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Italy’s demand is broadening and getting younger. Italian aesthetic medicine is seeing strong momentum as Gen Z and Gen Alpha move from “repair” to prejuvenation, with an expected CAGR of 15,4% by 2040. Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers are the most common non-surgical procedures, whereas breast augmentation represents the most performed surgical procedure.
Market Size of AM in Italy and 2040 Outlook
The Italian Aesthetic Medicine market is expected to double, growing from USD 3,2 million in 2030 to USD 7,3 million in 2040.
Hyaluronic Acid fillers serve as a leading indicator of demand in Italy, as the country is structurally integrated into Europe’s broader HA ecosystem, spanning established brands, physician training networks, and compliance with EU MDR requirements.
Injectables lead the non‑surgical mix
According to International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Italy recorded 891,172 non-surgical procedures in 2024, accounting for 64.9% of all aesthetic procedures performed in the country.
Amongst these non-surgical procedures, the most common were HA fillers and botulinum toxin injections, firmly position injectables and aesthetic dermatology at the centre of patient demands. HA fillers popularity places Italy in the 2nd place worldwide for the practice of this treatment.
Figure 1. Most Common AM Procedures in Italy
Specialized Clinics Dominate the Non-Surgical Landscape
Specialty and dermatology clinics dominate Italy’s non-surgical aesthetics market, accounting for around 76% procedures. Their growth is driven by an aging population and increasing adoption of non-invasive dermal fillers across broader age groups. Hospitals and general clinics represent the second-largest segment, with about 18% of procedures. Their growth is also fuelled by rising demand for minimally invasive hyaluronic acid (HA)based treatments and wider acceptance of non-surgical aesthetic procedures.
Aesthetic Medicine Growth Drivers in Italy
The Italian aesthetic medicine market is currently experiencing a period of substantial, above-average growth, fuelled by a sophisticated consumer base and a shift toward long-term skin health. At the heart of this expansion is a strong injectables culture, where HA fillers function as both the initial entry point for new patients and a primary driver of long-term loyalty.
Several key factors are currently converging to make Italy a premier landscape for aesthetic medicine:
- The Rise of Prejuvenation: A younger demographic is increasingly opting for preventative treatments. By focusing on skin quality boosters and early-intervention fillers, clinics are successfully expanding the lifetime value (LTV) per patient, shifting from “correcting” aging to “maintaining” youth.
- Procedure stickiness: Unlike one-off surgical procedures, non-surgical treatments require regular maintenance. This creates a cycle of recurring revenue and high patient retention as individuals adhere to strict, ongoing aesthetic regimens.
- Safety and standards: Italy’s professional landscape is uniquely strengthened by organizations like the Società Italiana di Medicina Estetica (SIME), which elevate standards, thus reinforcing trust and premium positioning.
Figure 2. Italian Aesthetic Medicine Market Growth (2030 – 2040)
How CPC can help
With Italy’s growing demand and the continued expansion of the European hyaluronic acid (HA) market, we anticipate sustained growth through 2040 and beyond. CPC supports clients in both commercial and regulatory matters in Italy, combining strong local expertise with international capabilities to enable compliant market entry and long-term, scalable growth.
Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group (CPC) has over 20 years of experience in supporting Pharma, OTC, Medical Devices, Phyto, and Aesthetic Medicine companies. Having established own offices & local hubs across Latin America, Europe, Asia, the US/Canada, the Middle East, and the CEE/CIS regions is another advantage of CPC. With this local network and expertise gained from 300+ international projects and a team of 25 experts we offer our clients:
- Business Development, M&A, and Due Diligence
- Market Entry & Expansion: Systematic product and country analysis, market reports
- Strategic Partnering: Identifying local partners, acquisitions, or setting up own offices
- Regulatory & Registration: for drugs, MD, Derma, Aesthetic Medicine, etc.
- Market Authorization & Compliance: Holding MAs, conducting pharmacovigilance
- Quality & Certification: GMP certification, pre-GMP audits
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