{"id":1185,"date":"2022-08-22T16:30:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T09:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=1185"},"modified":"2023-08-22T15:30:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:30:25","slug":"the-boom-of-plastic-surgery-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/the-boom-of-plastic-surgery-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Boom of Plastic Surgery in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plastic surgery, or cosmetic surgery, is popular in Thailand. The experienced and skilled surgeons, first-class treatments, and the affordable cost combined into an all-around package. People from all over the world travel to Thailand to improve their appearance or fix their physical imperfections.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, any form of surgery comes with its own health risks, which is why virtually all cases of plastic surgery are excluded from health insurance coverage in Thailand, unless it is considered medically necessary, such as breast reconstruction surgery for mastectomy.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this<\/span> Pacific Prime Thailand<\/span><\/a> article, we will discuss the popularity of plastic surgery in Thailand, the risks of plastic surgery procedures, and the implications on health insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plastic <\/strong>S<\/strong>urgery in Thailand<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For many years, the country has been known for offering a range of procedures and surgeries performed by doctors who have received specialist training in Western nations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to the pandemic, millions of people flocked to Thailand every year to take advantage of the country\u2019s<\/span> modern healthcare facilities<\/span><\/a>, top-notch surgeons, and state-of-the-art equipment. They form the cohort of travelers that go to Thailand purely for the medical tourism industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cost of plastic surgery in Thailand is more affordable than in other destinations around the world. A patient could potentially save thousands by undergoing the procedure in Thailand. Thailand is also a top tourist destination, this allows patients to recover in luxury hotels and resorts.<\/span><\/p>\n

What <\/strong>A<\/strong>re the <\/strong>C<\/strong>ommon <\/strong>P<\/strong>rocedures <\/strong>T<\/strong>hat <\/strong>M<\/strong>edical <\/strong>T<\/strong>ourists <\/strong>O<\/strong>pt for in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most plastic surgery institutes offer a comprehensive range of plastic surgery aimed at reshaping the appearance and improving lifestyles. Common procedures include breast augmentations, liposuctions, rhytidectomy, and blepharoplasty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Breast Augmentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This procedure is also known as \u2018augmentation mammoplasty\u2019, which involves using implants to tone, volumize, and enhance the attractiveness or appeal of the entire chest area. The operation normally takes 1.5-2 hours. After the procedure, you are allowed to continue resting at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the recovery process, surgeons will warn against any heavy lifting, exercise, and avoid smoking, drinking, and fermented food for two weeks. It is also advised that patients wear bras without wires for at least one month.<\/span><\/p>\n

The risks associated with this procedure include:<\/span><\/p>\n