Procedures Available
Botox
Eliminate wrinkes, crow’s feet, worry lines, and more with simple injections of Botox. Botox works by inhibiting the signal sent to the muscles that contract and cause wrinkles. As long as your muscles are relaxed, your skin is smooth! The average Botox treatment lasts four to six months.
Average Cost in US: $800 Average Cost in Thailand: $200
Breast Augmentation
Also known as Augmentation Mammoplasty, breast augmentation is the process of enlarging the breasts via surgical means. By utilizing silicone or saline implants, breast size can be subtly or dramatically increased.
Average Cost in US: $10,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $4200
Breast Lift
Dieting, significant weight loss, or the simple art of raising children can leave a woman with disturbingly drooping breasts. Breast lift — also known as Mastopexy — is a procedure in which a plastic surgeon remedies the situation by repositioning the nipples and ‘raising’ the breast tissue into a higher, fuller position.
Average Cost in US: $4750 Average Cost in Thailand: $2200
Breast Reduction
Breasts that are too large can cause a multitude of problems, from back and neck pain to emotional trauma. Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure in which a plastic surgeon removes excess breast tissue and fat and re-sculpts the remaining tissue into a smaller, attractive bosom.
Average Cost in US: $6,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $3200
Buttocks Augmentation
Generally performed after significant weight loss, buttock augmentation restores lush, attractive curves to one’s behind. This is generally accomplished by injecting micro-fat into carefully targeted areas. The goal is a beautiful, round, firm backside.
Average Cost in US: $10,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $4400
Buttocks Lift
Used to eliminate sagging skin, unsightly cellulite, and stubborn fat pockets, a buttocks lift can add shape to the rear end and enhance one’s appearance. A relatively minor surgical procedure, buttocks lifts do have some unique recovery requirements: one must avoid sitting until the incisions have healed.
Average Cost in US: $6,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $2500
Chemical Peel
Chemical peels, also known as chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, are one of the most popular skin refinishing techniques. Eliminate wrinkles and the appearance of aged, tired skin, as well as some acne scarring, by undergoing a chemical peel, where a specially prepared chemical solution is applied to the skin. The skin blisters, and is removed, leaving a silky smooth, attractive surface. Multiple treatments may be required, especially if the skin damage is significant.
Average Cost in US: $200 Average Cost in Thailand: $100
Chin Surgery
Longing for a strong, masculine jaw? Want a more attractive profile? Mentoplasty may be the answer. Reshaping the chin can radically alter one’s appearance. The procedure is often accomplished with strategically placed implants, filling out weak areas in the chin or providing the gentle curve needed for a more attractive appearance.
Average Cost in US: $8,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $4000
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion sands imperfections, including acne scars and age spots, from the skin, resulting in a polished, youthful appearance. Accomplished by using a high speed rotary tool and an abrasive cream containing fine crystals, dermabrasion is one of the most popular and effective skin refinishing treatments. Several sessions may be required for maximum effect.
Average Cost in US: $2,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $800
Ear Surgery
Also known as Pinnaplasty or Otoplasty, this procedure is selected when one wants to correct protruding or misshaped ears. This is also the procedure of choice when one’s ears are mis-matched. Surgeons work to reconfigure the ear’s natural cartilage and fat into a more pleasing configuration. The procedure is quick and relatively painless, with a rapid recovery period.
Average Cost in US: $3,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $1500
Eyelid Surgery
Often paired with a forehead lift and laser skin resurfacing, eyelid surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty, is used to correct baggy lower eyelids and saggy upper eyelids. Many women tout eyelid surgery as the ’secret weapon’ they use to shave years off their appearance.
Average Cost in US: $2,800 Average Cost in Thailand: $1900
Face Lift
Still the gold standard in plastic surgery, a face lift, also known as a rhytidectomy, removes sagging skins, tightens facial muscles, and eliminates excess facial fat. This results in a more youthful, vibrant appearance.
Average Cost in US: $12,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $5000
Facial Implants (Chin, Cheek & Jaw Surgery)
The jawline frames the face, and is one of the most pivotal and yet most overlooked facial features. Strategic implants along the chin, cheek, and jaw can convey confidence, youth, vitality, and power — all with minimally invasive procedures and rapid recovery times.
Average Cost in US: $25,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $6500
Facial Line Filling
Soften the affects of time, stress, and the environment with facial line filling, a procedure in which injectable fillers, including collagen, are used to smooth away lines and wrinkles easily and immediately. Several treatments may be required.
Average Cost in US: $2,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $900
Forehead / Brow Lift
A wrinkled brow may be a sign of wisdom — but most of us want to look smooth and sexy! A forehead/brow lift accomplishes this by removing sagging tissues, tightening the skin, and smoothing away deep lines. This procedure is often performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery.
Average Cost in US: $5,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $2400
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery is a permanent surgical method to effect significant weight loss -up to 60% of overall weight — in a short time frame. The stomach is divided into a large portion and a smaller portion, and the intestines are re-routed to connect to the smaller stomach pouch. This procedure works in two ways, by limiting the amount of food a person can consume, and by reducing the amount of calories that can be absorbed by the reconfigured digestive system.
Average Cost in US: $26,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $12,000
Hair transplants
Longing for the lush locks of your youth? Hair transplants may be the answer. By transferring individual hair follicles from other regions of the body to atop one’s scalp, a thick head of hair can be yours once again.
