Serious hygiene and infection control failures were identified, posing immediate risks to public health, with at least one patient reportedly experiencing an adverse reaction.

Following the raid, the HCCC issued an interim prohibition order, preventing the clinic from providing health services for eight weeks.

The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) raided the Ketthip Beauty Clinic in central Sydney on February 27, 2025, uncovering significant health and safety violations.

Staff at the clinic allegedly performed invasive procedures, including breast augmentations, without qualified personnel, using unsafe equipment.

Clients of the clinic are being urged to test for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV due to alarming breaches in infection-control practices.

The HCCC seized surgical equipment, including scalpels and cannulas marked for veterinary use only, raising concerns about the qualifications of the staff.

The South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit reported that the clinic violated poisons and skin penetration protocols during their inspection.

Clients with concerns are encouraged to reach out to the HCCC or their local public health unit for guidance regarding potential infection risks.

The investigation revealed the clinic possessed large quantities of expired and potentially unsafe medications, including injectable cosmetic medicines.

Dr. Vicky Sheppeard from the Public Health Unit emphasized the importance of verifying practitioners' registration on the AHPRA website before receiving cosmetic treatments.

Evidence suggested that unregistered individuals at the clinic misled clients into believing they were receiving treatments from registered medical practitioners.

As of now, the clinic has not provided any comments regarding these serious developments.