Massachusetts Spa Owner Admits to Fake Botox Injections

Rebecca Fadanelli received over $1 million from illegal procedures using counterfeit drugs imported from China and Brazil.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:53pm

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An extreme close-up of a syringe filled with an unidentified liquid substance, dramatically lit by a harsh flash against a dark background to create a stark, investigative aesthetic.A stark, gritty close-up of the counterfeit drugs at the heart of an illegal cosmetic injection scheme that defrauded clients out of over $1 million.Boston Today

A Massachusetts spa owner named Rebecca Fadanelli has admitted to performing thousands of injections using fake Botox and dermal fillers that were imported from China and Brazil. Fadanelli, who owned and operated Skin Beaute Med Spa in Randolph and South Easton, was not licensed to perform injections but received over $1 million in client payments for these illegal procedures.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of unlicensed medical practitioners performing injections with counterfeit drugs, which can pose serious health risks to consumers. It also raises concerns about the broader issue of counterfeit pharmaceuticals being imported and distributed in the United States.

The details

According to federal authorities, Fadanelli imported counterfeit Botox, Sculptra and Juvéderm from China and Brazil, and performed thousands of injections using these and other counterfeit drugs and devices. Fadanelli falsely represented to clients and employees that she was a nurse, when in fact she was only an aesthetician and was never licensed to perform injections or dispense prescription drugs or devices. Payment records show Fadanelli completed about 1,631 Botox appointments totaling $522,869 in client payments, and 1,085 filler appointments totaling $410,545 in client payments from 2021 to 2024.

  • Fadanelli operated Skin Beaute Med Spa from 2021 to 2024.
  • Fadanelli pleaded guilty in Boston federal court on April 7, 2026.
  • Fadanelli's sentencing is scheduled for July 1, 2026.

The players

Rebecca Fadanelli

A 40-year-old woman from Stoughton, Massachusetts who owned and operated Skin Beaute Med Spa in Randolph and South Easton. Fadanelli admitted to performing thousands of injections using fake Botox and dermal fillers that were imported from China and Brazil, despite not being licensed to perform such procedures.

Skin Beaute Med Spa

A medical spa owned and operated by Rebecca Fadanelli in Randolph and South Easton, Massachusetts, where Fadanelli performed illegal injections using counterfeit drugs.

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What’s next

Fadanelli is scheduled to be sentenced on July 1, 2026. The federal judge will determine her prison sentence, supervised release, and fines.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious public health risks posed by unlicensed practitioners performing medical procedures with counterfeit drugs. It underscores the importance of consumers only seeking cosmetic injections from licensed medical professionals to ensure their safety.