Dermatologist leader criticizes government proposal

Dr. Pierre Hamann, president of the Union nationale des équipes de soins spécialisés en dermatologie et vénéréologie (Uness-DV), criticized a government proposal to restrict the amount of time doctors can spend on aesthetic procedures. He called the plan "demagogic" and "liberticidal," suggesting it unfairly limits professional freedom.

Dermatologists accused of misleading public

Hamann, speaking to Le Quotidien this Thursday, claimed the government is misleading the public by suggesting that dermatologists perform too much aesthetic work. He argued that the portrayal of their practice is inaccurate and harmful to the profession.

Proposed decree limits aesthetic work

A government decree proposal would limit all doctors' aesthetic activities to no more than 30 percent of their working time. This would apply broadly, without acknowledging that dermatologists are specifically trained to perform certain procedures that fall within their expertise.

Dermatology groups highlight staffing issues

The representative organizations of dermatology denounced the policy, arguing that it ignores the existing shortage of dermatologists in France. They believe the proposal fails to account for the critical need for these specialists in both medical and aesthetic care.