URGENT UPDATE: A woman from Sugar Land, Texas, has been charged with practicing medicine without a license after injecting a patient with a counterfeit filler that caused serious medical complications. Iris Vanessa Garcia, 35, is accused of harming a client during a procedure on September 26 at her business, One Aesthetics Houston, located at 1500 South Dairy Ashford Road in west Houston.
Court documents reveal that the victim contacted Garcia through her Instagram account, “One_Aesthetics.htx,” for Botox and dermal filler treatments, believing she was receiving legitimate procedures. Garcia allegedly claimed to be certified and assured the woman that she would use authentic Juvederm, a widely used wrinkle filler. However, investigators later confirmed that the product used was counterfeit.
After paying over $1,000 for the procedure, the victim experienced alarming complications, including “chunks” along her jawline. During a follow-up visit over a week later, Garcia injected her again, claiming it would resolve the issues. The situation escalated when the woman returned with severe symptoms, including a drooping right eyelid and forehead paralysis. Just three days later, the pain became unbearable, prompting her to seek emergency medical attention at Memorial Heights Emergency Center. Medical staff diagnosed her with facial nerve palsy.
On October 23, the victim confronted Garcia about her credentials, but Garcia refused to provide any proof of certification. Subsequent investigations by the Houston Police Department Major Offenders Division revealed that Garcia was not licensed to perform any cosmetic procedures.
COURT RECORDS: Garcia was officially charged on December 1 for her actions, which have raised significant concerns about safety and regulation in the cosmetic industry. This incident highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of licensing requirements to protect consumers from unqualified practitioners.
As this story develops, local authorities are urging anyone who may have been affected by Garcia’s practices to come forward. The implications of this case are far-reaching, emphasizing the potential dangers of seeking cosmetic procedures from unverified sources.
Stay tuned for further updates on this alarming situation as authorities continue their investigation.
