Title: Vampire Facial Spa Linked to HIV Transmission: Former Clients Urged to Get Tested
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[Location] – The popular trend of vampire facials has taken a dark turn as health officials in New Mexico have discovered a direct link between the spa treatment and HIV transmission. In 2018, an amateur practitioner was first linked to HIV transmission, and now, another former client of the same spa has tested positive for the virus.
Vampire facials, which involve drawing a client’s own blood and injecting it back into their face, have gained popularity among celebrities as a test of our willingness to do anything in the pursuit of superficial youth. However, the latest revelation has raised concerns about the safety of this procedure.
The New Mexico health department is urging all former clients who received any type of injection-related service, including vampire facials or Botox injections, at the now-shuttered VIP Spa to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. While over 100 former clients were tested during the initial investigation in 2018 and 2019, health officials are now emphasizing the importance of retesting, even for those who initially tested negative.
Dr. Laura Parajon, the deputy secretary for the health department, stated, “It’s very important that we spread the word and remind people who received any kind of injection-related service provided at the VIP Spa to come in for free and confidential testing.” The health department has identified additional HIV infections that have a “direct or indirect connection with services provided” at the spa, raising concerns about the extent of the outbreak. The exact number of individuals who have tested positive for HIV has not been disclosed, and the health department has been contacted for further clarification.
Meanwhile, Maria de Lourdes Ramos de Ruiz, the owner of VIP Spa who is also known as Luly Ruiz, is currently in jail after being convicted on five counts of practicing medicine without a license. This conviction has further highlighted the illegal and unsafe practices that were taking place in the spa.
Vampire facials, once seen as glamorous and trendy, now serve as a reminder of the potential risks associated with unlicensed practitioners and unregulated beauty treatments. The New Mexico health department is working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of all former clients while raising awareness about the dangers posed by unqualified individuals offering such services.
It is crucial for anyone who has received injection-related services at VIP Spa to come forward and get tested immediately. The health department is providing free and confidential testing to protect the public’s health and prevent any further spread of infection.
As the investigation continues, it is hoped that stricter regulations and oversight will be implemented to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, ensuring the safety of those seeking beauty treatments.