DORAL, Fla. – A plastic and cosmetic surgery clinic in Doral was abruptly closed on Wednesday.
One patient told Local 10 News that people who were in a waiting area for procedures at the Miami Aesthetic Center, at 2001 NW 107 Ave., said what appeared to be officers told them to evacuate the building. The group of people in the waiting room included Kiesha Patton who said she was waiting to prepare for liposuction.
“They said everybody had to evacuate the building. The fire extinguishers did not pass inspection, so that’s what we were told,” Patton said.
City inspectors temporarily closed the center after accusing the owners of doing renovations without the proper permits.
The evacuation also included patients who were in different stages of anesthesia, according to a police spokesperson. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel were called to the scene.
“Everybody evacuated ... It’s scary,” Patton said.
Fire Rescue personnel did not transport anyone to the hospital. Two patients said the center rescheduled their procedures at another location.
“The office is safe and up to date,” said owner Magaly Caban. “The only thing that’s putting us on hold is the city of Doral.”
Caban said that it might be one to two weeks before the facility can open again.