Three Women Infected with HIV Following Unsanitary ‘Vampire Facials’
Unregulated cosmetic practices can pose an alarming health risk to consumers, as highlighted by a recent incident involving three women contracting HIV following a "Vampire Facial" procedure at an unlicensed spa.
"Vampire Facial" refers to a popular cosmetic procedure also known as platelet-rich plasma micro needling. During this procedure, the patient's blood is drawn and spun to separate plasma from blood cells. The plasma, rich in platelets, is then injected back into the patient's face using microneedles. Despite claims of skin rejuvenation, there is scant scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of such procedures.
The incident began to unravel when a woman in her 40s received a positive result on a rapid HIV test during a trip abroad in summer 2018. Although she exhibit...