An unusual cosmetic treatment known as “blood cleaning” recently drew attention after web celebrity Zhang Mofan livestreamed herself getting the procedure done in Japan.
An unusual cosmetic treatment known as “blood cleaning” recently drew attention after web celebrity Zhang Mofan livestreamed herself getting the procedure done in Japan. The video on Sina Weibo showed a technician draw 100 milliliters of blood from her arm, inject it with ozone gas, and transfuse it back. Zhang claimed the procedure helps boost the metabolism, adjusts the immune system and helps promote weight loss. Medical experts, however, are skeptical over the effects and warned of the potential safety risks if conducted in an unsterile environment. While “blood cleaning” is not approved in China, media reported that some cosmetic surgery clinics still offer the procedure. Netizens raised concerns that the illegal practice could spread viruses, such as HIV, and called on authorities to tighten supervision.
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