Woman Accused of Pretending to Be a Doctor Faces Assault and Kidnapping Charges
A Woman in Massachusetts Faces Serious Charges After Allegedly Performing Unauthorized Plastic Surgery
A woman from Massachusetts is now facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly performing a cosmetic surgery procedure on a 22-year-old woman without the proper licensing. The incident, which has raised concerns about medical safety and professional misconduct, involved a procedure known as double eyelid blepharoplasty, a type of plastic surgery that alters the shape of the eyelids.
What Happened?
According to a press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, Dingrui Wang, 34, from Newton, Mass., performed the surgery on a woman in Allston, Mass., in January 2020. However, Wang did not hold a valid Massachusetts physician’s license. Instead, she misrepresented herself as a licensed doctor.
During the procedure, Wang injected a local anesthetic and non-FDA-approved dermal fillers into the victim’s eyelids, according to the release. The surgery reportedly caused the victim significant pain and resulted in permanent scarring.
The Incident Escalated
After completing the surgery on one eyelid, the victim attempted to leave the building. According to the press release, Wang allegedly prevented her from leaving by pushing her back onto the table and forcing her to complete the procedure. This act led to the victim experiencing what authorities describe as “extreme pain.”
The incident also involved financial deception. Wang allegedly submitted false information on a loan application, claiming to hold licenses as an aesthetician, massage therapist, and hair salon operator. These licenses were, in fact, suspended at the time. As a result, Wang received a $37,379 loan from the American Lending Center.
Legal Consequences
Wang faces several serious charges, including:
- Four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
- One count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious injury
- One count of kidnapping
- Two counts of larceny over $1,200 by false pretense
In addition to these charges, she is also accused of unauthorized practice of medicine, improper use of the title of physician, and receiving payment for a surgical procedure based on her misrepresentation.
What’s Next?
Wang was indicted by a Suffolk grand jury on Thursday, Jan. 29, and is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden emphasized the importance of proper licensing in the medical field. “Physicians are licensed for very good reasons, primary among them the assurance that patients are going to be treated by someone trained and certified to deliver safe, effective medical procedures. When misrepresentations are made the results can be devastating,” he stated.
This case highlights the dangers of unlicensed medical practices and the need for strict oversight in the healthcare industry. It also serves as a warning to individuals who may consider impersonating medical professionals for personal gain.
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