At least three women were infected with HIV at a spa in New Mexico in 2018 after receiving a 'vampire facial', marking the first-ever HIV transmissions related to a cosmetic procedure documented in the US.
The 'vampire facial' involves drawing a patient's blood, extracting platelet-rich plasma, and reinjecting it into the face to stimulate collagen production. The procedure aims to reduce wrinkles and acne scars.
The cost of a 'vampire facial' can range from $1,000 to $2,000 at a licensed medical spa. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian shared her experience with the treatment, noting its rough and painful nature.
The CDC identified an HIV-positive American woman in her 40s-50s who had no history of drug use or recent blood transfusions and had no recent sexual contact except with her current partner, raising concerns about alternative transmission routes.
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