A Florida woman allegedly posed as a doctor, administering Botox injections from a questionable backyard shed, known as a Med Spa.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department reported that 50-year-old Rosa Mena was charged after a victim complained about a failed procedure that left them paralyzed.
“We urge the public to thoroughly research facilities and practitioners before undergoing any procedures,” the police posted on Facebook, sharing images of the illicit shed.
Authorities emphasized that procedures like Botox should only be performed by licensed professionals. Ensuring safety is vital.
Police revealed that a client visited Mena’s unlicensed treatment facility in May, paying $325 for a Botox injection that resulted in facial paralysis.
The woman confronted Mena about her qualifications, to which Mena responded with an expired and altered phlebotomy certificate, falsely claiming to be a doctor from the Dominican Republic.
The investigation led to the seizure of various medical supplies, including beds, medications, vials, needles, fat engraving machines, PRP injections, microneedles, laser hair removal devices, and Botox injections.
Mena now faces multiple charges: three counts of battery, two counts of practicing medicine without a valid license, and operating communication devices for illegal activities.
She is currently being held at the St. Lucie County Jail with a bond set at $95,000.
