Young Mother Traveled to Miami for Plastic Surgery. She Died Hours Later While at Recovery House

The death of 28-year-old Ahmonique Miller, a young mother who died following a cosmetic procedure in Miami, has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Miller, who had traveled from Las Vegas with her sister, Kiera Barnes, to undergo surgery at Avana Plastic Surgery Clinic, passed away at a facility advertised as a post-surgery recovery house. Now, her family is demanding accountability and change to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Tragic Events Unfold at Keyla’s Recovery House

Ahmonique Miller, a mother to a one-year-old girl, and her 19-year-old sister, Kiera, made the journey to Miami excited for their cosmetic procedures and recovery. They paid $1,500 each to stay six nights at Keyla’s Recovery House, a business located on SW 4th Street. Sadly, Ahmonique never made it home. On March 7, a tragic turn of events unfolded when Miami Police and fire rescue crews responded to a call from the house. They found Ahmonique dead in the recovery house, her body showing signs of rigor mortis, indicating she had been deceased for several hours. She was discovered heavily bandaged and face down on a bed. The police report stated that the house was operating as an illegal post-plastic surgery recovery facility.

Allegations of Medication Mismanagement

According to Kiera Barnes, her sister was given a muscle relaxer and possibly multiple Percocet pills by someone at the recovery house to help her rest after surgery. Ahmonique fell asleep, but she never woke up. At first, those at the recovery house reportedly dismissed the situation, stating she was fine. However, once they realized she had passed away, panic ensued.

The family’s attorney, Jahra McLawrence, noted that the response was far from an emergency, and it wasn’t until after Ahmonique’s death was confirmed that any serious concern arose. Wakeelah, Ahmonique’s mother, said she is still struggling to accept her daughter’s death. “I have to remind myself every day that this is real,” she shared. “Ahmonique is not coming back.” The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner has not yet confirmed a direct link between any medication and Ahmonique’s death. The cause and manner of her death remain under investigation, as authorities continue to gather information.

Call for Change and Accountability

The tragic incident has shed light on the growing issue of unlicensed recovery houses in South Florida. This is not the first time that such a facility has been linked to a woman’s death after a cosmetic procedure. Ahmonique’s family, along with their attorney, is calling for tougher legislation and stricter regulations to protect women who travel to South Florida for surgery.

Wakeelah Miller is especially vocal about the need for change. “It is a big deal,” she said, referencing her young granddaughter now without a mother. “A little girl is now without her mother today.”

Keyla Oliver, the owner of Keyla’s Recovery House, has not provided details about the incident, and her attorney has declined to comment on the pending investigation. Meanwhile, Avana Plastic Surgery Clinic, where Ahmonique had her procedure, has yet to respond to requests for comment. As the investigation continues, the Miller family is hoping that Ahmonique’s death will be the last of its kind, urging lawmakers to take action to protect others who seek cosmetic surgery in the area.