Unlicensed Botox Injections Leave 11 Women in Bulgaria with Serious Complications
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- 06 Feb 2025
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At least 11 women in Bulgaria have experienced serious complications after receiving botulinum toxin injections from an unlicensed practitioner lacking medical qualifications. Neli Georgieva, deputy chairwoman of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine Patients, reported these alarming cases to Bulgarian National Radio, revealing that each woman paid 250 leva for the procedure.
The individual responsible for the injections is reportedly not of Bulgarian origin and is currently believed to be outside the country. Following the emergence of complaints, this person altered their Instagram profile, adopting a new name and photo to evade scrutiny.
Among the affected women, three are in serious condition, while a fourth sought medical attention at "Pirogov" hospital before being referred to the Military Medical Academy for further evaluation. Georgieva indicated that the victims are contemplating filing complaints with the police and the prosecutor’s office.
"Pirogov" hospital confirmed that another woman, aged 47, was admitted with symptoms of iatrogenic botulism after receiving Botox at the same location as three previously hospitalized women. To date, four women have sought medical assistance at the hospital, with three remaining under treatment. One woman who initially reported symptoms is no longer a patient at the facility.
The number of women hospitalized due to complications from unlicensed botulinum toxin injections continues to rise, with another patient admitted to "Pirogov" last night, bringing the total number of affected individuals seeking treatment there to seven. Of these, five have been hospitalized.
In response to the situation, health authorities have initiated an investigation, and a meeting is scheduled between the Minister of Health and the Medical Supervision agency to address the issue. Officials from the Executive Agency have reviewed the reported cases at "Pirogov," confirming that the patients developed neurological symptoms in the days following the procedure. All affected individuals underwent treatment at the same beauty studio operated by the same unlicensed practitioner.
This troubling incident underscores the risks associated with unregulated cosmetic procedures and the urgent need for stricter oversight in the aesthetic medicine field to protect patients from potential harm.
