Fake Aesthetic Nurse, Who Allegedly Injected Phony Botox Into Thousands, Arrested
Esthetician and owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa, Rebecca Fadanelli, 38, not only claimed to be a nurse but also allegedly imported and injected fake Botox and fillers into clients.
With locations in Randolph and South Easton, Massachusetts, Fadanelli was recently arrested and accused of,
- Falsely representing herself as a nurse.
- Importing fake versions of popular cosmetic injectables, including Botox, Sculptra, and Juvederm, from China and Brazil.
Summary: Case Against Fadanelli
The scale of the alleged fraud is staggering, with authorities believing that Fadanelli may have administered thousands of these counterfeit injections to unsuspecting clients dating back to March 2021.
- Fadanelli has conducted over 1,631 Botox and 1,085 filler appointments, generating over $900,000 in client payments.
- The investigation began with a federal customs probe into international packages suspected of containing unapproved prescription drugs.
- The FDA also received a complaint from a Skin Beaute client who reported side effects after receiving filler from Fadanelli in September 2022.
- Fadanelli is scheduled to appear before a federal judge on Nov. 14 in Worcester.
- She faces charges for illegally importing drugs, dispensing a counterfeit drug, and selling or dispensing a counterfeit device.
Charges:
If convicted of illegal importation, she faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. For the counterfeit drug/device charges, she could receive up to 10 years in prison and another $250,000 fine.
Patients are encouraged to research thoroughly before undergoing any cosmetic procedure, including verifying the credentials of their provider and the authenticity of the products being used. Licensed medical professionals should also remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of unlicensed practice or use of counterfeit products.
