Notably, most of the patients who had to be hospitalized for cosmetic complications had their services performed at unlicensed, low-quality cosmetic facilities, or even those that had not been licensed by the authorities.
To effectively manage cosmetic facilities and minimize complications, Dr. Tong Hai, Head of the Department of Microsurgery and Reconstruction, Center for Plastic Surgery and Reconstruction, National Burn Hospital, said that there are a number of important measures that need to be taken.
First of all, it is the periodic inspection of cosmetic establishments. State management agencies have very strict regulations on licensing qualified establishments (specialized clinics, hospitals) with strict standard procedures in operations and periodic inspections. But in reality, it is not possible to thoroughly detect violations in order to promptly handle them.
The Department of Health can only inspect facilities licensed by the Department. For unlicensed facilities that continue to operate illegally beyond their scope of practice, the government needs to enact laws to control these subjects, and consider criminal prosecution if fatal accidents occur.
In addition, it is necessary to strengthen professional training. Accordingly, doctors and staff in the cosmetic industry need to be thoroughly trained in specialized techniques, including intensive care, safety in procedures and patient care procedures. Organizing certification courses and updating knowledge should be carried out at formal training facilities.
In addition, there should be communication campaigns to raise people's awareness of choosing reputable cosmetic facilities and choosing qualified doctors. Customers need to be clearly informed about the risks, drugs, and materials that can cause problems when performing cosmetic services.
Establish a mechanism for people to easily report incidents occurring at cosmetic facilities. This helps authorities have information to handle and investigate.
Create clear rules of responsibility. Beauty salons need to have clear rules of responsibility for ensuring customer safety. If an incident occurs, appropriate measures must be taken to handle and compensate.
By taking these measures, it is possible to minimize the risk of complications and improve the quality of cosmetic services, while protecting the health and interests of consumers.
