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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Surgery always carries a risk and should be performed only when absolutely necessary, not on a whim.

400k blown on a nose job gone wrong, now what?

If she thinks Sai Mai Must Survive is going to ride to the rescue, she hasn’t been paying attention. That page has enough problems of its own, and half the time it’s tangled up in its own lawsuits.

She’d be far better off sniffing around for a good lawyer than waiting for a Facebook crusader to fix her face or her finances.

At least a lawyer might get her some compensation, though in Thailand that’s still a long shot.

maybe this influencer was too nosy? or put her nose in other people's business? maybe she was brown nosing?

who knows (nose) pun intended

24 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

maybe this influencer was too nosy? or put her nose in other people's business? maybe she was brown nosing?

who knows (nose) pun intended

What have you been sniffling?😆

Well she is certainly influencing people as to how to waste 400,000 baht.

and to stay away from unnecessary plastic surgery.
Well done

This is the dumbest thing in the world.

Never pay no doctor to take a knife to your face.

23 minutes ago, Woke to Sounds said:

This is the dumbest thing in the world.

Never pay no doctor to take a knife to your face.

Double negatives.

Never pay A, or ANY, Doctor.........

Influencer Files Complaint Over Failed Nose Surgery

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An influencer has lodged a complaint against a Bangkok hospital, claiming a botched nose surgery led to severe complications and disputes over compensation. The 25-year-old underwent revision rhinoplasty at a cost of 400,000 baht, trusting the hospital's reputation and the surgeon’s expertise. Post-surgery, she reported unexpected issues, including inflammation and tissue deterioration, persisting after months of treatment.

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The surgery aimed to enhance her appearance using Cartilage Rhinoplasty. However, a month following the procedure, inflammation developed, and the internal nasal tissue reportedly worsened, impacting her ability to breathe and causing long-term distress. She described experiencing allergy-like symptoms, panic, and a significant drop in self-confidence, affecting her career and income.

The hospital's response is criticized, with the influencer alleging their refusal to issue a full refund, offering only partial compensation that eventually increased to 100,000 baht. A doctor’s remark regarding the cost being “very little” further upset her, given the alleged life-changing impact. She is now seeking assistance from the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), facilitated by Facebook page สายไหมต้องรอด, for a full refund and to secure further medical treatment.

Looking ahead, the influencer plans to pursue the matter legally with the OCPB's assistance to ensure fair resolution and possible additional surgery to rectify the issues. The outcome could influence future protocols for cosmetic procedures and customer service in the medical sector, reported The Thaiger.

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11 hours ago, blaze master said:

What have you been sniffling?😆

My dear Blaze Master, good rhetoric. I have my nose 'glued' to AN right now so who nose what may come my way. 🤟

Shxt Thailand got expensive. Not long ago you got that for 15k.

its not easy being a woman, when a lot depends on your looks

Thai women are among the most with plastic surgeries in SEA and nose surgeries are the top of that list.

That's pretty much Harley Street London prices.

And all this drama and pain and expense to keep a job as an . . . influencer?

Get outta here