At the conference, BS.CK II Ho Van Han - Chief Inspector of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that in the field of specialized inspection and examination, illegal practice in the field of cosmetology , currently, there are many cosmetic establishments. Non-medical cosmetics are "encroaching" activities again, which is a big challenge for state management agencies. Because facilities under the management of the health sector are only 1/5 of non-medical facilities.
Establishments granted business licenses by the district or Department of Planning and Investment do not have to apply for a conditional operating license from the health sector. Therefore, when these facilities "encroach the field" it becomes a challenge for the health sector.
Commenting on this issue, Dr. Han said that for-profit establishments do not comply, or intentionally violate the law; The capacity of practitioners and facility managers does not meet requirements; False advertising on social networks is not well controlled; The situation of underground training and vocational training still takes place...
Faced with the above situation, the Inspectorate of the Department of Health has proposed solutions including: calling on people to continue providing information to the authorities; Units increase rapid reporting when receiving cases of suspected cosmetic complications; coordinate with the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in managing training and vocational training; Coordinate functional forces to check, handle and provide quick information; Coordinate with Ho Chi Minh City Police to handle key cases; proactively review advertising to check and handle through the Special Working Group.
Associate Professor Dr. Tang Chi Thuong - Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health at the conference also said that in order to limit medical errors and incidents in the field of cosmetic surgery, the Ho Chi Minh City health sector will deploy 3 learning activities. experience from countries around the world. First, tighten regulations on cosmetic practice: Apply stricter regulations on cosmetic practice certificates and appraisal standards that allow a medical facility to provide cosmetic services. Second, raise customer awareness: People who need cosmetic services are encouraged to learn carefully about the facility and the performing doctor before making a decision. Third, strictly manage products used in cosmetics, products such as fillers and botox must be tested for quality and clear origin before use.
“Currently, just by going to an e-commerce site, you can easily buy Botox, and they will ship it to your home because this is a product classified as medical equipment. Meanwhile, many cases of Botox injections of unknown origin have had complications," Dr. Thuong said.
