Is Thailand a Safe Place to Have a Complete Facelift?

asked 1 year ago by greyowner in florida
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: medical tourism, safety

I have read positive reviews about this, however, unknowing if these reviews are really written by friends and or family of the doctors themselves. The cost is about $2,200.00 for a complete face lift including the hospital, doctor, surgery and anesthesia. It is advertised that they use the latest and best technology, materials, etc;. Does anyone know anything more about this?

5 answers to Is Thailand a Safe Place to Have a Complete Facelift?

Safe facelift outside the United States

There are good surgeons who do very good facelifts (and other procedures) outside the US. They are generally not the ones that advertise in the US, however, since they are usually busy enough already. There are several things to consider before you do this. The most important thing is your safety. Start with what you are getting for the price. There is an old ploy in marketing called “bait and switch.” This price may be for the “average” and you may require more... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Facelit overseas

Caveat Emptor. Buyer beware. If it sounds too good to be treu it often is. What if you have a problem overseas? How are you going to get treated?

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Facelift complications may extend your stay in Tailand

Complications from facelift surgery may occur with the best technology and in the best surgeon's hands. If this does occur, your stay abroad will be much longer than anticipated and more costly. If you are treated in the USA for your complications, this will also add significantly to your cost. Although most surgeons have seen complete disasters from abroad, other patients do obtain excellent results. The choice is yours, but you have little recourse if... more

Kevin Ende, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Thailand a safe place to have a complete facelift

The cheap become expensive as the saying goes. Be careful for the $'s are not always equal nor is the surgery. From MIAMI DR> B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Only safe if you can guarantee that if you have problems they will come home with you!!!

We as many Florida Plastic Surgeons will not see a patient who has had off-shore surgery and has a complication. There is good reason for this: Treatment is often delayed due to travel time home and patient hesitation Records are not available and if so are not in English The patients insurance company usually will not cover complications of plastic surgery and... more

Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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