A 25-year-old influencer has sought help after alleging she suffered a severe infection following corrective nose surgery at a prominent cosmetic hospital in central Bangkok, for which she paid 400,000 baht. The infection developed one month after the procedure, with internal tissue reportedly deteriorating and causing breathing difficulties. The hospital has offered compensation starting at 10,000 and then going up to 100,000 baht, but she is demanding a full refund.
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At 11.30am on 28 February, Ms B, a university student, approached Sai Mai Must Survive at Jingle Bells Market on Wat Ko Road in Sai Mai district, Bangkok, seeking assistance from founder Ekkapop Luangprasert. She presented photographs showing damage and infection following revision surgery performed in August 2025. The procedure involved removing a previous silicone implant and replacing it with her own rib cartilage.
Ms B said she had previously undergone nose surgery elsewhere but sought revision due to dissatisfaction with the shape and minor structural collapse. The hospital confirmed it could perform the correction for 400,000 baht, which she considered reasonable compared with other quoted prices of around 700,000 baht. The operation was carried out by a well-known male surgeon at the large, reputable hospital, which she said is popular among celebrities.
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Within a month, she experienced internal inflammation and pain, with tissue inside the nasal structure deteriorating and becoming infected. She said the hospital told her the condition was part of the healing process. Over seven months, she applied ointment provided by the hospital but continues to suffer breathing difficulties, describing symptoms similar to chronic allergies.
She requested a full refund to fund treatment elsewhere, stating the 400,000 baht came from her earnings reviewing products online. The hospital declined to reimburse the full amount and instead offered free corrective treatment. Ms B said she no longer feels safe returning and has experienced panic attacks and loss of income due to reduced confidence about her appearance.
She also claimed the surgeon told her that 400,000 baht was a small sum and that he gained little from the procedure. She said she has not received any apology. After posting her experience on Facebook, she was contacted by another individual who alleged similar complications with the same surgeon.
Matichon reported that Ekkapop said he will accompany Ms B to seek advice and coordinate with Thailand’s consumer protection authority, urging the hospital to consider the patient’s position.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 2 Mar 2026
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