Dentist charged in Brazil after patients left deformed by banned surgeries

Brazilian prosecutors charged dentist Mariana Laranja and her nephew Nathan Holz after three patients suffered permanent deformities from prohibited plastic surgeries in Espirito Santo state. Prosecutors seek at least R$500,000 in damages. The complaint alleges chaotic procedures, including electronic music during surgery, pauses to film Instagram videos with open incisions, and unqualified staff performing sutures. Victims reported severe infections, necrosis, and permanent facial disfigurement requiring costly follow-up treatment. The defense states the complaint is a preliminary accusation, not a conviction, and that all court-ordered measures will be followed. Mariana's professional license was previously revoked by the regional dentistry council, though the decision awaits federal confirmation.