PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – When you think of shady Florida businesses, you might imagine alligator wrestling in a Walmart parking lot or a guy selling “authentic” pirate treasure out of a van. But one Florida woman decided to take things to a whole new level by running an illegal med spa out of her backyard shed.
Meet Rosa Mena, the 50-year-old Floridian who apparently thought, “Why go to medical school when you can just YouTube ‘How to Botox’ and call it a day?”
The “Spa” Experience
One unlucky customer showed up for what she thought would be a relaxing Botox session, only to leave looking like she’d been stung by a swarm of bees mid-facial. According to police, the victim suffered facial paralysis after Mena’s “I watched a TikTok tutorial” approach to cosmetic injections.
When the victim (rightfully) panicked, Mena’s solution? “Here’s your $325 back… but come on back and let me inject you with vitamins to fix it!” Because nothing says “trust me, I’m a professional” like offering a refund and then immediately suggesting another unlicensed medical procedure.
The “Certification“
When pressed for credentials, Mena allegedly handed over a censored, expired phlebotomy certificate—the medical equivalent of printing out a “Best Doctor Ever” award from Google Images. Oh, and she also claimed to be a doctor in the Dominican Republic, adding yet another layer of international fraud to the mix.
The Raid
Police raided Mena’s “spa” (aka a shed with delusions of grandeur) and found:
– Fat-sculpting machines (because nothing says “sterile medical environment” like a backyard power tool)
– Laser hair removal equipment (probably just a repurposed weed whacker)
– Needles, vials, and Botox injectables (all stored next to the lawnmower, we assume)
The Charges
Mena now faces a laundry list of charges, including:
✔ Practicing medicine without a license (shocking)
✔ Aggravated battery (turning faces into wax statues counts)
✔ Fraud (the expired certificate was a dead giveaway)
The Lesson
If your Botox provider’s office is literally a shed, maybe reconsider. And if they offer to “fix” your botched procedure with more injections? Run.
Moral of the story: Just because Florida is the land of “hold my beer” decisions doesn’t mean you should let someone inject mystery fluids into your face behind a tool shed.