Raid in Simmering: Illegal lip injections uncovered!

Raid in Simmering: Illegal lip injections uncovered!

On Thursday evening, the Viennese police carried out an assignment in Simmeringer Hauptstraße after citizens' instructions had dealt with illegal beauty treatments in a former dermatological practice. In the control campaign, a 21-year-old Austrian was caught in the act when she injected a substance into the upper lip of a 19-year-old customer. An additional 23-year-old went to practice after suffering complications after a prior intervention that was carried out by a 36-year-old Serbian employee. Both women decided not to use the emergency services and went to the hospital independently.

The police, supported by the MA 40 for Social Affairs and the Market Office (MA 59), was able to ensure a large amount of medication, injection material and hundreds of completed declarations of consent and anamnesis. These documents indicate that hundreds of other people could possibly be affected. In the investigation, there are also indications of minor customers who were also exposed to illegal treatments. Against the 21-year-old and the 36-year-old employee, advertisements were filed for suspicion of the spa grid, while the 36-year-old is also charged with suspicion of assault. The crime department of the city police command Simmering has taken over the investigation to identify all potential victims.

health risks of illegal interventions

Medical experts urgently warn of the considerable health risks associated with illegal beauty treatments. These interventions may be carried out exclusively by specialist staff with valid professional approval. Improper treatments can lead to infections, allergic reactions or even permanent tissue damage. Especially in situations in which the staff do not have the necessary medical training, the risk of serious complications increases.

In addition to the situation in Vienna, similar cases in Germany show how dangerous illegal interventions can be. In Düsseldorf, two illegal beauty practices were recently closed, in which non-medical staff carried out dangerous treatments. Patients complained of severe pain and had to be hospitalized because they were treated by unqualified staff. In these cases, contaminated drugs were used, which further increased the risk of side effects. According to experts, citizens should be vigilant in non-professional environments and treatments to protect their health. Kosmo the clarification of these predicament.