UPDATE: A woman from Sugar Land, Texas faces serious charges after injecting a patient with a counterfeit filler, causing significant medical issues. Iris Vanessa Garcia, aged 35, has been charged with practicing medicine without a license and causing harm following a botched procedure on September 26, 2023.
Newly released court documents reveal that Garcia performed the harmful injection at her business, One Aesthetics Houston, located at 1500 South Dairy Ashford Road in west Houston. The victim, who reached out to Garcia through her Instagram account “One_Aesthetics.htx,” scheduled an appointment for Botox and dermal fillers, believing she was in the hands of a certified professional.
According to the complaint, Garcia falsely claimed she was certified to administer Botox and assured the client that she would use genuine Juvederm, a popular wrinkle filler. The victim paid over $1,000 for the procedures, only to later discover that the substance injected was counterfeit.
Following the procedure, the victim experienced alarming complications, including the sensation of “chunks” along her jawline. During a post-op visit, Garcia injected her again, claiming it would alleviate her symptoms. However, the woman’s condition worsened dramatically, leading her to visit the Memorial Heights Emergency Center just days later. Medical staff diagnosed her with facial nerve palsy, a serious condition affecting facial movement.
The situation escalated when the victim, on her final visit on October 23, 2023, requested to see Garcia’s credentials. Garcia refused to provide any proof of certification, prompting the victim to report the incident to law enforcement. An investigation by the Houston Police Department Major Offenders Division confirmed that Garcia was not licensed to perform the cosmetic procedures she claimed to be qualified for.
Authorities have now charged Garcia, with court records indicating she was formally charged on December 1, 2023. This alarming case raises significant concerns about unlicensed medical practices and the dangers of counterfeit medical products.
As this story continues to develop, it serves as a stark reminder for consumers to verify credentials before undergoing any cosmetic procedures. More updates are expected as authorities continue to investigate this troubling incident.
Stay tuned for further developments on this urgent case.
