My Thailand Facelift Experience

[laowai1960]

I am a 52 year old man. Up until 2 – 3 years ago, I thought I was doing well appearance-wise; not really looking like a near 50 year old. However, my cheeks became saggy and my neck became flabby during the past few years. So I decided to investigate having a facelift during my next holiday to Thailand.

I took a number of close-up photos of my neck and face - left side, right side, and frontal – and sent off email enquiries to 6 hospitals and medical brokers asking for their recommendation and a quote. The results:-

PhuketInternationalHospital – Forehead, full face and neck lift – B308,000

Destination Beauty (BangkokNursingHospital) – Mid face & neck lift – B178,000

YanheeHospital – Mid face & neck lift – B155,000

BangkokHospital – Mid face & neck lift – B140,000

BumrungradInternationalHospital – Mid face & neck lift – B122,000

Medicaltourismtothailand.com – Full face lift – B95,000

Obviously the Medical Tourism To Thailand (MTTT) quote piqued my interest. In further email exchanges with MTTT, they explained that the procedure would be done at PhyathaiHospital in Sriracha. MTTT told me that Phyathai has an excellent reputation for cosmetic surgery among Thai people and the hospital now wants to attract international clients.

I did some research on Phyathai, which produced positive results, and I contacted the hospital direct. The hospital has an International Marketing Executive named Gavin Waddell, who dealt with each of my emails.

I sent a set of photos direct to Phyathai and, again, asked for their recommendation and a quote, which Gavin Waddell sent to me 11 days later. He did send me an interim email apologizing for the delay and explaining that their surgeon, Dr Navarach who would look at the photos and give me a recommendation, was very busy.

Well, Dr Navarach told me that I did not need a full face lift, but he would do one if I really wanted. The doctor said I only needed a mini face and neck lift.

I was impressed by the fact that the doctor wasn’t trying to ‘over-sell’ me a more expensive procedure.

And the cost? A total package price (and I do mean ‘total’, I didn’t pay 1 baht extra) of B39,900.

Wow!

The package included a one night stay in hospital. I had a large, private room - more like a small apartment - with fridge, microwave, hot water urn, plates, cups, knives & forks, etc. There was cable TV with 6 or so English language channels and wifi internet.

I was given 3 meals – dinner, breakfast and lunch, 6 bottles of water (3 per day) 8 coffee sachels (2 per day but I asked for extra) and a newspaper with breakfast.

On discharge, I was given a week’s supply of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds, 5 day’s supply of Tramadol, a prescription only painkiller (4 per day, 1 every 6 hours) and 5 day’s supply of sleeping pills.

The ward nursing staff was very attentive – checked up on me on the hour, every hour.

I am writing this 6 days after the procedure. My face and neck are still swollen but I can already see the results and I’m very happy. I now longer have visible ‘smile’ lines, when I’m not smiling, and I no longer have a double chin when I lower my head.

I highly recommend Dr Navarach and PhyathaiHospital.

[MisterMan]

Thanks for posting.. What is a mini facelift? Specifically what did yours consist of for ony 39k?

Edited July 25, 2012 by MisterMan

[laowai1960]

What is a mini facelift?

Borrowed from an American clinic’s website:-

The mini facelift is a relatively new technique. Also known as “the weekend facelift,” it can be performed quickly and involves a shorter recovery period than traditional facelift surgery. The mini facelift focuses on specific areas of the face, such as the neck and the folds of the nose. Using smaller incisions and often taking advantage of endoscopic facelift technology, the cosmetic surgeon lifts, repositions, and removes facial tissue to achieve optimal results. Once factors contributing to unwanted sagging and drooping have been eliminated, the surgeon carefully repositions the skin using small sutures.

Specifically what did yours consist of for ony 39k?

Even though it was a fixed price package, they gave me an itemized invoice. Compared to a full facelift procedure, missing from my invoice is an anesthesiologist’s fee (maybe B20,000?) and 2 additional nights accommodation (@B4,000 per night).

So, I have no idea why a full facelift costs an additional B55,000 at Phyathai and an unbelievable B270,000 extra at Phuket International Hospital.

[Lancelot]

Good info, thanks for sharing.

And check out that Phuket estimate!

[JSixpack]

Keep us posted on the results after full recovery.

[MisterMan]

what happens after 5 years? How long is it supposed to "hold up" no pun intended. So this gets rid of jowls ?

[laowai1960]

The swelling in my face and neck has reduced substantially; a little remains. Anyone not familiar with my face probably wouldn’t notice the swelling, but I can see it.

The stitches down the front of my ears were removed last Thursday. It’s already hard to see the scar. The surgical staples behind my ears will be taken out in 4 more days.

