PRESIDENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
Activities of the Agorà Focus Groups
Spaces for discussion and scientific study dedicated to aesthetic medicine and its main areas of development.
Each group, coordinated by leading professionals, carries out targeted research and review activities, with the aim of producing guidelines, shared protocols, and scientific contributions useful to clinical practice and the growth of the medical community.
Among the most recent activities, the groups have initiated systematic bibliographic reviews on PubMed, selecting relevant articles and studies to build an updated and shared knowledge base. In parallel, work continues on the drafting of scientific articles and the development of practical and informative tools, such as informed consent forms specific to the various areas of application.
The synergistic work of the groups contributes to promoting a responsible aesthetic medicine, grounded in scientific evidence, good clinical practices, and attention to the legal aspects governing professional activity.
President Maurizio Cavallini's Introduction
Focus Group “Dermocosmesis”
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Belmontesi Magda
Members: Talerico Eleonora, Villa Francesca
The Dermocosmesis Focus Group is dedicated to the study of the interaction between functional cosmetology, cutaneous physiopathology, and aesthetic medicine, with the aim of developing evidence-based dermocosmetic protocols integrable into preventive, therapeutic, and peri-procedural clinical pathways. The group's activity is oriented toward the analysis of the biological mechanisms involved in barrier function, cutaneous inflammation, the microbiota, and tissue regeneration processes, promoting a scientifically validated approach to dermocosmetic prescription across different clinical conditions and age groups.
Magda Belmontesi
Vice-President Agorà
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Dermocosmetics Focus Group Coordinator
Highlighted group activities
Focus Group "Regenerative Medicine"
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Cavallini Maurizio
Members: Bianchi Silvia, Claysset Barbara, Chittano Congedo Emanuele, Lazzari Riccardo, Renga Monica, Sommariva Raffaella
The Regenerative Medicine Focus Group studies biological and bioengineering strategies for tissue regeneration and functional restoration in aesthetic medicine. The group's scientific activity focuses on analyzing the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in regenerative processes, including interactions between cells, the extracellular matrix, and molecular signaling, with particular attention to the clinical applications of needling, exosomes, biostimulation, and autologous therapies.
Maurizio Cavallini
President of Agorà
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Coordinator of the Regenerative Medicine Focus Group Head and Director of the Agora Complications Centre – Milan
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Marco Papagni
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Coordinator of the Complications Focus Group Coordinator of the Agora Complications Centre – Milan
Focus Group "Complications"
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Papagni Marco
Members: Belletti Stefania, Caboni Silvia, Cavallini Maurizio, Cordovana Andrea, Lazzari Riccardo
The Complications Focus Group conducts a systematic study of adverse reactions associated with aesthetic medicine treatments, with particular attention to epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects. The group promotes the implementation of preventive strategies, decision-making algorithms, and emergency management protocols based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence, with the aim of improving clinical safety standards, reducing procedural risk, and fostering a shared culture of complication management.
Highlighted group activities
Focus Group "Injectables for the Face"
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Piersini Patrizia
Members: De Dantis Andrea, Di Gregorio Carlo, Gritti Alessandro, Kefalas Nicola, Salti Giovanni, Sommariva Raffaella, Zazzaron Michela
The Facial Injectables Focus Group explores the anatomical, rheological, pharmacological, and technical aspects of the main injectable materials used in facial aesthetic treatments. The group promotes an evidence-based approach focused on anatomical safety, therapeutic personalization, and optimization of aesthetic and functional outcomes through critical analysis of the scientific literature, the development of shared protocols, and the definition of updated procedural standards.
Patrizia Piersini
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Focus Group Coordinator for Facial Injections
Highlighted group activities
Monica Renga
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Botulinum Toxin Focus Group Coordinator
Focus Group “Botulinum Toxin”
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Renga Monica
Members: Davide Balmativola, Antonio Currà, Alessandro Lozza, Marco Papagni, Patrizia Piersini
The Botulinum Toxin Focus Group is dedicated to the study of the aesthetic and functional applications of botulinum toxin, exploring its neurophysiological mechanisms, anatomical implications, and different injection strategies. The group's activity is aimed at defining personalized, evidence-based therapeutic protocols, with particular attention to the morphofunctional differences of the treated areas, the optimization of clinical outcomes, and procedural safety.
Highlighted group activities
Mario Mariotti
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Co-Director of the SMIEM School - Alberto Massirone
Biostimulation, Biorestructuring, and Peeling Focus Group Coordinator
Focus Group "Biostimulation, Biorestructuring, and Peeling"
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Mariotti Mario
Members: Belmontesi Magda, Chiaranda Ilaria, Curri Andrea, Di Simone Domenico, Tamburlin Nadia, Triulzi Marina
The Biostimulation, Biorestructuring, and Peeling Focus Group focuses its scientific activity on the study of dermal and hypodermic regeneration and remodeling processes induced by chemical and biostimulant treatments. The group explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in neocollagenesis, inflammatory modulation, and extracellular matrix restructuring, with the goal of developing reproducible, safe, and evidence-based clinical protocols for improving skin quality and tissue trophism.
