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I would echo eric's post on this, both as regards the silicon gel issue (best choice!), and through what type of incision they are placed.

Personally I think the the axillary (incision under the arm) approach gives the best result in terms of no incision scar being visible on the breast. But the axillary approach is considered more technically challenging so it is very important to get the best surgeon possible who has done ALOT of procedures using that method.

Some women are only concerned with how they looked IN CLOTHES with the implants, if that is the primary concern then the incision site probably doesn't matter. (I could never totally understand this.)

Keep in mind that a surgeon will tend to recommend the method with which they are the most comfortable. Eg. they will say that the best placement will result if they use a infra-aureolar incision (incision at the lower margin of the nipple, this helps to disguise the incision site). It may be true that in THEIR HANDS it will be more likely a better result, but that may be because they don't have much experience in the axillary approach.

Some women's scars heal wonderfully and are barely visible, others are quite noticeable. Like anything else, most fall somewhere in between.

A newer method is the trans-umbilical approach, where an incision is made in the belly-button (believe it or not), and then some fancy maneuvers are used to place the implants in the proper place. I think the "jury is still out" on this method as to the reliability of this method and its results. Of course the appeal is that the incision is the least conspicuous of the methods.

For the sake of completeness, a couple of older methods involve incisions in the fold under the breast (infra mammary) These incisions are much smaller than they used to be back when, and they can in fact be unobstrusive in some women.

Hope this helps and isn't too complicated!

Good luck to your friend, whatever she decides.

Here is a map that shows better both Bumrungrad and the surrounding area, BTW it does look like the Nana Hotel is nearby.

http://www.bumrungrad.com/htm/eng/main2.as...t/contactBH.htm

Good luck, let us know how things work out!

I know from researching the net that there are plenty of hotels in the area.

I hope it is OK to link to another website here, I found these maps useful. Clicking on a section gives a more detailed map showing all the hotels, though I am not certain that it is 100% current. From other maps I have seen, the Sukhumvit area is not too far from the hospital. (I am going over to get consultation for cosmetic surgery myself, that's how I know.)

http://www.hoteltravel.com/thailand/bangkok/maps.htm

It has been a few years since my last visit, but at that time I did swim laps at the YMCA. Seems like I took a taxi there, not too far but of course traffic was a consideration. Of course the fee was much less than swimming at the Marriott, where I also worked out a couple of times.

Hi everyone,

I am still gathering information on plastic surgery for my upcoming trip.

A friend suggested Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok, here is a link to their website:

http://www.yanhee.net/Others/contactus.html

I emailed them and received a prompt reply. I then emailed a few photos and got another reply with a suggested surgeon, a list of other plastic surgeons at Yanhee, and the following price information which was based on the photos I sent and some suggested procedures:

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Dr. Thawatchai Boonphadthanapong

Board of Plastic Surgery

I can recommend Dr. Thawatchai you can have the consultation with him and if you find him not to your expectation you can always see Dr. Pramote, Dr. Greechart or Dr. Sukit.

 

Cost of the above surgeries are:

Mid face lift 2,000 US$ 2 nights stay in the hospital

Neck lift 1,200 US$ 1 nights stay in the hospital

Chin liposuction 500 US$ an out patient case

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We have 11 cosmetic plastic surgeon working full time at the hospital, you can consult and select the following are their names:

Dr. Greechart Pornsinsirirak

Dr. Sukit  Worathamrong

Dr. Juta Jansi

Dr. Pitch Paiboonkasemsuthi

Dr. Wichian Wongwangsri

Dr. Virat Osathalert

Dr. Thawatchai Boonpadhanapong

Dr. Vittawat Angkatawanich

Dr. Pramote Manurangsee

Dr. Sanit Pongkapankai 

Our initial consultation is free of charge.

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I also emailed APEX and got a quick reply that they would be happy to schedule me for a consultation. My plan is to just gather information on this first trip, hopefully enough to decide what to do. But I am cautious by nature especially when it comes to my face!

Another question: I am planning to stay near Bumrungrad. Can anyone give me an idea where Yanhee is located? Their website has a map but being unfamiliar with the city I am not clear where it is.

