Safety remains the decisive criterion: from product traceability to the management of complications, right through to the responsible use of dermal fillers and botulinum toxins. In this regard, the key new provision in the Ministry of Health’s circular of 11 May 2026 reiterates that injectable fillers are medical devices and that their use constitutes a genuine medical procedure. They cannot therefore be regarded as mere cosmetic products nor be intended for self-administration. Pharmacies, parapharmacies and online retailers will be required to verify that the purchaser is a qualified healthcare professional, thereby limiting indiscriminate sales. The measure stems from reports of DIY purchases and treatments carried out by unauthorised individuals.
Hyaluronic acid: from radiance to bespoke volume
Fillers are increasingly in demand, with hyaluronic acid remaining the leading treatment for restoring volume and a fresh, youthful appearance, as well as improving skin quality. babyGLOW™, the new treatment protocol from Teoxane, is designed to meet this need by restoring radiance and a fresh, youthful appearance in a natural and gradual way. The new protocol, based on free hyaluronic acid combined with a dermo-complex containing amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, is designed to enhance radiance. Seventy BG has launched Regenyal IDEA Lips and Regenyal IDEA Super Lips, two complementary fillers designed to personalise lip treatments. IDEA Lips offers a subtle and gradual result, improving hydration and definition. IDEA Super Lips, which is more cross-linked and structured, allows for greater volume, projection and eversion, making it suitable for correcting even the most noticeable asymmetries.
Increasingly specialised devices
Aesthetic medicine is increasingly turning to technologies capable of delivering targeted, gradual and personalised treatments, ranging from skin firming and tissue remodelling to women’s intimate wellbeing. Radiofrequency, laser and combined protocols now aim to stimulate the body’s natural regenerative processes, improving the skin’s firmness, elasticity and quality without the need for surgery. Thermage FLX by Solta Medical uses monopolar radiofrequency to act deep within the dermis, stimulating new collagen and progressively improving skin firmness and quality. The treatment is suitable for both the face and the body, particularly for areas such as the abdomen, inner thighs, arms and buttocks, which are often affected by sagging due to age, weight fluctuations or hormonal changes. The technology enables controlled and personalised energy delivery in a single session, with no downtime and gradual results. Harmony BioBoost, developed by the Alma Lasers platform, is a personalised skin biostimulation treatment that combines various technologies from the Alma Harmony platform, including Q-switched lasers, fractional ablative and non-ablative lasers, IPL and green diode lasers. The aim is to stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin, improving the skin’s firmness, radiance and elasticity. For women’s wellbeing, the Italian company Eufoton has introduced Ladylift, a non-ablative vaginal laser therapy designed to alleviate the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome, which include: vaginal dryness, burning, itching, irritation and pain during sexual intercourse. ENDOLIFT and ENDOLIFTX, medical lasers that deliver surgical-grade results, have proven their effectiveness; these treatments are performed using the Eufoton LASEmaR 1500 (certified and approved by the US FDA for laser-assisted liposuction). There are numerous applications: remodelling of the deep and superficial layers of the skin, stimulation of collagen production and reduction of excess fat in various areas of the face and body. The Italian Society of Carboxytherapy has presented a combined protocol for facial photorejuvenation based on three methods: non-ablative fractional laser at 1470 nm, exosomes and carboxytherapy. The aim is to stimulate the extracellular matrix, support fibroblast activity and improve the skin’s quality and elasticity. The 1470 nm laser stimulates collagen production and skin firming, whilst exosomes promote cell regeneration and carboxytherapy improves microcirculation and skin oxygenation. For stretch marks. Biodermogenesis remains the gold standard treatment, but the method is also recommended for skin rejuvenation. It is a regenerative medicine treatment that regenerates cells, tissues and organs and restores their normal functions without causing any harm to the patient.
