Michigan Suspended Medical License of Cosmetic Surgeon
State regulators halted the practice of Dr. Ayoub Sayeg following concerns over patient safety and licensing compliance.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Beauty
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has issued a summary suspension for the medical license of Dr. Ayoub Sayeg. This action follows similar suspensions in Illinois and Virginia amid ongoing investigations into the physician's surgical practices.
Why it matters
The suspension serves as an emergency measure to protect public health and safety after regulators identified serious concerns regarding the standard of care. It highlights the importance of regulatory oversight in cosmetic surgery to ensure providers meet state safety requirements.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs based its order on an expert review of medical records from 2024. The review alleged that surgical conduct for two patients fell below the standard of care, triggering the emergency suspension.
The players
Ayoub Sayeg
A 58-year-old physician who performed cosmetic surgeries at clinics in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
The state agency responsible for overseeing medical professional standards and issuing license suspensions to protect public safety.
The details
The regulatory action against Dr. Ayoub Sayeg stems from allegations of botched cosmetic surgeries and a failure to report out-of-state license suspensions within the required 30-day window. The state's decision follows a pattern of legal challenges, including a $56 million jury verdict against him in 2024 and previous settlements totaling $470,000. These administrative steps are designed to prevent further procedures while officials investigate the safety and quality of his past operations.
Timeline
Dr. Ayoub Sayeg has held a medical license in Michigan since 2002.
He expanded his surgical practice to Illinois in 2013.
Illinois officials temporarily suspended his medical license in July 2026.
Michigan issued the summary suspension order on September 25, 2026.
Health Landscape
State medical boards increasingly coordinate through the National Practitioner Data Bank to monitor and restrict physicians who face disciplinary actions in multiple jurisdictions. This case reflects a broader effort by regulators to close gaps in physician oversight and enforce mandatory reporting of out-of-state suspensions.
Patients who have undergone cosmetic procedures should verify the current license status of their provider through state medical board websites. If you have concerns about the safety or quality of a past surgical experience, discuss these issues with a new primary care physician.
The takeaway
When selecting a cosmetic surgeon, it is essential to confirm they hold an active, unrestricted license in your state. You can monitor the professional standing of any healthcare provider by checking official state regulatory databases for recent disciplinary actions or pending public investigations.
What happens next
A disciplinary hearing is scheduled in Illinois for late next week to determine if the medical license of Dr. Ayoub Sayeg will be permanently barred.
Further reading
Learn more about safety standards and professional requirements for providers in the Beauty section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Tribune.
