Brazil's CFM Bans PMMA Fillers, Allows HIV Lipodystrophy Exception

Brazil's Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) has banned the use of PMMA-based injectable fillers for aesthetic and reparative purposes nationwide, citing safety concerns. The ban includes a narrow exception for HIV-related lipodystrophy treatment in accredited SUS high-complexity units. This regulatory shift may impact the medical aesthetics market and patient access, though enforcement and market reaction remain to be seen.