Archive post. This post reflects the legal position at the time of publication. For current information, see the linked topic pages.
On 31 July 2025 (I ZR 170/24), the BGH held that a non-surgical nose correction with hyaluronic acid is a surgical procedure within Section 11(1) no. 1 HWG, so before/after images may not be used in public advertising.
Current: Pharmaceutical advertising

