Man Arrested for Performing Botched Surgery in LA

Cristian Adrian Perez Latorre, a 53-year-old man, faces up to 10 years in prison for impersonating a doctor and performing unlicensed plastic surgeries in Los Angeles, resulting in 'great bodily injury' to a patient. Latorre claimed to be a board-certified plastic surgeon in Argentina and a registered nurse in the U.S., utilizing social media to promote his services alongside celebrities. His arrest follows years of deceiving patients and media outlets, including interviews on major TV networks. In a separate incident, a woman known as 'Doc Jes' was arrested in Iloilo City for performing aesthetic procedures without a medical license, highlighting ongoing issues with unlicensed medical practitioners. The National Bureau of Investigation's operation aimed to protect public health, revealing a potential network of unlicensed operators in the area. Both cases underscore the dangers posed by fraudulent medical practices that can lead to severe health risks.