Explained: How Vampire Facial Infected Women With HIV | Dawn News English

In 2018, three women contracted HIV at a New Mexico spa, marking the first documented cases of HIV transmission related to a cosmetic procedure in the US. These women got a "vampire facial," raising global concerns about the safety of certain cosmetic procedures.
So, what's a vampire facial? It's a platelet-rich plasma facial, or PRP, where blood is drawn, platelet-rich plasma is separated and then injected back into the face to boost collagen and elastin production. This procedure, endorsed by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, aims to reduce wrinkles and acne scars.
But how did these women get HIV? Get more insights on this in the video.
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