A Sydney cosmetic clinic has been raided by health authorities after allegations of staff posing as medical practitioners, performing invasive procedures with unapproved equipment, and dispensing questionable medications. Clients are urged to get tested for blood-borne infections.
Health authorities in Sydney are urging clients of the Ketthip Beauty Clinic to get tested for blood-borne infections after alleging that staff posing as medical practitioners performed invasive procedures and the discovery of surgical equipment marked 'veterinary use only' and dubious medicines. The clinic, located at 68 Sussex Street, was raided on Thursday by the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) officers, who uncovered alarming health and safety violations.
Authorities seized large quantities of surgical equipment and imported medications, some of which had expired. The HCCC is concerned that 'non-registered staff' at the clinic may have been performing invasive surgical procedures such as breast augmentation without a medical practitioner present. \The HCCC alleged there was also evidence that staff may have been pretending to be registered medical practitioners and were performing invasive cosmetic procedures, including botox and fillers. The clinic's hygiene and infection control practices were 'highly concerning and pose an immediate risk to the health and safety of the public', the statement read. The officers found large amounts of imported controlled medications used by the clinic, including injectable cosmetic medicine and anaesthetics. The medications 'were found at the clinic of unknown quality, safety and efficacy, posing potential significant health safety risks to members of the public'. \The South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit urged clients of Ketthip Clinic to get tested for blood-borne viruses including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV due to alleged breaches of poisons and skin penetration protocols by an unregistered practitioner. PHU director Dr Vicky Sheppeard said clinic clients who received infusions, injections, or underwent invasive procedures such as microdermabrasion or PDO thread lift should see their GP as soon as possible. The HCCC issued an interim prohibition order preventing health services of any kind at Ketthip Clinic. NSW Health is contacting clients directly where possible. Dr Sheppeard warned the public: 'Do not allow unregistered practitioners to inject any substance into your skin'.
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