Episode Details

In this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee delves into the recent arrest of Rebecca Fadaneli, a 38-year-old esthetician and owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa in Massachusetts. Fadaneli was accused of importing counterfeit Botox and fillers from China and Brazil, operating her med spa unlawfully by posing as a nurse, and performing thousands of illegal injections. She allegedly earned over $900,000 while putting her clients' health at serious risk. Dr. Dee discusses the legal consequences Fadaneli faces, the implications for the med spa industry, and critical advice for patients on how to spot and avoid illegal med spas.

Takeaways

• Fake nurses and doctors are more common than you think– always look up their license

• Fake Botox and other injectables are easily purchased illegally on the internet

• Always ask for the medical director of any med spa

• The aesthetician posing as a fake nurse faces upwards of 20 years in prison for endangering the lives of her patients

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Read details in ars technica “Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say, by Beth Mole

National Headline on CBS: Massachusetts spa owner allegedly performed thousands of illegal counterfeit injections

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