A beautician in the UK has apologized after administering counterfeit Botox injections that left two women seriously ill. The BBC has named the practitioner as victims come forward with harrowing accounts of their experiences, including severe pain and hospitalization.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a story about botched beauty treatments—it’s a stark reminder of the risks lurking in the unregulated corners of the cosmetics industry. With more people turning to non-medical providers for cheaper procedures, incidents like this highlight why oversight and accountability matter, especially when lives are on the line.

Marie Neidert, 43, initially turned to Botox for migraine relief but ended up loving its wrinkle-smoothing perks. Now, she’s part of a growing trend where people are skipping the clinic and self-injecting Innotox, a Korean-made Botox alternative, at home—often after watching social media tutorials. Experts warn this DIY approach carries serious risks, from infections to botched results, but the allure of convenience and lower costs keeps the trend spreading.