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Focus Group “Lasers and Energy-Based Devices (EBD)”
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Lazzari Riccardo
Members: Berloco Lidia, Depalo Francesca Carmela, Papa Lucia, Scarcella Giuseppe, Talerico Eleonora (consultant) , Vitale Massimo
The Laser & Energy-Based Devices (EBD) Focus Group is dedicated to the advanced study of energy technologies applied to aesthetic medicine, analyzing their biophysical mechanisms of action, clinical indications, treatment parameters, and safety profiles. The group's scientific work is aimed at standardizing procedures, optimizing treatment protocols, and defining evidence-based clinical appropriateness criteria, with particular attention to customizing treatments based on skin type, skin physiopathology, and clinical outcomes.
Riccardo Lazzari
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Coordinator Focus Group Laser & Energy Based-Devices
Highlighted group activities
Focus Group "Therapies for the Body"
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Raffaella Sommariva
Members: Crabai Piero, Dell'Avanzato Roberto, Luni Massimo, Russo Paola Rosalba, Toschi Stefano, Triulzi Marina
The Body Therapies Focus Group explores therapeutic strategies and technological innovations aimed at body contouring, improving tissue quality, and improving the patient's overall well-being. The group's work promotes an integrated, evidence-based approach through the development of shared clinical protocols, validated assessment tools, and informed consent forms specific to the main body aesthetic medicine procedures.
Raffaella Sommariva
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Body Therapies Focus Group Coordinator
Highlighted group activities
Stefania Belletti
Member of the Agorà Scientific Committee
Ultrasound Focus Group Coordinator
Focus Group “Ultrasound”
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Stefania Belletti
Members: Barletta Marianna, Bevilacqua Emanuele, Carrella Maddalena, Ferla Lodigiani Alessandra, Flenda Federica, Gifuni Licia, Migliorini Giovanni, Norsa Alba, Zennaro Lorenzo
The Ultrasound Focus Group promotes the integration of high-frequency ultrasound into aesthetic medicine as a diagnostic, procedural, and monitoring tool. The group explores ultrasound applications in the anatomical assessment of tissue, planning injection treatments, and managing complications. The goal is to standardize the use of the technique and improve the precision, safety, and traceability of aesthetic procedures through shared, evidence-based protocols.
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Nadia Tamburlin
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Co-Director of the SMIEM School - Alberto Massirone
Anti-Aging Medicine Focus Group Coordinator
Focus Group "Anti-Aging Medicine" - Interdisciplinary Group
Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Tamburlin Nadia
Members: Silvia Bianchi, Chiara Borromeo, Sibilla Focchi, Nicola Grandi, Mariotti Mario, Monica Minci, Alessandra Sarti
The Anti-Aging Medicine Focus Group is dedicated to studying the biological mechanisms of aging and systemic and regenerative therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating cellular aging. The group's activities focus specifically on mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, cellular senescence, and metabolic pathways implicated in longevity processes, with the goal of evaluating the clinical potential of molecules, nutraceuticals, and innovative protocols applicable to aesthetic and regenerative medicine.
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Focus Group "Restorative Aesthetic Medicine" Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Papagni Marco
Members: Baldessin Monica, Cordovana Andrea, Lazzari Riccardo, Redaelli Carolina, Renga Monica, Tamburlin Nadia
The Restorative Aesthetic Medicine Focus Group explores the role of aesthetic medicine in the morphofunctional and psychological recovery of patients affected by physical sequelae secondary to pathologies, oncological treatments, trauma, or surgical procedures. The group promotes a multidisciplinary approach oriented toward quality of life, narrative medicine, and patient-centered care, with particular attention to the definition of standardized clinical protocols, validated assessment tools, and integrated therapeutic pathways based on the most recent scientific evidence.
Marco Papagni
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Restorative Medicine Focus Group Coordinator
Coordinator of the Agorà Complications Center
Highlighted group activities
Focus Group "Restorative Aesthetic Medicine" Agorà, Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
Coordinator: Andrea Cordovana
Members: Alessia Alati, Cesare Brandi, Valentina Degnoni, Maria Gabriella Di Russo, Marianno Franzini (consultant) , Margherita Lisciandrano, Mariotti Mario, Claudia Mazzarella, Guido Saccol, Gianpiero Schirò, Nadia Tamburlin, Marina Triulzi
The Medical Gases Focus Group explores the use of medical gases in aesthetic medicine, with a particular focus on carboxytherapy and its applications in the treatment of microcirculatory disorders, skin laxity, and localized adiposity. The group aims to analyze the pathophysiological and biochemical mechanisms related to the therapeutic use of medical carbon dioxide, promoting standardized clinical protocols, therapeutic appropriateness criteria, and operational models based on up-to-date scientific evidence.
Andrea Cordovana
Member of the Agora Executive Committee
Medical Gas Focus Group Coordinator
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