New Rochelle Spa Sued Over Plasma Pen Treatment
A lawsuit alleges a cosmetic procedure caused permanent skin damage and scarring.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Beauty
Isis Rakia Mattei has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dream Sculpt Body Spa Inc. and Dr. Alisa Gladstone-Brown. The complaint alleges the facility's plasma pen treatment caused permanent scarring and abnormal skin texture.
Why it matters
The legal action highlights risks associated with non-invasive cosmetic procedures when providers fail to properly evaluate patient suitability. It raises concerns regarding medical oversight in spa environments for treatments that create micro-injuries.
The plaintiff underwent 30 corrective treatments over a period of 50 weeks to address damage following the plasma pen procedure. The suit includes charges of medical malpractice, negligent hiring, and lack of informed consent.
The players
Isis Rakia Mattei
The Manhattan resident is the plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging permanent skin damage following a cosmetic procedure.
Dream Sculpt Body Spa Inc.
This New Rochelle medical spa is facing legal action over claims of medical malpractice and negligent supervision.
Dr. Alisa Gladstone-Brown
The physician is named as a defendant in a medical malpractice suit involving cosmetic treatments at a New Rochelle spa.
The details
The lawsuit, filed in Westchester Supreme Court, claims the procedure resulted in pockmark-type indentations and hyperpigmentation. Corrective efforts allegedly required extensive interventions including laser resurfacing, red light therapy, and radiofrequency micro-needling.
Timeline
April 8, 2024: Mattei underwent the initial plasma pen treatment.
October 8, 2026: The lawsuit was filed in Westchester Supreme Court.
Culture Shift
This case reflects the increasing legal scrutiny surrounding the rapid expansion of non-surgical cosmetic treatments in medical spas. It highlights a shift in accountability as consumers pursue legal remedies for complications arising from unregulated or improperly administered aesthetic procedures.
Residents considering cosmetic procedures at local spas should research provider certifications and request clear explanations of potential risks. Understanding informed consent is essential before committing to treatments that involve heating the skin surface or creating micro-injuries.
The takeaway
Patients should always verify the qualifications of those performing medical aesthetic procedures to ensure appropriate safety measures are in place. Always ask for documentation regarding treatment risks and potential recovery requirements before undergoing any procedure that creates skin micro-injuries.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
