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Written by: Sin Bo Li
2020-12-18 07:05
Last update date: 2020-12-18 07:05
In response to the fourth wave of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong, the authorities have closed a series of premises, including beauty salons, starting on the 10th of this month. However, the reporter of "Hong Kong 01" discovered that two medical beauty centers "NuMe" and "DR REBORN" are still open .
Among them, NuMe staff claimed that the appointments were full this month and that some items were not in charge of doctors; while DR REBORN said that the facial treatments had been suspended, but the medical items of high energy and skin piercing were all handled by doctors and continued to operate.
The Food and Health Bureau replied to "Hong Kong 01" stating that beauty procedures for non-medical purposes involving the dissemination of energy and skin piercing are all beauty salons. Such premises must be closed and have been referred to law enforcement agencies for follow-up; the Department of Health stated that the incident was involved Both centers are not registered clinics and will follow up on complaints of suspected violations.
NuMe responded that the center is run by a doctor and is not a beauty salon. It also claimed that the authorities had conducted inspections and did not indicate any violations.
DR REBORN responded that he had taken the initiative to consult the Department of Health and learned that clinics that only provide medical services can operate normally.
▼The NuMe Celebrity Medical Surgery Center in Tsim Sha Tsui will remain open during the ban▼
The government requested that beauty salons be closed for 14 days from December 10, but after the relevant laws took effect, "Hong Kong 01" found that the official website of "NuMe Celebrity Medical and Aesthetic Surgery Center" was still high-profile, saying that the business registration business was a "clinic" and would operate as usual .
The government requested that beauty salons be closed for 14 days from the 10th of this month. However, during the ban period, the NuMe Celebrity Medical Aesthetic Surgery Center posted a notice on its official website stating that its business registration business is a "clinic", so the business will continue to operate as usual.
(NuMe celebrity medical aesthetic surgery center official website)
NuMe emphasizes that it is a "clinic" to provide firming and contouring treatments
The reporter then visited the branch in Tsim Sha Tsui as a customer on the 14th of this month and found that the store was open as usual. During the promotion period, the staff repeatedly emphasized that the store is a clinic and therefore does not provide facial treatments, but provides high-energy radio frequency treatments, such as Ulthera. (Sonic wave lift), Thermage (radio wave lift) and laser machines, etc., to make the facial contours of customers more compact and younger appearance.
The staff continued to point out that the above-mentioned treatments "can be done by the colorist or doctors", and some of the treatments do not need to be undertaken by the doctor. "There are no appointments this month. All reservations are full on Saturday the 19th of this week (December). "
The reporter went to the chain medical beauty center "DR REBORN" in Langham Place, Mong Kok, and found a notice posted outside the door of that floor, saying that it would be closed for the 14th and all beauty services would be suspended.
(Photo by Hong Kong 01 reporter)
DR REBORN Many guests on another floor did not wear a cover
And another chain medical beauty center "DR REBORN" in Langham Place, Mong Kok, posted a notice outside the door on the first floor, saying that all beauty services will be suspended if it is closed on the 14th.
However, the reporter went to another floor and found that there were customers gathering in the corridor and the center lobby. Some of the guests did not wear masks and put anesthetic dressings on their faces to wait for treatment.
▼Langham Place DR REBORN, another floor in Mong Kok▼
The staff explained to reporters, "At present, the main focus is on medical items. If facial (facial care) is instructed by the government, it will be suspended for 14 days." However, the medical items referred to are actually hydration that makes the skin more hydrated. A high-energy course of needle injection or electric wave lift to enhance contours.
The staff even lobbied that the reporter could immediately arrange for doctors to provide consultations and procedures with immediate payment.
At the same time, the reporter also received complaints from family members of DR REBORN staff, alleging that the company requires beauticians who are on unpaid leave to resume work. They also revealed that some of the current high-energy radiofrequency treatments can be handled by beauticians: "All reports should be done by doctors. In fact, a beautician can do it. Facial (facial treatment) cannot be done, but it can be a high-energy treatment that the doctor handles.”
