Why Thailand for medical services and beauty treatments?

Why has Thailand  gained a popularity for its medical treatments and beauty procedures. Yes, we all know the Land of Smiles has now become a world’s leading destination for international medical tourists who look for facial or body shape correction. But why? Let’s look what lies on the surface and is hidden deep inside:

1. There is a number of hospitals and specialized clinics that are fully equipped with the modern and advanced technologies using tools and materials from Korea and the USA. Thais want to be the best and they will buy the best laser machines or the best implants for their clinics.  
2. Prices comparison shows that you one may save up to 60% on cosmetic surgery or dental services in Thailand. Yes, the abdominal  liposuction will cost you around 1500$ while back to Australia or USA it may come up to 2500-3000$. Makes sense to save, right?
3. The hospitals and clinics accreditation and certifications. We are all worried about safety and services quality. Sure, it’s great to save but what shall we get for lower price? No worries at all here! Most private clinics have been authorized by the Ministry of Health Care and the market leaders, 39 hospitals have got the American JCI accreditation. This means they all meet the international medical standards requirements.
4. One more reason medical tourists choose to go to Thai for their surgery or dentals is its touristic attractions. There are plenty of things to do and to see starting from the friendly sea and beautiful beaches finishing with great green nature in the North of Thailand. The climate in general with 365 day summer will also make everyone happy!  
5. Easy to travel! Oh yes it is. The transport system, long and short distance connections have been improved dramatically since ten years ago. The public or private transport is affordable and available to buy online now including buses and trains (https://12go.asia/en).
6. Friendliness and hospitality.  All the hotel and beauty clinic staff are friendly and cooperative minded. You will find that they go out of their way to help you. They are not focused on exact appointment times, since they think of their best service rather than time oriented. Most surgeons are flexible, working long hours and weekends and  are happy to start with a free consultation.
7. The choice of treatments. Almost 80% of all medical and beauty procedures you can think of or find nowadays are presented in Thailand. You will definitely enjoy an amazingly professional way of combining traditional and alternative medicine, holistic medicine and wellness for health. This will not only help your body get the desired results but will free and fully relax  your mind and soul while the treatments.

If you think of going to Thailand for health or beauty purpose, there are ways for your trip arrangements and here are the two main ones:

1. Use the agency. Yes, you will have to pay for their services but you can relax and just enjoy how they run and bustle about organising your tickets & hotel, making doctor appointments, payments and other.
2. In case you are an experienced traveller who is used to fix up your trips yourself you will most probably go online. And 100% you will know the sites to buy air tickets or book the hotel. Online bookings (http://bookup.asia/en/health/medical-class) are convenient, easy and save your time. Moreover online booking services will let you read and learn visitors and patients’ reviews  which may help you make up your mind in choosing the clinic and place to go to.

One more thing is worth to mention of course is that there are other countries in Asia that are popular for medical tourism. Here is a simple metric table for you to learn more on the subject:

Best of luck and enjoy your trip!

Facelift – Types & Procedures

How would you handle the inevitable sagging of the lower face and neck due to aging? If you’re worried about this day coming, all the more that you need to be when you’ve neglected your daily skincare routine for years. It will come.

There is a solution, though, and it is in the form of a facelift – a popular cosmetic procedure that aims to rejuvenate the appearance of the face. It’s a common procedure that one can undertake several times in one lifetime – there’s no limit.

Techniques to doing facelifts are dynamically changing and evolving. It isn’t just a purely invasive procedure. In fact, it ranges from minimally invasive to extensive dissection. To know exactly what you would need, you have to know and understand the different types and procedures involved in doing facelifts. We’ve compiled a short list for you which include the different benefits:

Types of Facelift

SMAS Lift
The most invasive facelift procedure that gives long lasting effects as it treats the underlying tissue layers and muscles. This is the most common type of facelift performed since it targets the nasolabial folds (or the nose to mouth lines) and it gives you a more defined jaw and chin. It also helps that the effects last about 10-15 years.

Mid-Facelift
The mid-facelift targets your mid face area hence the name. The procedure will involve small incisions made along the hairline and inside the mouth resulting in almost non-existent scars. The affected area is easily lifted and repositioned, improving the nose to mouth lines and the roundness over the cheekbones.

S-Lift

This is the least invasive type and is also called the mini lift. It’s more of a temporary fix to facial aging with less recovery time. There will be incisions made at the hairline, around the ear, making scars disappear in the natural crease of the skin.  Your surgeon will reposition the skin and soft tissues of the face using small sutures. This type is suitable for younger patients who are not ready to have a full facelift.



Thread Lift
A barb suture technique will be used in doing this procedure. The barbs will act as a hook used with threads to gather skin layers in an upward direction. This will tighten the skin as a result. There will be no incisions or sutures. Only the barbs and the thread will give you the lifting effect.


Facelift Procedures

Laser Facelift
This procedure tightens and lifts your lower face, smoothens out wrinkles and restores your neck’s youthful curve by using precise laser lift technology. This procedure is minimally invasive – no scalpels, stitches or scars – which means that the downtime or recovery time is also minimal. You can reverse the signs of aging without going through the adverse effects brought by a traditional facelift.


Massage Facelift
If you’re not fund of doing any type of surgery to your face, the most natural way of doing it would be through doing face lifting massages (http://bookup.asia/en/115440). Effort, technique and high-quality facial products are the keys to getting the results that you want when you go for this procedure.

Filler Facelift
These days, different kinds of fillers can be used for doing facelifts. The procedure is called “liquid facelifts”. Temporary fillers such as those that are hyaluronic acid-based or collagen-based, as well as longer-lasting injectables might be used to shape the face – smoothen out lines, create curves and etc.

Just Remember
It’s good to have all of this information on hand but the best thing that you can do is to consult your doctor and really discuss your options with him. He’ll be able to help you out in choosing the type and the procedure you’re going to need.

Whether you are considering the beauty tour to Thailand or just learning the subject please see below the cost spread for the serivces described above.

Being the biggest city Bangkok offers the widest range of the clinics and doctors covering all rejuvenating procedures, but a lot of medical tourists prefer to combine their seaside rest with their health and beauty procedures so they choose Phuket or other popular tourists cities.

Where?	What?	min price	max price
Bangkok	SMAS lift	1,000$	3,500$
	Thread lift	600$	1,600$
	Laser	100$	900$
	Filler	380$	600$
Phuket	Thread lift	480$	1,100$
	Filler	380$	550$
	Laser	100$	800$
Chiang Mai	Thread Lift	420$	900$
	Filler	350$	500$