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    More allege botched buttocks surgery by fake doc

    MIAMI (AP) — Several possible victims have come forward alleging a woman posing as a Florida doctor and promising buttocks enhancement pumped their behinds with a toxic concoction of cement, superglue and flat-tire sealant, state health officials said Tuesday.

    Oneal Ron Morris — who police say was born a man and identifies as a woman — was arrested Friday after nearly a year of being sought and charged with practicing medicine without a license with serious bodily injury. Authorities say a victim who was looking to get a job at a nightclub and wanted a curvier figure paid Morris $700 for the injections in 2010. Morris allegedly used some type of tubing and inserted the toxic chemicals into her backside during a painful procedure.

    The victim, who is not being identified due to medical privacy laws, suffered permanent scarring around the injection sites. Shortly after the surgery, she went to the hospital, but left because she was too embarrassed to tell doctors about the procedure. The victim required multiple surgeries and had a 24-hour home health aide for an extended period of time, according to a statement from the Department of Health.

    State health officials said Tuesday that several possible victims have since come forward alleging Morris performed similar procedures resulting in life-threatening injuries.

    The 30-year-old Morris has since been released from jail on a bond. A phone listing for Morris could not be found, and it's unclear if Morris has an attorney. Police say Morris performed the same surgery on herself.

    Authorities said Morris may be part of an underground plastic surgery ring in South Florida. Health officials said additional arrests are possible, but did not elaborate because it's an ongoing investigation.

    Investigators spent nearly a year tracking Morris throughout South Florida and said she moved frequently.

    State health officials are encouraging other potential victims to contact them.

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    Online: www.flhealthsource.com

     
    • Justin  •  Norfolk, United States  •  6 mths ago
      If someone is doing medical procedures in a hotel room your spidey-sense should probably be tingling.
      • Mark McD 6 mths ago
        Best comment yet, bravo!
      • Darin 6 mths ago
        Not when their head was in their #$%$
      • Livefreeordie 6 mths ago
        Some people are just so desperate to get a procedure done (and cheap) since they probably couldn't afford to have booty implants done by board certified licensed plastic surgeon.

        I have a feeling with the increased demand for plastic surgery procedures and the state of our economy (which is in the crapper) that we will see more and more of these quacks doing procedures on the desperate. For those who can afford to buy a plane ticket, they will probably go down to some place like Costa Rica and get plastic surgery done cheap. Once again we will be seeing more and more of this.
    • Joseph  •  Salem, United States  •  6 mths ago
      "Investigators spent nearly a year tracking Morris because she moved frequently..." So go ahead release her on bail. No risk of flight there whatsoever. REALLY????
      • LovesAmerica 6 mths ago
        Joseph - I agree, releasing her was a stupid thing to do. Now, they may never find her.
      • Sarg 6 mths ago
        How else can they justify their bloated budget without inefficiencies like these?
      • Sally Munson 6 mths ago
        yep my thoughts exactly..... but when does the legal system make sense?
    • Ace  •  Atlanta, United States  •  6 mths ago
      I would have thought the cement mixer would have been a tip off.
      • Summer 6 mths ago
        LMAO! I know butt (pun intended) some peeps just dont pay attention to details like that.aha.
      • A Yahoo! User 6 mths ago
        Don't you know anything,Ace.......The cement is to prevent post-op diarrhea!
      • ken 6 mths ago
        LOL
    • Carolina  •  Dallas, United States  •  6 mths ago
      ...so it took a year to find this loser and the piece of garbage was let out on bail? the things that make you go huh??????
      • Darin 6 mths ago
        Liberal judge! Bet money on it!
      • Bonnie 6 mths ago
        In Florida? Doubtful.
      • GG1000 6 mths ago
        THey said they were tracking her, not looking for her. That implies following her to gather evidence.
    • Mental_Floss  •  6 mths ago
      Criticize his methods if you will; but he charged rock-bottom prices!
      • Victoria S 6 mths ago
        thanks for the horselaugh
      • ClintS 6 mths ago
        That is soooo wrong! But it is FREAKIN' HILARIOUS!!!! Thanks for the laugh!
      • DanTan 6 mths ago
        That my sir, is a good one... You got to the bottom of this travesity.
    • AfflackQuack  •  6 mths ago
      How can anyone be so stupid in this day and age to pay for discount, backroom surgery? Seriously, how can you be so F'n stupid?
    • George  •  6 mths ago
      Just a tip..... if you find yourself at a seedy motel, or a run down house and someone there is looking at you with an Xacto knife, a plastic fuel line, and some super glue, it MIGHT not be a legitimate medical procedure. But then again, anybody dumb enough to find themselves in that position probably can't read this anyway. Sigh.......I wasted my time again......
    • Ace  •  Atlanta, United States  •  6 mths ago
      Should have called AAA, they will fix a flat cheaper than that.
    • Barry  •  6 mths ago
      tthese people are not victims they are idiots
    • Dean  •  Dallas, United States  •  6 mths ago
      What kind of idiot would go to a hotel for cosmetic surgery in the first place. Come on man er woman er whatever.
    • 350  •  6 mths ago
      Released on bail. Riiight. Makes perfect sense for someone you've been chasing for a year.
    • eric  •  Houston, United States  •  6 mths ago
      Stupid is as stupid does. I guess this is one mistake they will have to leave behind them.
    • L  •  6 mths ago
      let's be honest, does anybody else here find this hilarious?
    • Vinnie BoomBots  •  6 mths ago
      Gypsy transvestites with tool boxes make the best doctors.
    • Brad  •  6 mths ago
      Note to women: When the "big butt" phase passes (and it will) you don't want to be left with a ginormous arse. Especially one filled with concrete.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  6 mths ago
      Life is tough, it's even tougher when you're stupid.
    • critracer2k  •  Portland, United States  •  6 mths ago
      No sympathy for the "victims" here. If you are stupid enough to let someone inject random chemicals / materials / toxic sludge into your body then you get what you deserve. Crying "victim" afterwards is an insult to real victims.
    • discodon  •  6 mths ago
      I am sick and tired of the stupidity and vanity of people with this whole surgery buffet for everything and anything..Dont these idiots have enough self preservation in their make up, to look into the effects of what they are doing to themselves...
      My favorite is a friend who took out thousand and thousands of a equity loan to have an eye job and boob job, and virtually looked no different...(lucky her...could have been the opposite)...dont people realize 99 % of these 'doctors' will do what they want just for the almightly dollar....it makes me sick.
    • gary  •  Exeter, United States  •  6 mths ago
      Ugly can be fixed, but when your stupid forget about it, your stupid for life!!!!!
    • Donna  •  Raleigh, United States  •  6 mths ago
      These nut cases should get their tubes tied for free while there in the hospital. I wouldn't object. Nobody this stupid should ever reproduce.
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