Florida Woman Arrested for Offering Unlicensed Botox Injections
A Hallandale Beach, Florida woman was arrested after an undercover investigation revealed she was offering illegal Botox injections, authorities said.
According to an arrest report, the 53-year-old woman advertised herself as “Dr. Victoria,” saying she has 13 years of experience with injections and offering Botox for the eyes, eyebrows and forehead for $225.
Authorities said Department of Health records show she’s not a licensed doctor in Florida.
The woman was arrested after she offered an undercover Department of Health investigator Botox injections without a prescription, authorities said.
The public is encouraged to verify health or medical licenses with the Department of Health.
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Currently in Florida, injectable toxins and dermal fillers must be performed by practitioners holding state licenses of registered nurse (RN) and above (RN, APRN, PA, MD/DO), with stipulations for years of experience; appropriate training; good faith exams and assessment; supervision and delegation; and working under signed physician protocols. Learn more about med spa law in your state with AmSpa’s medical aesthetic legal summaries.