Gestão de clínicas de estética na biomedicina: desafios e responsabilidades do biomédico

Abstract

The expansion of Aesthetic Biomedicine in Brazil has broadened the role of biomedical professionals in aesthetic clinics, making it essential to understand the legal regulations and management principles that govern the operation of these healthcare facilities. In this context, administrative organization, technical responsibility, and compliance with current legislation are fundamental factors in ensuring safe, ethical, and high-quality services. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the main laws, regulations, and resolutions governing the practice of biomedical professionals in the field of aesthetics, to understand the administrative and managerial aspects required for the ethical and efficient operation of aesthetic clinics, and to analyze the role of biomedical professionals in the technical and operational management of these services, considering their legal responsibilities. This study consists of a narrative literature review conducted using the following databases: Google Scholar, CAPES Journal Portal, LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, Virtual Health Library (VHL), PubMed/MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library, in addition to official documents, including resolutions issued by the Federal Council of Biomedicine, the Regional Councils of Biomedicine, and regulations established by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). The search strategy included the descriptors health management, clinical management, aesthetic clinics, beauty industry, health legislation, and Biomedicine, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, combined using the Boolean operators AND and OR. The reviewed literature demonstrates that efficient management of aesthetic clinics extends beyond administrative activities, encompassing compliance with professional and health regulations, the effective performance of the technical manager, the standardization of clinical protocols, the implementation of biosafety practices, and proper documentation management, all of which contribute to patient safety and the quality of healthcare services. It is concluded that integrating management, legislation, and professional qualification is essential for the ethical and lawful practice of biomedical professionals in the field of aesthetics, highlighting the need for continuous professional development and the strengthening of a culture of regulatory compliance within aesthetic clinics. Keywords: Aesthetic Biomedicine; Health Management; Aesthetic Clinics; Health Legislation; Technical Responsibility.