On April 25, it was announced that TP Hair Care and Medical Spa had been fined three times for practicing illegal cosmetic surgeries and constantly changing its operating locations. The facility, owned by Doan Thach Tuyen, had been found to be engaging in illegal advertising on Facebook under the name “Doan Thach Tuyen”.
During a surprise inspection conducted by the Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, Tang Chi Thuong, it was discovered that the facility was promoting cosmetic procedures such as facial thread implants, breast augmentation, and abdominal liposuction despite being registered only for facial care services. The facility did not have proper licenses to operate medical examinations and treatments.
The inspection team uncovered used syringes, drainage tubes with fresh blood stains, and other medical waste in garbage bags on the ground floor. The first floor housed patient beds, a customer consultation room, invoice books for services like rhinoplasty and filler injections. The second floor contained a room with customers including a foreigner who had undergone rhinoplasty surgery at the facility.
A 24-year-old patient who received rhinoplasty surgery at the facility paid 50 million VND in cash. The facility was instructed to stop performing certain procedures and remove medical advertisements without proper licensing. They were fined 60 million VND and suspended for 4.5 months.
This is not the first time that this facility has committed violations as similar incidents occurred in March 2021 and March 2023. If they continue to ignore regulations or change their location after inspections it may lead to criminal proceedings. It’s advised that anyone who suspects suspicious medical activities or advertisements should report them to authorities to prevent further harm to the public.
It’s important for individuals seeking cosmetic procedures or treatments to do their research and choose licensed healthcare providers with proper credentials to ensure their safety and well-being.
