23/05/2026
Fellow dermatologists — let's talk about the CDSCO notice on injectables calmly 👇🏻
The headline reads like a crackdown. Read properly, it's something we should welcome.
What it says: a cosmetic is topical by legal definition - rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed.
Anything injected must instead be a drug or a medical device, with the approvals to match.
That's it.
Why it's actually good news for us:
✅It changes nothing for properly approved toxin and licensed fillers - what we already use.
✅It echoes our training: what goes under the
skin must be approved for under the skin.
✅It targets the grey market - cosmetic-grade cocktails and unapproved "boosters" injected by those who never learned the difference.
It raises the floor on patient safety and sharpens the line between evidence-based dermatology and the medi-spa free-for-all.
The professional move isn't panic - it's a shelf audit. Every injectable you stock should be an approved
drug or an approved, licensed device. Read the label.
Have you reviewed your shelf yet? Let's discuss
👇🏻Comment AUDIT to get a detailed checklist on the variety of boosters and the regulations.
