Cosmetic Nightmare: CDC Reports First HIV Cases from “Vampire Facials” Using Needles
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Three women in New Mexico were diagnosed with HIV after receiving “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed medical spa, marking the first known cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure involving needles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the clinic in question apparently reused disposable equipment meant for one-time use, leading to the transmission of the virus. The investigation into the clinic spanned from …