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Florida Woman Arrested After Illegal Backyard Botox Clinic Paralyzes Patient

A search of the backyard shed revealed a cache of illicit cosmetic devices, prompting health officials to urge consumers to confirm provider licensure

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A multi-agency investigation resulted in a warrant to search the property, leading to the discovery of an “illegal backyard shed med spa,” Port St. Lucie police said.

Overview

  • Rosa Mena, 50, was arrested July 9 in Port St. Lucie and charged with aggravated battery, practicing medicine without a license, and fraud for administering unauthorized procedures.
  • Investigators executing a multi-agency search warrant uncovered Botox vials, fat-sculpting machines, laser hair removal and liposuction devices inside the shed.
  • The May client reported facial paralysis after a $325 Botox treatment and subsequent vitamin injections intended to reverse the damage failed to restore her function.
  • Mena allegedly used falsified or expired credentials, including a phlebotomy certificate that lapsed in February 2024, and falsely claimed to have been a doctor in the Dominican Republic.
  • The incident highlights the rise of clandestine home-based cosmetic clinics and the importance of verifying provider qualifications to prevent serious health risks.