Private HospitalPattaya, Thailand
JCI
ISOThis multi-specialty tertiary hospital offers various medical services as well as dental procedures to local and overseas patients. It serves over 100,000 international patients every year.
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At a glance
Key planning information for ptosis surgery in Thailand.
$600 fromLowest listed price
1–3 hrsProcedure time
4 hospitalsList ptosis surgery
Ptosis Surgery in Thailand is listed from US$600 to US$750 at 4 hospitals. The operation takes 1 to 3 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Cost of Ptosis Surgery in Thailand
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Procedure | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Ptosis Surgery | $600 | $750 |
Price starting from $600 up to $750 · last updated Mar 2010.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Ptosis Surgery in Thailand
Ptosis Surgery is listed by 4 hospitals in Thailand. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Bumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
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Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
The Chaophya Hospital is a JCI accredited, tertiary private hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, which has been in operation since 1991. It has an international department which offers a comprehensive range of supporting services to foreign patients.
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Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HAPrice on requestThis general hospital in Bangkok offers a full range of services including Cosmetic Surgery. It has been accredited by the Hospital Accreditation Thailand and has been serving patients for more than 70 years.
DoctorsPSDr. Pornchai SimarojSMDr. Sitthichai Mala
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Description of Ptosis Surgery:
What is Ptosis Surgery?
Ptosis can be treated with surgery where the lid or lids are elevated to a normal position in order to improve vision and the appearance of the eye. Ptosis surgery is also referred to as Blepharoptosis or a Blepharoplasty.
Ptosis can be treated with surgery where the lid or lids are elevated to a normal position in order to improve vision and the appearance of the eye. Ptosis surgery is also referred to as Blepharoptosis or a Blepharoplasty.
What are the types of Ptosis Surgery?
The most common procedures to correct Ptosis are:
The most common procedures to correct Ptosis are:
- Shortening the muscle: The surgeon makes a cut along the fold of the upper eyelid. The surgeon then raises the eyelid by shortening the muscle that lifts the lid, calculating how much muscle to remove in order to achieve the best lift. The incision is closed with stitches.
- Sling surgery: When the eyelid muscle is too weak, the surgeon connects muscles in the forehead to the lid through the use of slings - strips made from synthetic materials or tendons from the leg.
About Ptosis Surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
1 - 3 hours, depending on the procedure used.
Days admitted
None – ptosis surgery is carried out on an outpatient basis.
Anesthesia
Ptosis surgery is normally carried out under local anesthesia although children may take general anesthesia.
Recovery
- Non-dissolvable stitches will be removed 3 to 5 days following ptosis surgery.
- Most people will return to work one week following ptosis surgery.
- Scars from ptosis surgery may take up to six months to fade.
- Most people will return to work one week following ptosis surgery.
- Scars from ptosis surgery may take up to six months to fade.
Risks
- Soreness, swelling or bruising.
- Tightness of the eyelid leading to difficulties closing the eye.
- Dry, irritated or itchy eyes.
- Discoloration on the eyelid skin.
- Bleeding under the skin or behind the eye.
- Uneven appearance of the eyelids that may require a second operation.
- Vision changes (temporary) such as double vision.
- Tightness of the eyelid leading to difficulties closing the eye.
- Dry, irritated or itchy eyes.
- Discoloration on the eyelid skin.
- Bleeding under the skin or behind the eye.
- Uneven appearance of the eyelids that may require a second operation.
- Vision changes (temporary) such as double vision.
After care
- Avoid rubbing your eyelid or transferring dirt to the eye.
- Use ice packs or cold compresses to reduce swelling.
- Avoid heavy lifting.
- Don’t take part in strenuous activities for a week following ptosis surgery.
- Sleep with your head raised above your chest.
- Use prescribed eye drops and ointment.
- Refrain from wearing contact lenses for two weeks.
- Use ice packs or cold compresses to reduce swelling.
- Avoid heavy lifting.
- Don’t take part in strenuous activities for a week following ptosis surgery.
- Sleep with your head raised above your chest.
- Use prescribed eye drops and ointment.
- Refrain from wearing contact lenses for two weeks.
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