Prepare to faint from shock. Who could possibly have imagined that a procedure commonly known as a “vampire facial” could be dangerous? So dangerous, in fact, that the CDC had to issue a public health warning about it. If you have no idea what a vampire facial is, don’t feel alone. I had to go read up on it myself, though I immediately regretted doing so. Most of us are familiar with the concept of women (mostly) going to get “facials” to improve their complexion. But there are some people working at “medical spas” who take things further… much further. They have been drawing blood from women, separating out elements of it, and injecting it into their client’s faces. (I probably should have included a disturbing content warning. Sorry about that.) But three women in New Mexico got more than they bargained for. They contracted HIV from the procedure. (NPR)
Three women who were…