Food and Health Bureau: premises for non-medical purposes for cosmetic procedures must be closed
"Hong Kong 01" inquired about the relevant situation with the Food and Health Bureau, and was replied that according to the "Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Instructions) (Business and Premises) Regulations" (Chapter 599F), beauty salons provide one or more One item includes chemical, mechanical, or energy-releasing procedures performed on any part of the body (except head hair) for cosmetic purposes, including cosmetic procedures that involve piercing the skin for non-medical purposes.
According to the regulations, premises where cosmetic procedures are performed for non-medical purposes must be closed.
The Food and Health Bureau continued that medical procedures performed by clinics operated by doctors will not be affected by the regulations; the case has been referred to law enforcement agencies for follow-up, and the Department of Health will also follow up complaints about suspected violations of Chapter 599F by beauty centers .
The Department of Health stated that NuMe Celebrity Medical and Aesthetic Surgery Center and DR REBORN are not clinics registered under the "Regulations on Clinics".
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DR REBORN's parent company Yisi Medical: Consultation with the Department of Health for no violation of regulations
Yisi Medical, the parent company of DR REBORN involved, said that it has always abided by the law and will not and has not violated the rules.
At the same time, it was emphasized that all the beauty services of the group including DR REBORN, ATO Hair Club nail services and many other companies have immediately suspended all beauty services.
At the same time, he pointed out that in order to clarify the rules and regulations, he took the initiative to consult the Department of Health about the rules for the opening of clinics, knowing that under the epidemic prevention measures, only medical clinics can operate normally, and reiterated that the beauty salons are closed for 14 days, and the subordinates are only for medical services. The clinics still provide services to customers, and all clinics are also on duty by Hong Kong registered doctors.
After "Hong Kong 01" inquired about the business operation status of NuMe, its official website was changed from the original (top of the picture) to emphasize that the nature of the business is a "clinic" and will continue to operate. On the evening of December 17, it was changed to (bottom of the picture) the medical clinic. Business as usual, but the beauty department services will be suspended until December 23.
(NuMe official website)
NuMe: The nature of the business is that the clinic authorities have visited the site without requesting to close the business
NuMe stated that the business registration business of the center is a clinic, and it is registered with the day medical center license under the Private Organizations Ordinance of the Department of Health.
During the first two days when the beauty salon was ordered to close, staff from the Department of Health and the police also came to conduct inspections. After on-site inspections, personnel from various departments did not claim that the center violated the regulations or requested the center to close.
NuMe added that the center was originally run by doctors, with operating rooms and related equipment for simple surgical procedures, not a beauty salon.
After investigation by the police and the Department of Health, the relevant regulations have not been violated.
Clinic regulations do not include non-therapeutic cosmetic procedures
According to the "Regulations on Clinics", a clinic refers to any premises intended to be used for diagnosis or medical treatment of any disease, injury, disability, etc., but does not include cosmetic procedures performed for non-treatment purposes.
01After the inquiry, NuMe's official website was renamed the beauty department will be suspended
After "Hong Kong 01" inquired with NuMe about the still business during the ban, it found that the notice originally published on its official website emphasized that the nature of the business was a "clinic" and would continue to operate. It was changed to a medical outpatient clinic on the evening of the 17th and it would operate as usual, but Services in the beauty department will be suspended until December 23.
Cai Jian, president of the Medical Association, believes that according to government orders, beauty salons are prohibited premises, so any procedures in beauty salons are not allowed.
(Photo by Ou Jiale)
Cai Jian: The beauty salon is a prohibited place and no procedures can be carried out
Cai Jian, president of the Medical Association, believes that “if a doctor has his own clinic, he can provide treatment.” However, he explained that according to government orders, beauty salons are prohibited premises. The prohibition is not based on the nature of the treatment. The procedures are not acceptable." Even if the beauty salon hires a doctor to conduct the treatment, it is against the regulations.
Yuan Haiwen, the initiator of Hong Kong's beauty surveillance and district councillor, described it as irresponsible for the medical beauty center involved to continue to operate during the epidemic prevention period.
(Information Picture/Photographed by Lu Yiming)
Yuan Haiwen: The authorities must follow up and severely punish
Yuan Haiwen, the initiator of Hong Kong's beauty surveillance and district councillor, described that the medical beauty center involved continued to operate irresponsibly during the epidemic prevention period and believed that the authorities must follow up and severely punish the relevant institutions.
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