Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I book my procedure?
A: International Medical Tours (IMT) books you into the hospital for your procedure. You need only lodge your completed Booking Form & Disclaimer with your International Medical Tours (IMT) Registration Fee. You then become a privileged International Medical Tours (IMT) Client and we do the rest.
Q. Why do I have to pay a Registration Fee?
A: Your registration Fee confirms your privileged client status. We choose to state our fees upfront as we work hard on your behalf, whereas other operators tend to disburse their fees throughout the packages.
Q: In which type of procedures do the hospitals specialise?
A: The Thai private hospitals are like five star hotels. They pride themselves in their cardiac and intensive care units. They have the facilities and expertise to perform all major medical procedures including cosmetic cosmetic, plastic, or elective surgery.
Q: What are the most common procedures for overseas patients?
A: Because of the publicity we get a lot of cosmetic surgery patients. However we also see many hip replacement, knee reconstruction and dental patients. There is a growing trend in preventative medicine with Personal/Executive health check programs very popular.
Q: What happens after my medical procedure?
A: Each patient varies in their needs. Depending on the nature of your procedure you will either return to your hotel and be treated as an outpatient, or you will be booked into an exclusive aftercare facility and be treated as an outpatient.
Q: What happens if I return home and complications arise from my cosmetic, plastic, or elective surgery?
A: Whilst we have not experienced this situation in the past we recommend that your local doctor be involved in your decision to have your procedure carried out overseas and where appropriate be in contact with the treating surgeon. A course of action can be determined from there.
Q: What is the hospital accommodation like?
A: The hospitals have been compared with 5-Star hotels in respect to the standard of patient services and facilities. The Los Angeles Times described one of Bangkok's Hospital as, “Put on the Ritz in 5-star style … luxury amenities compliment top quality health care.”
Q: Can International Medical Tours (IMT) arrange specific tour excursions for patients after their cosmetic, plastic, or elective surgery?
A: Most times it is better to schedule vacation/tourist type activities prior to cosmetic, plastic, or elective surgery. Also, depending on the procedure and treatment plan, patients recovering from cosmetic, plastic, or elective surgery may be able to go on an excursion after clearance from the hospital. International Medical Tours (IMT) can arrange activities for you if at the time of Booking.
Q: What type of clothing should I take?
A: Bangkok has a tropical climate and is warm throughout the year. Bangkok, Thailand is great for shopping;, so many people bring minimal clothing and buy the rest when they arrive. Clothing that you could bring would be T-shirts, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, pants, perhaps something ‘dressy’, swimsuits, and sandals. And don't forget the sun block. International Medical Tours (IMT) provides a guide to all this and more as part of our service.
Q: What kind of electrical appliances can I use in Bangkok?
A: The electricity current in Bangkok, Thailand is 220 volts, so if you have to bring electrical appliances from the UK or the USA, an adaptor is advised, or you could buy one in Bangkok.
Abdominoplasty and liposuction
Q: I am interested in an abdominoplasty operation and liposuction procedures. Could you please give me some information?
A: As the need for an abdominoplasty operation (tummy tuck) and liposuction varies from person to person, we would like to suggest that you send us your photograph and details of you height (centimeters), weight (kilograms), waist measurement (centimeters), age, and gender, along with past history of any operations / procedures carried out in the abdominal area. This way our specialist will be able to advise you of the best way to achieve your ideal weight and shape.
Q: Is liposuction a risky procedure?
A: Every surgical procedure has risks. In liposuction, complications such as internal bleeding and infection can be prevented with a pre-surgery blood check and performing the operation in strictly sterile procedures. Local tumescent anaesthesia also greatly reduces complications. Tumescent liposuction is now one of the safest cosmetic surgical procedures. A good surgeon will also help reduce risks. Ask him/her about his/her training and experience.
Q: What is the necessary information a person who would like to get liposuction done should know?
A: You should ask the doctor’s advice about this. Usually, a person who would like to get liposuction done would have to stop anti-platelet medicine 10 days before the surgery. If you are over 40 years an EKG (electrocardiogram) test, chest X-ray, and complete blood count check will be required.
About FPL treatment
Q: What is the FPL treatment?
A: The FPL treatment is an anti-aging wrinkle removal technique using Fluorescent Intense Pulse Light. It produces instant, visible results without any need for surgery or anaesthetic and no side effects. This technology reduces most of a patient's problems of aging skin, scar tissue, both inlaid and protruding, traces of acne, serious skin inflammation, pitted, irregular skin surfaces, blemishes, freckles, protruding veins, red blotches, and bags under the eyes.
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