Average Cost in US: $3,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $1200
Hip Replacement
Arthritis, injury, or other issues can make walking difficult, if not impossible. Hip replacement surgery addresses the issue by removing and replacing the ball and socket joint in the hip. Minimally invasive procedures have reduced the recovery time, allowing the patient to enjoy enhanced mobility and an improved quality of life much sooner.
Average Cost in US: $39,299 Average Cost in Thailand: $4500
Injectable Fillers (Improving Skin Texture)
Rough, worn, pitted, aged or plain old tired skin can be rejuvenated with injectable fillers. Administered via hypodermic injection, fillers such as collagen nourish and enrich the skin from below, lifting and smoothing the surface and improving overall texture. Several treatments may be required.
Average Cost in US: $2,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $800
Knee Replacement
Now available as a minimally invasive procedure, knee replacement surgery removes the damaged portion of one or both knees, replacing them with metal or plastic joints. The result? After a short healing period, dramatically enhanced mobility, the elimination of knee pain, and the ability to resume once loved activities.
Average Cost in US: $35,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $7100
Lap-Band Gastric Banding
Also known as adjustable gastric banding, lap-band gastric banding is preferred by patients who want to effect significant weight loss quickly without permanently altering their bodies surgically. In this procedure, a small band ’sections off’ the stomach, reducing the amount of food the patient can ingest. Weight loss is not as significant as in gastric bypass, but there are fewer complications.
Average Cost in US: $18,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $11,000
Laser Hair Removal
Unsightly back, arm, and body hair can be easily and permanently removed by the use of a special laser. The laser must be carefully selected to match your skin type and texture. The process takes only a few minutes, although several sessions may be required. Your skin will redden significantly, but this passes in a few days, leaving your skin silky smooth.
Average Cost in US: $200/treatment Average Cost in Thailand: $100
Liposuction (Lipoplasty)
Liposuction is the secret weapon in the battle of the bulge. Guaranteed to remove those small, stubborn pockets of fat or cellulite that diet and exercise just can’t beat, liposuction and a newer procedure, smart-liposuction, surgically eliminate unsightly fat. Liposuction does this with traditional surgical methods, while smart-liposuction accomplishes the same with the use of a fine, injected wire that melts the fat in place and then extracts it.
Average Cost in US: $3,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $1200
Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)
Generally, a neck lift can involve several procedures. The most pivotal is platysmaplasty, the removal or reshaping of the muscles in the neck. This procedure can effect dramatic changes in one’s appearance, wiping out drooping flesh flapping alongside one’s neck. This is often accompanied by limited liposuction in the neck area.
Average Cost in US: $12,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $6000
Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
One of the most popular procedures, rhinoplasty allows patients the opportunity to experience a reshaped or resized nose. Skilled surgeons carefully sculpt the tissues in and around the nose to achieve the desired shape while ensuring one can still breathe freely and easily.
Average Cost in US: $12,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $5200
Sexual Reassignment Surgery
Done only rarely within the United States, sexual reassignment or gender reassignment surgery is a complex procedure that alters the sexual characteristics of the patient to the opposite gender. This is often augmented with significant hormone therapy and intensive counseling.
Average Cost in US: >$100,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $14,000
Spider Veins (Sclerotherapy)
Spider Vein removal, also known as sclerotherapy, is accomplished by injecting a salt solution directly into the vein. The resultant scar tissue obscures the veins, restoring your skin to its original appearance.
Average Cost in US: $600 Average Cost in Thailand: $250
Thigh Lift
Eliminate the jiggly, wiggly skin and fat that clings to the upper thigh with a thigh lift. In this procedure, the doctor uses intensive, targeted liposuction to remove the unwanted fat, coupled with some surgery to tighten up the loose skin. This procedure is often combined with a buttocks lift or augmentation.
Average Cost in US: $6,000 Average Cost in Thailand: $2900
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Flabby abs or fat that just won’t go no matter what? A tummy tuck may be the answer, if no other surgical options apply. In this procedure, which is often combined with liposuction, the surgeon removes the excess fat and skin and tightens the muscles in the abdominal wall. A flat, sleek appearance is the result.
Average Cost in US: $8,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $4000
Upper Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Plastic surgery can do what no amount of exercise or weight lifting ever could: restore the look of youthful strength and vitality to older arms. By combining surgical techniques with carefully targeted liposuction, an upper arm lift can eliminate the ‘wings’ so many women hate.
Average Cost in US: $4,500 Average Cost in Thailand: $3100
Varicose Vein/Tattoo Removal
Varicose Vein removal, also known as sclerotherapy, is accomplished by injecting a salt solution directly into the vein. The resultant scar tissue obscures the veins, restoring your skin to its original appearance.
Average Cost in US: $600/treatment Average Cost in Thailand: $200
Tattoo removal uses high intensity lasers to break up the pigment used in tattoo inks. Several sessions may be required to remove large pieces. Relatively painless, laser tattoo removal can undo what was once thought to be permanent. So if that darling daisy doesn’t need to be on your back anymore — or your sweetheart’s name doesn’t match the name on your bicep — tattoo removal may be for you!
Average cost in US: $500/session Average Cost in Thailand: $150