Woman in Cayman Islands arrested performing illegal cosmetic procedures
Woman Performing Cosmetic Procedures Arrested on Suspicion of a Reckless and Negligent Act
From RCIPS
A woman, age 50 of West Bay, was arrested Monday, 16 January, on suspicion of engaging in a reckless and negligent act in the course of performing cosmetic procedures. The arrest arose as a result of a complaint by a customer that facial injections had caused severe skin reactions requiring medical treatment and posing a health risk.
Anyone who may have information of relevance to this investigation should contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777.
Police are urging the public to consult the Health Practice Commission to confirm that a practitioner is licensed to practice in the Cayman Islands before receiving cosmetic procedures that involve injections. The Board can be reached at 946-2084, and licensed practitioners can be verified via their website at www.dhrs.gov.ky.
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