Women share concerns after alleged fake Botox injector arrested in Glendale

Anonymous victim worries about potential complications from unlicensed procedure

GLENDALE, AZ — Women are coming forward to Arizona's Family, saying they are victims of a medical imposter. A woman was recently arrested for performing cosmetic procedures like Botox and filler without a license.

The anonymous woman shared her experience after Sayde Holladay performed procedures on her face. Holladay was arrested last week and charged with fraud and practicing without a license. An undercover sting by the Arizona Attorney General's Office uncovered the operation.

"I'm lucky I did not have a botched procedure. There are certain areas of my lip that are stiffer than others. I also have a small bump in my lip that's like a clump of filler," the anonymous woman said.

"Now I'm concerned, am I gonna get denied services because I have God knows what in my lips?" she asked. "Is the product in my face FDA-approved? Was it injected the right way? Will this affect me down the road?"

The woman said she received filler and Botox from Holladay. She also noted something unusual about the business environment.

"I found it odd that when I went in there [Holladay's business], I wasn't offered any paperwork to fill out. Sayde was offering training courses, and if she's not licensed, how is she allowed to certify other people?"

Medical professionals warn about the dangers of unlicensed injectors

A needle injection in the wrong place on your face could cause severe damage. The damage can sometimes be permanent.

Blindness, tissue necrosis and scarring are among the problems that could occur from improper injection techniques. Deborah Peraza said these are serious risks.

Peraza is the owner of Royal Aesthetics and Injectables in Phoenix. She is a registered nurse. A valid license should be visible when you walk into whatever business you choose to receive medical procedures.

Peraza also said there is a good chance no proof of license could cause a bad result. She emphasized that patients should verify credentials before receiving any cosmetic treatment.

"If you're looking to get work done, what questions should you ask?" Peraza said.

"What is your license? If they say they are a registered nurse, you can easily look that up. Ask, 'How long have you been practicing?' 'What is your continued education?' Ask questions specific to the type of product, why they're placing it there," she said.

Peraza added that someone who says they only have a certificate to perform aesthetics should be viewed with caution.

The anonymous victim learned an important lesson

The woman who came forward to share her experience said she learned something from all this. She said she will be more cautious on who she gets fillers from in the future.

"This time, I'll be more cautious on who I get fillers from, making sure they have a license," she said.

Peraza said someone who says they only have a certificate to perform aesthetics should be viewed with caution. She emphasized that proper licensing and credentials are essential for patient safety.

The Attorney General's Office told Arizona's Family they cannot comment on ongoing investigations.

This story is developing as more information comes to light about the unlicensed practices that may have affected multiple patients in Glendale.