OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — A 35-year-old woman accused of practicing medicine without a license appeared before a Broward County judge Friday after sheriff’s deputies said she operated an illegal cosmetic injection business out of her Oakland Park home.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Megan Whitcomb on Thursday, according to jail records.
Prosecutors told the court the alleged conduct occurred over an extended period and involved the same victim. Authorities allege Whitcomb illegally provided medical injections and may have distributed medications to clients.
Newly obtained court documents state Whitcomb operated a makeshift clinic from her residence and offered cosmetic procedures including Botox and buttock injections.
According to a five-page complaint, one client visited Whitcomb three times between July and September 2024 for injections and later became seriously ill, developing an infection that required hospitalization.
Investigators said the victim reported being unable to walk and experiencing extreme pain.
The complaint describes extensive bruising, discoloration of the skin and an open wound at one injection site. The victim told investigators the procedures sometimes lasted eight to 12 hours and left her in severe pain. She also reported that Whitcomb offered pills to ease the discomfort.
During at least one visit, Whitcomb allegedly gave the victim a substance she believed to be “rock crystal.” The victim later told investigators she remained awake for several days and felt jittery after returning home, according to the documents.
In December, undercover detectives contacted Whitcomb by text message to set up an appointment, authorities said. Investigators noted the room where the procedures were allegedly performed was unclean.
During Friday’s hearing, the judge formally advised Whitcomb of the charges, which include practicing medicine without an active license and using a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony.
Her defense attorney requested a lower bond, citing a largely clean criminal history aside from a 2012 misdemeanor theft arrest and noting that Whitcomb is the mother of two young children.
The judge set Whitcomb’s bond at about $5,500 and ordered her not to practice medicine or administer injections. She was also ordered to stay away from the victim.
Court records indicate Whitcomb was later placed under the Baker Act for evaluation after making statements to investigators. No additional details were released.
According to investigators, the victim is recovering.
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