Today I asked 3 people how old they thought I was – separate locations, unconnected people, 2 women and one man. 40, 42 and 45.

As a 52 year old, I’m happy with the results.

[puuchai299]

Thankyou for your uplifting post,no pun intended....

[flynn]

Thanks for the information

[Naam]

are lifts available for other things which have sagged? if yes, i might be interested

[Morakot]

Thank you kindly for sharing detailed information about your medical experience in Thailand here!

I am interest in some surrounding points about people seeking a facelift in Thailand. Would you be able to state your BMI or an indication of your general physical appearance/ body shape? Many thanks.

[poanoi]

It might be a testosterone issue,

i suggest testing testosterone & estrogen,

if you have low testosterone & high estrogen, you could try half a anastrozole every other day day, and a zinc pill a day

[DekDaeng]

Have also seen work of Dr Navarach, looks excellent to me. Customer also recommends.

Laowai - is that as in outdogga? Or a-doh-a or ........

[Commander Tamson]

Good info

[thailandbeachisland]

Thank you for the great report, how are you now and what exactly did they do for such a cheap price ?

[IAMSOBAD]

I went to SK Clinic at Silom BTS Sala Dang for Facelift using Ultherapy and got amazing results and zero pain.

The staff was friendly and the place was clean.

[Sheryl]

Sounds like what you had was not a surgical face lift but Ulthera teratment?

[Commander Tamson]

Sounds like what you had was not a surgical face lift but Ulthera teratment?

Ulthera?

My face is okay still. Bit of Botox every now and then seems to keep it looking not so bad, but sadly developing a turkey neck! Is surgery (a neck lift) the only answer you think?

[Sheryl]

Sounds like what you had was not a surgical face lift but Ulthera teratment?

Ulthera?

My face is okay still. Bit of Botox every now and then seems to keep it looking not so bad, but sadly developing a turkey neck! Is surgery (a neck lift) the only answer you think?

Probably, yes.

[Commander Tamson]

Sounds like what you had was not a surgical face lift but Ulthera teratment?

Ulthera?

My face is okay still. Bit of Botox every now and then seems to keep it looking not so bad, but sadly developing a turkey neck! Is surgery (a neck lift) the only answer you think?

Probably, yes.

Thanks Sheryl. Just Googled 'Ulthera'. Sounds interesting. Yanhee will do jawline and chin for 36,000 baht. Might go and talk to them.

[Sheryl]

In my experience, it doesn't do all that much. I hear same from others as well.

[IAMSOBAD]

I had Ulthera and later mesotherapy around the neck. I had amazing results and so did my friend who had Ultherapy only. I am 61 and she is 57.

We are very happy with the lift...tightening and no pain or bruising or scars.

We were very happy with SK Clinic in Sala Sang.

I think they charged a very low price.

[Commander Tamson]

I had Ulthera and later mesotherapy around the neck. I had amazing results and so did my friend who had Ultherapy only. I am 61 and she is 57.

We are very happy with the lift...tightening and no pain or bruising or scars.

We were very happy with SK Clinic in Sala Sang.

I think they charged a very low price.

Thanks mate! You should change your name to NotSoBad lol

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[realenglish1]

Anyone have any recent results with a face lift and costs for 2014 for a min face lift

Edited June 5, 2014 by realenglish1

[hoop]

how long did the op take and do they knock you completely out

[chiang mai]

The Phuket International quote is par for the course!

[scoutman360]

Sounds like what you had was not a surgical face lift but Ulthera teratment?

Ulthera?

My face is okay still. Bit of Botox every now and then seems to keep it looking not so bad, but sadly developing a turkey neck! Is surgery (a neck lift) the only answer you think?

Probably, yes.

Thanks Sheryl. Just Googled 'Ulthera'. Sounds interesting. Yanhee will do jawline and chin for 36,000 baht. Might go and talk to them.

I've had Ulthera in Bangkok around the neck and jawline with zero noticeable improvement. But I did it with low expectations, so no regrets on my part.

Don't spend 36k baht. You can find it much cheaper at some clinics. Clinic next to the ASOK BTS was running a special. Not sure the price now. Listen to Sheryl. Only surgery makes a real difference.

[nalaknarak]

Thanks for sharing!

[genielittle]

I went to SK Clinic at Silom BTS Sala Dang for Facelift using Ultherapy and got amazing results and zero pain.

The staff was friendly and the place was clean.

Hi, care to share the costs of the Ultherapy?

[Kitsune]

Face yoga

-costs nothing,

-last forever

- and you don't look freaky

http://www.famehog.com/does-meg-ryan-had-plastic-surgery/meg-ryan-bad-facelift-plastic-surgery-gone-wrong/