South Florida woman accused of operating illegal post-surgery recovery homes
Torrasha Smith faces 278 counts, including fraud and grand theft, over facilities she allegedly ran after a state order to stop.
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Torrasha Smith faces 278 counts, including fraud and grand theft, over facilities she allegedly ran after a state order to stop.
All 3 patients allege they were left with permanent injuries after procedures with Dr. Hochstein.
A patient care report from the Coral Gables Fire Department details the emergency involving Kenly Millan Aponte, 35, a mother of two who traveled from Kentucky to Miami for a "mommy makeover" at Svelta Plastic Surgery.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, the family of Endrys Elian Martinez said they moved from Venezuela to the United States to give him a safer future away from violence in their home country.
Attorneys with the Coral Gables-based law firm Silva and Silva identified the patients as 19-year-old Endrys Elian Martinez and 35-year-old Kenly Millan Aponte, a mother of two.
Hochstein was accompanied by her lawyer and interacted with those present as she made her first public statement since her release.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Three South Florida moms are getting free reconstructive surgeries this Mother's Day thanks to a local surgeon's tribute to his late mother.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sean McNally said the term "Brotox" refers to Botox on men, but the trend extends to fillers and other treatments.
Benjamin Brown was arrested after an "extensive investigation" by the sheriff's office, the medical examiner's office and the state attorney's office.
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Joshua Lampert will host a charity surgery day in honor of his mother who very instrumental in his life
South Florida has become a top destination for cosmetic surgery, as people flock from all over the country to get nipped and tucked.
Robert Chelsea was just a normal guy who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like bowling, dancing, and other activities. In 2013, all of that changed after an accident.
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
New rule limits the number of procedures per day and requires the use of ultrasound
Plastic surgery procedures are on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic, and doctors say it's thanks in large part to the new way many of us are doing our jobs.
Breast implants have long been the bread and butter for plastic surgeons in South Florida, but one local doctor plans to completely eliminate the procedure from his surgical rotation because of implant illness concerns.
At Jolie Plastic Surgery center on Southwest 8th Street in West Miami-Dade a patient died Thursday from complications during a cosmetic procedure, a butt augmentation.
New numbers show that plastic surgery is becoming more common for people who have completed a significant weight-loss journey.
Women wanting to get a celebrity figure but trying to avoid going under the knife are opting for something else that they claim does not "waist" their time.
We all have body parts we'd like to change or improve. But, for those dealing with loose skin after a major weight loss, you often can't exercise it away. Now, there's a remedy for that.
The need to look younger is a requirement for some aging models and actresses. It's also desired by many people outside the entertainment world. Some of the newer plastic surgery procedures can make people look and feel younger without any actual cutting involved.
The doctor behind Angelina Jolie's breast reconstructive surgery spoke out publicly for the first time about his patient at a Breast Reconstruction Awareness event in Miami Wednesday night.
Every year, millions of Americans go under the knife in an attempt to improve their looks. While many approve of the fix, others wind up regretting it.
In the age of social media we live in, people not only get to know you through your words, but also through your looks. That's led many women to go to extremes, including cosmetic surgery and other procedures, to get the perfect Facebook look.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Columbus High senior Max Garcia made history over the weekend racing in Milwaukee at just 17 years old.
Rafael Rodriguez says his family's water meter was registering nearly 7 times the expected usage per flush.
The DeSantis administration says the rapid spread of the cameras along state roads warrants immediate action.
CBS News Miami spoke exclusively with Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and Brett Skiles, the Special Agent in Charge for the F.B.I. in Miami, at Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office headquarters in Doral on Monday.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Two areas are being monitored for possible development – the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly and an area in the Gulf.
Columbus High senior Max Garcia made history over the weekend racing in Milwaukee at just 17 years old.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
Rafael Rodriguez says his family's water meter was registering nearly 7 times the expected usage per flush.
Columbus High senior Max Garcia made history over the weekend racing in Milwaukee at just 17 years old.
Rafael Rodriguez says his family's water meter was registering nearly 7 times the expected usage per flush.
The DeSantis administration says the rapid spread of the cameras along state roads warrants immediate action.
CBS News Miami spoke exclusively with Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and Brett Skiles, the Special Agent in Charge for the F.B.I. in Miami, at Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office headquarters in Doral on Monday.
Jose Luis Martinez, 41, was charged alongside Deyton Odel Rojas, 32, and Helder Jose Rojas, 31.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.