Woman Imprisoned for Deceitful Cosmetic Surgery Scheme in 'Face Off' Case
In a landmark ruling, Xeping Chaiyasan, a 52-year-old cosmetic surgeon in Thailand, was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the public through a cosmetic surgery scheme known as "Face Off." The guilty verdict was handed down under Sections 341, 343 of the Criminal Code, Section 14(1) of the Computer Crime Act, and the Consumer Protection Act.
The scheme, which took place between August 2017 and August 2018, falsely claimed that the procedures were performed at world-class hospitals with minimal or no scarring and negligible swelling. Victims, such as Yupin Saenkam from Roi Et, paid hundreds of thousands of baht but suffered disfiguring scars, chronic pain, numbness, itching, and a distorted face caused by botched surgery. In Yupin's case, her ear was reportedly deformed, resulting in a witch-like appearance.
Xeping, who was widely promoted as a plastic surgery specialist, was accused of promoting and arranging cosmetic surgeries under the "Face Off" scheme. Only Xeping, the first defendant, was indicted after a preliminary case review. The court ruled that Xeping's offences were part of a single scheme, imposing the maximum applicable sentence.
This is not the first conviction for Xeping. The Criminal Court has previously handed down prison sentences to Xeping and her associates in several other cases involving similar fraudulent cosmetic procedures. However, detailed information about those prior convictions or her broader professional background is not provided in the available search results.
During the hearing, both Xeping and the plaintiff's lawyer, Phinyophat Chittawan, were present. Xeping is currently applying for bail while filing an appeal.
The "Face Off" case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence when choosing a medical practitioner and the consequences of deceptive practices in the healthcare industry.
- despite the previous convictions of Xeping Chaiyasan for fraudulent cosmetic procedures, players in the health-and-wellness sector, particularly skin care and medical-conditions, should still exercise caution in choosing their medical practitioners to avoid falling victim to deceptive practices like the "Face Off" scheme.
- the guilty verdict of Xeping, a cosmetic surgeon in Thailand, not only impacts his career in health-and-wellness, specifically skin care, but also raises concerns about crime-and-justice and the accountability of medical professionals.
- despite being sentenced to four years in prison for his crimes, general-news outlets should continue to report on medical-conditions and skin-care procedures offered by Xeping Chaiyasan, emphasizing the significance of informed decision-making and the potential consequences of unverified health-and-wellness treatments.
