Medical Fraud in Palma: Illegal Cosmetic Surgery Ends Up in the Emergency Department

When the bargain turned into a nightmare

It sounds familiar: an Instagram post, a cheap offer, a weekend appointment. But this time the story ended badly. In Palma the National Police are handling a case that makes many here hair stand on end. A woman who had a hyaluronic acid treatment on her chin in May ended up days later with severe pain in the emergency department.

What the doctors found

The examination at the clinic showed that tissue in the chin area had died – medically: necrosis – and that a skin infection had formed. They speak of serious complications that require professional, sterile treatment. Instead, the patient apparently booked treatment with an alleged professional who presented herself as a doctor via social media channels.

Arrest and charges

The police arrested a Romanian woman. Investigators say she dressed herself as a makeup artist, rented booths in a beauty studio by the hour, and performed treatments there. She faces charges of bodily harm and unauthorized practice of medicine. The accused apparently traveled to Mallorca more often to carry out pre-arranged appointments.

A cautionary lesson

Whoever buys cheap, sometimes buys dearly. This isn’t new morality — but here it hits you in the face, literally. Before any aesthetic treatment, patients should ask: Is the person registered in the medical registry? Is there a treatment contract, risk disclosure, sterile materials, a phone number for follow-ups?

Those who have looked for offers on social platforms in recent months know the pattern: enticing before/after pictures, flashy prices, fast appointments. The national police urge people to scrutinize such advertisements very critically and, if in doubt, to choose an appointment in an approved clinic. In an emergency: visit the ER immediately — every hour counts.

What residents say

In the afternoon before the studio, a woman from the neighborhood stood by and shook her head: "They lure with prices that simply don't add up. You can see it," she said. Others report dubious offers that have been circulating for a while. The excitement is palpable, especially in neighborhoods where tourists and residents live in close proximity.

Conclusion: Such cases remind us how important transparency and oversight in the medical field are. A cheap price does not replace qualifications. If something goes wrong, there is often a long road to recovery — and sometimes legal action as well.