A Mexican spa is in hot water because their unsafe beauty standards have resulted in people being at risk of infection. We take a look at other risky cosmetic procedures. Society has a lot to answer for in terms of promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
Popular culture and beauty trends see a lot of us eager for our faces to look younger and our bodies to look trimmer and more toned - quick to jump on the latest miracle cure.
And while I think there are some great treatments out there (and safe may I add), the problem with trends is that often many people don’t do enough research on the treatments offered or ensure that the professionals offering the treatment adhere to the proper health standards.
ust recently a spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico has come under fire for putting people at risk for infection that includes but isn’t limited to HIV.
According to The Cut, The New Mexico Department of Health has advised people who’ve attended the VIP spa, particularly those who’ve had a vampire facial, to get free screenings for HIV, and Hepatitis B and C after it emerged that a customer developed an infection. The Department of Health conducted an inspection which determined that the spa was practicing in a manner that put customers at risk. The spa has subsequently closed down.
Vampire facials are nothing new – in fact, Kim Kardashian was one of the very first people to try and share the treatment. But over the years there’s been a lot of debate around it – some swear by it, while others are sceptical about whether it actually produces rejuvenating results. The treatment, as you can guess, involves using your own blood. Blood is withdrawn, and plasma is extracted from it. The plasma is said to contain rich nutrients needed to rejuvenate the skin, CNN reports.
It’s not a pretty procedure, and experts advise that if you do opt for this, to make sure that you actually see the beauticians opening new syringes and that conditions in the facilities are spotless.
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