Vampire Facial HIV Cases Linked to Unlicensed New Mexico Spa
Three women diagnosed with HIV after receiving “vampire facial” treatments at an unlicensed medical spa in New Mexico have become the first documented cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure involving needles, according to federal health officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed in a recent Morbidity and Mortality Report that an investigation spanning from 2018 to 2023 uncovered evidence suggesting the clinic in question had been reusing disposable equipment meant for single use.
Key Points:
- Three women contracted HIV after undergoing “vampire facial” treatments at an unlicensed New Mexico spa.
- This marks the first known cases of HIV transmission through a cosmetic procedure involving needles.
- An investigation by the CDC revealed improper reuse of disposable equipment at the clinic between 2018 and 2023.