What to check before booking
| Point | What to check | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Facility licence | Name, address, licence type and status | Department of Health Service Support online search |
| Doctor | Registration with the Medical Council of Thailand, name and licence number | The Council's site; ads must show the doctor's name |
| Accreditation | JCI certification of the hospital and the relevant service | JCI website |
| Quote | Written, itemised, with what is included | The facility's international office |
| Going home | Waiting time before flying | A question to put to the surgeon in writing |
Prices: what we do not publish
Liposuction figures for Bangkok circulate on intermediary platforms, undated and without detail on what is included. We found no dated rate published by a clinic. Ask for a written quote per area, with fees, anaesthesia, hospital stay and follow-up.
Stay, recovery and the flight home
How long to wait before flying depends on the procedure and the surgeon: ask in writing and book the return flight only after approval. Plan extra nights near the facility: see Sukhumvit hotels near the BTS. For international hospitals, read medical tourism in Bangkok.
Insurance and complications
Standard travel insurance generally excludes planned care; read the exclusions on complications of an elective procedure. Keep your records translated into English and the doctor's contact for remote follow-up. If something goes wrong on the spot, see emergencies and health in Bangkok and travel insurance for Thailand.
FAQ
How do I check a clinic in Bangkok?
Search its licence in the Department of Health Service Support online database; if nothing appears or the licence is expired, do not go. The hotline is 1426.
How much does liposuction cost?
We do not publish a price because we found no dated rate published by a clinic: ask for a written quote.
When can I fly again?
Only the surgeon can answer: ask in writing before booking the return flight.
La rédaction Bangkok Authority, information read on 30 October 2026. This guide does not replace a doctor's advice.
