Federal Council of Medicine stated that the resolution published by the Federal Council of Biology that allows the conduct of aesthetic procedures by biologists qualified in aesthetic biology is illegal
On May 7, a resolution published in the Federal Official Gazette triggered a significant controversy between the Federal Council of Biology and the . The resolution in question authorizes biologists, duly registered in the to perform invasive aesthetic procedures such as the application of botulinum toxin, ozon therapy and intradermotherapy. Until then, such procedures were the exclusive competence of the doctors, which generated an immediate reaction from the Federal Council of Medicine, which announced the intention to seek judicial measures to contest the decision.
The main argument of the Federal Council of Medicine is that, due to the invasive nature of these procedures, they must be performed exclusively by medical professionals. The Resolution of the Biology Council, however, establishes that biologists should use only products approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and follow strict standard procedures. Despite these requirements, the Medical Council remains firm in its opposition, claiming that biologists is not adequate and may compromise patient safety.
This impasse between professional councils raises important questions about the regulation and security of aesthetic procedures in Brazil. On the one hand, the Biology Council defends the expansion of biologists’ attributions, arguing that they have the necessary training to perform such procedures safely. On the other hand, the Medical Council seeks to preserve the exclusivity of doctors in performing invasive procedures, emphasizing the importance of complete medical education to ensure the safety of patients.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
