Forbes April 26, 2024
A cluster of HIV cases has been linked to platelet-rich plasma microneedling procedures, according to a report published on Thursday by the CDC. Investigators note that the spa in New Mexico providing the cosmetic treatments engaged in several unsafe practices, including leaving unlabeled tubes of blood on a kitchen counter and in a kitchen refrigerator. This unlicensed facility has since closed.
Often referred to as vampire facials, PRP microneedling involves using needles to create tiny holes in the skin. Platelet-rich plasma, obtained from the client, then is added to the perforated skin. The process may reduce wrinkles associated with aging and decrease the visibility of scars, according to proponents. The American Academy of Dermatology Association states that, “there’s little evidence...
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