Influencer says 2 years of breathing trouble after rhinoplasty in Bangkok

A Thai social media influencer, known as Joy, has accused a Bangkok beauty clinic of causing her two years of breathing problems and a crooked nose after a rhinoplasty procedure. Joy, who is 25 years old, had the surgery in October 2023 for 65,000 baht at a clinic in the Rama 9 area. She initially chose the clinic because the surgeon had a plastic surgery specialty qualification and positive reviews.

However, immediately after the operation, her nose tilted to the left and the nasal base was crooked, though she was not warned about this beforehand. A corrective procedure was then performed for an additional 5,000 baht, but the nasal tip remained red and inflamed, leading to structural collapse and breathing impairment. Joy sought further treatment at the clinic, but the complications resulted in her using a nasal spray and an asthma inhaler, preventing her from working in front of a camera and losing income.

She has had difficulty breathing through her left nostril and has been congested for over two years. The total cost of her medical treatment was approximately 300,000 baht, while the clinic only offered compensation of 65,000 to 80,000 baht. Joy's surgery photographs continue to be used by the clinic for promotional purposes under a contract that expires in 2027.

The clinic and the doctor who treated Joy have not been identified, and no public statement has been issued by the clinic. The matter is currently under investigation by Thanakrit Law Firm, who plan to coordinate with the Department of Health Service Support at the Ministry of Public Health and file a complaint with the Medical Council of Thailand to review the clinic's treatment standards.