Plaintiff alleges negligence against cosmetic clinic after botched surgery
In a gripping case that highlights the potential perils of cosmetic surgery, a Florida resident has taken legal action against a doctor and a clinic following severe complications from a breast augmentation procedure. Kenyetta White-Johnson filed her complaint in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on December 2, 2024, naming Dr. Carlton Scroggins and Mia Aesthetics Clinic as defendants.
The lawsuit details a harrowing series of events that began on May 8, 2023, when White-Johnson underwent a bilateral breast implant placement and lift at Mia Aesthetics Clinic under the care of Dr. Scroggins. The plaintiff alleges that post-surgery complications arose swiftly, leading to severe skin necrosis and further deterioration of her condition. In an alarming turn of events, White-Johnson’s left breast implant reportedly fell out spontaneously. These issues necessitated additional surgeries on June 1 and June 27, 2023, including debridement and removal of implants by another physician.
White-Johnson accuses Dr. Scroggins and Mia Aesthetics Clinic of negligence in their duty to provide appropriate post-operative care. She claims they failed to recognize and address an infected implant promptly, leaving it untreated during revision surgery—a significant departure from accepted medical standards. Her attorney certifies compliance with several Florida statutes related to medical malpractice claims.