For patients travelling
International Patients
Planning surgery in another country is mostly a question of sequence.
If you are enquiring from outside Thailand, the practical questions are usually about sequence and follow-up rather than about the surgery itself. Settling them early is what makes the rest straightforward.
Consultations are held in English and Thai at the practice’s two clinics in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Before you travel
How the process usually works
The order below is the one that causes the fewest problems. It is general guidance, not a schedule: what applies to you is decided at consultation.
Send an enquiry from home
Describe what you are considering. No medical history is needed at this stage, and an enquiry is not a commitment to treatment.
Share history when asked, through a secure channel
Relevant medical history and current medication, only when the practice asks for it. Please do not send sensitive detail through the website form.
Establish whether an in-person consultation is required
Whether a procedure can be scheduled without being seen first depends on the procedure. Settle this before booking flights.
Agree how follow-up will work once you are home
This is the part most often left until too late. Agree it before you commit to travel.
Plan the stay around the procedure, not the other way round
Recommended length of stay and timing of travel clearance are discussed individually, because they depend on the procedure and on you.
Leave with a route for problems
Ask what to do, and who to contact, if a complication occurs after you have travelled home.
Before you book
What to settle first
These are the questions worth answering before flights are booked, not after. Each one is decided individually.
| Question | Why it matters | When to raise it |
|---|---|---|
| Is an in-person consultation required before a date can be set? | Some procedures cannot be scheduled without assessment first. | First enquiry |
| How long should I plan to be in Thailand? | Depends on the procedure and on you. Discussed individually. | Before booking flights |
| When would it be reasonable to fly home? | Determined by the procedure and by how your recovery goes. | Before booking return travel |
| How will follow-up be handled once I am home? | Follow-up is part of the treatment, not an optional extra. | Before committing to travel |
| Who do I contact if something goes wrong after I return? | You should leave with a named route, not a general address. | Before you are discharged |
| What should I send in advance, and how? | History and medication, through a secure channel, when asked. | When the practice asks |
Reading before a consultation helps. You may find the list of questions worth asking a plastic surgeon and the explanation of recovery and follow-up care useful, along with the procedure pages and Dr. Witoon’s registrations.
Medical information notice. This page is general information. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. All surgery carries risk; suitability, recovery and results vary from person to person and are determined by individual medical assessment.
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Discuss It Before You Decide
Whether a procedure is appropriate for you is determined by individual medical assessment. Talk to us about the options, the risks and what recovery involves, before anything is agreed.