Liberia Medical Dental Council Suspends Vacuum Therapy Services at Fortune Skincare Over Certification and Safety Gaps

Monrovia, Liberia: Amid rising concerns over clinical safety and practitioner compliance, the Liberia Medical and Dental Council has placed a temporary halt on all suction-based vacuum therapy procedures conducted at Fortune Skincare.

LMDC’s statement suspending vacuum therapy procedures, which was issued on Wednesday, 30, 2025, cited Fortune Skincare’s failure to meet critical health standards and legal compliance.

By: Abraham Sylvester Panto

Vacuum therapy, a non-invasive cosmetic technique commonly used to reduce cellulite, reshape body contours, and enhance buttock volume, involves the use of mechanical suction cups to stimulate blood flow, mobilize fat cells, and promote lymphatic drainage. 

Although marketed as a low-risk alternative to surgery, the procedure requires careful anatomical understanding, precise suction calibration, and hygiene control to prevent tissue damage, skin trauma, or cross-contamination.

According to the LMDC, international best practices dictate that any individual administering vacuum therapy must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, possess comprehensive knowledge of skin, fat, and muscle anatomy, and demonstrate full competence in identifying and managing post-procedure complications.

The Liberian regulatory frameworks, as reinforced by the LMDC's latest enforcement action, stipulate that all therapeutic and cosmetic equipment must receive prior certification from the Liberia Medicine and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA).

Additionally, any usage thereof must be restricted to certified professionals operating under the oversight of a licensed medical doctor to swiftly address any emerging complications or adverse reactions during the procedure.

The LMDC has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting public health from inadequately supervised procedures masked as beauty treatments.

The Council argues that any clinical service bearing potential physiological risks—whether surgical or non-invasive—must satisfy both ethical benchmarks and scientific safety thresholds before being marketed to the Liberian public.

However, in response to the temporary suspension, Fortune Skincare has moved swiftly to present its operator’s credentials for formal review and validation, while concurrently engaging in cooperative compliance dialogues with both the LMDC and the LMHRA.

The latest move on the part of Fortune Skincare signals a willingness to align its operational protocols with the national regulatory mandate governing health and wellness enterprises.