A renowned clinic has clarified the issue of nose thread lifting, asserting that the material used is medical silk, not tendons, and that they are not quack doctors. They are ready to take responsibility.
On September 24, reporters from Phatthalung province reported a case where a victim complained about a local beauty clinic. The victim claimed that after receiving a nose thread lifting service, they experienced inflammation and suspected that the material used might be “tendons.”
Recently, reporters visited the Le Champ beauty clinic on Asia Road, Kuha Swank Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District, to verify the facts with Dr. Thanaphat Jirayupong, or “Dr. Champ,” the clinic’s owner.
Dr. Champ presented documents showing his registration as a medical practitioner and confirmed that he has been certified by the Medical Council since 2016. He also denied being a quack doctor as reported in the news.
Regarding the material used for nose thread lifting, Dr. Champ confirmed that it is “medical silk,” not tendons. The silk is sourced from a company that imports medical instruments legally and can be verified. The silk used comes in two types: purple silk, which dissolves in about a year, and white silk, which is the subject of the complaint and dissolves in 2-4 years.
“I am responsible for my patients. How could I use tendons on them? The material used is medical silk from a legally importing company, and the data can be verified with the company,” Dr. Champ stated.
Regarding the first complainant, Dr. Champ mentioned that the person came in with inflamed nose symptoms after the thread lifting service, reporting that it felt like the silk was protruding and using nail clippers to cut it out. Upon examination at the clinic, no silk was found, and anti-inflammatory medication was prescribed. Later, the complainant returned to the clinic and requested the silk to be removed, but the doctor could not find it, leading to the understanding that the silk might have dissolved. Eventually, the complainant wanted surgery to remove the silk.
Dr. Champ stated that this was beyond his expertise, so he referred the patient to a surgeon and confirmed that he would cover the treatment costs. He has received three bills totaling tens of thousands of baht.
Regarding the second complainant, Dr. Champ mentioned that the person came in without inflammation but wanted the silk removed. The doctor did not proceed with the removal, and the complainant did not return. Later, the complaint surfaced in the news.
Dr. Champ confirmed that if an investigation finds that the service caused harm to the recipient, the clinic is ready to take responsibility.
Regarding the clinic’s operating license, Dr. Champ admitted that the clinic recently received the license on September 17, after multiple unsuccessful applications due to issues with advertising, location, and noise. The clinic has been closed for renovations since June and is preparing to reopen officially.
Dr. Champ emphasized that he is a certified medical practitioner, not a quack doctor, and that the material used for nose thread lifting is medical silk, not tendons. He assured that the clinic is ready to clarify the facts and take responsibility for any harm caused by their services.