After spending time in prison for impersonating a medical professional and performing unlicensed cosmetic procedures, Elias Renteria Segoviano, 63, wasted no time in attempting to open another illegal Botox practice in Brea, just two weeks after his release. This brazen move has landed him in trouble once again, facing new charges for his illegal activities.

Segoviano caught the attention of his probation officer when he tried to rent space at the Phenix Salon Suites in Brea, the same location where he had previously operated his illicit business under the name Botox in Anaheim. The Orange County district attorney’s office issued a news release detailing Segoviano’s latest attempt to deceive and defraud unsuspecting clients.

Segoviano had informed the suite owners under a fake name of his intention to conduct Botox injections and face thread lifting procedures, despite lacking the necessary medical qualifications. His application for a business license in Brea was denied, as authorities were quick to uncover his fraudulent activities.

His previous arrest in July 2022 at the Phenix Salon saw Segoviano preying on Spanish-speaking women, administering multiple cosmetic treatments to over two dozen victims. These included Botox injections, lip, and face fillers, all of which were confirmed to contain potentially harmful and counterfeit substances.

As a result of his actions, Segoviano pleaded guilty to several felonies such as unauthorized practice of medicine, false indication of a medical license, and perjury. Additionally, he admitted to falsely presenting himself as a licensed medical practitioner, misrepresenting his qualifications, and impersonating a professional nurse, all considered misdemeanors.

“Segoviano admitted performing invasive procedures and injecting victims with potentially counterfeit Botox, fillers, anesthetics, and other medical drugs that placed the public at extreme risk,” stated the district attorney.

Although initially sentenced to four years, Segoviano was released in December due to credit for time served in jail prior to his guilty plea, placed on community supervision instead. However, his recent arrest has him back behind bars on a $20,000 bail, facing charges of unauthorized practice of medicine and falsely claiming to be a licensed medical practitioner.

Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer remarked on Segoviano’s blatant disregard for the law, stating, “This man walked the walk and talked the talk of being a licensed medical professional, but he was anything but what he pretended to be.” Spitzer highlighted the urgency for anyone treated by Segoviano to come forward and assist in the investigation.

It is clear that Segoviano’s criminal behavior persists despite his time in prison, showing a pattern of deception and exploitation. The district attorney’s office is urging potential victims of his fraudulent practices to contact investigator Jesse Alfonzo at (714) 834-6538, further unraveling the extent of Segoviano’s crimes.