The TP Hair Care and Medical Spa, owned by Doan Thach Tuyen, has been fined three times for illegal cosmetic surgeries and repeatedly changing its operating locations. On April 25, the Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, Tang Chi Thuong, announced that the Department Inspectorate conducted a surprise inspection at the facility located at 3/4 Street 25A, Tan Quy Ward, District 7.
During the inspection, it was discovered that the facility was engaging in illegal advertising on Facebook under the name “Doan Thach Tuyen”. The page promoted cosmetic procedures such as facial thread implants, breast augmentation, and abdominal liposuction. Despite being registered for facial care services, the facility did not have the proper licenses to operate medical examination and treatment.
The inspection team found 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, and invoice books for services like rhinoplasty and filler injections. The second floor contained a room with customers, including a foreigner who had undergone rhinoplasty.
After working with the police, it was revealed that a 24-year-old patient had received rhinoplasty surgery at the facility and paid 50 million VND in cash. The facility was instructed to cease performing certain procedures and remove medical advertisements without proper licensing. They were fined 60 million VND and expected to be suspended for 4.5 months.
This is not the first time that TP Hair Care and Medical Spa has violated regulations – similar incidents occurred in March 2021 and March 2023. Failure to comply with regulations can lead to criminal proceedings. It is advised to report any suspicious medical advertisements or activities to authorities to prevent further harm to public health.
TP Hair Care and Medical Spa’s repeated violations may also damage its reputation among patients who expect high-quality medical treatments from licensed professionals. It is important for patients to research potential healthcare providers thoroughly before choosing one for their needs.
In conclusion, TP Hair Care and Medical Spa should take heed of warnings issued by regulatory authorities about practicing illegal cosmetic surgeries without proper licenses or changing operating locations after inspections could lead them into legal trouble or even suspension of business operations which would be detrimental not only to their business but also potentially endanger patients’ lives due to unsafe practices being performed without proper supervision or regulation from authorities