Get your mind out of the gutter! I’m not referring to THAT!!! (Actually, I wouldn’t know; never tried it.)
What’s better in Bangkok, at least in my opinion, seem to be the dentists and skin clinics/dermatologists. My first experience with a Bangkok dentist was in May, 2015, and my first experience with a Bangkok skin clinic was this past, October, 2016. What prompted me to try a dentist in Thailand was the plethora of dental clinics I saw when visiting my Italian friend, Emidio, in Chiang Mai. He’d told me that many expats go to Thailand to have dental work done as it’s definitely cheaper than in the States or in Europe, plus most dentists and their assistants are trained in the U.S. or in Europe. As for the skin clinic, I’d shown another expat friend in Bangkok the scar on my right knee that I’d attained by falling on Bourbon Street in New Orleans! He’d assured me that it could easily be taken care of in Bangkok, although the skin clinics probably wouldn’t be quite as affordable as the dentists (yet still cheaper than in the United States).
In May, 2015, I’d noticed a dental clinic across the way from my condo. The place was immaculate and appeared to be quite modern. They did both evening and weekend appointments. I’d asked if they could do teeth cleaning for me. Although they were full, they took down my E-mail and promised to send me a message if there was a cancellation. Sure enough, they sent me a message later that evening. I went in and had my teeth cleaned with the “water laser” or whatever. It was quick, painless and cost approximately US$29. I had it done again by the same dentist in October. The dental clinic has since changed their name, however.
I did some on-line research for the skin clinic prior to my Bangkok trip. I was looking for a place with a good reputation, not overly far from my condo with affordable prices. That led me to ProDerma. When I inquired via E-mail if they could laser my scar, they asked me to send a photo, which I did. They assured me that it would be gone within about 4 treatments of US$55 each. I only had time for two laser treatments on the trip, as they’d said something about the treatments had to be at least 10 days apart. The women who worked at the clinic were extremely nice. When they informed me that they’d have to give me a shot to the knee cap WITHOUT numbing cream, I was quite nervous. One woman in particular did her best to calm me, saying that it would be quick and not that bad. I took the shot to the knee, which stung. They then put some type of cream over the scar to protect me from the heat of the laser. My eyes were covered and the doctor lasered away. The scar isn’t very big, although it’s a little dark and raised. The actual lasering only took a minute or two. After the first treatment, I barely noticed a difference. After the second treatment, I didn’t notice much of a difference until maybe a week later. It’s definitely lighter now. My plans are to return to Bangkok next March, perhaps, with the hope of staying long enough to have it lasered at least two more times. They may also laser the sun spots/age spots on my face during my next visit.
In case you’re interested in one or the other, here’s the pertinent information:
The S Sathorn Clinic
459/20-23 Suanplu 8, South Sathorn Road
Bangkok, Thailand 10120
+66 (0) 2287 4922
thessathorn@yahoo.com
Dentist: Monthisa Aiemkrasin, DDS
ProDerma
BTS: Sanampao
02-6198407
prodermaesthetic@gmail.com