Thanks again everyone, looking forward to your replies!

Just wanted to see if anyone has any updates on this thread.

I had inquired on another thread about facial cosmetic procedures, ie. aptos threads vs min face lift vs ???

I sent off an email yesterday to the dermatologist with the APEX clinics, haven't heard back yet.

I will be in BKK in mid September for just a week and hope to see a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon to get some input. I might try the plastic surgeon in Chonburi, I haven't yet gotten a really good feel for who would be the best for me.

Thanks everyone!

3 Do appropriate warm-up and cool-down exercises.

4 Exercises, to strengthen the hip muscles

5 Stretching exercises for the hip and lower back.

Right. I've been given the exercises but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this. I'm pretty sure I got my bursitis from exercising on a treadmill, which I've been doing for years, and I don't want to give it up. Hip bursitis is something atheletes get, so I'm hoping these exercises can really protect me from getting it again. Swimming is not that convenient for me and I need to keep up the walking because I do a lot of it twice a year on vacation.

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Do the exercises, you did say you already know which ones they are, right? Also sleep with an extra pillow b/w your knees when sleeping on your side. Also a steroid shot in the area (greater trochanter bursa) may help, along with NSAIDs such as motrin or even celebrex if your stomach does not tolerate those meds very well.

Good luck.

I have been feeling a bit strange recently. When going to bed, I have had a feeling of like pressure on my left chest side.

I went to the doctor and he said my pulse was very low. Not surprising as it has always been low.

He said if I was worried to take a EKG test, which I did.

My pulse rate was 32.

For the past 10 years or so it has been mid 40s.

When I was super fit it was around 36.

I have started smoking more these days.

He said that the pressure may be due to anxiety, and offered me Xanax I don't think it is anxiety, I have no reason to feel any. I do not want any benzodiazepines, that's for sure! Wouldn't anxiety make my heart rate go up?

Any heart specialists out there?

I am 39 years old.

Cheers

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I am not a heart specialist. I would like to offer my 2 cents though.

In many cases, bradycardia is caused by damage to the heart's conduction system. In these cases, a pacemaker is sometimes required in order to bring the heart to a steady healthy rhythm.

While benzodiazepines (including xanax) are not strictly contraindicated for cases of bradycardia, it seems to me as if they would be used very cautiously as side effects include heart palpitations and bradycardia. Side effects also include depression and hallucinations as well so I myself would be hesitant to take them unless very necessary.

If you are not feeling any increased anxiety I would think it would not be prudent to prescribe an anti-anxiety medication for a heart condition such as this.

Perhaps you should find another medical opinion. Bangkok Hospital has an excellent cardiology department. You could check there. It would seem like your options would best include either a pacemaker or further changes in your lifestyle.

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I would ditto the above post--see a cardiologist and you may be a candidate for a pacemaker.

It couldn't hurt to get a second opinion.

I was actually looking into APTOS threads last year, but they had their approval turned down by the FDA just the week before my consult appointment.

Another thought is that if she really is compentent, then she probably knows a good plastics guy and might be a good source of info on that.

I noticed you have commented on another thread about dry hands, I will go check it out. In the meantime, I am again reminded of a "pearl" in this instance, which is

"The Three Rules of Dermatology"

1. If it's wet, dry it.

2. If it's dry, wet it.

3. If that doesn't work, use steroids.

Thanks again for the ideas!

Thanks Sheryl,

I actually was thinking more along the lines of a surgical mid-face lift, but I will look into the procedure you mentioned.

I am reminded of the saying, usually applied to construction: You can have any two of the following three, but not all three--cheap, fast, and good.

You can have it cheap and fast, but it won't be good.

You can have it cheap and good, but it won't be fast.

Or you can have it fast and good, but it won't be cheap.

BTW the doctor you mention, is she a dermatologist or ???

I guess I could piggyback my request for info on this thread.

This is my first post here, I was referred by a friend.

I saw the "60 minutes" program about Bumrungrad Hospital. Since then a couple of people have told me that it is not necessarily the best hospital nor the best value in Thailand.

I am thinking about getting a "mini facelift", might anyone be able to steer me to information about good plastic surgeons?

Thanks!