A confidence-boosting procedure has left a Florida family in crisis.<\/p>\n
Daidys Pe\u00f1a, 50, had a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) at A&E Med Spa in May 2023. Her husband, Jorge Fernandez, says the surgery caused a pulmonary embolism that left her with severe brain damage, unable to walk, talk, or eat independently.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was my first love,\u201d Jorge said. Despite warnings from doctors, Daidys survived but now relies on a feeding tube and 24\/7 care.<\/p>\n
Jorge has filed a lawsuit against A&E Med Spa and Dr. Fermin Esteban Morales, who performed the procedure. Though licensed as a general surgeon, Morales is not board-certified in plastic surgery. Attorney Lavenia Santos claims the spa misled patients into believing otherwise.<\/p>\n
Florida law allows any licensed physician to perform cosmetic procedures, but Santos argues that patients would reconsider if fully informed. Morales\u2019 work has faced scrutiny before, including a patient death earlier this year. A&E Med Spa denies the claims and says Morales no longer works there; Morales has not commented.<\/p>\n
Friends have launched a GoFundMe to cover Daidys\u2019 ongoing care, seeking $25,000 after seven months in hospital. Jorge focuses on preventing others from facing a similar tragedy.<\/p>\n
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