Greece medical associations investigate illegal aesthetic procedures

Medical associations in Greece are investigating multiple complaints regarding illegal medical procedures being performed in unlicensed aesthetic centers. In Ioannina, the Medical Association is examining allegations involving a doctor traveling from Athens to perform procedures in a facility without proper local registration or notification. The investigation includes reviewing video footage and social media posts documenting the activities.

Broader concerns have been raised regarding non-medical personnel performing invasive treatments, such as Botox and hyaluronic acid injections, in settings like salons or physiotherapy clinics. The Medical Association of Athens has issued guidance to citizens on how to report malpractice to various state authorities, including the National Transparency Authority and the Hellenic Police.

While medical associations can oversee licensed doctors, they face jurisdictional challenges when unauthorized individuals perform medical acts in non-medical spaces, which poses significant public health risks.