Whalesca Castillo was arrested on Wednesday for the June death of Lesbia Ayala, who collapsed after receiving silicone injections in her buttocks and thighs. Police were called to a home in the Bronx June 17 and found Ayala in cardiac arrest.
She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.
The 44-year-old Castillo also faces charges of unauthorized practice of a profession. Information on her lawyer wasn't immediately available.
RELATED: Butt injections could leave you with complications and deformities, Houston plastic surgeon says
Want a bigger butt? Surgeon sounds alarm on dangerous injections