EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 45 MIN
She Paid $5,000 for Filler Injections But What Was Inside the Syringe Will Horrify You with Bea Amma | EP 87
from Med Spa Confidential - Exposing the Risks, Rewards, and Business of Beauty · host Dr. Kate Dee | Medical Aesthetics
What if the person injecting you had no license, no training, and no idea what was actually in the syringe?Dr. Kate Dee breaks down a disturbing Florida arrest that's making headlines. A woman was running a full cosmetic clinic out of her home, charging patients thousands of dollars for injections she claimed were professional-grade treatments. What doctors found inside the victim's body tells a very different story. And when the suspect walked out of her bail hearing without expressing any remorse. Dr. Kate Dee brought in the one guest who could speak to this story better than anyone else.Past guest Bea Amma lived through something almost identical back in 2021. Now, five years later, she's back with a raw and honest update on where her recovery actually stands. From three months in the hospital to years of daily IV antibiotics to surgeries she wasn't sure she'd survive, Bea's story puts a human face on what these cases really cost. This isn't just a news story. For Bea, it never stopped being personal.Chapters:00:03:15- She Thought It Was Hyaluronic Acid00:07:40- When Swelling Turns Into Infection00:12:05- Five Years of Surgeries and Recovery00:17:30- The Florida Home Clinic Arrest00:22:10- Why Illegal Med Spas Keep Operating00:27:45- The Medical Director No One Ever Met00:33:20- How Counterfeit Fillers Enter the Supply Chain00:38:55- The Red Flags Most Women Miss00:44:30- What Ethical Med Spa Owners Must Do00:53:40- How to Protect Your Face and Your HealthTogether they dig into why these illegal clinics keep operating, why victims rarely see justice, and why even a high-profile arrest doesn't guarantee the problem gets solved. If you've ever booked a cosmetic treatment without asking the right questions, this conversation will change how you think about that decision.Press play and learn what Bea knows now that she wishes she had known before her very first appointment.Connect with guest: https://www.instagram.com/beatriz.amma/?hl=enFind or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERELearn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas.Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.comWant the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Gift GuideFollower Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedeePlease leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDeeGLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.Med Spa Confidential with Dr. Kate Dee exposes illegal practices, compliance failures, and patient safety risks inside the medical aesthetics industry. Consumers learn how to find licensed injectors, avoid counterfeit products, and make safer treatment decisions. Med spa owners and providers get real accountability, industry standards, and a pa...
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What if the person injecting you had no license, no training, and no idea what was actually in the syringe? Dr. Kate Dee breaks down a disturbing Florida arrest that's making headlines. A woman was running a full cosmetic clinic out of her home, charging patients thousands of dollars for injections she claimed were professional-grade treatments. What doctors found inside the victim's body tells a very different story. And when the suspect walked out of her bail hearing without expressin...
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