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Botulism case reported in Kharkiv region after cosmetic procedures

Botulism case reported in Kharkiv region after cosmetic procedures

Three cases of botulism have been reported in Ukraine following "beauty injections" in the Poltava, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytsky regions. The affected individuals have been hospitalized in intensive care. Medical professionals are urging careful verification of clinic licenses and drug registration before procedures.

A case of botulism has been reported in the Kharkiv region after cosmetic injections. In total, three such cases have been registered in Ukraine – in the Poltava, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytsky regions. All those affected after "beauty injections" have been hospitalized in intensive care.

Medical professionals emphasize the need for careful verification of clinic licenses and the registration of medications before any cosmetic procedures.