Sydney Beauty Clinic Shut Down Over Unsafe Practices and Use of Veterinary Equipment

Health authorities issue public warnings after unregistered staff allegedly performed invasive procedures with expired medications and veterinary tools.

• The Ketthip Beauty Clinic in Sydney was raided by the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) over serious health and safety violations.
• Unregistered staff allegedly performed invasive procedures, including breast augmentations, Botox, and fillers, without qualified medical practitioners present.
• HCCC officers seized surgical tools marked 'veterinary use only' and expired imported medications of unknown quality and safety.
• Clients have been urged to get tested for blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV due to poor hygiene and infection control practices.
• An interim prohibition order has been issued, barring the clinic from providing health services while investigations continue.

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