
‘Vampire facials’ salon owner charged after clients contract HIV
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A former owner of a salon in New Mexico has been indicted on 24 felonies, including fraud and practicing medicine without a license, according to reports, after authorities discovered at least two patrons contracted HIV after getting a "vampire facial."
"Individuals who jeopardize the health and safety of New Mexican families must be held accountable," Attorney General Hector Balderas said in a statement. "We look forward to presenting this case at trial." A "vampire facial" is a cosmetic procedure that involves Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy: drawing a patient’s blood, spinning it in a centrifuge and then injecting small amounts under the skin using multiple, small needles; blood also is applied topically on the skin.More Related News