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1st May 2019
11:31am BST

"Additional laboratory testing on specimens from the two clients indicates recent infection with the same HIV virus – increasing the likelihood that the two HIV infections may have resulted from a procedure at the VIP Spa," the New Mexico Department of Health said in a statement.All previous clients at the spa are now being invited for free HIV and hepatitis B and C virus testing by the health department. "Testing is important for everyone as there are effective treatments for HIV and many hepatitis infections,” said Kathy Kunzel, the department's Cabinet Secretary. It is urging anyone seeking cosmetic procedures in the future to make sure they get it done by a licensed medical professional.
Officially known as a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, it's when blood is drawn from a patient's arm and then spun in a centrifuge machine to separate the plasma and platelets from red blood cells.
What's left is the PRP, which is then either applied directly to the client's face either or injected with a microneedling technique.
The PRP is supposedly loaded with protein and stem cells to boost elasticity and collagen production in the skin.
The treatment is most commonly used for to improve the appearance of pores, acne scars and fine lines.Explore more on these topics: