Glendale Woman Charged After Performing Unlicensed Cosmetic Injections

Victims of Unlicensed Injector Share Concerns After Glendale Arrest

GLENDALE, AZ — A woman who was recently arrested for performing cosmetic procedures without a license is now facing felony charges after an undercover sting by the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

Sayde Holladay was arrested last week charged with fraud and practicing without a license after authorities determined she was offering cosmetic procedures to clients without proper authorization.

Multiple women have come forward to share their experiences after receiving treatments from Holladay. One victim described having stiff lips and clumps of filler in her lip area after the procedure.

"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 victim said.

The undercover operation revealed that Holladay was marketing her services as a licensed practitioner while operating without a state-licensed medical director or required oversight for cosmetic injections.

Holladay's business offered a range of services including fillers, fat dissolve treatments for the stomach, chin, arms and thighs, and liquid rhinoplasty. The Attorney General's Office launched the investigation after receiving complaints about her practices.

During the sting, an officer paid for and observed Holladay preparing needles for injection at her Metro Center office. The officer purchased 50ml of Botox and watched the preparation process before Holladay was immediately taken into custody.

Experts warn that botched cosmetic injections can cause severe complications. Deborah Peraza, owner of Royal Aesthetics and Injectables in Phoenix, said the potential problems include blindness, tissue necrosis and permanent scarring.

"If they say they are a registered nurse, you can easily look that up," Peraza said. "Ask how long have you been practicing. Ask what is your continued education."

The Arizona Medical Board added Holladay to its imposter list on April 27, which came one day before the police conducted the undercover operation.

Holladay responded to her arrest with an online statement asking her clients to write letters of support on her behalf. She stated that her clients have nothing to worry about.

While authorities cannot comment on ongoing investigations, the case highlights the risks consumers face when seeking cosmetic procedures from unlicensed providers.

The Arizona Board of Nursing has warned that unusually low prices may indicate that products are illegal, counterfeit or sourced from the black market.

"When the price of a procedure is unusually low, the product is often illegal, counterfeit or sourced right from the black market," Shannon Bitza of the Arizona Board of Nursing told reporters.

Consumers are advised to always verify a provider's license and ask about their medical supervisor before undergoing any cosmetic procedure.