Three Women Contract HIV from Vampire Facials at Unlicensed Spa

The cases mark the first documented instances of HIV transmission through cosmetic needle procedures.

Three women were infected with HIV after receiving 'vampire facial' treatments at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico.
The CDC investigation revealed that the spa reused disposable equipment and lacked proper infection control measures.
Health experts warn of the risks associated with unregulated cosmetic procedures and emphasize the importance of using licensed, compliant facilities.
Vampire facials involve drawing blood, processing it to enhance platelets, and reinjecting it to rejuvenate skin.
Authorities have shut down the spa, and the owner has been prosecuted for practicing medicine without a license.