Mole Removal in Bangkok

[tbailo]

Any ideas on where the best place to get a mole removed in Bangkok.

Cost isn't really a factor more important is that it's a professional doctor who can remove a mole with minimal scarring and then that they can follow up with all relevant tests to ensure it's not malignant (which I'm pretty sure it's not but it would be crazy to remove a mole and not check).

Thank you!

[Kalbo]

I had 2 removed at BNH about 2 years ago. Total cost, including previous doctor consulatation,subsequent biospy etc etc was about B20,000, which is quite expensive compared to other hospitals such as St. Louis etc.

However, the doctor did a fine job, which makes complaining about the price seem somewhat petty.

Edited October 24, 2013 by Kalbo

[lopburi3]

Except I am sure the other hospitals would have also done a fine job with a much lower price tag. But if done as surgical removal by a plastic surgeon the price is likely to be high anywhere. Done by non plastic surgeon is a fraction of the price. As OP seems to be concerned the higher price may be desired and at hospital I use is 25k for such done in operating theater - we older gents are not that concerned.

[FBN]

Worth paying a bit more at a reputable skin clinic such as BNH or similar as you will have it analysed in a well equipped lab by a specialist.

[tbailo]

Thanks guys - the money isn't really an issue, I just want to avoid a huge scar on my otherwise impeccable face (yeah right)

I'm guessing you mean this place: http://www.bnhhospital.com/

I've also enquired with Yanhee which is a cosmetic hospital recommended to me by a Thai friend - anyone have any experience of it?

[FBN]

Yanhee specialises in cosmetic surgery and has a good reputation so, cosmetically, it should be fine. They should have a pathology department as well.

[kyb789]

I have been to Yanhee for mole removals many times. They don't like to remove the big ones if using laser. They will want to cut them out with stitches. Small ones are easy and cheap with the laser. Without knowing your specifics, you will have some choices to make. The doctor may or may not recommend an autopsy depending on the mole appearance.

To answer your question, Yanhee is a very good hospital and it will be a fraction of the cost compared to BNH, Bumrungrad, etc. (plus, you get to watch the nurses on roller skates while waiting for the doctor )

[wooloomooloo]

The doctor may or may not recommend an autopsy depending on the mole appearance.

The OP's not quite dead, not yet, anyway.

[kyb789]

The doctor may or may not recommend an autopsy depending on the mole appearance.

The OP's not quite dead, not yet, anyway.

Biopsy? You know that you have lived in Thailand too long when its time to cary an English dictionary around with you.