exclusively through the legal pharmaceutical chain from approved pharmacies.
- They should only be administered by doctors with appropriate training and ethical responsibility.
- The application should be carried out in licensed medical facilities with the possibility of immediate treatment of any complications.
They call on the public to demand full transparency and documentation before undergoing such treatments, putting their safety and health first. At the same time, they point out to doctors the need for strict adherence to the legal supply chain and medical ethical principles.
Finally, they appeal to the state to immediately proceed to strengthen and broaden the legislative framework, covering related practices such as the use of laser technologies, and to strengthen the supervisory control mechanisms for the protection of public health.
