| If you’re looking for some R&R (rest & relaxation) and at the same time wanting a whole new look by way of plastic surgery or treat a nagging ailment, then Thailand is the perfect place for you. Most people know Thailand as a vacation destination offering its rich culture, beaches, splendid temples, and resorts, but what most people are unaware of is that Thailand is also a popular destination for “Medical Tourism”, the act of traveling abroad to obtain medical/health care.
Medical Tourism has gained popularity in recent years as the cost of healthcare in the West has become excruciatingly expensive, especially that of private healthcare. Even Dental or Orthodontic care can cost an “arm and a leg”, and plastic surgeries are definitely off-limits for many Westerners. This situation has spurred many foreigners to look to beyond their shores for their medical, dental care or cosmetic surgery needs, and many have found their way to Thailand. Visitors can receive medical care or cosmetic surgery at a fraction of the costs in their home country, and the best part is they get to enjoy all that Thailand has to offer. One can get a “nose job” and spend the recovery time basking under the sun on a beach in Phuket.
The reason many people are choosing Thailand is because its medical profession is actually World-class, and one of the best in the region. The government of Thailand has made sure of this by successively investing in the medical profession to provide doctors with unparalleled training and education. Many medical professionals here receive additional specialist training in the United States or Europe. The hospitals facilities and equipments are also top-notched, having received ISO 90001 certification. Many of these hospitals are run by a management group to ensure that the highest standard of care and service are provided.
Now that you know what else Thailand can offer and are interested, just check out some of the top hospitals that are offering such services below:
Medical Tourism Hospitals
Bangkok International Hospital
Tel: 0-2310-3101
Fax: 0-2310-3367
Email imc@bgh.co.th
Website at www.bangkokhospital.com
BNH Hospital
Tel: 0-2686-2700
Fax: 0-2632-0577-79
Email: info@BNHhospital.com
Website: http://www.BNHhospital.com
Bumrungrad Hospital
Tel: 0-22667-1000
Fax: 0-2667-2525
Dental: 0-2667-2300
Email: info@bumrungrad.com
Website: http://www.bumrungrad.com
Cosmetic Surgery
P'care Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic
Address: 89/24 Soi Bangkokbarzar Rajdamri Road Bangkok 10330
Tel: 0-2655-1293-5 Fax: 0-26551296
Offers a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures using fully trained and board certified plastic surgeons. With more than 10 years experience in cosmetic surgery.
St Carlos Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
Address: 5/84 Moo 2, Tiwanon Road, Banklang Amper Muang Pathumthani Bangkok 12000
Tel: 0-2975-6700 Fax: 0-2975-6737
Specialist treatments such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, face lifts, liposuction, breast augmentation or reduction (mammoplasty) and hair transplant treatments.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
Address: 519 Suthisarn Road Dindaeng Bangkok 10400
Tel: 0-2690-8080, (mobile) 0-1933-1010 Fax: 0-2277-5907
Rhinoplasty, breast surgery, facial plastic surgery, sex reassignment and abdominoplasty. The centre’s website offers a number of testimonials from people who have received treatment.
Chet Plastic Surgery
Address: 1529/4 Onnut 31 Sukumvit 77 Road Bangkok 10250
Tel: 0-2742-2335 Fax: 0-2742-0845
Leading centre for sex reassignment surgery. Services include vaginoplasty, breast implants surgery and trachea shaving, as well as a series of facial surgeries aimed at ‘feminising’ a patient |
