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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest Miami-Dade woman for practicing medicine without a license after spa procedures cause permanent injuries

Latonya Starks, operator of Lori Dior Beauty Spa, has been arrested and charged with practicing medicine without a license after allegedly injecting two sisters with an unknown substance. The victims suffered severe complications, including deep abscesses and permanent scarring, requiring surgical intervention and resulting in significant medical debt and job loss.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights the risks of receiving medical procedures from unlicensed providers, which can lead to permanent physical disfigurement, high medical costs, and loss of employment for residents.

Key Facts

  • Latonya Starks was arrested for practicing medicine without a license.
  • Starks allegedly injected an unknown substance into the hips and buttocks of two sisters.
  • The victims suffered severe abscesses requiring surgical drainage of pus, blood, and fluids.
  • The procedures resulted in permanent scarring and lumps for the victims.
  • One victim lost her job due to absences caused by the injuries.
  • The victims incurred thousands of dollars in medical expenses.
  • Starks has prior criminal history in Georgia.
  • A judge granted Starks house arrest while awaiting trial.
  • The judge warned Starks that further medical practice would result in detention until trial.

Who's Mentioned

otherMiami-DadeorganizationLori Dior Beauty Spa“The spa facility where the procedures were allegedly performed.”locationMiami-Dade“The jurisdiction where the incident occurred.”locationGeorgia“State where Starks has prior criminal records.”otherLatonya StarkspersonLatonya Starks“The individual arrested for allegedly practicing medicine without a license.”