On October 31, the People's Committee of District 1 held a ceremony to launch a peak campaign to inspect, handle and monitor unlicensed and illegal beauty salons in the area. This peak campaign will last until December 31.
According to Ms. Mai Thi Hong Hoa - Vice Chairman of District 1 People's Committee (HCMC), in recent times, District 1 has been known as a locality that attracts many business and commercial sectors and is the center of economic, tourism and cultural development of the city.
Health care and beauty services have also been born to meet people's needs.
In order to protect people from potential risks that can cause accidents, District 1 launched a high-profile campaign focusing on inspection, monitoring, and prevention of illegal medical examination and treatment activities. In particular, individuals and organizations that intentionally violate or re-violate in this field will be strictly handled according to the provisions of the law.
District 1 requests that establishments strictly comply with legal regulations on permitted scope of operations and advertise beauty services in accordance with approved content.
Absolutely do not perform invasive acts, use drugs, chemicals, or equipment to intervene in the human body without being granted a license to practice medical examination and treatment by the Department of Health.
Mr. Nguyen Nguyet Cau - Head of District 1 Health Department said that District 1 has about 8 cosmetic hospitals licensed by the Ministry of Health, 25 cosmetic clinics, 30 dermatology clinics licensed by the Department of Health to perform beauty services.
However, nowadays, there are more and more beauty salons, spas,... which are only allowed to provide non-invasive cosmetic services but still secretly perform invasive techniques such as filler injections and liposuction, causing complications for customers.
