One of the benefits for Westerners working and living in Thailand is how much lower the cost-of-living is. Accommodation, shopping, dining out – all the everyday things are considerably less. So, too, are the not-so-everyday things, like plastic surgery. It’s no surprise – if you have been hankering after changing your appearance – that Thailand breast augmentation prices may be just the impetus you need to go for it.

Size isn’t everything but it is if you’re unhappy

Breast size and shape can have an effect on body confidence in a big way. Those who have not been blessed with larger breasts by Mother Nature, as well as factors including pregnancy, weight lossm and agingm which may all contribute to a loss of volume and shape, can leave women feeling insecure. 

With the world becoming more body conscious, the trend is not diminishing for cosmetic surgery procedures like breast augmentation. Thailand is a number one destination and breast enlargement procedures are still a popular choice, particularly among overseas patients.

While breast implant surgery is the procedure most of us think about when thinking about breast enlargement, but it isn’t the only option.

Fat transfer

Fat transfer (or autologous fat transfer) is a procedure that may appeal to women with naturally small breasts who only want to go up a cup size. It doesn’t require surgery to the breasts. However, it still must be carried out by an experienced doctorm as it involves removing unwanted fat from elsewhere on the body (by liposuction). After the fat is processed and cleansed, it is injected into the breasts to offer a subtle, natural-looking enlargement. 

Implants

For the majority, implants are the only way of increasing breast size, and while there are many terms bandied about regarding ‘round breast implants’, ‘teardrop implants’, and ‘gummy bear implants’, the biggest decision most will need to think about is whether to have saline (salt water) filled implants or silicone. There are pros and cons associated with both types, so this is when finding a good surgeon, experienced in breast augmentation, will help you to decide what is right for you.

Whether you are suitable for fat transfer or breast implants, Thailand is certainly worthy of your consideration for your procedure.

How does breast augmentation in Thailand compare to back home?

Price:
Thailand breast augmentation prices are very favorable when compared to Western countries. Established facilities, such as the Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited Yanhee Hospital, offer exceptional, high-quality services but at prices that are often 50-60% less than in Western countries. So, while surgery may cost in the region of AUD $15,000 (US $12,000; UK £9,000), the cost of breast augmentation in Thailand is around AUD $6,800 (US $5,200; UK $4,000).

Expertise:
It is understandable that anyone electing to have any kind of surgery overseas would be a little apprehensive. Thailand has been a leading and medical tourism destination since the mid 1990s, delivering a wealth of expertise by well-trained, knowledgeable and skilled medical teams, many of whom are trained internationally, such as the staff at the Nirunda International Aesthetic Center. Other facilities, are part of an international set-up, like the KTOP Clinic, which is the first branch of Korea’s Grand Plastic Surgery Hospital to have opened overseas.

Facilities and Infrastructure:
Private healthcare facilities in Thailand are often far superior to what many visitors are used to at home. The Thais are world-renowned for their service culture, and this is evident in its hospitals and clinics. There are no waiting lists. You are escorted around the building between departments. Facilities are modern and hygienic and if you are required to spend some time as an in-patient, you are more likely to feel you are staying in a boutique hotel rather than a hospital.

As far as infrastructure is concerned, the country is well-used to receiving international visitors. Most tourist destination are well-equipped in terms of accommodation, dining, transportm and entertainment options, as anyone who has spent any time in the country will attest to. And, whether you want to consider breast augmentation in Bangkok, or other popular tourist hotspots, like Phuket or Chiang Mai, you are assured of equally high standards wherever you go.

A Word to the Wise

While facilities are generally good, it is always advisable to do your own research. The internet is a good place to start – check out previous patient testimonials, as well as clinic websites and doctor qualifications. You may find it easier to go through a reputable medical tourism company – one that has verified doctor qualifications and professional memberships, as well as offering guarantees, warranties or other concrete information that will help you to feel as though you can trust them.

If you are already living in Thailand then you are already one step ahead of many medical tourists. You can visit facilities for yourself, as well as asking opinions of friends, neighbors and work colleagues. Always make the most of any information you come by as it will help towards making the right decision. Remember, your decision should not solely be based just on the lowest breast augmentation prices. Thailand offers you enough low-cost options to choose sensibly.