Miami Spa Owner Under Investigation for Alleged Medical Misconduct After Patients Report Severe Complications
Two women in Miami, Florida, allege they suffered severe complications, including a life-threatening infection and facial paralysis, after receiving cosmetic procedures performed by spa owner Enrico Guarino. Guarino allegedly presented himself as a doctor but is only licensed as a…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 26, 2026 —
A spa owner in Miami, Florida, is facing allegations of severe medical complications after performing cosmetic procedures on several women. Enrico Guarino, owner of a local spa, is currently under investigation by the Florida Department of Health for allegedly misrepresenting his professional credentials.
Two women have come forward alleging serious adverse effects following treatments administered by Guarino. One woman reportedly suffered a life-threatening infection and required emergency surgery, followed by extensive physical therapy. The other woman underwent facial reconstruction surgery due to complications from her procedure.
According to reports, Guarino allegedly presented himself as a doctor to his clients. However, his professional license in Florida indicates he is registered only as a nurse. The investigation by the Department of Health is focusing on this discrepancy in his purported and actual qualifications.
In addition to these allegations, a third woman has filed a lawsuit against Guarino. Her suit claims negligence on his part led to severe burns sustained during a procedure.
The extent of the alleged misconduct and the outcomes of the ongoing investigation are yet to be fully determined. Information regarding specific timelines for the procedures or the current status of Guarino’s spa operations was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by By Ella Moore, Miami Herald (TNS) on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
