Who is the dentist arrested for deforming patients’ faces?

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The CRO of Goia informs that the relevant administrative measures are being taken, subject to the appropriate confidentiality applicable to the case

The profile on social networks of the dentist Hellen Kacia Matias da Silva, arrested after accusations of deforming the face of patients, remains active and has several posts about the procedures performed by the clinic she owns. The arrest of the professional was made last Tuesday (30), in Goiânia.

Querying the dentist’s name in the Regional Council of Dentistry system shows that Hellen Matias has two active registrations that qualify her to perform orofacial alignment procedures and to act as a dental surgeon. However, she faces accusations of deformities that occur after cosmetic procedures, such as under the chin, nose and mouth.

According to the Civil Police, she has performed aesthetic operations prohibited by the Federal Council of Dentistry, such as: alectomy (reduction of the nose); removal of excess skin from the eyes (blepharoplasty); double chin lipo (face lift) and others. These procedures can only be performed by a plastic surgeon.

The dentist shared the work and the results on social networks

The dentist accused of deforming patients’ faces used social media to publicize her work. She has 657 thousand followers on Instagram. Her profile shows before and after procedures on some patients.

In a note, the CRO of Goia informs that the relevant administrative measures are being taken, subject to the appropriate confidentiality applicable to the case. Furthermore, the body is made available to the Civil Police and the population for any clarification that may be necessary.

O More Goias did not find the protection of the dentist. The space is open for free expression.

The disclosure of the image and identification of the person being investigated was preceded, according to the terms of law no. 13,869 and ordinance no. 547/2021- PC, with a reasoned order from the police chief responsible for the police investigation, especially to assist. in the identification of witnesses and other possible victims and new crimes committed by the person being investigated.

The dentist’s target audience

Delegate Débora Melo, who is investigating the case, informed More Goias that until yesterday afternoon more than 12 victims had been interviewed. Furthermore, the Civil Police has identified an even greater number of people who were harmed by the dental service in the seized cell phone.

According to the researcher, the target audience of the dentist from Goiania who deformed patients’ faces was mainly humble people. Normally, people with lower purchasing power from the interior of Goia and São Paulo sought the services of Hellen Kacia Matias da Silva.

The dentist charged below-market prices, which favored demand from people who normally could not afford cosmetic surgery. The investigations are still ongoing, but the delegate emphasizes that Hellen should be charged with serious bodily injury and illegal practice of the profession.

See the full CRO note

“The Regional Dental Council of Goia (CROGO) informs that it was not aware of the operation carried out by the Civil Police of Goia, through the State Police Office for the Suppression of Crimes Against Consumers (Decon), which led to compliance this Tuesday. (30/01), of a preventive arrest warrant for a dental surgeon, investigated for allegedly performing aesthetic procedures that resulted in facial deformities of patients.

CROGO became aware of the preventive detention of the person being investigated through news broadcast by local media.

We also inform that the relevant administrative measures are being taken by CROGO, subject to the appropriate confidentiality that applies to the case. Finally, the body is made available to the PCGO and the population for any clarification that may be necessary.”