The ultimate guide to Double Eyelid Surgery in Pattaya

Last fact-checked: 25 August 2020

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Once a quiet fishing village, this Thai coastal spot now attracts millions of visitors each year—proving popular not only for its raucous nightlife and pretty beaches but also its growing medical and dental tourism sector.

Enhance the look of your eyes with this specialist surgery in Thailand with the help of Medical Departures. 

Why Would I Consider Double Eyelid Surgery in Pattaya?

For patients looking to change their single upper eyelid to "double creased," Pattaya offers reliable care at safe, hygienic, modern facilities. As well as specialist clinics, Pattaya also has two world-class, internationally accredited medical centers.

As a global healthcare destination, the number of visitors has been increasing steadily over the last decade. This is partly because of the costs (it is considerably cheaper than at home for most Westerners); partly because traveling abroad for medical procedures is now considered a viable option and partly because the quality of the care here is comparable—if not better—than you might find at home.

The top medical facilities in Pattaya are modern, contemporary and equipped with the latest technologies. Coupled with renowned Thai hospitality and doctors who are well qualified with international affiliations of professional organizations such as IASPS, you have the perfect setting for a rewarding outcome.

Why Book with Medical Departures?

It’s always worth your while doing a little of your own research before you commit to going abroad for surgery. Find out what’s involved in your procedure. Ask friends or people you know if they’ve had it and what their experience was. Read patient testimonials online. All these things help you build up a picture so you can work things out for yourself.

Booking with Medical Departures helps because we run our own background checks. We do onsite clinic visits and verify doctor credentials, including qualifications and professional memberships. We also obtain real patient reviews which we publish on our site, alongside high definition clinic photographs. This all helps you make your own well-informed decision and can help to put your mind at ease.

View high-definition photos, read patient reviews and compare prices for double eyelid surgery at V Plast Clinic (Pattaya), one of our top partner providers in the area that offers this surgery to international visitors. 

How Long Does Double Eyelid Surgery Take?

The procedure for double eyelid surgery is reasonably short–30 minutes to an hour–and you should only require mild sedation or local anesthetic. An overnight stay in the hospital is not normally required.

Cosmetic surgeons usually deploy two basic techniques for this surgery, as outlined below:

1. The incision technique, where a cut is made across the upper eyelid. Loose skin, fat and tissue are removed and then the wound is stitched, forming a natural crease;
2. The non-incision technique, where a fold is made in the eyelid and stitched to form the double eyelid.

The problem with this latter technique is that it isn’t permanent, and after a few years it may well need to be performed again. For this reason, the incision technique is now the most popular type of the two methods. Your doctor can advise you as to the pro's and cons of each prior to your treatment.

What Is the Expected Recovery Time From Double Eyelid Surgery?

Immediately after surgery, you can expect your eyes to feel bruised and sore, although you will be given pain medication to ease the discomfort. The swelling and bruising should reach a peak after a couple of days, and then will slowly start to subside. If you don’t have dissolvable stitches, these will be removed in five and seven days. After that, you will be able to apply make-up to disguise the bruising and swelling, which will take up to three weeks to disappear... thank goodness for sunglasses!

You will be advised not to exert yourself too much, avoiding strenuous activities for six weeks. Your eyes will gradually settle down over the next few months and will be completely healed between six months and a year.

How Much Can I Save on Double Eyelid Surgery in Pattaya Compared to Australia or New Zealand?

In Pattaya, double eyelid surgery is about AUD $3,900 (EURO €2,600; UK £2,100; US $3,000; CAN $3,900).

This can be compared to the Australian, for example, where the price of similar surgery is around AUD $8,000 (EURO €5,300; UK £4,200; US $6,000; CAN $7,800). [Please note: these prices are approximate estimates based on international data, calculated at the time of writing.]

How Do I Get Started?

Book directly online through our site or connect with our Customer Care Team via phone, email or online chat to discuss your options for double eyelid surgery in Pattaya - or anywhere else in the world at our background-checked partner clinics. 

Sources:

Pietrangelo, Ann. What to Know About Double Eyelids: Surgical Options, Nonsurgical Techniques, and More. Healthline. 22 July 2019.  https://www.healthline.com/health/double-eyelid

Pattaya Hotels and Travel Guide. Hotels.com. Website accessed: 25 August 2020. http://www.bangkok.com/pattaya/