1 Shocking Botched Surgery Leads to Serious Sting Operation in TX

After a botched surgery, an undercover sting operation at a Houston plastic surgery center led to the arrest of a man who was practicing medicine without a license. 

ARRESTED IN SCRUBS

53-year-old Alexander Padilla was caught in the act performing plastic surgery without a license. He was arrested and released on a $10,000 bond. He remained in scrubs as he walked out of the Harris County Jail, staying tight-lipped about the charges.

Padilla allegedly performed plastic surgery without a valid license at the Houston Aesthetic Center, a clinic near the Katy Freeway. Houston police conducted the undercover sting after a tip from the Texas Medical Board (TMB), an agency that publicly discloses license status and disciplinary actions for doctors in the state.

PERFORMING SURGERY WITHOUT A LICENSE

According to TMB, Padilla was not a licensed doctor in Texas, making his actions a "third-degree felony that could mean jail time or a fine."

Five individuals have come forward, with one woman reporting a botched breast surgery that led to an infection and implant removal. It's a stark reminder that not all "experienced medical teams" are what they claim to be.

RESEARCH YOUR DOCTORS FIRST!

Lance Walters, an attorney unrelated to the case, advises potential patients to thoroughly research their doctors. He emphasizes the need to know a practitioner's qualifications, whether they are board-certified, their track record for medical malpractice, and most crucially, whether they possess a valid license.

The Houston Police Department believes there may be more victims who haven't come forward and encourages them to contact the Major Offenders Division. This ongoing case is a reminder that when it comes to plastic surgery, your safety and satisfaction hinge on due diligence and informed decisions.