Nhan Pham, a 55-year-old physician from Orlando, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for receiving and intending to deliver an adulterated device in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge John Antoon II. Pham had previously pleaded guilty on May 7, 2025.
According to court documents, between 2015 and 2019, Pham ordered silicone oil online and used it for gluteal and buttock enhancement procedures at both his office and residence. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve injectable silicone for body contouring or enhancement purposes. The FDA has also issued public warnings about the illegality and health risks of such injections.
Pham misled patients by telling them that the substance he was injecting was “safe,” “natural,” and would dissolve over time. Patients later reported complications including sharp pain, discomfort, discoloration, itchiness, burning sensations, inflammation, soreness, and hardness at the injection sites. On September 24, 2019, Pham offered to perform silicone oil injections on an undercover law enforcement agent.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Office of Criminal Investigations and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation with support from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and United States Marshals Service. Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu prosecuted the case.
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