Overview

• 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.