The infamous Botox Bandit finally goes free. After undergoing a plea-bargain, Maria Chrysson, was finally set free after six weeks of house arrest for falsely acquiring Botox Cosmetic treatments from two Miami, FL based cosmetic surgeons. She will continue to undergo probation for the next two years. However, Maria is happy to leave her former life in the past.

Due to the economic downturn, people have less money to spend on professional services, however, they still want to look good. Theft seems to be an extreme case of acquiring cosmetic surgery procedures when others have sought back-ally treatments from unskilled and unlicensed care givers. In either case, are the risks of a criminal record or being physically disfigured really worth it to forgo spending a few hundred dollars?

Most cosmetic surgical practices offer some discounts on Botox, Dysport and Facial Fillers on a routine basis. Dr. Edward H. Park, of Face and Body Cosmetic Surgery, in the Inland Empire, is currently offering cosmetic procedure discounts with a buy one, get 50% off the second, for all facial fillers through November 30th, 2010.

Learn more about the Botox Bandit in this video from CNN.