THE WHAT? NSW Health has issued a public health alert urging former clients of the Fresh Cosmetic Clinic, a Sydney-based aesthetic clinic that is now closed, to get tested for blood-borne viruses.
THE DETAILS The warning follows an inspection by the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, which revealed serious infection control breaches, including unlicensed individuals performing invasive procedures. Clients may have been exposed to viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
THE WHY? This public health alert highlights the dangers associated with cosmetic procedures performed by unlicensed practitioners who do not have proper infection control protocols.