In the past decade, Thailand has become an important hub for the beauty industry in Southeast Asia. Thanks to its innovative and advanced medical centres, people from all around the globe flock to the Land of Smiles to go under the knife. A wide range of cosmetic procedures is available in Thailand, from hair transplants to liposuction. But if you’re planning to fly to Thailand to get surgery done, the following procedures are currently the most popular. Due to their popularity, there’s a highly competitive market. This means that the medical centres in the country compete to offer the most advanced technology and surgical methods for the best and safest results.
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Like the rest of the world, Breast Augmentation is super popular in Thailand, both among those living in the country and medical tourists. Therefore, you can find numerous hospitals and clinics offering this procedure. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase breast size. Some women undergo the procedure to feel more confident, and others do it as a part of rebuilding the breast after a certain surgery, such as after a mastectomy (surgery to treat breast cancer by removing the breast). Breast augmentation can help enhance your appearance if you think your breasts are small or asymmetrical.
During the procedure, a surgeon places breast implants under the chest muscles or breast tissue. There are numerous types of implants available, which you can choose based on your preference and the kind of result you’re looking for. Some surgeons may offer to perform breast augmentation using fat transfer instead of implants. Today, the procedure has come a long way, so you can expect natural results and quick recovery time.
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Eyelid surgery is a sought-after procedure in Asia, including Thailand. The skin around our eyes is usually the first to show signs of ageing. And no matter how much we spend on eye creams, nothing can prevent drooping eyelids, bags under the eyes, or wrinkles. With eyelid surgery, these signs of ageing can be eliminated, creating a more youthful appearance. The procedure can be done on both the upper and lower eyelid. Your surgeon will customise the procedure depending on your particular needs, ensuring you achieve the results of your dreams.
Another type of eyelid surgery is Asian blepharoplasty, commonly referred to as double eyelid surgery. As its name suggests, the procedure is very popular in Asia, especially with the rise of K-beauty. It’s particularly popular among those with monolid — an eyelid shape where there is no natural crease between the eyebrow and eyelashes on the upper eyelid. Asian blepharoplasty creates a crease in the upper lid, resulting in larger, almond-shaped eyes.
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Sometimes, fat won’t go away even after diet and exercise. That’s why many millions of people opt for liposuction, making it one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the world. Liposuction is a procedure to remove excess fat by “sucking” it out from certain areas of your body. It can be performed to remove fat from your belly, thighs, hips, buttocks, back, and arms, as well as your face and under the chin, to improve their shape. After the procedure, you can expect to achieve a slimmer and more-contoured silhouette. However, it’s important to keep in mind that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. This means that you have to be within 30% of your ideal weight.